Systema Punch: Solo Training To Build The Fist

[@Peterbyl1]

Thanks for sharing. Can you please give a short lesson on how to do a straight punch without it rebounding into the shoulder?

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're welcome. I'll put the straight punch training on my list of video ideas. In the mean time, I have an online training about striking that you can check out. sledgehammerpunch.com/start

[@AaaronRCorrea]

That first tip is A M A Z I N G. I mean, it's counterintuitive: You can easily feel too much power when the fist is relaxed than when it's being thigthen.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Thank you. It’s always interesting to study the body in different ways like this.

[@nickgallucci2756]

I really like these I picked up one something younger from a program rolling a bed sheet with your arms straight while someone pulls the other end straight

[@DavidRichards-zy2ub]

Thanks..Good stuff

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're welcome.

[@ladymoriarty1349]

Great post. My middle aged self appreciates your tips, especially the push up modifications.

[@JesusRevezzo]

So happy you found some helpful info in the video. What brought you to this video?

[@nikkifinn1383]

@@JesusRevezzo Beginning steps to learning self defense techniques, I suppose. Looking at developping hand strength. Have some arthritis but have always been interested in systema . . The world is much crazier than it used to be, and being a little older and living alone I don't want to be viewed as an easy target.

[@heatherrevezzo]

Great video, Jesus! I also really like the chapters in this video.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Hey thanks Heather. The chapters really do make it easy to navigate the video.

[@whywasntiinthat6726]

I didn't know I needed this... but I do.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Great to hear you've had an eye-opening moment Sally. What would you like to learn about next? Physical exercises Defensive techniques Breathing exercises

[@walterlandaburo]

Thanks Jesus 😇.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Absolutely! I've had a couple of haters on this video. What did you find most interesting or helpful in the video?

[@walterlandaburo]

@@JesusRevezzo The haters can happen, keep improving Jesus 💪. The demonstration and explanation of how to make a fist and from the easiest to the most difficult push-ups was useful to me.

[@JesusRevezzo]

@@walterlandaburo Thank you sir. I know having a range of exercise difficulty is important to give people success.

[@chriseliopoulos4185]

Excellent manner of instruction. With respect and gratitude sir!

[@JesusRevezzo]

Many thanks Chris. There's much more coming soon.

[@KASUM369]

Thank you 🙏

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're welcome

[@CalebBrohm1212]

With systema I see some judo and some Aiki aspects seriously I can’t get enough of systema I easily tell it’s great for self defense.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Good eye for details. When performed correctly Systema will resemble many other systems and even sports. The reason is because good human movement is good human movement.

[@georgep.5315]

Useful definitely , thx .

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're welcome George.

[@edwardglenn9310]

Scapula push feels good! Thanks.

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're very welcome edward. I'm happy to hear that you're getting some positive benefit and enjoying the feeling of the movement.

[@georgeromao9021]

Thanks, extra good.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Thank you George, glad you like it.

[@itsleo9096]

Thanks so much for this! Adding this to my training regimen immediately!

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're welcome. Use it in good health. And you should check out Vladimir Vasiliev's book called 'Strikes'. It goes into much greater details on building your fist.

[@itsleo9096]

@@JesusRevezzo thanks and will do!

[@freddavis9110]

Very helpful thank u

[@JesusRevezzo]

Hey Fred, glad you liked the video. Train well sir.

[@hoaiduong5654]

Tks your tip

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@TheMatrixofMeaning]

Gave myself whiplash on the left side from one straight punch on the heavy bag. I hit really hard and can use full power even without gloves and wraps on the bag but one time all that power recoiled up my arm, into my shoulder, up my trap muscle and into the back of my own neck

[@JesusRevezzo]

I am sorry to hear about that. But, it is a great example of what I am talking about in tip #4. It could also be an argument against heavy bag training since those react much differently to our strikes than other people do. 😎 Kidding aside, there is appropriate times to hit heavy bags and to use straight punches, and to use full body back up mass. But as you can verify, we need to be careful doing so. How long did it take to heal?

[@championboy4782]

Many thanks for the tips, the distance exercise on tip five is solid. However, at 5:27 (tip 4 - palm strikes) exactly how does one train their bent arm to redirect the force? What do you mean when you say 'then we need to do a little bit of work', what 'work' exactly do we have to do? Is it a concept of relaxation or counterforce? Push into the palm at the point of impact? I'm a bit confused on this one. Thanks for the information regardless.

[@JesusRevezzo]

Yes, the work to be done is in the relaxation of the shoulder and the mind. It's a strange concept, but we must be strong and stable while remaining relaxed. This doesn't mean limp though. Glad you're enjoying the content.

[@paulmullins102]

good tips dude

[@JesusRevezzo]

Thank you. What was your biggest takeaway from it?

[@paulmullins102]

learning

[@Kane-ez]

Thank you 🙏🙏 what a glorious Beard 🎉🎉

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're very welcome Brian! And thank you for beard compliment. 😎 What did you find most helpful or interesting about the video?

[@a840w]

Thanks man

[@JesusRevezzo]

You’re welcome

[@Kane-ez]

I took some of the footwork of systema works well for self defense

[@JesusRevezzo]

@Kane-ez indeed it is. Which parts of the footwork did you find most helpful?

[@Kane-ez]

@@JesusRevezzo i seen a guy doing it ,he is named val ,guy boxes as well ,he did some vids on ballistic punches which i took alot from , step and shift it works for kicks punches and throws val put on a masterclass i know his credentials are very respected he was a former solider , teaches from the footwork he showed allows me to hit with all my body weight thanks for vid you did a great job , and as always i learn and put in the tool box thanks man im subbed now

[@RodrigoCascalles]

Interessante! Valeu!

[@JesusRevezzo]

Thank you

[@frankperrella1202]

Awesome, I took Greco Roman Wrestling, Tangsoodo, Sambo & Systema. I love Systema. Bryant Perrella i love his Boxing 🥊🥊 & Mma Fighter Dan the Wolfman Theodore he does Systema Combatives, Oleg Takagrov UFC champion Mixed Sambo & Systema. I love your video. 🙏🥋🥊🥊🛐God bless

[@JesusRevezzo]

Hey @frankperrella thanks for the love. I agree those guys are all great at what they do. Although, I don't know Bryant. Is he a relative of yours? And I remember watching Oleg when he debuted in the UFC many moons ago. Oleg and Vladimir Vasiliev, the Systema founder I am certified by, did a some training videos together many years ago. I believe they called Russian mega fighting from the TRS company. Did you ever see those?

[@frankperrella1202]

@@JesusRevezzo Bryant may be a distance Relative I would like to find out because he's professional. I'm 44 so I remember Oleg Takagrov & Vladimir Vasilev in Russian Mega fighting Vladimir was a top Boxer to. I have a Russian Sambo & Systema school it's not that far from me. I want to get back to training in Highschool I hurt my back it's been a problem ever since I go See a Chiropractor & Take Holistic Herbs 🌿 it happened When I was Wrestling in Highschool. Systema taught me how to Relax & Hit Harder, I can't stand people who Knock Some of the Martial art's especially if they never tried it. 🙏🥋🥊🥊

[@frankperrella1202]

@@JesusRevezzo Are you Italian to? 🙏🥊🥊🥋👍 My Family On my Grandfather's side came From Sicily he Knew Ray Boom Boom Mancini back in the day. That was Sad Boom Boom Mancini accidentally killed the Japanese Boxer that hurt Ray's Career

[@JesusRevezzo]

@@frankperrella1202 bummer to hear about the injury from high school and I am happy you found new relaxation and striking abilities with Systema. Have you been able to visit Vladimir in Toronto ever?

[@JesusRevezzo]

@@frankperrella1202 I am half Italian. My father's parents immigrate from the Naples area in like 1900s. My dad was born in Lackawana New York in 1931 and grew up boxing and fighting in the street with friends.

[@AK_UK_]

Which knuckles do you use for striking? Good video

[@JesusRevezzo]

Depending on the situation, I will strike with the whole flat fist. Or the big 1st & 2nd knuckle. You can also strike with the single first knuckle and imagine it's a spear or sword or even a needle that is poking straight through someone. Test those out and let me know what your experience is. 👍

[@AK_UK_]

@@JesusRevezzo thanks Bro, I will. I know that striking with the top 2 knuckles is the most popular advice, but I feel with a vertical fist my bottom 3 knuckles seem more comfortable. I feel that with a vertical fist, if I hit with the first 2 knuckles, I need to crank my fist fwd or raise my elbow higher... Which isn't too much of an issue but just doesn't feel natural unless I use a horizontal fist 🤜

[@JesusRevezzo]

I hear you. Also keep in mind, angle and target are variables that may effect this as well.

[@silentwarrior5621]

We in kyokushin we use only tow knuckles

[@JesusRevezzo]

Kyokushin is badass, no doubt about that.

[@Luci823]

More tips please 😅

[@JesusRevezzo]

Will do. There is plenty more room to explore in this system.

[@Luci823]

@@JesusRevezzo yay! Can’t wait

[@sebastiaanbrink6048]

I see you are using both the two knuckle and three knuckle planes of the fist

[@JesusRevezzo]

I am. You can think of the fist a couple of different ways. The whole fist/three knuckle is kind of like a sledgehammer. The two knuckle or one knuckle is more like a bullet. It allows more precision and penetration. It also depends a bit on your hand/fist structure. I’ve seen some guys with giant meaty fist that basically flat across all four knuckles. Interesting you can use either to transfer the strike’s energy through the other person. I know that sounds a little WOO-WOO to some people, but I have an older video where describe how that happens using a Newton’s Craddle toy. The one with the little silver balls hanging from strings. Those really help people see the kinetic energy transfer that can happen with your punches and strikes.

[@mider9996]

I’m going to try systema in February, May I ask if you develop speed and sensitivity ?

[@JesusRevezzo]

When you say you're going to try Systema in February, do you mean you'll be going to Toronto for the Body as a Weapon seminar? You can ask anything you'd like. But can you elaborate on your question about speed and sensitivity? Are you asking if Systema training can help you develop those? If so there are nearly endless drills you can create from the Systema training to help you build those skills. If you do them right.

[@Codifiedsuccess]

Is there no bodyweight behind the punch in order to produce the knockout?

[@JesusRevezzo]

It depends. You can certainly apply a great deal of body weight behind your punches. But sometimes just the mass of your arm moving at high enough speed and placed on a good target can create a knockout. It may be interesting to explore how to apply body weight to your strike through subtle weight shifts. Imagine moving your whole mass into your target by 1/4 of an inch at high speed. That produces quite a bit of force.

[@cuongvovantri775]

Hay

[@JesusRevezzo]

Hey, hey.

[@rwdchannel2901]

People hand size has a lot to do with punching power too. I've got very big hands. My grandmother always said I should play piano. I've knocked out a few bullies with a solid punch to the face. I hit one guy in his bicep and it was enough to make him leave me alone.

[@JesusRevezzo]

I do enjoy punching people in their biceps and triceps to shut down a fight. And I agree, the size of a fist does have a lot to do with punching power. Although, on the other hand, why are we afraid of a bullet? Because a bullet is very small and delivered with high velocity and extreme accuracy. And as we develop that for ourselves, in our striking, the size of the fist becomes less important. But, then again, a big fist with speed and accuracy is a devastating combination.

[@silentwarrior5621]

Want to check your punch power ? Go to kyokushin karate bare knuckle fighting events

[@JesusRevezzo]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@giqwaju3691]

Kyokushin can show up to a boxing gym to find out about punching if interested.

[@JesusRevezzo]

@@giqwaju3691 you prefer boxing to kyokushin?

[@dbuck1964]

Sorry, but you can’t make a tight fist without tensing the forearm. There are few to no muscles actually in the hand that cause it to squeeze down. They are mostly in the forearm. The exception to this is the thumb pad.

[@JesusRevezzo]

You're quite right! There must be some tensing. So perhaps the question is: how much tensing do you need to use in order to make the tight fist? Or maybe the we can consider the idea that you can close your fist loosely with a "mostly-relaxed" forearm while moving and during the moment of impact your tighten the fist - with forearm muscles - and then just as quickly as you tightened, you loosen. Here's another question to ponder, if you are working without gloves, wraps, or other hand protection do you even need to close or tighten the fist to strike effectively? If you have proper structural alignment. I would say Yes you can and here's one reason I say that... If you get into a push up position on your fist, which I imagine you would agree is a very common exercise in fighting arts, and then practice opening your fist so the backs of your fingers are lying flat on the floor you can still learn to do pushups in that position. And if you can learn to do pushups while "standing" on the knuckles and the rest of the hand open, then you can also learn to deliver effective strikes without actually closing or tightening your fist. Sound fair?

[@freefire-uu5fc]

#Lookism

[@JesusRevezzo]

Thanks for watching

[@Jimfrommaine]

Okay. So the question no one seems to be able to answer........now that I've built my fist, can you tell me when to throw it??

[@JesusRevezzo]

You throw the punch, ideally, when you're balanced and have a properly available target. And only under the conditions of not being able to shut down a threat any other way. For other more in-depth explanations we would probably need to meet or do a video call.

[@Jimfrommaine]

I'm open to that. But Vlad also teaches multiple strikes. Being relaxed to the point of the body just knowing when and how to respond.

[@JesusRevezzo]

@@Jimfrommaine Indeed he does. Maybe I misunderstood your question of "can you tell me when to throw it??" Can you expand on what you mean when you say when to throw your punch?

[@Jimfrommaine]

Sure. In the self defense I studied many years ago we looked for an opening. A vulnerability in the opponent. A clear opportunity to strike. Most other martial arts, including Systema, teach HOW to strike but rarely do we see WHEN to strike. Is the 'whip' always appropriate as it is an elongated strike? Or is combat better suited for short work?

[@JesusRevezzo]

@@Jimfrommaine the strikes will always be dependent on the situation. Just as the self defense studies you've done. Depending on how combat is defined either short work or the elongated whipping strikes may be appropriate. Both can be super effective. You could consider this... If in an actual self defense situation you would use any and all of the tools you have to shut down the threat as fast as possible. And get to safety, call the police, and wait for the clean up process. But, safety is the key, right? On the other hand, if you're a personal bodyguard or some sort of protection professional, short work would more likely be tour go to. If for no other reason, it draws less attention from a crowd. Hope that helps.