How To Improve At MMA Faster Than Everyone Else | Coach Kajan Johnson UFC

[@Grandpa0394]

Thanks coach but I think it's too extreme I don't want to go to UFC I just want to survive against grandma

[@monkeydselyy6280]

bro thoose couple video on this subject are insane u go so much deeper than anyone else

[@coachkajan]

Yeah, I’ve been thinking about these problems for a very long time

[@hyk14n]

that's what she said

[@benhallo1553]

That back side body lock idea really blew my mind. Thank you

[@coachkajan]

You’re welcome, bro. Now go implement.

[@benhallo1553]

@ I think an interesting idea that many Dagestani fighters seem to have exploited is their cage wrestling system. With the upper body grappling they look for takedowns and sweeps, and they also have leg tackles of course. And then finally I think their use of the leg riding and hand cuffing is amazing. They just keep dagestani handcuffing and re running the system if the opponent escapes. Before them I can’t think of fighters who truly specialised to the extent they did in this cage wrestling system. Khamzat and khabib are of course masters of this. On the topic of specialising in areas of martial arts based on your physical gifts / temperament, I’ve always been fascinated by Sean Strickland style. He’s not particularly athletic or got a good chin. But it seems that he’s mastered the simple style of just patiently pressuring his opponent. He just uses straight punches and a teep largley (low energy low risk techniques) and just grinds on his opponent. On top of that his hybrid Philly shell defence, similar to say a Dustin Poirier, is very hard to penetrate so opponents often tire themselves out going for knockouts whilst he just wears them down slowly

[@darrenstettner5381]

I can’t agree more about the importance of drilling. You should drill till it’s boring af and then keep drilling.

[@AC57001]

very wise insights in terms of specialising in accessible positions. we only have so much time so it makes sense to specialise and learn complimentary skills to lead to that position. i really appreciate these types of conceptual videos, they feel so useful because i feel like committed learners can get a huge amount of direction and long-term improvement

[@Shyla_MMA]

What an awesome outlook, I feel the same way with virtually every aspect, well done and cudos to you for putting this out there for us to think about and manifest into our own journey.

[@coachkajan]

👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@levelupnerd2505]

Thanks this was very insightful and in-depth! Happy to hear your thoughts on clinch been able to dominate in amateurs with it especially with the knees.

[@coachkajan]

I effing LOVE clinch!

[@Tristan-th7dq]

Thanks! You raise very good points, I think you are spot on. I was specially surprised - and positively at that - by your comment about Wing Chun, a martial art that is widely discredited these days. But then it is logical to assume that every martial art is, or at least was, an effective combat system because after all, that's the reason why they were created in the first place. I hope I get the opportunity to train in your gym some day. Salutations from Spain, and Happy New Year!

[@Buster-Reeko]

Pure gold Thank you 🙏

[@nicksjourney9871]

Can you do a video on picking a weight class ? I'm 6'2 72in reach , trying to decide between flyweight or heavyweight, the weakest MMA divisions

[@hyk14n]

nah i think the best weight class for u is atomweight

[@nicksjourney9871]

@hyk14n you joke but if it was in the UFC and I could make the weight I probably would have considered it lol. I think my lowest healthy BMI walk around weight would be 145 , I figure a 20 pound cut from there and I could be 125. For flyweight I think the divisions shallow , and I'd have a big height and reach advantage, for heavyweight , I think it's the least skilled division and the least athletic , I'm also not that athletic think Ryan hall , so I'd probably mainly grapple for whatever division I decided on .

[@geoemg7140]

How about middleweight?

[@nicksjourney9871]

@@geoemg7140 I wouldn't have a height or reach advantage and for sure wouldn't be more athletic , but I do think 185 is exciting to watch

[@miltongonzalez6304]

If you main grappling heavyweight is the better choice. Their wrestlers are non-existent.

[@jayluis189]

Thank you bro! Remember you on the Tri-Star VICE videos back in 2012 when I was in High School! 💫👊🏽 Good shit in this video

[@coachkajan]

Appreciate you riding since then brotha! 👊🏽❤️

[@JimmyPtheman]

Fantastic, thank you 😊🙏

[@jocoolshow]

TJ Dillashaw’s footwork that lead to his striking combinations and grappling is an enigma that I’m still trying to figure out, though I’ve only been training MMA for a little under 2 years and training with intentions of fighting for less than a year

[@darrenstettner5381]

Ive always loved Dominic’s footwork. One of the greatest innovations of fighting sports. I’m surprised more people haven’t emulated it. I guess it’s similar to Tyson’s peekaboo. There just aren’t that many talents willing to explore the unorthodox.

[@EYEZAYZEL]

How good can It be when it's the very thing that got him finished against chito vera?

[@darrenstettner5381]

@ the multiple championships belts that Dominick has at home compared to the zero belts Chito has won. You seem a bit dense so maybe you lost the argument being levied but it was a question about fighters with unique styles that are tremendously effective yet for some reason are slow to be incorporated into the new fight game meta. You’re welcome… helping people is what I do.

[@EYEZAYZEL]

@@darrenstettner5381 you're the slow one, Dominick has those accomplishments from a bygone era in MMA ( when most of its competitors weren't nearly as well rounded/ polished as the "journey men" of this era). Dominick Cruz has all those belts/accolades YET he got FINISHED by the dude that can't even hold and touch the belt, so imagine how he would fare against those whom actually are operating at that level in the current MMA meta.

[@EYEZAYZEL]

@@darrenstettner5381 For Fuck Sake, Dominick Cruz got beat by CODY GARBRANT

[@darrenstettner5381]

@ Now that he’s a relatively old dog in the sport the age will be a disadvantage. Especially because his footwork is so physically demanding, he’s dealt with multiple leg injuries that, in addition to age, has obviously slowed him down and made him an easier target. There may also be some truth to what you said about the fighters of this new younger era. Obviously, the sport has been evolving rapidly over the decades. All that said, Dominic’s footwork is something special that made him a prodigy of innovation and the entire arena of combat sports. If you can’t see that. You’re just lying cause the dude had his way with your imaginary girlfriend.

[@ezrahperrang]

2025 gonna be a different year, ive been doing alright in the fight game but now its time to level UP! WILL BE BEATING ALL WHO COME MY WAY.

[@yousfiabderrahmane_3]

cringe

[@ezrahperrang]

@yousfiabderrahmane_3 have U seen the shape of your head tho? Looks like a Minecraft block on a diet

[@JB-j8v]

Can you make a video on nutrition?

[@Jordi_Bordi]

He already has, check it out

[@jacko6384]

Nice

[@BlairAnnabell]

Great content, as always! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@dirtygeazer9266]

It's tough ive not seen enough styles dont have the memory also the idea and feeling behind all positions even in hust a small portion of martial arts like bjj or wrestling because you can see several types of athletes dominate Jordan burroghs vs adam saitiev adam has a just such huge scope of options does it make his better than jordans like 2 options double or push out

[@zionwalters9258]

Any gym recommendations in Indianapolis?

[@coachkajan]

I’m from Canada man. Not too sure who is who in that scene.

[@ChrisNickelson]

Kajan what are your thoughts on pad work? There seems to be a growing sentiment against it and an overall trend towards more light contact, situational sparring. (I believe they call it the ecological approach.)

[@user-he4ef9br7z]

Padwork is light contact though, you don't hit pads full force. Helps build speed, cardio and learn combos. But you have to drill, spar way more to actually register those combos. As for sparring I'd say both are important. Just my two cents.

[@nathan.w9906]

can’t speak for his opinions but i go to his gym and a lot of our striking drilling is padwork so i doubt he hates it

[@coachkajan]

I think that pad work is the best way to build the proper mechanics and understanding of the striking system. Once, the mechanics are there and the system has been built, live work or semi live work will teach the fighter how to make the right decisions in the moment. BOTH are definitely important. If someone only does live work, their mechanics will likely suffer. If they only do pads, they won’t be able to implement in real situations.

[@primitivojdavis]

Does training 2x a day account for strength and conditioning sessions, or are those just martial arts sessions and you add in S and C on top of that for a 3 a day?

[@coachkajan]

Generally S&C are included in the 2 a day. Most fighters do conditioning 2-3 times a week.

[@FrankTheGrizzlyBear]

"if your not resting enough your body is not going to last" I have become so obsessed on my journey that I have not done this enough. Right now i'm facing an injury and ive been screaming, dying inside telling myself "STAY HOME AND REST" gosh what guilt....

[@coachkajan]

I hear you bro. This is one of the hardest things to master. It takes a lot of confidence to stay home and rest. Even more so if you have a fight looming just around the corner. I think it would help to study the science behind this to encourage your brain to let go and do what your body needs. Also, you can always tape study during this time so that you’re still productive.

[@FrankTheGrizzlyBear]

@@coachkajan wow

[@siddiqisah1452]

Generally the wrestlers/ judokas imposing on fighters shuts down their juijitsu.Despite juijitsu being a staple and resourceful among fighters.

[@Ddaniel_urd]

Gym recommendations in Arlington, TX?

[@coachkajan]

Sorry but I’m not from there. Google would know more than I would.

[@Mysticmystrioe]

Fortis mma but that gym is really hard to get into

[@overtblowfish4439]

Ip Man!

[@darrenstettner5381]

I respect a lot of your opinions but I’m an old dude. I’m not training to be a champ as much as I wish I could. My body just can’t do two sessions a day. It can’t barely handle once every two days.

[@wyd_dani]

Weird question but is mast****ting a problem. With like less energy and less power

[@raphaelb5237]

As long as it doesn't affect your work your drive and your martial arts journey I'd say no. If you try to make time to masturbate instead of leaving your house on time for work, or when you do it before training or even on your free time instead of doing something productive then its is a problem especially if you are doing this on loop.

[@coachkajan]

It is yes. Something I wish I had understood more when I was fighting. Semen retention is a hack bro.

[@wyd_dani]

@coachkajan im not competing yet but thing is im pretty skinny and dont have a lot of power. Im wondering if i stop doing that will it help me in training to perform better?

[@wyd_dani]

Will it help me if i do that @coachkajan

[@user-kk2bq9kx2n]

I have less apetite since im getting bombarded with neurotransmitters so worse body repair plus mental and spiritual downgrade

[@0fficer_friendly]

what job would allow someone to train morning and night lol

[@coachkajan]

I used to work at a nightclub. It sucked but I was always able to make training.

[@jocoolshow]

I started working at my gym, though on some occasions I do have to take a morning off to work another job

[@0fficer_friendly]

@@jocoolshow oh nice. what is the job u occasionally do?

[@benhallo1553]

It’s pretty insane how good Demetrius Johnson got considering how little he trained supposedly

[@coachkajan]

Demetrious Johnson trained a lot. I don’t know where you heard that he didn’t. He definitely trained a lot.

[@benhallo1553]

@ I think I’ve heard him like humble brag oh I just trained MMA 4/5 times a week n I was dumb founded since he was so high level technically never mind a freak athlete (cardio, explosiveness)

[@user-ki4xw2rb8q]

@@benhallo1553 Because you don't actually need to train that much, 2 training a day 6x a week is too much for most people, there's a limit at how much your body can adapt without injury or burnout, if anything, more rest could lead to better improvements as you let your body/mind time to adapt to the training.

[@jocoolshow]

@@benhallo1553Training 4 to 5 times a week isn’t training a little bit. 4 times is a bit low for a fighter, 5 times isn’t, and 6 times is preferred….but it depends on what you’re doing and at what intensity

[@thoseguysgaming101]

To all the idiots in the comment sections saying one style is better then others. You all don't know squat... the best style is a combination of a few in one person and then that one person must know how to adapt n the fight. Sooo the fighter that adapts the fastest has the best style at that given time.

[@BrandonROGERS1776]

Jui jitsu doesn't work Muay Thai is king owee

[@NOTaMONKIE]

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[@__________o____________]

Aikido is best

[@420champion4]

Kung foo always beats Muay Thai.

[@BrandonROGERS1776]

@@420champion4 whatever helps you sleep at night wrist licker

[@DaveJos]

It does if you can wrestle