Ranking Martial Arts Punches | Best Punches Tier List w/ Sensei Seth

[@SenseiSeth]

Comment your tier before you watch the video. See how well ours matches up!!

[@RenzDavis]

I would only request that the cross is moved a little to the left on that S tier. Really bugging my ocd hardcore

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha too late, sorry dude

[@RenzDavis]

@@SenseiSeth I'll survive 🤣👍

[@Jenjak]

You forgot the Falcon Punch (S+ tier)

[@christophervelez1561]

Spinning back fist S tier. All others F list.

[@JuanMiguelQuezon]

I like the hand strike in BJJ where you slap them three times and they immediately let go saved me a lot of times

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahahaha sounds effective!

[@Dharmaaaaaa]

I tried that slap technique too but it didn’t work until I yelled “STOCKTON!!”

[@jjef8706]

What's the name

[@dillyDillzmuaythai4life]

Yeah to hit one of those damages the ego abit lol

[@mastertrey4683]

I tried it in a street figut and he kept choking me out

[@bobbybush1750]

You forgot the most powerful strike in existence... The skadoosh pinky hold from Kung Fu Panda.

[@SenseiSeth]

AH how could I have forgotten?!

[@adcrew2355]

The wuxi finger hold

[@smallvalleyproductions9103]

That's in its own category, so high up its offscreen. He just didn't include him placing it in the video because it goes without saying obviously. So dangerous it's illegal in every sport ever.

[@adcrew2355]

@@smallvalleyproductions9103 so deadly it’s considered a war crime in 175 nations

[@obas100]

@@adcrew2355 actually some countries changed the law so now it's 179

[@samward9294]

Imagine getting KO’d in the street and the last thing you hear before blacking out is: 12:47

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahaha BINK

[@samward9294]

Sensei Seth “binkaroonie!” 😂

[@SenseiSeth]

Robin Black would be proud

[@GeorgeTwamers]

Bink, that's a bolo for you right there 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@RandomHabibi02]

Bro that legitimately scared me

[@vesuvius2444]

Hammerfist is S tier on the ground and D standing.

[@SenseiSeth]

truth

[@sumboy6183]

Kevin Holland says "hold my flying hammer fist"

[@lunaticheaven9446]

Spinning hammer fist maybe c tho

[@lunaticheaven9446]

@@sumboy6183 Lol also porier threw some good clinch hammer fists against hooker

[@stellartoad]

Fr tho

[@TheHamerer]

Me: searches for one punch man youtube: "im pretty sure this is what you are looking for"

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha helllllll yea 😂

[@Semiotichazey]

Yeah I didn't see any ranking for the Serious Punch. And what about Consecutive Serious Punches??

[@carljohnson4285]

S: (Your essentials) Jab, Hook, Cross, Uppercut A: (Specials/Super) Overhand, Shovel, SB, Back, Hammer B: (Effective, yet Experimental) Bolo F: (Anime Fever-Dream Bullshit) 1 in.

[@SenseiSeth]

Lmao

[@pilot.wav_theory]

The hammerfist/jab combo is closest to a flicker jab in boxing terms

[@SenseiSeth]

True true

[@colorado2455]

The flicker jab is almost a hammer fist and back fist except that it hits you the way a jab does.

[@pilot.wav_theory]

@@colorado2455 good point, you can hit with the hammerfist or backfist when you land a flicker jab but the direction of the attack is still linear, like any other jab, whereas a true backfist has a more round rather than linear trajectory

[@colorado2455]

@@pilot.wav_theory oh yeah the trajectory, the backfist and hammer fist have more of a horizontal trajectory and in some cases can be linear. The flicker trajectory is more diagonal and upwards.

[@jeanackle]

"So we're throwing spinning sh** now?!" Stockton Slap!

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

"SMACK"

[@IronMartialArts]

The tier god is back at it again. Let’s see who gets mad this time lmfao

[@SenseiSeth]

HAha me, I’m first to be mad

[@j.a.s.p.e.r.]

I do UFC and I find this highly inaccurate lol

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂

[@joelmaltez9441]

im sooo mad cause the bolo punch is primarily a body shot. And seeing people through it to the head reminds me of Jack 5 s wind up punch from teken. XD i agree with the ranking though.

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂 sorry bub

[@Captain-Obvious]

Boxer here. I would have put only the jab as S tier and the cross and hook as A tier just to distinguish how important the jab is. You can have not the best cross or hook and be okay but you ain't got no jab you ain't going nowhere in boxing, generally speaking.The rest of the list is nothing I have an opinion on as they either aren't punches thrown in boxing or I, for the most part, agree with their rankings in your list.

[@SenseiSeth]

Well of course, when you’re only allowed to punch that range domination is vital!! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ΝικόλαςΚαστρινάκης-γ6κ]

Yeah, since A tier was barely even used.

[@mrcrowe1848]

Agree 100% with this It's your most thrown punch, it's your fastest punch, your longest punch, it sets up every other punch by landing or even just obscuring their vision if you smother them with it, you can throw it while moving in any direction, you can condition people with a soft jab and when you need to hit them with a hard one they wont expect it- like.. it's not even close. it NEEDS to be in its own tier above the rest.

[@MrMilky-ek1wb]

The jab is so incredibly useful like omfg

[@dodoodoodoodo7566]

Jabs don't work as well in MMA. Because u have to plant your lead leg to jab, that's asking to get your lead leg low kicked. But still a great punch. So they should all be in the same tier.

[@ninthkaikan1544]

How about ranking blocks or ranking stances?

[@SenseiSeth]

Love the idea!

[@regalisexa3869]

Great video idea, would love to see his take on the stances 👌

[@zachariaravenheart]

Block with face S tier or we riot

[@davidcook3300]

That’s a cool idea. Though some blocks would vary based on stance. Cool to see people thoughts on it though.

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@zachariaravenheart honestly even though its a joke ive found if you know how to neck twist its the most effective block you can learn since it gives people a false sense of security that there punches are hurting you and just when they think your stunned you can throw at the very least a three hit combo followed up by a grapple or takedown into another flurry so on and so forth

[@davidriddell5573]

Totally agree with the 1" punch's placement. It's less a punch and more a conditioning exercise. It's a good way to get new students over their fear of hitting the bag/makiwara

[@SenseiSeth]

For sure 👍👍

[@brianwatson4119]

Getting to this a year late, but who knows? 1 inch punch is a training tool, not something you use in a fight. It's about training your body to deliver maximum power over the shortest distance. Ideally, you should be able to do it with any part of your body (shoulder, back, hip, butt, whatever) and at no range. Bruce was awesome, but never went deep enough to learn that. Look up a dude named Chen Bu if you want to see some good demonstrations of inch power type stuff. You'll like him, Seth. He's chubby. And surprising.

[@basedbane787]

​@@brianwatson4119 Bruce was an actor. Nobody would take him seriously if he came out today

[@Zapinator321]

I like punches where your thumb is inside your fist. It is hilarious when people do it and mess up their hand.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s not safe lol

[@modkfmartialarts8663]

Hope your ready for the 500 kung fu guys explaining to you the one inch punch is a exercise to generate power and not a actual punch

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha I’m prepared, they’re already mad from my last tier video

[@fauxbravo]

I hate both that kung fu is so looked down on and that its people have such a bad reputation. Like, come on, guys. Grow up.

[@modkfmartialarts8663]

Faux Bravo I just learned to stop commenting or replying to videos with kung fu vs your never gonna learn anything until you spar a guy who’s competent in his style kung fu or other wise

[@SenseiSeth]

I mean, it’s no different than Karate. You get the same thing

[@fauxbravo]

@@SenseiSeth Agreed. Traditional martial arts in general. Oh well.

[@MB-rh6ro]

Ah yes the “squishy squishy” part of my hand

[@SenseiSeth]

Never forget the squish

[@dontstopbelieving1]

These videos are getting too scientific for me haha

[@DaNDmsIsgfP24S]

“Jab should be in a tier “ one of my friends said

[@SenseiSeth]

Hmmm, you’ll have to see what I give it!

[@dukey03]

I’ve said it from the very beginning; the jab can be nothing less than S tier. Did you know you can even knock people out with a jab? Now you do. I always knew that all along.

[@SenseiSeth]

It’s S!

[@anunayasingh3621]

A jab is used to test your opponent's defenses, measure the distance to your opponent, stop your opponent's movement towards you and also as an offensive punch when used with a step. A fighter who knows how to jab properly would be a formidable opponent. In my opinion the jab is the best punch you can learn.

[@DaNDmsIsgfP24S]

Then, he lost a few teeth

[@neonjesus8831]

SSS tier: Bus Driver Uppercut from the collar tie, Big Overhand right with the eyes closed SS tier: Bus driver uppercut, Sloppy leaping left hook with the chin in the air. F tier: Everything else

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahaha

[@user-th9ek3jl7b]

As a bouncer with a Background in Krav Maga and MMA, i also considered Wing Chuns 'Chain Punches' as a great technique 'in the streets'. In MMA competitions those were quite useless, straight jab/cross/lowkick combinations were my best choice in the Ring

[@SenseiSeth]

Very nice!!

[@RK-rb2jr]

Why is it useful in the steets but not in the octagon? Is it because of the gloves, or the skills or something else?

[@SenseiSeth]

Curious on that too

[@FredKuneDo]

@@RK-rb2jr "Wing Chun Chain punches" are mostly a surprising/blitzing technique in close distance. They may work "In the streets" to overcome a opponent (there is also a different level of fear of hitting and get hit without gloves), but in a mma bout, your opponent is very aware to not even let you come into this distance.

[@SenseiSeth]

I don’t find myself wanting to practice them from what I’ve seen of them

[@ahrenwagner2993]

" Feels good, feels like positive" I like that.

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂 good

[@jhernandez7144]

Your opening beat drop on the kata punch. Thank you icy mike.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha boom

[@Beastmaster64.]

Im not even subbed and i find this 1 hour after uploading... I feel like youtube is sending me a message

[@SenseiSeth]

It means I love you... too soon?

[@Beastmaster64.]

@@SenseiSeth nah, ive seen you guest on other channels and i guess i just never got around to your channel. But your content looks promising, looking forward to watching your videos, Sensei!

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahah thanks my friend. Appreciate ya!

[@TD-zs2nc]

The best bolo punch in boxing was by the great Sugar Ray Leonard. It's almost a Donkey Kong punch the way he did it.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s sick! I’ll check it out

[@heartlessguy8668]

Before you get angry at me putting it there "Hear me out, I put it there because I wanted to put it there"(this guy is savage)

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahahaha

[@santiagosegovia8756]

The jab should be ss

[@SenseiSeth]

Can’t argue with that

[@akayokalumba5151]

Overhand Jab Cross Super man Shovel Hook Uppercut (anti wrestling) Hammer Spinning One inch

[@SenseiSeth]

Oooh, interesting!

[@bleach5798]

Brass knuckles work good with punches

[@badcat6767]

Thanks for making this happen! But you forgot Charlie Z's hard hooks.

[@SenseiSeth]

Oh dang!! Totally missed out there haha

[@anthonyhernandez4266]

@@SenseiSeth pandemic punch he calls it. Rather unfortunate name these days.

[@badcat6767]

@@anthonyhernandez4266 Pandemic Cyborg Punch! Caused the coronavirus!

[@rookieluke3550]

I think the hammerfist lacks reach as a jab. And the angle it’s thrown is easily parriable. Great video! I love how you explained why one inch punch is in F tier instead of just straight out calling it bull crap.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha thanks!

[@areallybigdwarf4560]

4:37 because there's only one Thomas 'the motor city cobra' Hearns

[@SenseiSeth]

Also I’d if it’s legal, and without gloves it would probably hurt haha

[@gameandbros5462]

Flicker jab?

[@SaftonYT]

I think putting the one-inch punch in F tier as it's generally presented is perfectly reasonable. My understanding of it is that it was never meant as a combative technique per se, but rather as a demonstration or exercise to remind students of proper form. If I'm not mistaken, one of Icy Mike's collabs with Sergio had the latter demonstrating the practical application of the one-inch punch and it wasn't like what people actually picture when it's done in demos. I don't recall the specifics, unfortunately.

[@SenseiSeth]

I think a couple people have commented that! Makes sense!

[@olivergjika2943]

One inch punch should be E or D tier cos it's useless but cool af

[@Technotranceism]

More of a push technique, lead with a guy shot, do not fully retract, and use the 1 inch to push opponents.

[@nikolab.4065]

I vote Hammerfist a tier higher just because I come from an art that deals with it a lot and I know its ins and outs. Other than that, the list looks appropriate.

[@SenseiSeth]

What style is that?

[@nikolab.4065]

@@SenseiSeth Basically most filipino arts, if not all, use it. But the style itself is Panantukan, or just "filipino boxing" or "dirty boxing". It's the most useful thing in that art, and it can be set up to work in stand-up fighting and not for clinch or ground and pound.

[@SenseiSeth]

Oh that’s sick! That makes sense. If you can find a good video to help me get a better idea I’d love to see them!

[@nikolab.4065]

@@SenseiSeth Don't want to brag, but there probably aren't many performances of that quality on yt. So sorry on that front. One of the coaches that I trained Modern Arnis with trained boxing for 10+ years before he started FMA for another 10, so naturally he taught boxing mixed with the traditional panantukan stuff for the unarmed portion. It most likely won't be the same as things you can see online.

[@nikolab.4065]

@@SenseiSeth A quick combo I can give you would be a jab, cross, and then a right hammerfist going downwards to the trapezius, continuing from that cross right when the cross lands

[@bfholdingco2269]

Im a simple man, I see cross in S tier, I like

[@SenseiSeth]

I’m a simple man, I see someone liked, I like

[@Ninjacob00]

I brought the popcorn and soda to share with you while you read the comments Sensei

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha sweet! Thanks!!

[@ricardogordon2277]

Stockton slap is too OP. 1 touch knockout

[@SenseiSeth]

Fair point

[@fwuffy2713]

Doing UFC for the past 4 hours made me realize these aren't ranked correctly

[@SenseiSeth]

I take it you like the superman?

[@adamsoto1177]

Sensei Seth 😂😂its always the guys who don’t know nothin about fighting

[@SenseiSeth]

Fr

[@ryanleseberg9886]

Ive never landed a hammer fist but I land backfists all the time so I would've ranked same as hammer fist

[@SenseiSeth]

Fair point!! Some of these punches def work better for dif people

[@melisslacour15]

Can we have a tier list of anime martial arts energy attacks just for fun? Lol 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha I’d have to watch a lot of anime, I’m not much of a weeb

[@M7S4I5L8V2A]

@@SenseiSeth You could try to do a community post asking and then look up some of the higher rated ones. Same for games to. I'd be more interested an attacks in games Tier list mostly because I've thought doing one myself.

[@thehooblah1053]

Sensei Seth oh man time for you to watch some Kengan Ashura

[@M7S4I5L8V2A]

@@SenseiSeth Hell yeah do what that other guy said. NIKO IS STYLE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD! Kengan Asura doesn't really have a lot of standout moves outside of Niko style though. Only in the sense that it uses a lot of real martial arts that is.

[@idk-vm9wx]

@@thehooblah1053 no read the manga

[@sesimie]

Sensei!! So are you ranking open palm stuff like Shuto Uchi (Knifehand strike) and Bas Rutten's Bitch slap? lol Keep up the content!

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s a cool idea!

[@griselbrand]

Have you done a hand strike tier list? Like knife hand, Phoenix fist etc, stuff from traditional martial arts. Loved the video and your bolo punch with out the small rotation from the elbow is a sin

[@SenseiSeth]

I haven’t been, noted

[@Utah842]

Thanks for making this video now I’m gonna start doing half of these in street fights.

[@kungfujoe2136]

fun fact in kungfu i leanred to break defens with knocking someones hands down with a hammerfist

[@SenseiSeth]

Oooh, I like it!

[@kungfujoe2136]

i think it's baguazhang

[@kungfujoe2136]

@@SenseiSeth what do you think about attacking the arms and fists to dmg them so they cant be used porpely? (lowkick is kinda doing the same) atackign the weapons they call it (problebe doesnt work with gloves on)

[@SenseiSeth]

kungfujoe I’m all about it!

[@SenseiSeth]

Makes sense!

[@t-ollievirus9240]

You know I actually stunned my sparring partner with spinning backfist beacuse he didnt know i let him put a cross on me on the face, As I let my head spin, my body follows turning into a spinning backfist. I ALSO have his momentum on his punch which makes my counter 2x powerful. It's a give and take 🤣

[@SenseiSeth]

Be careful out there! Nice

[@snazdogdbfan251]

Epic comeback but I would try not to get hit by anything in the first place

[@t-ollievirus9240]

@@snazdogdbfan251 He doe be like: 👀 lets not be pursuade...🤣🤣🤣

[@kaiohsmith4952]

@@t-ollievirus9240 shaori?

[@t-ollievirus9240]

@@kaiohsmith4952 Kaku Kaioh been real quiet when he read this 😂

[@sunnyashman9819]

With hammerfists and backfists I think you’re not taking into account the versatility of when they could be used. Instead of it being a standalone technique, try parrying a punch and going straight into a backfist as your opponent pulls their hand back. It’s easily a B ranked technique, but standalone I could see how you put them as D.

[@SenseiSeth]

Sure, but still Backfist isn’t hitting as hard as hammer. I see what you’re saying though

[@TNTTestificate]

Have you seen Oliver Enkamp KOing someone with a spinning backfist? That was really cool. facebook.com/BellatorMMA/videos/oliver-enkamp-vs-lewis-long-highlights/586784105519752/

[@SenseiSeth]

Yes I have! I think Jesse and I talk about it in a video! Great representation for why that punch works!

[@JonathanSorenson204]

Agreed with most, nothing was more than 1 tier off my beliefs so it's a win!

[@SenseiSeth]

Dangit! I need controversy 😂😂😂

[@JonathanSorenson204]

Gave my 2 cents on Judo last time. Can't be all bad! 👊

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha fair 😂

[@jaypeve]

I think you did a video ranking kicks, now you need to rank blocks, and maybe other strikes like elbow, knee, open hand knife striking, palm strike

[@SenseiSeth]

Coming up next!

[@dustinsteedley321]

A spinning back fist is like a tornado kick in taekwondo, but with your fist or a back hand smack that's what it reminds me of. Just my 2 cents.

[@Meatisfood]

Jab

[@SenseiSeth]

Jabs are fuego

[@hakeemmartinez6983]

Love the rankings it’s spot on I’d probably would had put the hook in the A tier just in my experience straights are thee most reliable if you know how to jab. But agree that with most ppl that would be their favorite and most used punch.... Loving the content very entertaining and I’m finding myself laughing at a lot of lil jokes you throw in keep these bangers coming 🔥💪🏼

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s fair!!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks my friend!

[@hostilegraveyard2849]

FUN FACT:RYU HAYABUSA was the MAIN PROTAGONIST in the NINJA GAIDEN videogame series. dig it.

[@SenseiSeth]

Oooh, very fun fact

[@hostilegraveyard2849]

@@SenseiSeth in regards to the HEALING ASPECTS of TMA,i'm sure you'll find PLENTY of material to run with. dig it.

[@parker4260]

As a boxer I have to agree with all these punches you are always right on the mark with your rankings

[@SenseiSeth]

👏👏👏

[@Argyleexe]

Only person I've ever seen utilise the superman punch properly is GSP, its greatest benefit is that the leg looks like the startup of a kick so you fake out the opponent while most people use it cause it looks cool

[@kuya49z]

Do one with all 8 limbs next

[@SenseiSeth]

You got it!

[@GazzyD]

“Bolo” (boh-loh) means balls in Samoan, so to me a Bolo Punch is a punch in the dick and balls.

[@SenseiSeth]

woaaah

[@ky-passley4769]

I would put uppercut at A it has mor utility than the over hand as it can be used to stuff an opponent that's ducking in for a take down up close and if you start with hands down (base on you style) it can hit the chin with out your opponent seeing it. In my opinion at least.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s fair! Hard to argue there

[@TeamHippieHunters]

Everyone is taking one-inch punches while standing square, need to try it while in a boxing stance or some other proper martial arts stance.

[@SenseiSeth]

I disagree. I think square is the way to go. You get more from opening up

[@TeamHippieHunters]

​@@SenseiSeth true that but I meant I don't think it will have the same knock-back effect when the person taking the punch is not standing square?

[@carlosk.meneghetti4645]

0:45 ¡¡OMG!! What a *real master*😂😂 At least I was hoping you knew something about Kick Boxing or Muay Thai to be able to talk about this, but Kung Fu ??? 😆👌

[@SenseiSeth]

What?

[@belalabusultan5911]

do double punches count? they have extremely low success rate, but when they land, they are super strong. there is one in Karate Katas with the lower hand flipped backwards... there is one where it's a double hook punch, you hit your target on both ears at once (more effective a a palm strike) double kidney punch, painful, and has higher success rate, but not as damaging as the rest. etc...

[@Greyman010]

In the Alexander Gufferson vs Glover Teixeira fight Alex finished with 3 bolo punches in a row followed by a hook punch probably the best example. Great ko

[@SenseiSeth]

That was the exact fight I was thinking of. One of my favorite finishes

[@TheLockon00]

On the question of hammer-fists for jabs it is technically illegal to throw hammer-fists and backfist in boxing. Some guys throw flicky jabs that are basically backfists, but it is still illegal.

[@jacobcumberbatch1774]

What would you rate chain punch?

[@SenseiSeth]

D

[@jacobcumberbatch1774]

@@SenseiSeth safe

[@SenseiSeth]

Jacob Cumberbatch hahaha I mean, I could go lower tbh.. probably F if I was being honest

[@Yuki_Ika7]

By chain punch you mean the kind used in wing chun right? I know it can be good but only in some situations, or if you really want someone to be in pain and feel every punch kinda like a 1in punch

[@SenseiSeth]

Maybe, idk I’m not a proponent of it tbh. Maybe I just haven’t seen a good application for it

[@chrismagalona9592]

Glad you put Jab on the S tier. I was gonna unsubscribe if you didn't lol. Jab is the most effective punch. It can disrupt combinations, set up a stronger punch, keep opponents in check, measures distance all the while being energy efficient.

[@89334726]

The best punch is the one you can land without breaking something while landing it. Says the guy with wimpy wrists. On the other hand my wimpy wrists can land a nasty chop with the radius bone to the back of the head or behind the ear as a part of kombo due to all the muscle not beign on the way. :D

[@SenseiSeth]

Toni Heikkila did you see the end of the video? Lol but also, sure

[@FredKuneDo]

Still one thing: It is actually a question of the rules about "backfist or hammerfist": In some Kickboxing games it is NOT allowed to use the Hammerfist, because you have to hit with the padding of the glove like you would with a backfist. (in MMA it is both allowed). One reason I would prefer a hammerfist in both gloved and bareknuckle situations is the different position of the elbow and the forearm. It may be very effective to strike with your knuckles doing a backfist, but you have more control with a hammerfist, can decide how much you extend your arm, also your elbow joint and fist is in better position to prevent injuring yourself. And of course, your forearm bone may still inflict some damage if your hammerfist is to close.

[@SenseiSeth]

Yea I realized that while editing but nobody comments if I fix it lol

[@FredKuneDo]

Nevermind. I think the "tier"-rating shouldn't even be taken too serious, but is a good thing for everyone to exchange their opinions. I mean: What punches work best for someone is very dependend on the game he is in, but also on individual skills and even body features. Also there are different versions of some punches that may work better or worse, like "horizontal jab" or "vertical jab". "corkscrew jab and cross" and so on.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha I see what you’re saying, all good

[@FredKuneDo]

Example: Since you are crosstraining in Muay Thai now, have you already seen how some Muay Thai guys punch their jab and cross? because their fist are often horizontal in their guard, they rotate their fist with the thumb pointing to the floor at the ending point, to keep it real straight. Sometimes punching mechanics are depending on the guard (and hand rotation in it) or stance of a fighter.

[@calebleach4658]

Love the sound affects on the shovel punch

[@SenseiSeth]

Realistic, aye?

[@mrdeserna]

All punching techniques are good. Internal punches are most effective. Liver kidney, and spleen punches. Strikes to the eyes nose, and throat are also effective. A punch is a punch. The application and target are the key factors that must be considered.

[@johnnytsunami981]

Let's go what up Everybody 💪

[@SenseiSeth]

Ayeee, ole Johnny!

[@filipe_paixao]

You talking about comments telling you stuff makes me think you should make a video or series of videos where you talk about the Changes in the Opinions you have. Would be a coold way for having more interaction between you and the fan base (at least only in my opinion)

[@dnaleksiev]

you mean: sport punches were your hands are protected

[@SenseiSeth]

and your list when they’re not? What changes?

[@excBarrett]

Come on u put superman on same level as uppercut there is nothing better than hitting that left hand upper cut knock out

[@aabax9138]

When learning JKD, I was taught to throw a hook punch with my fist vertical and not horizontal and the footwork was less static. Whacking pads like that felt great; I'd be interested to see you play with it and see what you think of it!

[@SenseiSeth]

I like both! It depends for me of the range of the attack, close, palm jn.. far, palm down

[@DepDawg]

That’s how we throw the hook also. I train in Thai kickboxing.

[@nigelh2958]

I’m waiting for jab, already irate about what position you put it in if not S. Great videos btw. Edit: So relieved.

[@Jaska124]

The spinning back fist is far from slow, unless you suck. It's S-tier. It's the most useful technique I know. I've won multiple matches and tournaments with it. It's very versatile and applicable. The key is to not throw it with that awkward step, but more by staying still and taking the step after landing/missing. It's a very underrated and misunderstood punch. When do right no can defend.

[@SenseiSeth]

I’m sure you rock at it 👍👍

[@Jaska124]

@@SenseiSeth I'm sure as well! Might post a tutorial at some point, since I think there's a lot to uncover about it. It's actually a trademark of the karate style I practice, it's been a curriculum technique all the way from the 60's.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hyrräpää22 do it 👍

[@armadnt]

The biggest issue with the superman punch is that people think jumping and punching automatically make it a superman punch, but there’s more to it

[@draconis0469]

You missed the whip punch from systema

[@SenseiSeth]

Interesting!

[@soupedkid13]

What about the magic super surprise punch?

[@SenseiSeth]

Impossible to rank

[@Dudesofdestruction]

Hahaha roids and tapout shirt (litle fragile Boy in roids body)... Lots of Them crying at job asking if their litle knose they got broke at bar Will stay like that hahaha enyway .. There only one real punch the one you never gave lol

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂

[@rye-bread5236]

I'm biased; Hook, uppercut, jab and overhand are S tier for me. That's because I'm shorter and stockier than most my weight, I have short arms. Mike Tyson is my Fight model.

[@SenseiSeth]

Fair fair!! Hahaha

[@rye-bread5236]

@@SenseiSeth Glad I'm getting into boxing. I tried it for a month a while back and got back into it after watching your video on martial art tiers. Striking is so different. It's not harder than wrestling or judo but just a different kind of exhausting. Whereas grappling is like constantly and explosively lifting while moving dynamically as if you're muscles are constantly being pushed to the limit. Boxing is more like jogging up a hill with increasing weight the further you travel. While someone punches you. It's mental as heck.

[@SenseiSeth]

I love striking, my wrestling could always use work

[@gustavor.canezini5024]

Best punch is the sidekick No, wait...

[@SenseiSeth]

Truth

[@S_Gaiseric]

i was going to unsubscribe if you had put the jab anywhere but S tear

[@backwoodskarate9300]

Seth when you threw the hammer fist like a jab it looked like you where doing a flicker jab. Or? At least how I do them.

[@SenseiSeth]

Pretty similar! I think of the Backfist more than way but same same sorta!

[@backwoodskarate9300]

Really enjoying these vids man I look forward to what other topics you cover.

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you! If you ever have topics you want, let me know!

[@DaXia333]

The topic of this video is so stupid that I refuse to watch it out of principle! How can you rate punches on a tier list? Its like rating tools in your toolbox! Is a hammer better than a screwdriver? No, because they are used for different things! The usefulness of the tools depends on the situation and how well you can use them. It has almost nothing to do with the tool itself! Are you fighting a tall guy, a short guy, a guy with long arms or short arms, southpaw etc? Does he have a loose guard or a tight guard or a low guard or a high guard etc etc. These things determine how good a punch is, not the punch itself.

[@SenseiSeth]

It’s pretty easy to rate what’s in your toolbox.. some things are way more useful than others. How often does the AVERAGE PERSON need a pair of vice grip pliers compared to a screwdriver?? It’s pretty easy to answer. Statistics are present everywhere

[@DaXia333]

@@SenseiSeth Uhh...ok? So because something is used more frequently than something else, its better? So glasses are better than hearing aids? I mean glasses are way more common. China is better than USA because there are more Chinese people. Crutches are better than wheelchairs. Cars are better than planes, the list goes on. If feel sorry for you if you dont understand how statistically flawed your "logic" is. The "average fighter" will on average have better punches depending on his build, maybe he has short arms and can do sick uppercuts, maybe he has long arms and can do sick jabs. Maybe he has a lot of short twitch muscles and can generate extreme power with his right cross. He will jab more to set it up, but its the cross that KOs the opponent. Is the jab more useful than the cross or do they both depend on and compliment each other?

[@SenseiSeth]

Meanwhile in China to the average person, glasses NOR hearing aids are very useful tbh. That’s how average works

[@DaXia333]

​@@SenseiSeth Thanks for clearing that up. Lets compare something that the average person uses. Whats best, shoes or shirts? How about cars. A Honda civic vs a Ferrari F60. Since most people cant afford a Ferrari, Hondas are obviously better cars than Ferraris, right? BJJ vs Kungfu? Since more people in the world practice Kungfu than BJJ, eagleclaw would obviously score higher on a list of effective techniques compared to a rear naked choke since it would be useful to more practitioners, or as you put it, "the AVERAGE PERSON". How about women? Are blondes prettier than women with darker hair? Some people would argue that everything is relative, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all kinds of bullcrap. Obviously those people are wrong. Nothing is situational and there is a clear cut tier list for everything. You keep using your S+ tier screwdriver to drive nails, I will use my hammer for that.

[@SenseiSeth]

Well yes, since most people don’t have the skill or money to drive a Ferrari, you could argue that Hondas are better for the world than Ferrari’s

[@allistar420]

You forgot a smash punch. OSP is known for it in UFC, it's a normal boxing punch but requires great timing. Kinda like a angled uppercut with a back step. Very powerful but, you look like an idiot if you miss.

[@SenseiSeth]

I'll look into it!

[@soupedkid13]

Tier list for coolest martial arts moves from all martial arts

[@SenseiSeth]

Yes!!!

[@Shadowoftheoldones]

You forgot the flaming dragon punch. Duh.

[@SenseiSeth]

GAH, missed it

[@hepsima]

yea bro, exactly like you said. I just got this video into my recommendations and i was like hmm where do i know this guy from, and i saw u the other day kicking water bottles on instagram :D

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha that’s me!!

[@josen2791]

Shovel hook is my fav punch and I feel personally attacked it is not A tier

[@SenseiSeth]

Sorry!! Lol

[@josen2791]

Sensei Seth my honor has been restored

[@tabletoparcade4203]

I was expecting to strongly disagree with at least one decision here... but I don't. I think you underestimate the liver shot a little (Shovel Hook). I would've rated it at least a B, as having a fight ending blow at both elevations makes you twice as dangerous. But that could just be chalked up to a difference in experience. I'm a only boxer, so I don't know the danger of throwing that against someone who's ready to kick me in the head, and I also don't know what other body-knockouts are available to a kick-boxer.

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks for the love!

[@chasedoman8212]

Jab is what ever is beyond S tier. Literally the single most important strike there is

[@nuclearlefthook5008]

a shovel hook is arguably the most powerful punch when thrown properly. Not like a "wolverine claw" - a hook should never travel in a straight line. But like a mix between an uppercut and a hook. the centrifugal force on a punch like that is ridiculous.

[@anonguy271]

Standing hammer fist AKA the flintstone club = S+

[@mjjohn7715]

Any ranking on strikes like palm , elbow, knee etc...

[@SenseiSeth]

Gotcha!

[@Diabolical-Divinity]

Hear me out, It's because I wanted to put it there... Oh Yes, I did love that. Salute you, Sir.😎

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahah thanks! Had to stick to my guns

[@Diabolical-Divinity]

@@SenseiSeth As general list not taking personal prowess or situation based bias. I think you got it right. Bit downed by the spinning back is but your right on that one. see previous stipulations above.

[@SenseiSeth]

I went back and forth on it if that makes you feel better lol

[@DonMiguelXVIII]

As a karateka, how would you rank the yama-zuki or mountain punch?

[@mankypancakes]

Damnit Seth, I called you Sensai yesterday, but I swear if you keep hiding from the E tier, the E tier is gonna come for you.

[@SenseiSeth]

Sorry not sorry broski 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@SenseiSeth]

Also. BOW TO YOUR SENSEI

[@mankypancakes]

Lmao please let me be your permanent random E tier defender Sensai

[@andrewboardman2654]

I love doing UFC,

[@SenseiSeth]

Have you ever tried bellator?

[@hostilegraveyard2849]

how do ya like KFC?

[@andrewboardman2654]

@@SenseiSeth Nah man, is that some french martial art? lol

[@andrewboardman2654]

@@hostilegraveyard2849 Amazing! They really get some greasy thighs and breasts when you do it though haha

[@SenseiSeth]

Andrew Boardman yea something like that lol

[@DasJaegar]

And with this video, you've gained a new subscriber

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks my friend!

[@filipe_paixao]

Low Kick your way to the finals tries to use punches in the final

[@thebrownbaldy]

What is your take on using vertical punches? Personally I prefer those myself

[@SenseiSeth]

They have their place!

[@adamwoolston253]

Have to say Jab should be S tier and everything else that you put in S should be knocked down to A tier. You can have a bad hook or cross and be a decent fighter as long as your other punches are good. If your jab sucks, you’re not getting very far. Or you can make an SS tier and put jab there. I don’t care. Also spinning back fist is a gimmicky, highly-telegraphed punch that has very little actual use and deserves F tier. It’s basically a Falcon punch in that you really only use it to flex or you get super lucky. Superman should be right next to it, though maybe it gets D tier because it has a niche use in sports, but it’s practically worthless in the streets. If a streetfight goes 30 seconds, it’s long so nobody cares about you faking a leg kick. Now in the 3rd round of an MMA fight when you’ve punished your opponent’s legs and midsection for the previous 10 minutes and are looking to get him to open up his defense for a knockout punch? Sure, throw a Superman. But a niche like that doesn’t get you out of D imo.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s fair!