This Takes A Decade To Get Good At

[@natebardwell]

My cardio basically doubled once I just started jabbing/shoving the hell out of anyone who tried to engage on me. I have long arms, and realized a straight punch counter shuts down damn near everything especially combinations. Offensive defense put so much energy back my way, and I noticed many sparring partners leave the round exhausted that weren't struggling before. Complete tide shift that I continue to drill and build off of in other ways. Gabriel this is such a good video to help streamline that light bulb for others, thank you for diving into this

[@yura_nos]

This kind of simultaneous technic was very common in my kickboxing gym in Ukraine. We would do that almost every session as a warmup drill. Loved it!

[@alexleitch1200]

Consistently excellent advice from this true gentleman warrior!

[@gergelywinter6677]

Yes, it helps. I noticed, if I only block, and do not counter, my partner can finish his/her combo. But if I interrupt it with anything, it is a lot better for me. And the quicker the interruption, is the better.

[@jeancena3556]

15% african from the ankle down

[@louieyorston863]

😮??

[@cringusmoss9937]

I love how consistently you draw attention toward the high level modern martial arts concepts that are more commonly focused on in traditional martal arts. Its really awesome because the TMA concepts are sound but usually fail in the pressure testing/application side of things while modern martial arts can get so hyperfocused in competition basics and/or making a system they can sell to any skill level that the subtle stuff gets sanded off. Really great lt hear about the right concepts from a battle tested veteran with the mind of a teacher. Great stuff!

[@markrosolini2934]

Brilliant and informative video , thanks Gabriel .

[@niepierdol]

We used to do kind of a ping pong for warm up to encourage fast counters. Not hitting hard but hitting as fast as possible and answering with a hit as fast as possible after being hit and so on. Also helpful to practice head movement

[@louieyorston863]

Thank you for all your teachings Gabriel so grateful you have taught me soo much cheers man

[@UnofficialLesTwins]

This is definitely something I struggle with. I'm tall with long arms/legs so when I'm sparring and someone starts their attack, I naturally start moving back/sideways or play long guard. It works ok but it doesn't make me feel comfortable as I know they could just continue to tee off on me and my guard will fail or I will get exhausted.

[@DrevekX]

Golden concept, thanks for talking about this

[@Carpe-Diem-gg1hg]

Thanks Gabe, my grandma never stood a chance.

[@Ninja-vr7zw]

This is exactly what i was struggling with. In specific what about when you are in dutch guard defending a combo and you can't find the moment or the punch or the place to throw the counter

[@Robert399]

I'm a total noob but if you're in a Dutch guard, low kicks can be a good interruption to their combo.

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

Definently Agree with you on this one. I am currently working on my timing to block and hit at the same time. Timing is key imo. 🥊🥊

[@BigJohnson-g3j]

I think if you train it from the beginning, it is easier to learn and comes a lot quicker. Also trapping practice makes you good at this.

[@sikaranista]

Simultaneously defending and attacking. Sound like us in FMA.

[@shinjiikari1021]

full metal alchemist？

[@paulconrad6220]

Also a time attack in fencing. Very rapier/epee

[@BigJohnson-g3j]

Yup, that's FMA from the get go. You have to, to defend against a knife.

[@drewe9514]

Big thanks 🙏

[@JohnnyLynnLee]

Bruce Lee (and the JKD he developed) call it interception. And it's actually from kung fu styles like Wing Chin and white Crane. And in his book he really tells that that's the supreme form of attack. A SIDE KICK is great for that. As well as the teep. And yeas, you don't necessarily need to parry to be an interception. an interception is when yo get the opponent at the moment he is throwing, when he cannot go back. That INCLUDES when you simultaneously block and attack. But I think it's easier to think of that as a more complex form of teeping someone as he comes to throw a punch. So yo can gradually add those where you also use the other side to defend at the same time. Like an intermediary step.

[@2North0Star6]

I have found that a good jab will disrupt 80-90% of the punching combos people throw at me. In my experience, it's more difficult against guys throwing combos that weave kicks, punches, knees together or when they cut an angle.

[@Elias.Wacker]

Best kickboxing video ever. Thank you so much

[@enderguy1648]

Thank you so much, i’ve always seen fighters like ggg, crawford do this

[@ChristosTsiakalos]

I see you're studying youngling well done!!

[@enderguy1648]

@ChristosTsiakalos thanks man

[@vojtakratochvil25]

Great video! But I can't help myself not to address your purple feet, do you do cold plunges?

[@kvarga9164]

Gabriel has and uses his refrigerated cold plunge tub. He used to fill his horse tub with water and a huge bunch of ice, but had no control over the temp - which would normally be way too cold. He uses it regularly, but he also has to do a deep breathing excercise to bring more oxygen to his feet, which can go a reddish colour. Some of that is the shades of the colouring that is happening on filming - but, he still does get red feet if he does not keep his feet warm or do the deep breathing. Gabriel's dad - Keith Varga

[@G36-999]

@@kvarga9164 The red can also be blood pooling/veinous insufficiency. If there is no pain its not a danger.

[@D4ng404]

Look at his eye, it just looks to suggest he had a hard training/sparring day- which included kicks, hence his feet being purple

[@Steve-iq2ux]

More great content from the best! Thank you

[@FrodeFalch]

Block and strike at the same time. One of the few things Chinese kung fu got right. To bad the training methods aint up on par. But the concept is still good

[@WadeSmith-oe5xd]

People make all sorts of bone-head fighting mistakes, even at the pro level: dropping their guard as they punch or kick, losing their balance from over-extending themselves, bad footwork such as crossing over in front, etc. Yes, being able to block, parry, or evade while simultaneously counter-attacking gives you a massive advantage over anyone who doesn't understand that concept.

[@iisus7412]

Hello Varga!In the past you said you had a period when your back hurt. I'm curious if you found out what you had.

[@Dark-Light_Ascendin]

In JKD, it's called Silum Di Dar.

[@chat_famm5610]

Hello, gabriel i have a question. Everytime i get hit around the temple next to my eyes even a very light hit. I get really dizzy. And even if i have my guard up and tense up. And my sparringpartner hits me for even 20% i get get little dizzy. Is that normal?

[@apeaxie2318]

🔥🔥

[@PeanutButterCoffeeBread]

Gabe were you just done kick bag work? Your feet are so red here..

[@AlwaysYahweh]

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[@sideways3144]

bros feet

[@woscanl]

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