Yo can U hold a spinning back-kick into a takedown counter Exp). Throw spinning back-kick, hold spining back kick, have sparring partner take down and you try to defend take down? Please please i got no sparring partner and need confirmation
Look at his stance, it's very upright. Close to a Thai stance. The more your knees are bent, the harder it is to pick up your leg quickly. Man's straight chillin, calm and relaxed
That high kick into a teep in the last seconds of the spar was amazing. Had to rewatch that a few times because I cannot comprehend how he had THAT much control over his legs
It’s crazy how good Gabriel is. I know he’s pro and world level, but when you see guys who are very good gym level instructors and fighters spar and he literally sees everything like Neo. Every punch, kick, feint and gap he sees it all. Really shows how good pros are.
It’s fun to see how peoples personality reflect in their fighting style. Shane seems very methodical and technical In his style, picking where he’s gonna attack. Icy mike is a bit more wild and unpredictable.
@@hard2hurt Yeah, that kinda surprised me. It started to make sense as to why he's so deliberate and methodical in his speech and coaching: he's good enough at fighting "mean" that it's only by his choice that he gives anyone else a shot. That kind of "the only one keeping my demon on a leash is me, so I teach like a preacher" energy.
@@Charles-Do_Bronx-OliveiraAh yes, the "say something simple about something complicated" thing people do all the time. What you just typed. Does. Not. Help.
So true, that there are many levels was so evident, its is good to see! Icy Mike did great, Gabriel Varga is a big fav of mine and his skill is impressive.
@6:08 man slipped to the right smooth AF. Looked like a character animation and he just tapped "dodge". Also Kevin getting dismantled in the background while shouting "I'm tired" is hilarious 😂
Jared's sparring is like the total opposite of what we see when he talks and stuff. Like he is so quiet and doesnt move really much, when he is instructing his technique he is very careful. Also was it coincidence that the smaller guys (you and kevin) are the brightiest (always happy and energetic) in sparring? Even seth alwaya had that serious face at times lol
Bro, after seeing that many kickboxing vids from Shane, I kinda forgot he did Taekwondo. Cuz the way he was picking up his front foot and placing a kick wherever was clean.
he's probably the only one who has a very good and well known track record, being in Bellator, Glory, and even training in Thailand. Him and Jeff Chan are the only ones who fought in big promotions
If this becomes an annual thing, can't wait to see the whole gang back at it but hopefully this time Jeff Chan makes an appearance since he's in the US now haha
I broke my hand boxing a couple months ago and these videos always get me itching to get back to training lol. great to see a bunch of friends beat eachother up!
I’ve been watching your channel for a year now and watched how you and the other RUclipsrs have been collaborating and learning from each other. All of the videos released from this collab have been awesome.
Sparring Gabriel was crazy, his ability to catch our kicks, made me less want to kick, which removes 2 weapons and range. Plus he was using Kevin Lee's tactic of making his opponent get up a bunch to assist and tire them out.
Thanks Mike for your humility and sharing this footage! I'm here for the footwork. I just watched the "what do you do when moving to the right video." It was fun watching Jared put it into practice in your sparring. He looks absurdly frustrating to spar with. Lots to learn.
Beautiful sparring. Everyone there is a master of their craft and it was awesome to see you spar in multiple different styles. Definitely something that I am sure was a cool experience to go toe to toe with each of them
Loved that jumping turning sidekick from clinch vs Shane... and also Shane's roundhousekick to front kick combo. When I do that sort of thing it's typically front kick to roundhouse, but he made it work twice.
That constant change of angles and levels Jared does so effortlessly is really interesting. I need to try that. And I don’t get how he throws that long lead hook so effortlessly, it’s almost a jab how relaxed it is. I know this is light sparring, but I bet he could put some oumph to it if he decided so. This is really cool what tou are doing, very few people could put their ego aside and show how getting their ass kicked, but this is very educational (as well as fun).
This has been a great series of videos. You guys look like you had a great time. I said this over on Ed's channel too. You can tell Gabriel is a fighter first and a teacher second because there's a ruthlessness in him that you don't see in the other guys. Jared's jab is the BUSINESS. That's really what I find jumps out when I spar my coach who is a high level boxer. Every style has a heavy cross and lots of people (regardless of style) have naturally big hooks/overhands, but a high level boxer's jab is so far past any other style's version in every respect -- volume, accuracy, and snap -- that it really changes the entire dynamic of the fight because the jab is ALWAYS coming. I have an irrational love of the dragon tail sweep. I don't know why. Applause for attempting it. Can we see the tape of you and Kevin Lee?
this video was cool af; I'm always astounded watching Gabriel spar. However...that little moment where you hear "get off the wall! get off the wall!" and then just see the faceplant in the background was comedy gold.
Mike they might be winning in sparring, or in age, or in hair, but you are definitely winning our hearts! (Ofc honorable mention to kevin for that super funny round with gabriel in the back!) Personally you are my favourite youtuber of the bunch and I wouldn't have found out about the rest if it wasn't for you! You are like a wise old short tree. Keep up the amazing job! Same to the rest, good job everyone! ❤️
1. Huge contrast between Mike's more of freestyle kickboxing style to Shane's muay thai. Apparently Shane has done really good with his clinch sweeps and defense here whereas Mike is good in cutting off distance and go brawl in the inside along with his unorthodox moves here. Amazing spar. 2. Again Mike is a good brawler also in boxing and Jared, with limited space, has a hard time adjusting to mike's pressure and damn his jabs is so versatile he can jab in many different angles. 3. Mike vs Gab fight is understandable because he is shorter and he's lighter people should understand that a champion whose bigger, stronger, and taller than you will always make you a ragdoll in a kickboxing match. Nice video ❤
Great sparring! One consolation you can take away Mike is that you got the better cardio exercise while your opponents seemed to have finished a particular mindful exercise of tai chi.
All respect to all these great martial artists but its very clear why Gabriel Varga is a high-level pro with 40+ fights including wins over Sitmonchai, Lerdsila etc
As a broad shouldered shorter than average guy, all the Thai fighters my weight class are 6ft+ and I recognised the issues against technical reach advantaged fighters. Fun to watch, hope to see more collaboration in future
Shame you couldn't get Wonderboy in here too. Wonderboy vs Gabriel would be fun to watch! Both some of the nicest high level guys out there as well. I know he's in fight camp though.
speaking of things I want to see. where's the "Leg Muscles" guy? I literally came across your channel a few years back (and became a subscriber ever since) because of the video you made with him that featured that slanted oblique kick to the side on the knee...still makes me shiver imagining how much it would hurt getting hit with that lol.
Awesome colabs I basically follow you Gabe and Shane for couple of years now and I would very much like to see you making a colab with Jeff Chen from MMA shredded he is a fun guy to watch and a good practitioner
As a boxer who never really mastered kicking (despite years of Kung Fu and muay Thai) I would have liked to see the boxing coach take on kickboxing - i.e. how well you can cope against good kickboxers using only your boxing as your skillset. An interesting video I think as well.
Sensei Seth has a video called what happens when you kick a boxer and it really shows how a skilled fighter even if it's in only one discipline will adapt and find their own solutions to the problem
whats really important is repositioning opponent with close fisted one armed throws against them, gets them off centre. also when clinch lock up their arms, hand pull downs into over strikes, parry down and continue punch through. u can push them..
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RUclips is tweaking, this comment is older than the actual video itself.
2:35 thank you for atleast helping them haters lol or atleast tried
Yo can U hold a spinning back-kick into a takedown counter
Exp). Throw spinning back-kick, hold spining back kick, have sparring partner take down and you try to defend take down? Please please i got no sparring partner and need confirmation
@@tamakaramaena oh nvm then lol
I am probably gone become the best fighter in the world😂
Ego because I'm basically a BJJ white belt without the belt
Thank YOU coach for opening your doors and taking care of us 🙏 Love moving with and learning from you. 'til next time...
Been hitting your double hand trap to big knee over and over
Moving with and learning from you.... mad sus dude
@@boogalooter7280 don't be jealous sweetie I'm sure you move good too.
@@hard2hurt I might be jealous, but I'm telling you he dotted those "i"s with hearts
@@boogalooter7280 Nothing more masculine than constantly thinking about gay stuff at every opportunity.
Shane’s ability to just pick up his legs and put them wherever he wants to strike is so impressive, it looks effortless
Facts. He has excellent technique and is very balanced amd coordinated.
@@hard2hurt he's working that "Weck" method . Have you ever trained or spoken with him Mike ?
His placement of his front leg kicks gives him almost an unfair advantage.
Look at his stance, it's very upright. Close to a Thai stance. The more your knees are bent, the harder it is to pick up your leg quickly. Man's straight chillin, calm and relaxed
That high kick into a teep in the last seconds of the spar was amazing. Had to rewatch that a few times because I cannot comprehend how he had THAT much control over his legs
Good times! Thanks for all the fun rounds team.
Thank you for the work champ! I've been working hard on my holes since then.
@@hard2hurt That sounds so wrong! ;-)
@@hard2hurt Was that the forfeit xD
Great collab! Amazing to see a pro sparring with an old man like that lol
@@jamielondon6436 mad sus bro. Which hole they talking 'bout?
"Get off the wall, Kevin!"
"I'm TRYING!
iM TRYING!"
"Grab him!"
"AAAAGGGHH"
Bro I feel that
8:28 🤣
It’s crazy how good Gabriel is. I know he’s pro and world level, but when you see guys who are very good gym level instructors and fighters spar and he literally sees everything like Neo. Every punch, kick, feint and gap he sees it all. Really shows how good pros are.
Hé is not your average pro, and not your average world champ.
Hé is a phenom,very clever and physicaly gifted too
Being a Glory champ is no small feat. Beating guys like Adamchuk, Amrani and Sitmonchai is as high level as it gets.
It’s fun to see how peoples personality reflect in their fighting style. Shane seems very methodical and technical In his style, picking where he’s gonna attack. Icy mike is a bit more wild and unpredictable.
Jared was the opposite though
@@hard2hurt Yeah, that kinda surprised me. It started to make sense as to why he's so deliberate and methodical in his speech and coaching: he's good enough at fighting "mean" that it's only by his choice that he gives anyone else a shot. That kind of "the only one keeping my demon on a leash is me, so I teach like a preacher" energy.
Shane's defense is incredible. Very cool to see the differences in techniques between everybody involved!
His defense is very good!
Being a shorter guy myself, I truly sympathise with what Mike says about having to figure stuff out. Seing him spar helps a lot 🙏
Pressuring them and be aggressive
@@Charles-Do_Bronx-Oliveira yeah but each time I force myself into range I'm getting battered till I'm forced to move out, then I can't reach them
@@Charles-Do_Bronx-OliveiraAh yes, the "say something simple about something complicated" thing people do all the time. What you just typed. Does. Not. Help.
Sparring Gabriel seems so tough
But I think you fared a lot better than 99% of us would've
Just watching it I felt like I was in a meat grinder
So true, that there are many levels was so evident, its is good to see! Icy Mike did great, Gabriel Varga is a big fav of mine and his skill is impressive.
I would like to spar him. Oneday
@6:08 man slipped to the right smooth AF. Looked like a character animation and he just tapped "dodge".
Also Kevin getting dismantled in the background while shouting "I'm tired" is hilarious 😂
I really wanna learn to move like that. Doing it during shadow is one thing but actually while sparring? Amazing
Jared's sparring is like the total opposite of what we see when he talks and stuff.
Like he is so quiet and doesnt move really much, when he is instructing his technique he is very careful.
Also was it coincidence that the smaller guys (you and kevin) are the brightiest (always happy and energetic) in sparring? Even seth alwaya had that serious face at times lol
THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING!
Jared fights like his hands have minds of their own.
He had some nice counters and good defence,he's a beast
Jared was like a machine with that Jab. Plus his moving around using those angles just as he talked about doing.
Bro, after seeing that many kickboxing vids from Shane, I kinda forgot he did Taekwondo. Cuz the way he was picking up his front foot and placing a kick wherever was clean.
Yeah he's dextrous with it.
It’s impressive how Gabriel, while being gentle and cooperative, still makes you guys look like amateurs…
Because they are🫣😅🤣
Bro gabriel is a multiple times world champion, he would make 99% of the fighters in the planet look amateur
They’re RUclipsrs who call themselves martial artists… of course they’re amateurs
@@alisemssemanini2774 they would sit you on your ass little boy, its easy to talk shit behind a keyboard
he's probably the only one who has a very good and well known track record, being in Bellator, Glory, and even training in Thailand. Him and Jeff Chan are the only ones who fought in big promotions
If this becomes an annual thing, can't wait to see the whole gang back at it but hopefully this time Jeff Chan makes an appearance since he's in the US now haha
He is basically the opposite of shane. Shane is more methodical but jeff is more explosive.
I second that. Would love to see Jeff Chan with you guys.
Honestly its shanes effortless flow that really impresses me. Dude moves and strikes accurately with little effort
What a tremendous honor for these random people to get to spar with Mike. I hope they grasp how fortunate they are.
I broke my hand boxing a couple months ago and these videos always get me itching to get back to training lol. great to see a bunch of friends beat eachother up!
This made me want to watch more of Kevin and Gabriels sparring session
I’ve been watching your channel for a year now and watched how you and the other RUclipsrs have been collaborating and learning from each other. All of the videos released from this collab have been awesome.
Thanks for the kind words and for the honor of being a part of this crew.
Sparring Gabriel was crazy, his ability to catch our kicks, made me less want to kick, which removes 2 weapons and range. Plus he was using Kevin Lee's tactic of making his opponent get up a bunch to assist and tire them out.
Thanks Mike for your humility and sharing this footage! I'm here for the footwork. I just watched the "what do you do when moving to the right video." It was fun watching Jared put it into practice in your sparring. He looks absurdly frustrating to spar with. Lots to learn.
Beautiful sparring. Everyone there is a master of their craft and it was awesome to see you spar in multiple different styles. Definitely something that I am sure was a cool experience to go toe to toe with each of them
Looking forward to this. Love to see the action and also your commentary. I always learn something useful from your videos.
There's no commentary on these... but maybe still something to learn.
How is this comment uploaded 4 days ago? This vid is just up for 5 hours. wtf..
@@coenh8735 it was pre-scheduled
Loved that jumping turning sidekick from clinch vs Shane... and also Shane's roundhousekick to front kick combo. When I do that sort of thing it's typically front kick to roundhouse, but he made it work twice.
It was sweet!! The jumping sidekick Mike hit, I meant
@@ForeverYoungKickboxer For sure that as well.
Shane's little round-rechamber to teep was cheeky af
Omfg the irony here... If you only knew how cheeky it really was!
Bas Rutten staple. Guess who he got it from. :-)
That constant change of angles and levels Jared does so effortlessly is really interesting. I need to try that. And I don’t get how he throws that long lead hook so effortlessly, it’s almost a jab how relaxed it is. I know this is light sparring, but I bet he could put some oumph to it if he decided so.
This is really cool what tou are doing, very few people could put their ego aside and show how getting their ass kicked, but this is very educational (as well as fun).
bro, nice work. Don't let people get you down.
Ummm... ok.
Absolutely…. You nailed it
Love from Scotland 🏴
It is wicked cool how Shane can just keep that teep firing and just how quick he is with it. And he's really good and accurate with those sweeps too.
I've been a Shane fan since Icy Mike had hair. This was great! Thanks for setting it up.
I'm definately checking out Revgear because of this, awesome video Mike!
Thanks for sharing!
Good to see people from different styles & systems come together & join hands in a respectful manner. 🙏🏻
This has been a great series of videos. You guys look like you had a great time.
I said this over on Ed's channel too. You can tell Gabriel is a fighter first and a teacher second because there's a ruthlessness in him that you don't see in the other guys.
Jared's jab is the BUSINESS. That's really what I find jumps out when I spar my coach who is a high level boxer. Every style has a heavy cross and lots of people (regardless of style) have naturally big hooks/overhands, but a high level boxer's jab is so far past any other style's version in every respect -- volume, accuracy, and snap -- that it really changes the entire dynamic of the fight because the jab is ALWAYS coming.
I have an irrational love of the dragon tail sweep. I don't know why. Applause for attempting it.
Can we see the tape of you and Kevin Lee?
Yoooo, the "stuffing knee" at 4:01 👏takes me back to some old h2h tutorials
Sometimes i forget techniques for a long time then i get into a situation and think "oh yeah I've got something for this..."
This has been my favorite series of videos ever and a huge boon to those who can learn from it.
Good stuff,,,miss all that....Friday was sparring day,,,all day..
The videos that have come out of this gathering are great!
Good stuff - the difference in level of pressure between Gabriel and the rest is quite astonishing. Keep spreading the martial arts love!
this video was cool af; I'm always astounded watching Gabriel spar. However...that little moment where you hear "get off the wall! get off the wall!" and then just see the faceplant in the background was comedy gold.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you, sir! You too!
Dude, thank you for putting your skills to the test, sweatin the sweat, and sharing the wisdom from your hard work!
Would love to spar Jared he’s so technical! 🥊 good work from everyone loved watching y’all spar
Mike they might be winning in sparring, or in age, or in hair, but you are definitely winning our hearts! (Ofc honorable mention to kevin for that super funny round with gabriel in the back!)
Personally you are my favourite youtuber of the bunch and I wouldn't have found out about the rest if it wasn't for you! You are like a wise old short tree. Keep up the amazing job! Same to the rest, good job everyone! ❤️
Awesome video of your sessions! This is how martial arts are evolving! By great martial artists collaborating and training!
Love this channel! Thankful for the knowledge and entertainment 👍 Hope you & your fam have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃
Wonderful to watch. Well done gentlemen
Well done, credit to you to do this, helpful it is to see the different approaches, it seemed everyone kept their cool too, no cheap shots. Thanks.
Wow the crossover I’ve always wanted!!!!
1. Huge contrast between Mike's more of freestyle kickboxing style to Shane's muay thai. Apparently Shane has done really good with his clinch sweeps and defense here whereas Mike is good in cutting off distance and go brawl in the inside along with his unorthodox moves here. Amazing spar.
2. Again Mike is a good brawler also in boxing and Jared, with limited space, has a hard time adjusting to mike's pressure and damn his jabs is so versatile he can jab in many different angles.
3. Mike vs Gab fight is understandable because he is shorter and he's lighter people should understand that a champion whose bigger, stronger, and taller than you will always make you a ragdoll in a kickboxing match.
Nice video
❤
Had to watch the second part twice cause the first time I just watched Gabreil and Kevin go at it in the background.
Great sparring! One consolation you can take away Mike is that you got the better cardio exercise while your opponents seemed to have finished a particular mindful exercise of tai chi.
My guy! That was a fun video. Keep them coming!
Thanks Mike for a cool video, I really like the editing for this one.
Happy Thanksgiving Icy Mike!! You friggin rule!!!
dang that was fun to watch!
mikes composure on point
If I only nail one attribute... it's gonna be that one.
Good to see you all getting together. I want in. lol
Dude, Gabriel is a meat grinder and you were able to land a couple hard shots! That’s impressive!
Great video! Looks like it was a lot of fun :)
We had a blast.
All respect to all these great martial artists but its very clear why Gabriel Varga is a high-level pro with 40+ fights including wins over Sitmonchai, Lerdsila etc
Props mate. I know a lot of folk who wouldn't show themselves getting the worst of a sparring match. Your humility is an example to all of us.
I love you guys pulling this collaboration together, you are all legit fighters…👍
That was great video!!
@9:17 holy shit, that sense of balance on that double kick. Wow.
this event was very cool to watch! keep the good stuff
Gabe, just takes it to a whole new level.
Shane’s Muay Thai is so smooth and precise, wow.
Great content, you guys look like a lot of fun. I miss sparring so much.
Noice, I've just watched Gabe sparring Cliff and wondered if there would be sparring footage of Shane and Mike 😏
Oh yeah! This has the full, un-cut round with Shane!
I bought revgear gloves because of Mike. Been super happy with them
As a broad shouldered shorter than average guy, all the Thai fighters my weight class are 6ft+ and I recognised the issues against technical reach advantaged fighters. Fun to watch, hope to see more collaboration in future
Great stuff!!
I thought Mike held his own with really top level martial artists. Great video.
Man yall gotta get Wonderboy in the next one. I'd love to see Kwonkicker as well but I think he just does choreography stuff now.
Love this footage
Shame you couldn't get Wonderboy in here too. Wonderboy vs Gabriel would be fun to watch! Both some of the nicest high level guys out there as well. I know he's in fight camp though.
Watching Gabriel Vaga here is an extremely useful study in timing and self control in sparring.
speaking of things I want to see. where's the "Leg Muscles" guy? I literally came across your channel a few years back (and became a subscriber ever since) because of the video you made with him that featured that slanted oblique kick to the side on the knee...still makes me shiver imagining how much it would hurt getting hit with that lol.
This looks mad fun just cool nice light sparring
Jared had unpredictable movement and really fluid combinations, i like that style a lot
Greatest marital arts youtubers and sensei seth😭😭😭
And.... Sensei Seth. Had me actually laughing out loud! Very few channels do that!
Shane’s lead leg front kick is perfect.
This is literally the Expendables of the RUclips martial arts community and I love it!!! Bad. Ass.
Way to go Mike that was some heat they put on you
great footage
Im in awe of how Gabriel looks so relaxed and deadly at the same time.
I was listening to Gabriel chat during you sparing 😂😂😂
Dang Mike you took a whooping today! BUT, ya never stopped and that's everything.
holy shit im hyped for this
Gabriel spars like how I wish I could
You guys are all so good at what you do. I bet if all of these guys were the same height, weight, and age as you you'd be smoking em mike.
Puh Gabriel is so good, so fun to watch
Brilliant.
Awesome colabs I basically follow you Gabe and Shane for couple of years now and I would very much like to see you making a colab with Jeff Chen from MMA shredded he is a fun guy to watch and a good practitioner
As a boxer who never really mastered kicking (despite years of Kung Fu and muay Thai) I would have liked to see the boxing coach take on kickboxing - i.e. how well you can cope against good kickboxers using only your boxing as your skillset. An interesting video I think as well.
Sensei Seth has a video called what happens when you kick a boxer and it really shows how a skilled fighter even if it's in only one discipline will adapt and find their own solutions to the problem
whats really important is repositioning opponent with close fisted one armed throws against them, gets them off centre. also when clinch lock up their arms, hand pull downs into over strikes, parry down and continue punch through. u can push them..