the video that I sell on my website "head movement and getting inside' has a bunch of different ways to deal with tall fighters. I made the video because this question comes up over and over again.
I like to have new guys work with the jab as they lean against the wall with the jab shoulder. This teaches them the feeling of a jab that comes from the shoulder with little outward elbow movement.
thanks for your comment, I was going to do a video on hand speed, I will incorporate body movement into that vid since it's essential for good hand speed.
thx for the feedback, nice to know you are staying in shape, I plan to be boxing (at least training) as long as I can. I find that no matter how intimidating you look there's always a fearless nutcase somewhere gettin in your face lol
yes that's a very good point, you have to read what your opponent is expecting and mix it up so they don't know what's coming, learning to be unpredictable off the jab is important
With guys like that you have to out punch them and control distance, it's critical that you throw more punches and create space when he throws. As he gets close you start popping the jab, left hook and snapping them, if you are throwing and he is not you are winning. You have to be ready for when he throws, and when he does you pull back and counter or you continue to throw at the opening and step back to create space. A good recent example of a fight like that is A. Trout vs M. Cotto.
Good jab and video. I think I've forgotten to work on my jab as much as I used to and this vid was a great reminder that you should never neglect the basics. I've been getting some shoulder pain in my lead arm and I think it's due to bad form (sticking my elbow out) and forcing it too much. Boxing is definitely an art that takes continual practice and self scrutiny. Patience helps also, lol.
or slip as you throw like I was saying, slip to the right while you throw the jab, or throw the 1-1-2 and slip left as you throw the 2. If you are just dropping it in the heat of action out of lack of awareness then you will have to work on reminding yourself during sparring. Most sparring and fights require you to adapt anyhow, adapt in many ways, so this is good practice for getting you to think in the heat of action, there is nothing wrong with doing that.
For the right hook try to time the orthodox coming in with his jab, when he jabs you hook overtop, it helps if you are the same height or taller. You can also step back and throw or step to the right and throw. Check out my video on the check left hook and apply it to southpaw. For the left uppercut its best when inside and set up off a hook. get inside and throw the left hook body, right hook body, then left uppercut head. Try to get the guy to protect his side and come up the middle.
thx my man, yes Lyoto is right on , footwork is the first line of defense. Al your coach has lots of experience seeing punches coming, so he could probably see a lot of peoples punches coming. The key is to work on your speed and build up your punch volume, if you can throw a four punch combo then move your head quickly and come back with four more punches you've just put a lot of pressure on your opponent, build up your speed and yo punch volume per round on the heavy bag and in shadowboxing
work on the snap back by itself, make sure you have it down right, with your chin tucked, once that's together it will be easier than ever to pull it off after a jab, basically as soon as your jab completes the faster you snap back the better, unless your opponent is slow, if that's the case he's got other problems
It depends on the brand and the height you hang it, some brand have better bags like Everlast and Ringside. The higher you hang it the more rock hard it will be at the bottom and will be hard to hit. I say go with the 125lb bag and be ready to adjust the height if he can only hit the bottom portion. It also depends how old he is and if he will grow and get bigger, these bags are useful for years.
thx coach, I appreciate that. i've got your channel featured on my page, along with a few others. I've recommended your videos for a few thing as well, your vids cover solid fundamentals
You have to do both, mix it up. that's part of your style. But you don't want to go all out on shots the guy will most likely block. And you won't know what your opponent can block until you spar/fight and find out. It means having a game plan and adapting. So if you are landing full power shots that fine, but if not then you need to incorporate set-ups which often involve quick shorter punches.
Its good advice, I know guys who have broken their hand in a fight. Not to mention Tyson broke his hand in a street fight against Mitch Green. However, some guys can crack good punches with a closed fist and get away with it. Its a tough call but I think if I was in a situation I would close my fist and take the chance
I've been boxing and teaching boxing for 20 years. This is the best instructional video I have seen on youtube. Alot of guys with no real gym experience teaching alot of crap that would get them laughed out of a real gym. loved your reminder to not only throw the jab correctly but to educate yourself on it religiously every workout. That is real smart coaching. I had a coach tape my arm right arm to my body and throw only jabs for a week.
what you are describing is what happens to a shorter fighter when they don't move their head after they punch. You have three lines of defense. Your hands, your head movement, your feet. Once you throw if you can't bring that hand back fast enough or you drop it then you have to move your head. You can slip while you throw to be safe, or slip right after you throw, its a habit that takes time. You would throw 1-1-2 slip right...or 1-2 slip right, duck, or 1-2-3 slip left or snap back
here you go - /watch?v=9Htx9KTCa34 notice what he says at 0:22, and this is a pro coach. Now let me ask you something, have you ever really boxed? This is standard textbook boxing son!
It's Saturday morning, I'm at the Boxing gym been watching your vids and gotta give big respect! Many men in England watching and listening to your clear instruction! Keep the Videos coming Coach!
This dude's awesome. I typically apply stuff I see my favorite fighters do, but ever since I came across this dudes page I've been applying so much of his stuff to my game. I also got some bad ass T shirts from a site he recommended. All around cool dude. And he puts this shit on for free! Class act.
This video helped me a lot in a "light spar" and other spars. Guys don't see it coming and at times they hesitate to punch or kick me because I'm coming in then the combos follow.
There is so much to say about this topic that I made an instructional video for it. In general you have to learn to slip and step and the same time, or slip then step with a punch. Or, step slip and punch all at the same time. Good example is watch tyson knockdown Golota in round 1
Yes, this works, however as soon as the guy picks up on what you are doing he will start to throw the left hook and catch you on the outside when you are jabbing. You have to be able to mix it up and see what the guy is doing. If he is jabbing then it's perfect, I wouldn't make it an automatic habit.
I been coming back from injury (non fight related) and afterwards got really lazy and un focused I tried doing this again and noticed what used to be my good jab was now very in flowing slow and tense so I looked up this specific video because I know u demonstrated such a good jab here I found my problem thanks for not deleting this
bend your knees a bit more put weight on the back foot and drive forward, if that doesn't work then it just means you need to throw thousands more jabs until its smooth and fast
Brilliant!!! I love everything you have to offer. I have been coaching for 30 years and this is some of the best instruction I have seen. You are enthusiastic, concise and fundimentally sound! Thank you for what you have done for the sport. I would recommend your videos and instruction to anyone.
Nice, I'm confident you can make your jab a key shot. Also go to my blog and I have a recent post about how to bring up a lagging punch. It should also help. good work bro
I'm not sure exactly which video you mean, do you have any more details? There are some that I made private, but most of them are still there if you go to all my uploads and scroll through them.
If you can upload a 30 second video of you jabbing the heavybag that would help. but it sounds to me like you are not bending your knees enough, bend them about 2-3 more inches and that will allow you to propel your body forward much harder and faster when you release the jab.
Thanks for all your videos. I just started boxing for my health. Just trying to keep in shape. Learning from your videos already make me feel confident. (I'm not gonna fight, but just knowing how to throw punches makes me feel better about correct technique.) God Bless!
Thanks for such a superb instructional on the jab. I've trained for quite a few years, however I've never seen anyone demonstrate the options and drills for the jab in such an effective way - really impressive/ great work.
I'm an ametuar mma fighter and training for my next fight. I just wanted to say that your videos have greatly increased my fight game. Definately appreciate what your doing, keep it up yo!
I have been watching your vids for a year now and I must say that your vast knowledge and passion in teaching boxing has gotten me back into the love for boxing. I boxed some 20yrs ago but somewhere along the line abandoned it...started shadowboxing again feeling that same crisp mental awareness/concentration/peace after each session again...how can I thank you! Will join a gym soon...Best regards from Germany
Thank you my brother, that means a lot to hear. I know how it is to take time off and to feel so good once you start to move again. There's no reason you can't box on your own terms, do it in a way that suits your lifestyle now. best regards, J
"When in doubt, JAB!" Nice lesson, this is my new warm up. Love the bit about throwing a clean up jab at the end of ur combos! Always very frustrating when you can't get passed that jab. Thanks
Can you tell me what is exactly happening, are you getting caught while throwing the left hand, or just after you throw and forget to bring it back. Or are you getting caught right in the middle of an attack because you tend to drop it? One good example you can watch is the first few rounds of Hopkins vs. Trinidad. Hopkins did not want to get caught with a power shot so he kept his hands very high for the first few rounds. A lot of it comes down to just being aware. but tell me more.
Only just come across your channel. Great videos, they've really inspired me to keep training and to work on my technique. I hope You're still uploading, You're a really good teacher. All the best.
Excellent - just like the rest of your videos - I tried this technique along with the bag workout you made for 'Expert Boxing' - took my training to a whole new level especially training the southpaw.
Excellent as always, I'm going to work on this killer jab. Thanks to You I'm going forward with my boxing. I've noticed also mental progression because You are always around :) with your support.
I see what ur saying, it's a good video and to a certain extent that is what good boxing is all about, which is to go from your start position to a punch without any dips, drops, pulls or giveaways. But I would love it if a guy would box me that way, standing like a statue and then throwing punches. Any good boxer has their head, hands, and feet moving at all times. Watch Ali for example. If it was a game of red hands it would be a different story, but in boxing you can stand like a statue.
Thanks JT Van V, with all humility and honesty, I acknowledge and my coaches know that I have a good, solid, and fast jab;however, it can always be better! My sparring went very well earlier today. Your video was practical and help me fine tune my jab. For example, as I was shadow boxing, and even while sparring, a little voice would tell me to keep my elbow down and chin tucked. I also like the instruction of your video when you let us boxers know that when training.....to dedicate a round or two on the heavy bag and shadow boxing just throwing the jab with head movements, slips, double up and triple up the jab, etc. God bless you and thank you, champ.
My son has been training for 8 months now. He has had two fights. After watching this video I can see how much he can improve. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your videos are very informative.
the video that I sell on my website "head movement and getting inside' has a bunch of different ways to deal with tall fighters. I made the video because this question comes up over and over again.
thx bro, yes i understand what you mean. Even awhile back guys were saying to show the footwork, so I try as much as I can. I appreciate the feedback.
you are an amazing teacher. godbless you
thx Matt, and yes there is absolutely more than one way to throw the jab. I appreciate your comment!
I like to have new guys work with the jab as they lean against the wall with the jab shoulder. This teaches them the feeling of a jab that comes from the shoulder with little outward elbow movement.
thats cool, i've never thought of that, i'm going to use it.
thx Rob Wright, I love the feedback from guys with experience. It keeps me on my toes mentally. stay in touch
thanks for your comment, I was going to do a video on hand speed, I will incorporate body movement into that vid since it's essential for good hand speed.
thx for the feedback, nice to know you are staying in shape, I plan to be boxing (at least training) as long as I can. I find that no matter how intimidating you look there's always a fearless nutcase somewhere gettin in your face lol
yes that's a very good point, you have to read what your opponent is expecting and mix it up so they don't know what's coming, learning to be unpredictable off the jab is important
With guys like that you have to out punch them and control distance, it's critical that you throw more punches and create space when he throws. As he gets close you start popping the jab, left hook and snapping them, if you are throwing and he is not you are winning. You have to be ready for when he throws, and when he does you pull back and counter or you continue to throw at the opening and step back to create space. A good recent example of a fight like that is A. Trout vs M. Cotto.
Good jab and video. I think I've forgotten to work on my jab as much as I used to and this vid was a great reminder that you should never neglect the basics. I've been getting some shoulder pain in my lead arm and I think it's due to bad form (sticking my elbow out) and forcing it too much. Boxing is definitely an art that takes continual practice and self scrutiny. Patience helps also, lol.
or slip as you throw like I was saying, slip to the right while you throw the jab, or throw the 1-1-2 and slip left as you throw the 2. If you are just dropping it in the heat of action out of lack of awareness then you will have to work on reminding yourself during sparring. Most sparring and fights require you to adapt anyhow, adapt in many ways, so this is good practice for getting you to think in the heat of action, there is nothing wrong with doing that.
thx for the comment, in my Mike Tyson Combinations video I touch on it briefly in one of the combos
thanks, knowing that I'm helping a youngster is really the best reward. They just watch and pick up the stuff so fast
For the right hook try to time the orthodox coming in with his jab, when he jabs you hook overtop, it helps if you are the same height or taller. You can also step back and throw or step to the right and throw. Check out my video on the check left hook and apply it to southpaw. For the left uppercut its best when inside and set up off a hook. get inside and throw the left hook body, right hook body, then left uppercut head. Try to get the guy to protect his side and come up the middle.
thx a lot my man, big respect to boxing in the UK, it's pretty much tradition.
Nice vid. Some good, solid, sensible bits of advice. It's very well thought through.
@Christian R the key is to do what u love to do most. for me its running and boxing. and skipping. do what makes u feel good
thats cool, technique is easier to correct than most ppl think, its attitude thats hard to change
a good job comes down to how hard you work at it and the confidence you have, Tyson had an amazing jab
thx my man, yes Lyoto is right on , footwork is the first line of defense. Al your coach has lots of experience seeing punches coming, so he could probably see a lot of peoples punches coming. The key is to work on your speed and build up your punch volume, if you can throw a four punch combo then move your head quickly and come back with four more punches you've just put a lot of pressure on your opponent, build up your speed and yo punch volume per round on the heavy bag and in shadowboxing
I can't say for sure what you should do. You just have to try both and go with what feels best and what's working best for you.
thank you! that means a lot coming from someone of your experience.
work on the snap back by itself, make sure you have it down right, with your chin tucked, once that's together it will be easier than ever to pull it off after a jab, basically as soon as your jab completes the faster you snap back the better, unless your opponent is slow, if that's the case he's got other problems
It depends on the brand and the height you hang it, some brand have better bags like Everlast and Ringside. The higher you hang it the more rock hard it will be at the bottom and will be hard to hit. I say go with the 125lb bag and be ready to adjust the height if he can only hit the bottom portion. It also depends how old he is and if he will grow and get bigger, these bags are useful for years.
thx coach, I appreciate that. i've got your channel featured on my page, along with a few others. I've recommended your videos for a few thing as well, your vids cover solid fundamentals
gracias, agradezco tu comentario
no, the thumb should be facing down on full extension for boxing. This allows more shoulder protection for the chin.
You have to do both, mix it up. that's part of your style. But you don't want to go all out on shots the guy will most likely block. And you won't know what your opponent can block until you spar/fight and find out. It means having a game plan and adapting. So if you are landing full power shots that fine, but if not then you need to incorporate set-ups which often involve quick shorter punches.
@bigaback thank u i will have to watch that, ive only seen clips of the fight
thx bro. i totally agree
Its good advice, I know guys who have broken their hand in a fight. Not to mention Tyson broke his hand in a street fight against Mitch Green. However, some guys can crack good punches with a closed fist and get away with it. Its a tough call but I think if I was in a situation I would close my fist and take the chance
thank you, i agree 100%
thx, all the best to you both!
@krimosibi thats a good idea, i mention that in one of my videos somewhere, i forget which one. it works really well
it turn the shoulder inward and protects your chin a little bit better
I've been boxing and teaching boxing for 20 years. This is the best instructional video I have seen on youtube. Alot of guys with no real gym experience teaching alot of crap that would get them laughed out of a real gym. loved your reminder to not only throw the jab correctly but to educate yourself on it religiously every workout. That is real smart coaching. I had a coach tape my arm right arm to my body and throw only jabs for a week.
I like that way of calling it, cold minded assassin! thx Roy
thank you sir!
excellent, thanks for the insight on your training and progress.
what you are describing is what happens to a shorter fighter when they don't move their head after they punch. You have three lines of defense. Your hands, your head movement, your feet. Once you throw if you can't bring that hand back fast enough or you drop it then you have to move your head. You can slip while you throw to be safe, or slip right after you throw, its a habit that takes time. You would throw 1-1-2 slip right...or 1-2 slip right, duck, or 1-2-3 slip left or snap back
I have some videos for southpaws on my channel, but it depends on what your issue is. Some issues are not dependent on which side you face.
wicked, I gotta say Iearning new stuff all the time, always gotta keep ur eyes open.
nice, much appreciated
@shshma123 as a southpaw try to bring your jab over top the orthodox jab and step to ur right. not always but sometimes
thx my man!
here you go - /watch?v=9Htx9KTCa34
notice what he says at 0:22, and this is a pro coach. Now let me ask you something, have you ever really boxed? This is standard textbook boxing son!
Yes, Vernon Forrest. It's unfortunate that Mayorga had his number but other than that he is a very clean and technical boxer to emulate.
thanks a lot
It's Saturday morning, I'm at the Boxing gym been watching your vids and gotta give big respect! Many men in England watching and listening to your clear instruction! Keep the Videos coming Coach!
yes, that's ideal
thx bro, if you got questions lemme know
thx my man
Great video.Was sparring last week and my opponent commented my jab seemed short.Used some of your tips,made a noticeable improvement,thanks.
thx my man, I was checking out your vids and you put in some good work!
This dude's awesome. I typically apply stuff I see my favorite fighters do, but ever since I came across this dudes page I've been applying so much of his stuff to my game. I also got some bad ass T shirts from a site he recommended. All around cool dude. And he puts this shit on for free! Class act.
thank you my man!
This video helped me a lot in a "light spar" and other spars. Guys don't see it coming and at times they hesitate to punch or kick me because I'm coming in then the combos follow.
There is so much to say about this topic that I made an instructional video for it. In general you have to learn to slip and step and the same time, or slip then step with a punch. Or, step slip and punch all at the same time. Good example is watch tyson knockdown Golota in round 1
Yes, this works, however as soon as the guy picks up on what you are doing he will start to throw the left hook and catch you on the outside when you are jabbing. You have to be able to mix it up and see what the guy is doing. If he is jabbing then it's perfect, I wouldn't make it an automatic habit.
I been coming back from injury (non fight related) and afterwards got really lazy and un focused I tried doing this again and noticed what used to be my good jab was now very in flowing slow and tense so I looked up this specific video because I know u demonstrated such a good jab here I found my problem thanks for not deleting this
Jake Fuenty thx Jake!
thx bro
@TheCurtainThieves im being a bit lazy in this video. you should keep your hands relaxed and slightly open, then as you punch u close them on impact
bend your knees a bit more put weight on the back foot and drive forward, if that doesn't work then it just means you need to throw thousands more jabs until its smooth and fast
Brilliant!!! I love everything you have to offer. I have been coaching for 30 years and this is some of the best instruction I have seen. You are enthusiastic, concise and fundimentally sound! Thank you for what you have done for the sport. I would recommend your videos and instruction to anyone.
If young fighters are able to benefit from my vids that is the ultimate compliment.
Nice, I'm confident you can make your jab a key shot. Also go to my blog and I have a recent post about how to bring up a lagging punch. It should also help. good work bro
@jbravo41 as you get better you have to figure this out for yourself, dont restrict urself. every punch has a counter
Are you sure you are referring to the right video because I don't mention Tyson in this vid.
I'm not sure exactly which video you mean, do you have any more details? There are some that I made private, but most of them are still there if you go to all my uploads and scroll through them.
never seen such a great boxing coach like u on youtube just suscribed
If you can upload a 30 second video of you jabbing the heavybag that would help. but it sounds to me like you are not bending your knees enough, bend them about 2-3 more inches and that will allow you to propel your body forward much harder and faster when you release the jab.
Thanks for all your videos. I just started boxing for my health. Just trying to keep in shape. Learning from your videos already make me feel confident. (I'm not gonna fight, but just knowing how to throw punches makes me feel better about correct technique.)
God Bless!
thx Mark, russia has great boxing.
nice!
Thanks for these videos.
Haven't been to a boxing gym for a while and this is giving me my fix.
Thanks for such a superb instructional on the jab. I've trained for quite a few years, however I've never seen anyone demonstrate the options and drills for the jab in such an effective way - really impressive/ great work.
I'm an ametuar mma fighter and training for my next fight. I just wanted to say that your videos have greatly increased my fight game. Definately appreciate what your doing, keep it up yo!
anytime, sure just upload an unlisted video to youtube and send me the link. Or you can make it public, it's up to you.
I have been watching your vids for a year now and I must say that your vast knowledge and passion in teaching boxing has gotten me back into the love for boxing. I boxed some 20yrs ago but somewhere along the line abandoned it...started shadowboxing again feeling that same crisp mental awareness/concentration/peace after each session again...how can I thank you! Will join a gym soon...Best regards from Germany
Thank you my brother, that means a lot to hear. I know how it is to take time off and to feel so good once you start to move again. There's no reason you can't box on your own terms, do it in a way that suits your lifestyle now. best regards, J
nice bro, thx for your comment.
"When in doubt, JAB!" Nice lesson, this is my new warm up. Love the bit about throwing a clean up jab at the end of ur combos! Always very frustrating when you can't get passed that jab. Thanks
Can you tell me what is exactly happening, are you getting caught while throwing the left hand, or just after you throw and forget to bring it back. Or are you getting caught right in the middle of an attack because you tend to drop it?
One good example you can watch is the first few rounds of Hopkins vs. Trinidad. Hopkins did not want to get caught with a power shot so he kept his hands very high for the first few rounds. A lot of it comes down to just being aware. but tell me more.
Only just come across your channel. Great videos, they've really inspired me to keep training and to work on my technique. I hope You're still uploading, You're a really good teacher. All the best.
Good stuff very Knowledgeable coach and trainer. You can tell this guy has done some serious time in the ring.
Hey, thanks Chris!! How's the little one these days?
you start to rotate it when your elbow joint is at 90 degrees, not before that
Toronto, where are you at?
@bluekeet i have videos of some of my fights on my channel
I've got something coming for outside fighters that will help.
just get the thumb a bit lower than your pinky finger on full extension and ur good
Excellent - just like the rest of your videos - I tried this technique along with the bag workout you made for 'Expert Boxing' - took my training to a whole new level especially training the southpaw.
Great tutorial, especially the suggestion on double jabbing after a combo.
amazing... watching most of your videos! gold thanks alot!
Excellent as always, I'm going to work on this killer jab. Thanks to You I'm going forward with my boxing. I've noticed also mental progression because You are always around :) with your support.
Thank you for all the videos that you keep uploading,I really appreciate it.
I see what ur saying, it's a good video and to a certain extent that is what good boxing is all about, which is to go from your start position to a punch without any dips, drops, pulls or giveaways. But I would love it if a guy would box me that way, standing like a statue and then throwing punches. Any good boxer has their head, hands, and feet moving at all times. Watch Ali for example. If it was a game of red hands it would be a different story, but in boxing you can stand like a statue.
Thank You! Great advice man!
Outstanding instructional video, champ. I appreciate it! God bless you, JT Van V.
Thanks JT Van V, with all humility and honesty, I acknowledge and my coaches know that I have a good, solid, and fast jab;however, it can always be better! My sparring went very well earlier today. Your video was practical and help me fine tune my jab. For example, as I was shadow boxing, and even while sparring, a little voice would tell me to keep my elbow down and chin tucked. I also like the instruction of your video when you let us boxers know that when training.....to dedicate a round or two on the heavy bag and shadow boxing just throwing the jab with head movements, slips, double up and triple up the jab, etc. God bless you and thank you, champ.
yea those light weights help.
My son has been training for 8 months now. He has had two fights. After watching this video I can see how much he can improve. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your videos are very informative.