Can You Really Pull Off the "Look Away Punch" from Hajime no Ippo? Anime vs. Reality
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024
- In this video, I dive into the world of anime boxing to see if the legendary "Look Away Punch" from Hajime no Ippo is more than just an epic moment on screen. Can this flashy technique work in real-life sparring, or is it just a product of anime magic?
Join me, Wes Warcat, as I break down the mechanics of this infamous move, show you a clip of my own attempt at a modified version in a real sparring session, and discuss whether this punch has a place in a serious fighter's toolkit.
Whether you’re a fan of Hajime no Ippo, a boxing enthusiast, or just curious about how anime translates to real life, this video is for you.
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Big part of Aoki's look away is a set up. Pointing and saying "Hey what's that" is a more deliberate and obvious trick, without any prior set up. In Aoki's case he took several rounds to get into opponent's head and in a crucial moment, right after parrying a left jab, when he was about to land a serious hit, he stops. And whatever was happening out there was clearly more important than this opportune moment, a match, or perhaps championship entierly. It wasn't really a choice to look. He had to see what was going on.
You wouldn't believe the number of times I got away with stopping, pointing to the corner of the room, and landing a 3 piece combo on my partner in the middle of a sparring match. The old, "Look, a distraction!" strategy works. Lol
@@Mendrawza24 hahahaha amazing
Yeah because nobody would expect you to be a jerk in a sparring
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@@W7RSONbro he could probably just be joking with his sparring partner calm down
you're not a good boxer for doing this.
That actual thing is the concept of getting punched by something u can’t perceive while your very conscious hurt the most. I think aoki mimic and executed it quite well
@@Tekhnikal thank you! 🙏 if I can't copy the move I at least copy the concept
@@WarcatCombatFitness What's interesting is that Aoki understand a little bit of Psychology. He used it at the "climax" of the match where your tension is at its peak, and he said the move needs to last few seconds, extending it loses the effect and make yourself look dumb
"We're not going outsude the real of reality too much."
Mashiba's flickers make him look like Gumby sometimes.
You mean Luffy
lol fair point, although the flicker jab's a legit technique
@@WarcatCombatFitnessi believe that the fights of hajime no ippo take more inspiration in the imagination/ imagery happening inside the boxers head like how ippo makes jet sounds when he makes the dempsey roll like the sound you hear when you are moving too fast or mashiba’s jabs feeling like an actual whip due to the feeling of striking
@@mimimimo455 agreed 💯 most anime do that. Like Demon Slayer, their "arts" are meant to be up to interpretation. But are likely purely visual effects since the slayers are only human and shouldn't have special "powers"
this video is awesome, because not only you analyse the punch, you even tried it on a real spar!
@@harpuiaaa thank you! I did what I could and thought would be fun! Thank you for the kind words 🙏
If Miyata moves so fast that his opponents can't see him move to their blindside, Aoki CREATES the blindsides by confusing his opponents, Aoki is dangerous lol
Also, to the people who don't know: Punches that you can't see hit like 5x more because your brain don't know what's coming thus making you unable to brace
Yes, its like how being on your phone while crashing your car is more fatal than paying attention on the road, fax bro
@@PersonCTBmore like trying to intentionally bite your tongue vs accidentally biting it.
Frog punch
Pretty good analgy of it, but next time I'd try to instead of pointing, stop and looked shocked, and then look in that direction kinda like what Aoki did. I love your videos boss!
@@brochon. Thank you sir! Hahaha i actually did want to do it with that shocked look, but I reflexively pointed. The shocked look probably would have worked better!
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It's also the timing. In the fight Aoki comes in to brawl after his opponent is tired and even scared/put off balance. I think the main reason Aoki can pull it off is the sheer "Why did he stop? Why is he looking away?!" curiosity that a tired and frazzled opponent might fall for.
@@Wendeta-hq2cp hilarious when he was able to do it again, and the dude couldn't resist lol
Frog punch would be cool to see
Frog hook is more impressive looking, and it's easier
its literally a worse upper, because you take too much time going from crouching to standing, and you dont even inpulse that much when you're standing up, try doing the technique yourself (no need to do it in a fight or smth just do it alone against the air) and see how hard it is to try and throw a strong punch
@@casaclub988 that's why I'm saying frog hook instead of what this dude is saying. Leaping at a 45 degree angle and using a hook would be easier, plus it looks cooler
What aoki did was the result of multiple blows to his opponent's psyche, by "playing dead" (looking like he was close to a ko when he was completely fine) throughout multiple rounds, making the opponent, who was already tired, break his own rhythm, it's all about conditioning
Man i hitted the look away but acted like something like a truck coming at us and we both ran away 😂
@@SkyREX4LIF3 hahahaha worked too well
lmao Hajime no Ippo is goated!! Next Aoki's "Frog jump/punch" 🤣💯
@@duhhherrooo It is GOATED! Definitely my favorite anime hahaha. Not sure I want to try the frog punch but, maybe I will.... 😁🤔 Thanks for the input!
aoki is based off a real japanese boxer called koichi wajima who actually used the look away and the frog punch
@@schmo0691 no kidding?! I never knew that. I've got to check that out
@@schmo0691 fr!? then this makes it even more OP!!😮💨🔥
@@WarcatCombatFitness We wanna how the Frog Punch feels like. Is it viable or nah? ❤
Great video! Please Do one on prince Naseem Hamed, in particular that corkscrew uppercut. And more Hajime no ippo ones that would be amazing
@@charlackerman-t2f awesome! Great idea! I will hit that one soon!
It's a move that's quite effective even in sports outside of boxing. I've used it to great success in fencing, after I either get aggressive or get the upper hand, I slowly turn my head to my right, and as they follow suit, I lunge straight into their torso. Extremely risky, but greatly rewarding when done perfectly.
@@chronotunes3663 that's awesome!
i think aoki can use it because he during the whole battle, do a lot of things to make that happend, first he used a lot of dirty tricks to break oponent focus and works with his mind, also it uses that in the best possible moment. But tbh that technique is just a joke
i have done this very successfully by turning 90 degrees and gesturing to someone else, then turning with an overhand
This is the most hilarious move in HNI 😂😂😂😂
Eye feints did exists in boxing,like how Gerald McClellan and Roy Jones Jr looks at the wrong direction and snipe you with an unexpected shot
Totally!
Sometimes, the only thing that makes sense.. just doesn't seem to make any sense. I've been practicing martial arts of all kinds since I was 6 years old, and I still am quicker and more accurate when caught by total surprise. Of course a no look punch could theoretically work
That's why I think Aoki pairs it with the Frog Punch. Coming in from below creates a situation where you (or anybody) is not really able to properly brace. Best shot is to throw yourself away from the punch and then come back in for a counter.
I can actually see this working in sparring, randori or whatever your martial art calls it. In sparring things are more relaxed than an actual fight or match so people will fall for it. If you remember in Takamura's match he tried Aoki's look away technique and it didn't work.
@@nappyheaded definitely! Tbf, Takamura did it ir terribly wrong 🤣 But yeah, I wouldn't try this in a real fight.
Difference is takamura did it in the first seconds of the first round so his opponent was still full steam and completely focused
The video is great but you can make it smoother bc people get bored quickly and you have to keep their attention
@@Aurum802 thanks for the constructive criticism! Next ones will be better 🙏🙏
the thing that hurts the most is the pride, not the punch
@@a-lc5le definitely!
nice
Its misdirection, its applied in magic tricks/sleight of hand
Kuroko no Basket also has it but its a bit over the top, Aoki's is much more realistic
well said. Misdirection is a key component in smart tactics in any combat sport
3:45 onwards
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"ayoki"
@@piramidasukcesu9417 oh damn... Didn't double check 🤦🏻♂️ thank you
@@WarcatCombatFitness purely correcting your pronunciation because I'm w tight-assed japanese learner
@@piramidasukcesu9417 ah! Gotcha! Thanks 🙏🏻 my follow up I'll make sure to use the proper pronunciation
nice video
@@gianluccask thank you! 🙏