The Do's and Don'ts of Head Movement In Kickboxing

[@51dodoc]

Damn talking about your past opponent, the great Lerdsila, without even mentioning the fact that you beat him is the ultimate level of humbleness. Thanks for all your work, it's really helpful in order to improve and stay motivated in this difficult times!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'm very happy to be helping and connecting with all of you 🙏

[@clenjones5748]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial where do you live Breh

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[@clenjones5748]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial why did you delete my comment fren?

[@adrianmorin1053]

@@clenjones5748 cause that’s weird mate

[@kd-wu8cv]

The point with slipping too low is exactly what i was looking for because i come from boxing thanks g💯👊🏻

[@mohamedtarek-cy2wl]

yoo I am going from boxing to kickboxing how did boxing help you

[@lewisbromilow9046]

@@mohamedtarek-cy2wl I found that kickboxing there a slightly slower pace and they struggle to block multiple punches, a basic combo that I have a lot of success with is a simple 1-2-1 low kick, I am a very long outside fighter tho so this plays to my strengths

[@mohamedtarek-cy2wl]

@@lewisbromilow9046 same brother I like fighting on the outside. respect

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Perfect. It's hard transitioning from one fight sport to the other. When I do boxing rounds during training camps I definitely don't slip low enough...although I guess it's best not to form any bad habits when you're training for kickboxing.

[@Silokkes]

I think even in boxing you don't want to slip too low, because if you need to slip lower again from another punch, you still have leeway

[@centurionstrengthfitness3671]

This is KZbin as it should be. You're a great teacher.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@tokenstandpoint93]

Whoever requested this topic is awesome so I'm going to piggyback and ask for a video on kickboxing footwork. Particularly footwork for kicking i.e. roundhouse, sidekicks, hookkicks and their spinning variants.

[@user-gi6zj8um6t]

Good one! Would like to see that too.

[@claudiastellner5994]

Me too 👍

[@Almosteasyese]

YES!

[@Jimmy-yv6ci]

Yes that would be great

[@leonng6699]

@Hung Manh Vu you can go to kickboxing classes ? :( all closed over here, greetings from germany

[@calneon6549]

A word of warning: Slipping the jab and returning to the centre line is one of THE most dangerous things you can do - so many examples of boxers eating the 2 that comes after the jab. Got to roll the right hand or pivot away after the slip.

[@droggy23]

you are a cool man, bro! always important stuff, thanks!

[@bolieve603]

Thanks for talking to us assuming we know what we're doing! most other KZbinrs in your space cater exclusively to guys who have never been in the gym, not those of us who have been in the gym for a while but aren't world-beaters yet

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

It's so hard to find the perfect line. Too advanced and very few people can follow along. Too easy and everyone who's trained is bored. I'm glad you feel I'm in the correct zone.

[@hellbow1851]

I literally got nieky holzken's haircut yesterday, now I have to be a better boxer... Nice video and have a nice day, Gabriel!

[@MyCommentsRMaturelol]

Fuck, I'll never make it to pros now that I'm bald

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I can't believe how his hair seems to stay styled during his fights. He must have a lot of product in. I'm always worried about it running into my eyes when I start sweating 😄

[@hellbow1851]

@@MyCommentsRMaturelol Mike Zambidis did it 😂

[@hellbow1851]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial he's always tapping the sweat from his Forehead

[@CoachKyleZ]

Head movement also ties together with footwork for distance management. Awesome stuff champ!

[@Konjz]

Thank you for making these videos! You explain things really well and even a dum dum like me understands!

[@jonasdemetz9151]

You vs Rodtang would be an amazing fight!!! Could you see yourself changing to ONE Champinship?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

He's much too small. A tank but too small. I want to say about 20lbs lighter. But yes. ONE is a possibility.

[@rashid4735]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial i would love to see you in ONE

[@Naturalaimbot]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial he would also kill you even if was 50 lbs lighter lol

[@camiloquemero]

I can not believe how useful your videos are, they deserve more impact, greetings from Argentina friend

[@ACE_858]

I'm about to fight again, and these videos make me more confident. Thanks

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad to hear it!

[@333rdAlchemist]

give em hell, bring your malice

[@branchy5838]

Hey can we get a career highlights video?

[@TheDreamDetective888]

2 more ideas for you sir. 1. Footwork. 2. Fight analysis of an mma kickboxer like Israel Adesanya.

[@iWatch92]

Footwork would be a sick one

[@jaycearnett6777]

I haven’t found any martial arts channels that are as informative as yours keep it up!

[@user-zk5jn4br7u]

Just had my first day of Muay Thai. Will be watching all your videos

[@HappySASG]

Before I watch the vid you are the man Gabriel!!

[@flamingjob2]

Thank you so much gabriel varga! Your wisdom is so much knowledge to common normal people like me that we can never learn or get unless we have the world class experience like you. Thank you ❤️

[@stillmindmeditation]

switching from a boxing background to stepping into kickboxing would be sick!

[@ScardeyG]

Great tutorial. I’d love to see a follow-up explaining how we can incorporate these techniques into our solo training.

[@thelegion8604]

The reason that fighting an opponent who is capable of slipping your shots is so exhausting, is due to the fact that you have to stop all your own strikes. When you strike a glove or someone that’s blocking, they absorb the momentum of your strike so all you have to do is pull your arm back, which might be made easier by the fact that your limb could be bouncing of the thing your striking, but if your hitting air you have to stop the momentum behind your strike and then bring it back, which adds up very quickly, if your opponent is hitting you while dodging.

[@Doomdayclown]

wow i found you when you had 15k subs and now you got 18k in 3 weeks thats a 1000 a week wow keep it going

[@51dodoc]

I am actually amazed he doesn't have more subscribers, he and Bazooka Joe are two of the greatest strikers of our time giving free advices yet they have less viewers than fighttips or other mainstream channels who (despite delivering decent content) are run by complete amateurs in the combat world.

[@Doomdayclown]

@@51dodoc I like 3 yars ago waied in at 160 kg and lost my jobb and someone toled me yee just go to the gym so i did 2 yars later i was 105kg and i was starting to be bored lifting so hmm i guss thaiboxing is something i can try.... then covid happen and club shutdown, that was not going to stop me found 2 coach and in 5 months i goon from a guy who knew nothing to an ok club amatur who cuud guss that 6 months of 5 pt times a week training wood give results XD sad fing is that sparing is realy hard when club is shut down but well just going to have to whait for summer and then check covid and hope this vacsine gets the game going hope to fight my first c-class fight end of this yare after 14 moths of training

[@51dodoc]

@@Doomdayclown Good luck mate I fought in different combat sports and never felt as free and complete than in a ring. If you want other channels to improve during lockdown I recommend you: MMA shredded, Sean Fagan, Stephen Wonderboy Thompson, Tony Jeffries (for boxing) and of course Bazooka Joe Valtellini. They are all run by actual fighters and most of them are world class athletes.

[@Doomdayclown]

@@51dodoc Sure :)

[@shrowdyclowdy2056]

Damn you're talented, I think you could be a Champion.

[@AmirlanTV]

You are the best teacher for sure🔥 Thank you for your work🙏🏻

[@mr.8999]

i dont understand why this channel doesnt have more subscribers

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

We'll get there bit by bit. But I appreciate you mentioning that. 🙏🙏🙏

[@misomiso8228]

Video idea: A video on all the different rulesets of Kickboxing? Eg Muay Thai Old K-1 Glory What changes you would like to see in them as well. Maybe more clench in Glory? ty

[@zachooper3153]

This guy is providing exactly what I was looking for

[@copa593]

I suggest you do a video with Jeff Chan from MMA Shredded! Lots of topics you could talk about!

[@onechristwoncity]

This is great, I’m realizing my slips aren’t great because I’m usually pretty far back in a longer side stance.

[@AmirlanTV]

Mr.Varga, can you make a video about 8, 10, 12, 16oz gloves, how you use it and how you combine them. And which one is best for sparring, pad work and punching bag🙏🏻.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I like that idea. I can get that made easy. Thanks for the request.

[@brandonasuncion]

I can’t believe I haven’t found this channel earlier.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Welcome and glad to have you here now.

[@peepgames4985]

Hey champ ,I have a video request ,so *wich fighter pushed you to the brink of your capabilities and how did you react to it differently from the way other fighters have,

[@lh5636]

what an angel

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

😇🙏

[@eamonmcelroy-fuchs8777]

Amazing video! I would love to see a break down of mid-fight adjustments. If you make them, how you make them and your opinions on doing so. How much are you thinking during a fight or is it all instinct all ready drilled in?

[@sheeparebillygoats7221]

THIS!!!! PLEASE!!!

[@johnwhitedude]

Head movment and counter punching is made for Each other

[@Mememulelife]

Do a video comparing the design of all the different belts behind you.

[@isaacjimenez9453]

Coming into combat sports without the experience of doing it as a kid, watching KZbin videos helps me learn and catch up on the experience. Your channel has helped me greatly thank you!

[@pranavmoorthi8532]

awesome video

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ayoubex1951]

Great video champ 👍, the point of slipping too low is super dangerous in kickboxing, when my coaches were teaching us head movement they warned us every single time about it

[@PetrilloCinema]

This was absolutely excellent. Your channel is fantastic!!

[@chrischettiar2690]

Hey Gabriel PLZZ make a video on how to use your reach effectively

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Nice suggestion and a topic that isn't addressed much 👍

[@michaelguild]

would love this video to be re-made and organized for quick jumping to topics. great vid though!

[@DerSepp94]

In my first kickboxing sparring i made the first mistake you explained and got kicked in the face. Fortunately i blocked it in time. But my sparring partner was in shock, he knew im new to kickboxing and didnt want to hurt me😅

[@benjaminanderson6856]

brilliant video, couldn't' be better, thankyou so much.

[@jaspersheridan1710]

This is great, fantastic cricket.

[@xushbaxtgavharaliyev7954]

Thank you for the lesson

[@kyk2655]

Great info and clear n clean camera work. Plus a fan. New sub

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel 🙏 😀

[@OFFICALMENOFCULTURE]

requesting intermediate and advanced videos on this as well please and thank you.

[@WhoFan2421]

Another great video champ! If you're taking requests, could we get a video on recovery techniques in between rounds? Sitting vs standing, breathing techniques, etc? Much love from Winnipeg 🙏

[@liahfox5840]

That was awesome. I can tell you have so much more to teach.

[@WebSurfer447]

I absolutely love the content you make man, I wish I would've found your channel years ago!!! very well articulated and articulated for all levels!!! Big Thank You!!!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Much appreciated 🙏 And you came at the right time. It took me a while to up the youtube videos. Actually I still have work to do to get better.

[@yairtirosh8446]

Thanks for the info man always great to come back to basics

[@kahiauelectus4216]

You are great teacher . Thanks for all the information. I would like to see a video tha explains how to defend against compos that finish with the knee. Defending drills to do.

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

I will never leave my guard down.

[@james3374]

Great information, and great articulation.

[@LaoGrow]

What are some advanced techniques for southpaw to orthodox or vice versa? Everyone just talks about getting the outside foot but just wanted to see some of your thoughts on some of the intricacies. Much appreciated man, amazing content

[@Scarmanderg]

Great video I am learning Muay Thai, I have a hard time getting in my opponents because they keep at a distance whether I move forward slipping does help a lot but I am worried that I will head kicked. But I believe that the head movement is worth the risk.

[@abazism]

Thank you

[@claudiastellner5994]

Hi Gabriel, amazing video as always. Please could you make a video on how to improve footwork and movement in a fight? I think it would be great.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

For sure. Someone else requested that in one of the other comments for this video. Plus it's been asked for a lot of other videos so I'll get it done.

[@claudiastellner5994]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Thanks a lot.

[@rasengan123verdun5]

OMG I NEEDED THIS THANK YOU YOUR A GOD

[@TheTonyCAcc]

Great stuff as always Gabriel👍👍👍

[@combatsportsaddict2334]

These videos are really helpful for training thx champ

[@Hsound]

Thanks ! You're always so interesting and passionate, that's great !

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Cocky is stupidity yes we like your lessons you're right never leaving your hands down.

[@igorotwithinternetconnecti8991]

Gabriel Varga vs Jonathan Haggerty Road to ONE baby🔥🔥👊🏻

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'd like to spar with Haggerty but he is too small. I'm the weight class up from him. He's awesome though.

[@igorotwithinternetconnecti8991]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial you'd be a great fighter for ONE though, Chatri would take you in and say yes immediately 😂

[@johnhall87]

This is amazing content. I love it! Thanks so much.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@bartimaus8738]

great video once again

[@paulorawdogcosta3630]

love your channel Gabriel! very detailed with all the technical aspect of striking

[@guavashooter7907]

Nice man. Thanks for the vids. Can u do a video technique breakdown of Samart's side teep. I'm trying to work on it but it's not as fluid as I want.

[@coopermarion547]

I think a good video would be a do's and don't s of footwork when heavy leg kicks are involved. Lots of people in MMA right now are not understanding how to safely close range and strike when opponents commit heavily to the calf kick and I've seen a few in kickboxing as well where because they didn't fake entries or punish instantly they just get chopped down.

[@juandenz2008]

Thanks. Informative video.

[@SherrickDuncan]

I like to go low under hook punches straight into a double leg takedown.

[@barmakmansoorian3836]

great videos. thank you.

[@fernandocamacho5088]

Great video as always, keep the hard work Gabriel!

[@stephanecharv889]

Congrats ! I love this ! I think it's very much adapted for MMA (sport I do)

[@gijoemolinaro]

Hey Gabriel fantastic vid and work as per usual all credit to you dude at explaining the movements and demonstrating the movements love it love it love it God bless you alwsys😇👍⭐⭐⭐⭐👏👏👏👏👏

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Thanks you for not playing music in your Kickboxing lessons.

[@ryanguzman942]

Thank you! These are all gold!

[@legend77ARY]

this is a great video. thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

[@bongkem2723]

great as always !!!

[@mmareviewer.2372]

People have to understand that that clip of Anderson Silva was not that he sucked at moving... he is probably one of the best movers out there who got clipped after actually killing everything with that movement for a very, very long time, internationally, hence why he was picked for the UFC and why he killed the UFC for so long. People need to understand that is MMA NOT KICKBOXING! You move like a kickboxer in MMA and they will break you by picking you up so damn easy when facing a wrestler, hence the destruction Khabib did to the division he dominated when it was more stand up than anything else. Another good video by the host of this channel.

[@mmareviewer.2372]

I think Silva would of been a good match in Muaythai for the superstar Buakaw, but Anderson Silva would of destroyed Buakaw in an MMA fight. I remember when Gorgio faced Andy and Andy being a funky fighter like Anderson Silva knocked both him and Van Roosmalen out. Gorgio and what we think are goats will not be as the diversity of the true warrior spirit begins to change the atmosphere of fighting and skill through our youth... I believe we are still in the baby stages of potential and skill and people will see that this orthodox movement is very good but also very predictable if the fighters and trainers dare to change the field of battle... oldest fact in all fighting history... all of it and it will be exactly like this more sooner than we can imagine after the end of this decade.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

100% right. Silva probably would have been safe if he wasn't toying around in that fight. Just a luck shot but still a good example of what not to do for others.

[@marsoc0326]

Silva was a very reaction based counter fighter. He leaned to far and predicted the standard cadence of left right left right at a standard tempo but Weidman threw left right left Hook and came back with the backhand and hit him on a half beat which threw him off all while being out of position and begun the end for him

[@mmareviewer.2372]

@@marsoc0326 also after years even the greatest cannot calibrate movement well after rough battles... if you do not fight your movement will actually get better the older you get, though slower, but if you fight you will become a better fighter, but your brain does not always send the right information to your body like before. Also sharp youth is a big thing as they are chasing you as fresh upcoming warriors also with upgraded processors due to modernized training and techniques. Instincts and mental health also play a big part as the brain and body takes hits. some people fight better after a hit, but there is always the other side affects waiting to catch up.

[@thegreatgoatsby]

Liked...subscribed...thank you, so helpful

[@Man-iy9jk]

Thank you so much 👊👊👊🙏🙏🙏

[@gorskivuk7751]

great video!

[@A.Ertuğrul]

Could you make video about philly shell defense in kickboxing. I am kickboxer BUT when ı defending myself ı feel better with philly shell. Is that wrong ?

[@spray31]

Hi, great channel, I'd be interested in a video on how to beat taekwondo fighters please!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

OH YES 👊👌 Great video suggestion.

[@thehighcommunity247]

Question...just getting into M.M.A. recently. I am already genuinely a good striker. However, I have yet to even practice or try wrestling, judo, sambo, b.j.j., etc. I'm 30 years old. I don't have time to learn slowly, so according to the info I have just given you..."Should I go right to wrestling or b.j.j. now, or should I sharpen my striking even more and become the best I can at takedown defense. I guess the real question is "which of those two should I start doing first at a gym with others?!?" Also, he prolly won't answer so I will even take feedbacc from somebody who knows from personal past experience. Thanks Everybody! ✌️

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I got you. Keep sharpening the striking for sure and work the takedown defence like crazy. The other areas of focus could be jiu-jitsu and cage wrestling. That's what I have been doing more recently.

[@thehighcommunity247]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Good Looks Brother. I appreciate the advice. Yeah, it sounds like a good idea to first sharpen what I'm already working with from the beginning. But I'll make sure to diversify my training after a bit, and incorporate ground game and scrambles into the mix. ✌️💯

[@paragon1782]

Do a video on the most high percentage high kick set ups.

[@romanf1154]

Thank you for the lesson, champ!

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

Thank you very much. I always had this question about sliping and the dangerous about knees and kicks. Since you asked for requests I have two: 1 - Can you make a video about set ups and how to induce the opponent to react in a certain way? 2 - I love videos about strattegies and how fighters read their opponents and choose their response. If you would be so kind to make a video about your fights or from other fighters I'd really appreciate it. Have a nice evening.

[@Robheinn]

Can you do a video of what made you transition from kickboxing to MMA? Thanks!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

That's kind of funny. I haven't really transitioned. I did a couple MMA fights because Bellator said they weren't doing another kickboxing show for 5-6 months and I wanted to stay busy. But I still want to kickbox and haven't fully committed to the full time switch to MMA. I'm trying to work out my plan this month and figure out what Bellator is doing kickboxing wise.

[@lukemorgan2483]

Great advice boss! Thanks 🍸

[@shawngrandval]

Can we see something on shin conditioning and leg kicks in open stance?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I do have one on shin conditioning. I'll link it below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6jXZmewaNaZf6c

[@xhunterz123x]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge !

[@ronaldson57]

Can you post a video switching stance while punching simiontously

[@brucehillbillybarthalow3786]

Thanks for a great video

[@155nato]

Could you make a video talking about "how to deal with high pressure more experienced fighter in kickboxing" . I train a little over 1 year and now i'm getting to spar with more experienced guys who have fights (amateur/pro) and i get overwhelmed by the fast and long combinations. I'm tall, so i use a lot of teep to keep distance and move locking for short trades, long guard and so on.

[@dadthelad]

Love it!

[@tylergoudy4843]

Would you comment on the pereira vs Strickland fight? Here bc trying to back into Strickland’ game plan.. he didn’t move his head off plane once. Figured he was afraid his reaction would put him at risk to wear a big kick/knee?