Will Head Movement Get You Head Kick KO'd???

[@Lith333]

For mma or kickboxing head movement is good but it is more subtle than boxing.

[@chickenkorma3163]

Good head movement is good, bad head movement is bad :D If you lack the speed, reflexes and situational awareness (like me) it might hurt you more than it helps you.

[@nobullshitkickboxing5603]

I think for kickboxing we should keep in mind that moving your whole body is most of the time a better choice than moving just your head. Move your feet not your head. That being said, I love Noiri Masaaki 's head movement, even if it's look cooler than efficient.

[@iliaselbekkali4460]

Gabriel “the goat” Varga. You’re paving the way for a new generation. Having a channel like this in my back pocket has helped helped so much. I really appreciate your practicality.

[@Skook427]

Samart Payakaroon, Giorgio Petrosyan, Hippy Singmanee etc used lot of head movement, but have very few KO losses. There are many more examples in muay thai and kickboxing, and they happen to have way less KO losses than those that don't use head movement.

[@honigdachs.]

Not a fan of leaning backwards from punches either. Can't put any counterpressure which I need to do. Because what's stopping the dude from just throwing another 2 shots while I'm leaning away from the first one. You end up backpedaling, your stance is compromised and get eventually caught anyway.

[@peterk2735]

Adesanya KO’ed Whittaker like that in their first fight, but the reach played a big role there

[@richardrussell5807]

I have been learning boxing to help me with my Muay Thai and this was one of major the concerns that I have had, thank you for the video. So helpful.

[@emadsaed7392]

Best coach ever❤

[@qaidahmed5624]

Depends on your Distance.

[@jamielondon6436]

I like the new way of advertising the offence course. It's cool! :-)

[@MacMuskelAttack]

If you move your head like Jeff Chan, oh yes. Love the dude but that shit is dangerous.

[@ninjasrose1653]

He’s just waiting to be seriously hurt that guy.

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

but he doesn't fight anymore, does he?

[@MacMuskelAttack]

@@scorpionsubzero9066 sadly no

[@jonswenson]

This is such an awesome, nuanced tip.

[@mattstew6078]

I think the problem with head movement in mma is how people learn it. Most people are only able to identify "good" head movement when it's theatrical so they learn and study canelo or Emmanuel Augustus ect.

[@KoLdGame]

Any recommendations for subtle head movement fighters

[@borgy7085]

@@KoLdGame Gabriel Varga ;)

[@nobullshitkickboxing5603]

@@KoLdGame Noiri Masaaki. He constantly moves his head a little bit. Check him.

[@KoLdGame]

@@borgy7085 lmao fss

[@KoLdGame]

@@nobullshitkickboxing5603 I’ll check him out thanks

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

It depends, if you slip too low and do not keep safe, then it is lights out for you, but if you do not and keep it safe when slipping, one hand up then you will have a great time in my opinion Gabriel! My coach practices with a lot about rolling under the hooks as well Gabriel. An amazing video I must say, very crucial for those who are either beginners to the sport or whom transfered from boxing to kickboxing, muay thai or mma! 🥊

[@codyscale1911]

Greate video mate i am boxer wanting to learn more kickboxing and mma this is very useful knowledge 👍

[@Oscarbasedhead]

🐸👍🏼great tips

[@ninjasrose1653]

I prefer to really limit head movement now as I used to do it a lot and consistently got hit. I prefer a higher guard and utilising footwork nowadays.

[@IamPhil655fft]

Why does this guy sound like Saul Goodman?

[@kvarga9164]

No idea who Saul Goodman is - but, Gabriel sounds like Gabriel, as he has his whole life. Gabriel's dad - Keith varga

[@danc2626]

Its imperative to have head movement in mma but much like hand placement in mma in your striking guard, it needs to be adjusted for mma/kicks.

[@jessco8950]

During doms run as champion I always wondered why people didn’t every try head kicking him.. I get it his rhythm is very hard to catch onto but you rarely saw people try.

[@nombrefalso]

i can think in various boxers in ufc that have been exploited with this approach: leon edwards did it to usman, islam did it to volk, gaethje to poirier and Jai Herbert almost koed illia topuria

[@666Havers]

Cruz fights with his arms dangling at his hips like jiri. Gives up sensible defence to be elusive drunken style.

[@Docinaplane]

I was just watching some Kyokushin sparring videos and thinking they have little or no head movement. Then wondered if they allowed head punches in the rule set, they might change that.

[@lrwhiteley]

@gabriel can u explain the karma usman mistake by getting caught with a head kick by slipping?

[@peterk2735]

He has a vid on that already on this channel

[@theawesomest2850]

It’s not good to rely on as a main go to for defense

[@theprodigalson4003]

Employ

[@benoslav835]

what if someone feints the jab and you slip right with your left hand low and he hits you with a cross instead?

[@danix8538]

Philly shell? Raising the left shoulder up should at least mitigate it some.

[@denisalexa4435]

that's why you don't always use the same defence for the same punch. The thing with "what if he ..." in fighting, is that he's not gonna. Unless you're really predictable. The first time you spar you will know what I'm talking about.

[@benoslav835]

@@danix8538 yeah but im talking about the cross coming in the same rhythm or timing as the jab not as a one two.

[@benoslav835]

@@denisalexa4435 i have been boxing for 2 years and have 15 fights and one in k1 style kickboxing but i feel like its better to just keep the left hand up.

[@benoslav835]

but thanks for the feedback 👍💪

[@yq5tp]

Imagine ducking down only to be met with a knee to the face 😵

[@DeagleBeagle]

I mean you not moving your head would mean it would be probably more likely to be kicked, so what kind of question is this??