The Pendulum Step - Boxing Bounce Footwork

[@juanhuertapelaezdesoto]

what an amazing breakdown. After Alexei Forolov Lovivich's videos, this might be the best pendulum lesson on KZbin at the time.

[@akhotinbxng]

That’s so great to hear when I am compared with so high level coaches

[@desanctisapostata]

Fr, Forolov got me obsessed with pendulum boxing. So effective, natural yet looks so elegant and fluid

[@celt7206]

Andrii has a more classic Eastern European school of boxing. Frolov's school is a bit unconventional, especially in terms of fist rotation. Isayev's school (Bivol's сoach) is even more unconventional - at the moment of a punch, the boxer falls on his heels

[@SirHardRockBln]

I'm grateful that my boxing instructor, from Russia, teaches me this style here in Germany🙏 I'm almost 40 but I've been boxing with my trainer for 5 years, starting at 106. It was hell, especially the constant jumping, but now it's going great and itself With a weight of 90 kg, the style is great to use, for me the Soviet style is the most beautiful in boxing 🙏

[@akhotinbxng]

Good stuff! Keep up the grind 💪

[@Pebblewhiteface]

Youre very fortunate, and good effort mate, keep it up 👍🥊

[@celt7206]

It's not really the Soviet school of boxing. It is correct to call it Eastern European school of boxing, because earlier amateur boxers from Poland, Hungary, Romania boxed themselves as well.

[@timovalencia6442]

I’ll die one this hill and say this from the bottom of my heart! The Soviet pendulum style of boxing is the most top tier style of boxing

[@sam-mu6yt]

Same brother

[@clientsfromscratch]

I am qualified England Boxing Coach here in the UK and I love your videos. Please keep up the great work 🥊

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks! Will do 🤝

[@hanivdoniv]

This is also great for MMA, since the MMA cage is much wider than the boxing ring and staying inpocket leads to danger of grappling.

[@akhotinbxng]

Hmm, I have never thought of that :)

[@korbiniankoglmeier912]

This is awesome, I'll definitely incorporate the pendulum step into my training. I really like how you break the movement down into several progressions to make it easier to understand. Thank you for the video, I'm excited to watch more of your content!

[@akhotinbxng]

I’m glad it was helpful and thanks for the feedback!

[@Pebblewhiteface]

​@@akhotinbxngIve had best results so far using it! However as stated, it takes a lot of practice and conditioning to reach a level where you can maintain this the way its demonstrated. I use the technique he describes as one of the first progressions (shifting weight from one foot to the other, stay on balls of feet) without jumping as much and as the weight moves forewards naturally, popping the jab or other shots comes very easily and without strain at all, also allows you to put weight on the back foot for defense. Bivol does the rest of the techniques described in thes video very well also.

[@zeroskeet3204]

Pendulum can work great for short people too look at Bivol vs zurdo, zurdo was like 3 inches taller and had reach on him and Bivol defo fought taller guys in the amateurs

[@alan1630]

He also fought Salamov, which is way taller than him

[@desanctisapostata]

I would actually say that Lomachenko and Porter are better candidates for the pendulum step working for shorter people ( I know Porter did'nt always use it, but he was almost always outsized and he used It effectively to get inside from Time to Time)

[@suave676]

Usyk is the best example for a shorter fighter using the pendulum step against taller fighters - it’s more-so about body proportions rather than height, it works best for people with longer legs and shorter torso (typical of slavs)

[@SouthpawJoe]

Great Video. Im a taller heavier guy and I've always struggled with the pendulum step but recently ive been able to maintain the bounce during sparring for 6 (3 min rounds). Now it's time to refine it and move correctly.

[@akhotinbxng]

Keep up the good work 💪

[@SouthpawJoe]

​​​@@akhotinbxng Can you do a video on how to throw combinations during the pendulum step from an eastern block mindset. Do you plant your feet when throwing combos or stay on your toes ready to exit? It's hard to get a good breakdown of the style in English.

[@wozzaisme1108]

Wow brother thank you for this tutorial you explain really well not just how to do it but why and that makes a huge difference

[@akhotinbxng]

Yeah, I put a lot of time in planning and breaking everything down! Appreciate the feedback 🤝

[@dorianwesley3505]

One of the nicest ways this have been explained. Thanks

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad you think so!

[@deurikin2466]

This demonstration is absolute perfect mate, well done! I’ve wanted to try to do the pendulum step for a while but never found a video that easily explains each step of the process, and also how to move and attack.

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh, thank you for the feedback 💪

[@bigjay24910]

Brilliant video. I have been looking for a complete breakdown of the pendulum step for ages. I’ve been working on just staying on my toes for as long as possible to strengthen my calves. I did a full 10 minute round of skipping the other day without stopping (apart from a couple of times where I missed the rhythm) I could have probably done another 2 minutes but my hands started to cramp up (I’m 40 years old) I’ll give these steps a go. Thanks 🙏

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks for the feedback! And you got this champ 💪

[@bigjay24910]

@@akhotinbxng i think I’ve got the basic bounce down. I tried it out in sparring today, it worked really well. I just need to do the next step. You weren’t lying when you said it takes a lot of energy, my calves are on fire after a couple of minutes

[@themightyatom1031]

Love this bro thank you! Boxers like Usyk, Loma, Bivol had made a lot of people want to learn to box and move like this

[@akhotinbxng]

Appreciate the feedback 👊

[@BoomBoxBlaz]

My main style of movement, except I stay on the balls of my feet, you can train that, btw. Lots of deep squats to hold your entire body weight and doing the Ali Shuffle on the balls of your feet for conditioning, I also alternate legs by putting them forward so it's more difficult to tell when I'm going to strike, combine that with the spring like shift and you can summon your weight into your punches, too.

[@BoomBoxBlaz]

I also don't like coiling as it makes too much known, if you learn how to rotate on the balls of your feet, you can decrease the lag of movement from the spring and just rotate. That takes good bodily balance, so I get if it's tough. But a good fighter understands that attacks start from the lower body and trunk in most fighting, so learning to cut lag in between moves like coiling, is a good idea.

[@akhotinbxng]

That’s a difficult but great type of movement 🔥

[@amirazman302]

very helpful 🙏🏻 keep making this type of content 🔥🔥

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you! Will do!

[@easternautumnleaf]

Didn’t think there would be such a perfect KZbin channel for my idealised style of boxing - Keep up with the phenomenal work!

[@akhotinbxng]

Much appreciated 👊

[@tjtjmich16p]

I'm built for this style, 6'3 193cm long arms and calfs with a lot of endurance, Thanks for the breakdown I'll keep training like this

[@akhotinbxng]

You’ll do really well with it 💪

[@karatefox]

Excellent explanation 👊

[@akhotinbxng]

Appreciate it 👊

[@KubaSzI]

The best teacher of this style ❤

[@akhotinbxng]

I’m truly happy to hear it 👊

[@IanGatland]

Honestly the best explanation I’ve seen and the footwork is perfect throwing all the punches

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you, means a lot to me !

[@rickycooper1750]

Excellent approach in teaching the pendulum style. The best illustration I have come across. Great job!

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks! I tried my best

[@PrincipleofWinning]

Really helpful

[@akhotinbxng]

Happy to hear that!

[@sushimaki6982]

No fancy edits but true gem indeed! Finally I can beat up my opponent like Bivol! 😂

[@at-bf4wl]

This style of boxing is my favorite, thank you coach for your teaching (fan from Taiwan)

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re most welcome 🤝

[@samconstantinou2335]

Thank you for this breakdown. I’m a big fan of Dmitry Bivol and wanted to learn his style of fighting 🥊 greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re welcome 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦

[@user-hk4lj5lx6o]

What can be said.i've been training this for long time(kickboxig more precisely)but this way of training..this kind of clarification( of course now it seems logical way of training..now that we are watching you do it, but..actually its not easy summarise it like that..this is all.. the essence of the the whole footwork actualy ..this is a gem. You are a world class without further ado for shure🤫🤔😐👍

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you for your feedback man! I truly appreciate your words 🤝

[@Finshgc]

Favorite online coach

[@akhotinbxng]

Awesome to read this 👊

[@zeroinjack4380]

I wish there were actual boxing gyms in my area cause this is the type of thing can’t pick up on, on my own.

[@vs1245]

am from india after 6 months of coaching i did not understand but i gone through your tutorial ,,,,what a simple break down step by step coaching great salute to you plz keep going me and my friends will fallow plz teach job cross and body mechanics break down etc thanks a ton GURU

[@akhotinbxng]

Will do! You can find a video about the jab, cross and other punches on my channel

[@vs1245]

@@akhotinbxng sure thx a lot

[@OmisterMark]

thank you so much Andrii. I really like your boxe lesson about old school of boxing. This foot work was what I needed to improve my boxing skills

[@akhotinbxng]

Awesome! I am happy to help and thanks for the feedback

[@higherselfproductions]

I love this video. Very insightful and easy to follow. Thank you

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad it was helpful man 🤝

[@WolframtheBlessed3499]

Please teach more on this style. Thank you

[@akhotinbxng]

Noted

[@SLAYER_ZERO]

Funny thing I realised is that I unknowingly used this stile more or less when I started Boxing but later thought it was useless. Yesterday I thought if maybe this is the style I need to use because earlier I wasn’t ready and didn’t understand it. Thank you for the breakdown! God bless you!❤

[@akhotinbxng]

That should definitely have a place in your skill set! You’re most welcome 🤝

[@SLAYER_ZERO]

@@akhotinbxng Thank you! God bless you!❤️

[@ShaShaSha534]

Thank you so much! I've been working on the pendulum but it always felt awkward to throw the cross and a little bit stiff overall. Right away, I'm noticing a natural fluidity and relaxation. This is the best teaching out there.

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad it was helpful! And thx for the feedback

[@sulthonbarid424]

Thank you my online coach, btw iam from Indonesia respect 🙏♥️

[@akhotinbxng]

Welcome!

[@OverdriveGabber]

Thank you Coach

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re welcome

[@galathilion]

Great video and what a great teacher you are! Дякую!

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you! Дякую за фідбек 🤝

[@paulhurst8113]

Brilliant tutorial mate! I’m from the UK but I love the soviet style, you explained it perfectly and showed all the progressions.

[@akhotinbxng]

Awesome, thank you for sharing your thoughts 🤝

[@YSleepish]

You've helped me alot with boxing, thanks bro

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad to hear it

[@nickhsu2812]

Thanks for your video, it’s very helpful. Please keep it up!

[@akhotinbxng]

Appreciate the feedback! Will do

[@TheRockerRoller]

excellent explanation, thank you!

[@akhotinbxng]

You are welcome!

[@Healthy_living_topic]

Professionnel content thanks bro for this insights of boxing

[@akhotinbxng]

Happy to hear!

[@SamdogFighting]

Дякую за відео! Дуже допомогло)

[@akhotinbxng]

Супер, радий чути 👊

[@trullypipel_]

Thank you so much brother 👊👊👊

[@akhotinbxng]

No problem 👍

[@thebigone6298]

Thank you coach.. ❤ from malaysia

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re welcome 👊

[@Steve-wg4kp]

great instruction. thank you

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samuraisaxon6800]

This is great stuff. Thank you sir 🙏

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donpalaska8619]

Very good breakdown

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks!

[@inri763]

Awesome breakdown, can you make a pendulum step+combo video next😊

[@akhotinbxng]

Noted!

[@hubertthefrog5822]

I saw you talking abt soviet style and the pendulum step And here you are again

[@akhotinbxng]

Hah algorithm works ;)

[@PeterMarcekLT]

This video is gold 👍

[@akhotinbxng]

Thx!

[@yowfree3339]

Soviet boxing style is the best...the punch just like codes.... outstanding arts...love it... 🥊💯🥊

[@akhotinbxng]

👍

[@yowfree3339]

@@akhotinbxng but respectfully for sayin 2 u...about that style...we can name it simple... pendulum boxing...that all...old skool...and that cool

[@GrabJab-dt1pd]

Great stuff!

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks!

[@CutiePie-vj6th]

Thanks coach❤

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re welcome

[@prenomnom2959]

Great video to thank you🎉

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@IanGatland]

Amazing video!

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad you think so!

[@LordYoshanti]

Andrii, good English! Great boxing drills but lets not overlook how good your speaking skills are, in a foreign language! well done!

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you! Took me a few years of self teaching to get to this point

[@kratosoblivion7157]

Amazing video ❤

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you!!

[@pacific6858]

Відео чудове, правда я відчуваю, що литки трохи втомлюються. Чи я роблю щось не так? І як pendulum step називають в Україні? Бо я загуглив переклад, маятгниковий крок і нічого не знайшов. Підскажіть будь ласка.

[@akhotinbxng]

Привіт, дякую за зворотній зв’язок ;) Скоріш за все треба просто працювати на фізичною підготовкою, щоб не так швидко втомлюватись В Україні всі називають «челнок» ще з радянських часів

[@AlmostDrAbe]

Thank you 🙏

[@akhotinbxng]

Welcome!

[@robertwilson822]

lol i been trying this wrong way. i been jumping back and forth with both feet in the air at same time. no wonder why mu calves get blow out lol. thanks for good info

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re welcome 👊

[@RaslenKhadh]

Thank you bro❤❤❤

[@akhotinbxng]

Any time

[@Mission2025-g6f]

Amazing video brother make more videos luv frm india

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you, I will

[@adairusa501]

Thank you so much for this, i love how you break down everything. Is there a channel where you speak russian or videos?

[@akhotinbxng]

Thx! No, I have only this channel

[@sabasibashvili7040]

Thanks bro 😎❤️

[@akhotinbxng]

No problem 😉

[@massaman90]

Very good and clear breakdown. Good tempo in the video. Thank you for the upload. New subscriber! Question: when you go running do land on the ball of your foot to condition your calves instead of your heels?

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks for the sub! I land on the balls of my feet. It strengthens my calves and reduces load on my joints

[@Cobra-boxing]

that good brother,keep it🏆

[@akhotinbxng]

Thx, will do 🫡

[@dangminh3571]

How to switch between flat-foot (all feet on the ground) and pendulum? also, how to weave under hooks when in pendulum? many thanks.

[@akhotinbxng]

1. Switching is easy you just stop bouncing when you think it’s necessary 2. You don’t rely on the head movement with the pendulum step cause you use it at the long range where footwork defence and hand defence are the primary tools. But still you can roll under punches with the pendulum if needed, just drop your head down and move it under the punch while taking a step to a side at the same time

[@Nick-qm6cb]

We need a how to punch in pendulum and head movement

[@akhotinbxng]

I cover that in my other video about 6 basic punches and combination punching You don’t really use head movement that much with the pendulum step. Mostly footwork defence and some slips here and there

[@topkino14]

🔥🔥🔥

[@notachannel3104]

can you tell how tall one should to be to see the benefits of pendulum step? Great Video BTW

[@akhotinbxng]

There is no some height category that is effective for the pendulum step. You can be 165cm and use it and your rival can be 180cm and use it while both of you are in the same weight class

[@topkino14]

bro do you train yourself ? love from Kazakhstan

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes, I train in a local gym with my coach/friend

[@JamesSmith-bo3po]

1.63m at 98kg. Tried doing the pendulum. Burnt like hell.

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh not your style :)

[@brandonp189]

Can you do a footwork video that are beneficial for short heavier guys?

[@akhotinbxng]

Yeah, I already did a video about regular footwork techniques. That will be good for everyone

[@koolkidsklub69420]

My coach makes my whole class do the pendulum step which he says In Spanish as “pendulo” So I just do it whenever I’m in my stance

[@akhotinbxng]

Wow, you gotta be proficient with that

[@veldrensavoth7119]

And remember it’s 7 steps from the center of the ring to the ropes in each direction, remember where you are

[@akhotinbxng]

Yeah, your position is very important

[@835ei]

Thank you for good video 🙌 my coach don’t tech this style. can I be using it good and sparring if I only train at home?

[@akhotinbxng]

You’re welcome! That will be super hard to implement in a sparring if practiced only at home. Try to find someone to do it with

[@835ei]

@@akhotinbxngOk 👍

[@dangminh3571]

Subscribed❤

[@saintsocramnymaia5511]

Can a heavy weight fighter use pendulum step efficiently? (280+ lbs)

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh you can do that situationally but no need to do that all the time

[@angelsjoker8190]

Great tutorial! How long does it take to get good at pendulum step and be able to really use it in a fight¿

[@akhotinbxng]

Thx! That’s depends on your current skill level and physical condition. So it may take from a couple of months to years

[@DooDicky]

Great tutorial, i got the technique but now i need more endurance/stamina😅

[@akhotinbxng]

You’ll get that

[@slykni8]

U r really amazing

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you so much 😄

[@kevinmartensson9226]

I am 172 and i will fight in 67kg weightclass or maybe 63,5kg. Am I too short to make good use of the pendulum?

[@akhotinbxng]

No you’re not too short. It will work against guys that are not much taller than you

[@kevinmartensson9226]

@@akhotinbxng Thank you :)

[@SamI-jk5vt]

i'm 5'10 weighing 70 kilos. do you think i can work on it? i keep hearing that the Soviet style is better for tall fighters so i'm very confused whether to learn this or try a different style

[@akhotinbxng]

I’m the same height and weight and use it a lot. I also mix it with regular steps so I have different ways to move and approach to my opponent

[@RAFAELDTOLEDO]

is there a pendulum for short fighters?

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes, but they use it less and that is more situational for them

[@Aizen-ll9oc]

I'm 179 cms, can I learn pendulum? Please reply also please make playlist

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes you can. I’m 177cm and use it all the time

[@VexLLBBX]

how would a shorter boxer use the pendulum step?

[@akhotinbxng]

They would go in&out and to the sides so the head doesn’t move in a straight line. And also they would transition from pendulum step to regular step to play with the rhythm and pace

[@saagar2002]

Iam 5'9 but built like in between lomachenko and canelo which foot work should i choose, 😂i have been studying from Coch Alexie's videos.

[@akhotinbxng]

I can combine their styles

[@saagar2002]

@@akhotinbxng no I was saying I am built like them and after Bivol won against canelo i started learning Pendulum from Coach Frolov's videos. But as u said it is good for tall boxers and I am not that tall so I asked for your suggestion to change my style. I mostly practised canelo's style but it is a very dangerous one if u can't pull his head movement. I definitely am not pulling that stuff without getting hurt so any suggestions Bhrath

[@alexeijaeger5560]

What style is taught in Russia if you are on the shorter? Since this is mainly for taller fighters

[@akhotinbxng]

I don’t know anything about russia

[@Whatelse-gk1fw]

@@akhotinbxngI think he meant because this style is often called soviet style so he’s wondering if there’s anything similar with footwork and such but for shorter people

[@ArticTheGoat]

How long does it take to get good at it

[@akhotinbxng]

Depends on each person. You can get it well in a few months. But some people will never be good at it

[@RaslenKhadh]

How to punch while pendulum ??

[@akhotinbxng]

Well if you do the pendulum step coriander you don’t keep your shoulders tight your punches will “ask you” to throw them Also I have a video where I explain basic punches so you can see how I do it there

[@Keyboard_warri0or]

Im 5'6 "feet tall. Can i use this style?

[@akhotinbxng]

Everyone can use it. Whether it’s effective or not for you is another question

[@Keyboard_warri0or]

@@akhotinbxng I feel comfortable with it I do shadow boxing and punching bag using pendulum but I felt I was missing something but watching your video I noticed what I was doing wrong and thanks to you for explaining every detail it really helped me now i have to use it in sparring.. now im more confident thanks to your video..Thanks🤝

[@oii3646]

What’s the name of your boxing shoes?

[@akhotinbxng]

Adidas box hog 3

[@CutiePie-vj6th]

What this style called?

[@akhotinbxng]

The technique is called the pendulum step and the style that uses it most is called the outfighter

[@chougods3911]

Can i ask?how to be a pro?

[@akhotinbxng]

1. Start with amateur boxing. 2. Get fighting experience 3. Build up your name 4. Get a professional boxing license. 5. Find a manager/promoter. 6. Build your record through fights. 7. Climb the ranks and pursue championships.

[@suman7605]

❤🔥🥊

[@akhotinbxng]

👊

[@NolanKruseGolf]

I love the Soviet style, but my body type does not work well for it at the moment

[@akhotinbxng]

:(

[@andrewhancock2451]

Such cognitive dissonance, the decorative door in the background. And such an excellent exposition on the effect being sought and how to train for it. I find this hard to develop the muscle memory for this, especially if I try to keep the chin tucked behind the shoulder (and shoulder shrugged up to help) on the initial bounce in for the jab.

[@akhotinbxng]

Ahah that’s a real door. The gym is in a basement and there are some pipes behind that door Thanks for the feedback! You just need a lot of patience and practice to wire that in your muscle memory

[@andrewhancock2451]

@@akhotinbxng I have no doubt that the door is real. It's just breaks the stereotype of tough austere scrappy training environments. Thanks for the encouragement. I *used* to drill with bouncing in/out, but somehow lost the habit. Getting back into it, but the awkwardness of it made me look online to see what people do. Glad I found your video.

[@Nick-qm6cb]

Is this what soviet style uses

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes it is

[@Nick-qm6cb]

@@akhotinbxngI’m an outboxer who is starting to use soviet style any tips

[@mrmustang6977]

Awesome i wished i used this when i was younger i was too flat footed