The long guard has made the difference in me getting hit and not getting hit in both my sparring and my first fight! Thank you so much again for all your advice and knowledge Jeff! I'll have to continue working on all these other benefits of the long guard you've mentioned to truly optimize its use in training and fighting! 🙂
Went to sparring tonight and tried implementing the long guard in my rounds and I’ve gotta say, it has been a game changer! Typically, I enjoyed fighting inside the pocket (big Mike Tyson fan growing up) but I was never really successful because of my height or reach - but this guard has opened my eyes and I really saw an improvement. From catching more kicks, countering, and the general line of sight and reaction time I got from just managing distance using these techniques was SO good. Definitely something I’m going to continue using.
As a tall-ish leggy guy, Ive been implementing the long guard more during muay thai training and been finding some success. The advice to not paw down the incoming punches and instead deflect is gold, and I look forward to training this specific defensive method more. Ive been caught with one too many head kicks because i dropped my arm too far when pawing down a punch lol. Thanks a ton Jeff!
I'm not a tall dude and I used to shell too much and fight in a certain way that made me look even smaller. I've always had a lot of success rolling with punches and kicks, parring and blocking, but I always had a hard time seeing what was coming after a few punches, also nullifying my aggression in the process, focusing too much on defense. Recently, I've been developing my long guard and improving my counters and overall aggression while sparring, all of it thanks to your videos! I thought my reaction time was sh*t, but it was all a matter of distance, thanks Jeff!
thank for watching bro! it is good to mix up guards, so continue using your shell guard but also use the long guard when you want to keep the distance!
@@Skibidi4234yeah man, also kaoklai uses it, and he was a lightweight fighting heavyweights and super heavyweights. jeff himself uses it and he always fights bigger taller guys anyways. daniel cormier too
This is the standard for conducting combat tutorials. Demonstrate the technique, provide theory, troubleshoot idiosyncracies, & clip in live demonstrations through sparring/fights! 👊🏽💪🏼
You are one in a million or more. Im always surprised at how versatile you are in mma and the different combat sparts AND applying "infinite" number of techniques in real fights/sparring. May god bless you!
It's interesting people say Wing Chun is a useless martial art. But these blocks/deflection of punches are very similar to the blocks I learnt in Wing Chun as a kid. Anyways great vid Jeff, Cheers
In my utmost humble opinion. “ Many rivers from the same source flows” When observing the curriculum within respective systems( Some comments mentioned arts akin to Wing Chun/ Karate etc), One will inadvertently come across many similarities that pertain to the appropriate application of said technique if one is willing to apply it within a “ live” environment. Looking into the history of how many arts influenced and shared common sources with one another, makes it highly likely/probably that they all have crossed paths with practitioners that influenced the arts/ systems in several aspects( across the centuries/ millennia), Thus the reasoning we now can observe such similarities, as the world and its information flow has allowed us to observe and obtain deeper comprehension with just a click on the search bar if willing to invest the desired amount of time to adequately do so. What I find fascinating is to find the units that completes the whole that share common ties, and that is perhaps why many arts, even obscure ones, contains at least one or more of the techniques that Jeff portrays in this video, which goes to show that the validity of the underlying technical ability/ application, is indeed undoubtedly there, so the reason for ” Technical/ systemic failure” Might not, be due to fault of the techniques themselves, but more or less the training methods implemented that is needed/ demanded to yield the desired results. 🤔 Example, looking into the curriculum of many Chinese Kung Fu Systems, the concepts of parrying/ absorbing/ deflecting, jamming, pushing, pulling are all there( Yes even clinch/ wrestling) For example, few know that the first form of Wing Chun’s Siu Lim Tao, can be applied/ utilized with both a closed fist, or an open hand, thus revealing the boxing techniques hidden within its conceptual base. The “ Wu” Sau ( Protecting hand) paired with the “ Man” Sau, ( Asking hand) as well as “ Biu Sau” has similar applications to the long guard/360 block which conceptually translates to the defensive properties Jeff displays in this video. Appreciations for enabling all of us the honor to observe and learn Jeff, this is not something I ever take for granted nor take as an given. Sincere regards. Fellow Martial Artist. Tom Framnes. Norway.
Long/High guard is my favorite as a long sticky boy (6'5 with legs). Jeff I saw you using your arms to frame, something I wanted to add (if I may) was how you can actually close that space yourself if you properly hand fight/clinch fight. Meaning a tall guy doesn't just have to retreat, they can actually just throw some powerful tools like a straight knee (the Schilt special). Basically you can pick your guard up, feint, hand fight, and then drop in close for a knee or elbow. I also think a powerful short (non standard) front kick is great for a long guard because you can easily kick safely from range, especially if they enter to hand fight. Choosing to enter/exit on your own! Also you can as you said with catching or deflecting a punch, when using high guard turn your lead arm/shoulder more (like you are throwing a punch) and you can hide behind your shoulders too. When I was training under one of the better MT coaches in Texas he told me the point of high guard is to defend yourself, not just push. So basically your lead arm pushing is also a hiding and safe spot for you!
On each of my Muay Thai training, I choose 1-2 of your combos / techniques, and I use them over and over on 1 training. Today I was doing sweeps. Well I'll try to mix them with long guard. With your tips, that actually might work great! Thanks!
360 block is actually a category of blocks, for hooks, uppercuts, and overhands. Making a 360° "circle" of defense. Mostly used in european style boxing and krav maga
I used to take the long guard for granted that is a great technical breakdown now I'm going to have to train this thanks again brother you post some amazing stuff
This is probably the most helpful martial arts video for me. Your explanation of the Long Guard helped me a lot in sparring. I still need to hone it, but it is so worth it. Thank you, keep up the great work. Hopefully, I will be able to attend a seminar with at some point.
Real life ninja. You can tell how much time and effort you’ve put into studying the game. It’s refreshing seeing and learning from guys with such great defense, not just guys that are willing to take a punch to give a punch.
Wow thanks! Ive been struggling for at least 3 month's. I started using the long gaurd and really helped me out. Im an older guy, so it helps me see whats coming.
Distance, distance! Move your feet! Observe and adapt! Just don't stop moving! Love it ❤️🔥 You're a great teacher; you do nothing special, but that's exactly what I admire about your work. No fluff, no big flashy distractions- you're clean and to the point. You being you helps me be me.
I've watched quite a few of your videos and for me right now, this is the finest. An excellent breakdown of the mechanics, philosophy and realtime examples of a strong fundamental. I finally subscribed 👍🏽.
Deflecting a straight punch in WingChun/JKD is called a Pak sao. The reason one targets the forearm close to the elbow is because its easier to deflect when someone throws a hard punch as they have less leverage closer to the fulcrum.
Thanks for the 10 out of 10 explanations and demo! This is MMA at its finest. I’ve started using the long guard ever since seeing it on Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu’s Muay Thai channel. It’s an application of Geoff Thompson’s good old “the fence”, perfect also for self defence as a non-aggressive-appearance stance with psychological defensive functions as well as physical. A lot of traditional martial arts use the long guard without calling it so. More modern ones too, for example Jeff’s demo of using it against jab, cross, etc. is very similar to how they do it in JKD. The lead hand also functions as a push teep, visual obscuration, feinting tool and grapple/clinch starter especially in gi-wearing MMA such as Kudo and Sambo - using it to grip their lapel/sleeve/pant. It also allows a safer transition into other guards, switching stance or combat mode/distance. Jeff, what’s your view on the Dracula guard for MMA?
One more thought. The long guard is a jab in structure. A jab is the long guard in action. If the jab is the most used and important technique in hand-to-hand combat, why isn’t the long guard the same as a guard/stance/mode? Also, look at competitive weapon sports and disciplines that don't use a shield - e.g. fencing, kendo - aren't their most used stances the same as the long guard in principle?
thanks for watching! I think the Dracula guard is very similar to the long guard but I personally dont like wrapping my rear arm around my face to protect because it makes it hard to counter punch!
@@MMAShredded Cheers! In my Kudo dojo one of our senpai used to do the Dracula guard in sparring. Interestingly he liked to counter with the back fist strike. But yeah like yourself I prefer to keep my rear hand on its own side, but centre enough to defend jabs and the long-range uppercut. Question for you Jeff and other MMA fighters: Do you find the long guard better than the high guard in defending against opponents shooting in for double/single leg? I find it to be the case in Kudo, and I suspect the gi being one factor, so I’d like to hear from those in no-gi MMA.
Best video ever! I have been preaching this for years, but of course you just broke it down on an Expert level that I was never able to. I just always knew the Long Guard paired with Footwork is a far superior Strategy than to just Shell up and take damage, it has always annoyed me that so many Professionals do that on TV and teach it in Gyms. Shelling up and standing still is only for when your gassed and is a temporary solution, if you don't quickly incorporate Footwork too the fight will soon end. Shelling up and waiting for the right moment to counter is too high of a risk, too much of a Gamble.
As a short person in my MMA community I’d like to argue that the long guard is even more beneficial for a person with short arms. Shelling up is even worse against a fighter with longer-range strikes.
@@ThomasToPC I agree, tired of people thinking this is a tall guys stance. It's very beneficial to short people, it's catches and parries keep your face looking like a face and are very low impact.
Thank you so much man. I started in a muay thai gym that uses long guard and was winning Hella fights by knockout. Then I moved and every gym I been to around here stays shelled/squared and wins off of points so I felt untied and started to forget my guard. Now I watch your videos to keep from mentally untying again and trust in my technique back in long guard. I still go to muay thai gyms squared but I double the work at home to maintain my guard. Also I didn't understand a few years ago why u did some stuff the way u did till u explained it in a video and I understood. Thank u man with much love.
As some bum untrained person with a good amount of street fights I feel like the better (also untrained) people that I’ve fought used this guard instinctively when being rushed. Seems like a lot of people’s instinct is to stick your arms out and “stop” or deflect whatever is coming your way. Great tutorial on how to use it properly. I definitely was “pawing” punches down. This is way more advanced of a guard than I originally thought
I thought I'd lost a nut at my last training session! That sponsor at the start was perfectly timed for me to be in the market for a QUALITY groin guard! Especially in the lead up to my first muay thai fight 🙌
Great video! highlighted some nuances of this guard that I didn’t know about. My favourite thing about your videos is that each one gives me inspiration for things to work on in sparring
Jeff, this video is fantastic! As a traditional martial artist, I learned a lot just by watching. I' ll try to implement some of this ideas. Thanks a lot.
Really interesting as usual ; there are some connections to the cross guard . Idk why but you're videos and techniques always have some kung-fu esque tactics ; there not only entertaining but precious : Excellent job sir !
Yeah, at 10:12, all of those position changes from the long guard are in "traditional" martial arts too, I like how you showed your own uses during sparring , that's gold. I will grant, there is always a controversy to be had. Awesome channel, cheers.
Jeff Chan u are the best ur videos are great and has helped me a lot in my sparring and I’m a Pro Fighter been Fighting for 10 years nobody breaks it down better than u Champ
I watched this video today just before going to sparring, I tried it and I’ve never felt more comfortable sparring, I was parrying punches like never before and also landing more
Beautifully edited with your real time sparring as examples, it helps a lot. As a southpaw I've noticed that the lead hand often goes out to check jabs, so I'll try this. Anything else you should be careful with if you do long guard from open stance?
Very precise with lots of exemples, loved it, being new to combat sports it's kinda hard to get a good grasp on what you should do when blocking or parrying, thanks for the work
This is perfect timing for this video I have been struggling with this in muay thai. Long guard is such an integral tactic but I seem to be blinding myself when I use it. So I end up actually getting hit. I'll make sure to try these tips
"I'm gonna throw what I call a 360 block".....someone listened to a krav maga practitioner. :) Great vid as always Jeff! Learned a lot from your vids and progrmams.
long guard arm position is almost exactly like the arm posture of bagua zhang single palm. being able to move freely as you defend and attack with either arm is excellent tool. thanks for sharing, I enjoy seeing how you independently have developed similar tools...
@@MMAShredded one thing we work on that would improve the guard is making small circles with the arm in a very relaxed way. because of the position a small circle can quickly deflect an arm attack while also keeping the fist in position to attack. it's called cloud hands and when well developed you can use it to go around other's guards. I dunno if your open to talking about this stuff or not. im a long time MA trainer and also have MS in sport science. been focused on bagua training for 20 years now. finding that MMA is starting to get to the point where they are appreciating a lot of the finer points of balance, timing, precision, and awareness, which is what bagua is based on. cheers!
dude tanks alot! I just started sparring recently after 2 months of training alone, and I always back up when someone start throwing aggressive punches I immediately put myself in a static guard with no vision and I take all those punches with my body, I need to work on that new technique next session!!
I just noticed on of the techniques you demonstrated in this video used by Mahersate in his UFC fight just now against Garcia, & it led to a ko. Never would have noticed it if not for this breakdown.
Thanks for sharing, i usually just parry the hand on the cross, I really like the idea of blocking the forearm from the cross. Also, nice block from the overhand right or 360 punch that looks similar to a Wing Chun Bong Sau.. :) Like your style...
This was an amazing video Jeff, thank you so much brother 👌🙏 I’ve been using the long guard a LOT, for at least the last couple years. It’s absolutely essential in Muay Thai...but I never realised the endless depth and versatility of it before this video. I’ve been mainly using it as distance-control, range-finder, and I love to turn the glove of my lead arm out and horizontally to blind sparring partners (really pisses them off btw 😆), and occasionally jab a sneaky little lead-leg sidekick to their liver 😜 I’m definitely gonna donate after this one Jeff...even though times are hard in England right now. Your videos are excellent mate, and always so brilliantly explained with proof of pressure-testing against some very solid sparring partners too.👏 PS. When they slap your long guard away/down...immediately kick them in the head. Yes, your recent video. It works like every time nearly bro! Haha. I absolutely love it. Kicked a 6’ 4” sparring partner right on his chin with it the other day! (I was nice and controlled though Jeff...unlike some people. Bwahah!!) 😄🙏
I know you know this @MMAShredded - but for those who don't, brushing a teep with the arm on the same side is a mistake that can get you kicked in the head. Try to use the opposite side arm so you can still protect your head if it turns into a question mark, also exposes their back and takes their rear side offline.
Great video the only thing I would add is if you're in a ring or the octagon instead of moving straight back in a straight line always pivot out in a circle.
That type of parry is very interesting. I'm gonna experiment with it. I usually just bring one of my forearms up to shell position if I see a punch coming from that side, then back down to cheekbone position(where I usually keep both my fists; my lead slightly outward). It's hard to break the habit of relying on blocks like that during sparring instead of using parries; unless the opponent isn't so great and you can get away with small mistakes esp in timing. Left hook and roundhouse to the leg have been a successful combo for me, esp when the opponent steps in, attacks, is blocked, and I return that combo. My stamina needs work though. My technique needs to be sharpened more too.
Hi jeff, thanks for sharing with us. But I have noticed that you teach technique differently from how you use it. You don't just turn your palm inside, but also move it with your forearm. I used it the same way, by the way
sometimes when the intensity increases, we resort to bad habits. but I try to do it the way I teach. just like you would teach someone to punch with your opposite side hand up, you'll catch em dropping my opposite hand a lot as well. we all gotta work on something!
@@MMAShredded I wouldn't say it's bad habit. Doing it with forearm motion makes your opponent follow his hand. He is off balance more, in comparison to variant, where you use only turn of the palm. Anyway, thank you for your time😁
I can’t imagine how long it must’ve taken you to compile all these clips. If you haven’t already- might be a good idea to (hire someone and) go through ALL fighting footage in your editing software and tag each punch/combo. This way you can just search something like “round house” and it’ll pull up all the footage without having to go through it. This will make all future edits sooo much faster. You can also make a millions vids breaking down each and every move. You have the audience, we will watch every single vid!
I often use the long guard in tandem with getting my hands on my opponents shoulders, this helps just in case I’ve miscalculated my guard by pushing or pressing on their shoulder to alleviate the impact or give me enough “feel” to roll with the punch.
Love this! It's been very helpful in my growth, and I've seen a great deal of success with it. I'd like some pointers on how to use this against a southpaw.
I’m beginning my Muay Thai training and noticed one of my sparring partners at the end of each session uses the long guard. I’m still working on my footwork and being able to move strategically, but I think implementing this with my hands will help take the edge off so I can have more mental headspace to think. Instead of getting pelted every 3 seconds
What's your favourite guard??
The “it’s my mentality” guard.
Long guard is my favorite
Ow my god , that's the best explanation I ever seen thank u jeff it's a good strategy (the best).
You are doing a good work ☺️ my friend
Long guard 100%
High Guard/Dutch Guard
The long guard has made the difference in me getting hit and not getting hit in both my sparring and my first fight! Thank you so much again for all your advice and knowledge Jeff! I'll have to continue working on all these other benefits of the long guard you've mentioned to truly optimize its use in training and fighting! 🙂
:) cheers brother!!
keep up the hard work
Same for me in sparring, still need to improve
It had to have been so tedious to find that sparring footage for each sequence. You're incredible Jeff!
thank you Cody!!
Went to sparring tonight and tried implementing the long guard in my rounds and I’ve gotta say, it has been a game changer! Typically, I enjoyed fighting inside the pocket (big Mike Tyson fan growing up) but I was never really successful because of my height or reach - but this guard has opened my eyes and I really saw an improvement. From catching more kicks, countering, and the general line of sight and reaction time I got from just managing distance using these techniques was SO good. Definitely something I’m going to continue using.
awesome!!
As a tall-ish leggy guy, Ive been implementing the long guard more during muay thai training and been finding some success.
The advice to not paw down the incoming punches and instead deflect is gold, and I look forward to training this specific defensive method more. Ive been caught with one too many head kicks because i dropped my arm too far when pawing down a punch lol. Thanks a ton Jeff!
awesome thanks for watching :) keep up the good training!
i think its really great how you have countless examples of reallife sparring, you really practice what you preach
Thank you!
I'm not a tall dude and I used to shell too much and fight in a certain way that made me look even smaller. I've always had a lot of success rolling with punches and kicks, parring and blocking, but I always had a hard time seeing what was coming after a few punches, also nullifying my aggression in the process, focusing too much on defense. Recently, I've been developing my long guard and improving my counters and overall aggression while sparring, all of it thanks to your videos! I thought my reaction time was sh*t, but it was all a matter of distance, thanks Jeff!
thank for watching bro! it is good to mix up guards, so continue using your shell guard but also use the long guard when you want to keep the distance!
yeah, long guard is great, no matter your height. Sick of people thinking its a tall mans guard
@@blackhoodie4170 yeah u can see petr yan use it on everyone even tall guys
@@Skibidi4234yeah man, also kaoklai uses it, and he was a lightweight fighting heavyweights and super heavyweights. jeff himself uses it and he always fights bigger taller guys anyways. daniel cormier too
This is the standard for conducting combat tutorials. Demonstrate the technique, provide theory, troubleshoot idiosyncracies, & clip in live demonstrations through sparring/fights! 👊🏽💪🏼
This was awesome. Please do more teaching videos like this with the key details and sparring footage.
thank you for the feedback!!
Yes indeed
You are one in a million or more. Im always surprised at how versatile you are in mma and the different combat sparts AND applying "infinite" number of techniques in real fights/sparring. May god bless you!
thank you brother!!
It's interesting people say Wing Chun is a useless martial art. But these blocks/deflection of punches are very similar to the blocks I learnt in Wing Chun as a kid.
Anyways great vid Jeff,
Cheers
thank you bro!
Long guard is one of the primary tools used by Larry Holmes and George Foreman , incredible defence when incorporating framing also. Awesome stuff :)
Thanks Jeff! The long guard breakdown is something I needed for my game
:)
In my utmost humble opinion.
“ Many rivers from the same source flows”
When observing the curriculum within respective systems( Some comments mentioned arts akin to Wing Chun/ Karate etc), One will inadvertently come across many similarities that pertain to the appropriate application of said technique if one is willing to apply it within a “ live” environment.
Looking into the history of how many arts influenced and shared common sources with one another, makes it highly likely/probably that they all have crossed paths with practitioners that influenced the arts/ systems in several aspects( across the centuries/ millennia), Thus the reasoning we now can observe such similarities, as the world and its information flow has allowed us to observe and obtain deeper comprehension with just a click on the search bar if willing to invest the desired amount of time to adequately do so.
What I find fascinating is to find the units that completes the whole that share common ties, and that is perhaps why many arts, even obscure ones, contains at least one or more of the techniques that Jeff portrays in this video, which goes to show that the validity of the underlying technical ability/ application, is indeed undoubtedly there, so the reason for
” Technical/ systemic failure” Might not, be due to fault of the techniques themselves, but more or less the training methods implemented that is needed/ demanded to yield the desired results. 🤔
Example, looking into the curriculum of many Chinese Kung Fu Systems, the concepts of parrying/ absorbing/ deflecting, jamming, pushing, pulling are all there( Yes even clinch/ wrestling) For example, few know that the first form of Wing Chun’s Siu Lim Tao, can be applied/ utilized with both a closed fist, or an open hand, thus revealing the boxing techniques hidden within its conceptual base. The “ Wu” Sau ( Protecting hand) paired with the “ Man” Sau, ( Asking hand) as well as “ Biu Sau” has similar applications to the long guard/360 block which conceptually translates to the defensive properties Jeff displays in this video.
Appreciations for enabling all of us the honor to observe and learn Jeff, this is not something I ever take for granted nor take as an given.
Sincere regards.
Fellow Martial Artist.
Tom Framnes.
Norway.
I agree with your very well written comment! :) thanks for your feedback!
@@MMAShredded My humble appreciations for taking the time out of your day to read and reply Jeff, the honor is indeed truly mine 🙏🏻❤️.
- Tom.
Long/High guard is my favorite as a long sticky boy (6'5 with legs). Jeff I saw you using your arms to frame, something I wanted to add (if I may) was how you can actually close that space yourself if you properly hand fight/clinch fight. Meaning a tall guy doesn't just have to retreat, they can actually just throw some powerful tools like a straight knee (the Schilt special). Basically you can pick your guard up, feint, hand fight, and then drop in close for a knee or elbow. I also think a powerful short (non standard) front kick is great for a long guard because you can easily kick safely from range, especially if they enter to hand fight. Choosing to enter/exit on your own!
Also you can as you said with catching or deflecting a punch, when using high guard turn your lead arm/shoulder more (like you are throwing a punch) and you can hide behind your shoulders too. When I was training under one of the better MT coaches in Texas he told me the point of high guard is to defend yourself, not just push. So basically your lead arm pushing is also a hiding and safe spot for you!
sweet thanks for the tip!
I love this. This is not taught enough in striking
Oss
Great video my dude
thank you Steven!!
Thanks Jeff!
thank you!!!
Amazing demo of long guard! Makes perfect sense. Similar idea as Wing Chun's hand position. One long one short. It works.
On each of my Muay Thai training, I choose 1-2 of your combos / techniques, and I use them over and over on 1 training. Today I was doing sweeps. Well I'll try to mix them with long guard. With your tips, that actually might work great! Thanks!
sweet I love that idea!
Danke!
I appreciate the support!!
Love the long guard technique. As always, thank you for breaking it down AND demonstrating.
thanks for watching!
360 block is actually a category of blocks, for hooks, uppercuts, and overhands. Making a 360° "circle" of defense. Mostly used in european style boxing and krav maga
I learned the term from training Krav!
I used to take the long guard for granted that is a great technical breakdown now I'm going to have to train this thanks again brother you post some amazing stuff
awesome :)
This is probably the most helpful martial arts video for me. Your explanation of the Long Guard helped me a lot in sparring. I still need to hone it, but it is so worth it.
Thank you, keep up the great work. Hopefully, I will be able to attend a seminar with at some point.
You are a great fighter I see you use different martial arts techniques in a unique style
thank you!!
Real life ninja. You can tell how much time and effort you’ve put into studying the game. It’s refreshing seeing and learning from guys with such great defense, not just guys that are willing to take a punch to give a punch.
Thanks man!!
@@MMAShredded thank you sir 🤝
Wow thanks! Ive been struggling for at least 3 month's. I started using the long gaurd and really helped me out. Im an older guy, so it helps me see whats coming.
Distance, distance! Move your feet! Observe and adapt! Just don't stop moving!
Love it ❤️🔥
You're a great teacher; you do nothing special, but that's exactly what I admire about your work. No fluff, no big flashy distractions- you're clean and to the point. You being you helps me be me.
thank you bro!!
I've watched quite a few of your videos and for me right now, this is the finest. An excellent breakdown of the mechanics, philosophy and realtime examples of a strong fundamental. I finally subscribed 👍🏽.
This is sick. So sick, in fact, the we absolutely need a part 2 where you show the countering system off of long guard deflections.
cheers!!
You are one of the greatest youtube channels out there man. Really impressed.
thanks man!!
Deflecting a straight punch in WingChun/JKD is called a Pak sao. The reason one targets the forearm close to the elbow is because its easier to deflect when someone throws a hard punch as they have less leverage closer to the fulcrum.
cheers!
Thanks for the 10 out of 10 explanations and demo! This is MMA at its finest. I’ve started using the long guard ever since seeing it on Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu’s Muay Thai channel. It’s an application of Geoff Thompson’s good old “the fence”, perfect also for self defence as a non-aggressive-appearance stance with psychological defensive functions as well as physical. A lot of traditional martial arts use the long guard without calling it so. More modern ones too, for example Jeff’s demo of using it against jab, cross, etc. is very similar to how they do it in JKD. The lead hand also functions as a push teep, visual obscuration, feinting tool and grapple/clinch starter especially in gi-wearing MMA such as Kudo and Sambo - using it to grip their lapel/sleeve/pant. It also allows a safer transition into other guards, switching stance or combat mode/distance. Jeff, what’s your view on the Dracula guard for MMA?
One more thought. The long guard is a jab in structure. A jab is the long guard in action. If the jab is the most used and important technique in hand-to-hand combat, why isn’t the long guard the same as a guard/stance/mode?
Also, look at competitive weapon sports and disciplines that don't use a shield - e.g. fencing, kendo - aren't their most used stances the same as the long guard in principle?
thanks for watching! I think the Dracula guard is very similar to the long guard but I personally dont like wrapping my rear arm around my face to protect because it makes it hard to counter punch!
@@MMAShredded Cheers! In my Kudo dojo one of our senpai used to do the Dracula guard in sparring. Interestingly he liked to counter with the back fist strike. But yeah like yourself I prefer to keep my rear hand on its own side, but centre enough to defend jabs and the long-range uppercut.
Question for you Jeff and other MMA fighters: Do you find the long guard better than the high guard in defending against opponents shooting in for double/single leg? I find it to be the case in Kudo, and I suspect the gi being one factor, so I’d like to hear from those in no-gi MMA.
Best video ever! I have been preaching this for years, but of course you just broke it down on an Expert level that I was never able to. I just always knew the Long Guard paired with Footwork is a far superior Strategy than to just Shell up and take damage, it has always annoyed me that so many Professionals do that on TV and teach it in Gyms. Shelling up and standing still is only for when your gassed and is a temporary solution, if you don't quickly incorporate Footwork too the fight will soon end. Shelling up and waiting for the right moment to counter is too high of a risk, too much of a Gamble.
glad you enjoyed it!!
The long guard like this mixed with any decent footwork is hard to beat. I only use long guard because it works for me due to my long arms. Great vid.
cheers!!
As a short person in my MMA community I’d like to argue that the long guard is even more beneficial for a person with short arms. Shelling up is even worse against a fighter with longer-range strikes.
@@ThomasToPC TRUE
@@ThomasToPC I agree, tired of people thinking this is a tall guys stance. It's very beneficial to short people, it's catches and parries keep your face looking like a face and are very low impact.
Thank you so much man. I started in a muay thai gym that uses long guard and was winning Hella fights by knockout. Then I moved and every gym I been to around here stays shelled/squared and wins off of points so I felt untied and started to forget my guard. Now I watch your videos to keep from mentally untying again and trust in my technique back in long guard. I still go to muay thai gyms squared but I double the work at home to maintain my guard. Also I didn't understand a few years ago why u did some stuff the way u did till u explained it in a video and I understood. Thank u man with much love.
This explains Tong Po's bizarre looking long guard style in 1989 Kickboxer 💥! 🤟😳
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As some bum untrained person with a good amount of street fights I feel like the better (also untrained) people that I’ve fought used this guard instinctively when being rushed. Seems like a lot of people’s instinct is to stick your arms out and “stop” or deflect whatever is coming your way.
Great tutorial on how to use it properly. I definitely was “pawing” punches down. This is way more advanced of a guard than I originally thought
cheers!!!
Why you fighting in the streets💀
@@ffsmaxi because he's a street fighter?
@@RuinedulacWhy tf would you be a street fighter?
Thank you Jeff, this helped me a lot. I am a tall person, keeping people away from me is key, this was opening up so much for me!
:) no prob!
I thought I'd lost a nut at my last training session! That sponsor at the start was perfectly timed for me to be in the market for a QUALITY groin guard!
Especially in the lead up to my first muay thai fight 🙌
hahaha awesome man, you will love it. very comfortable jock!
Great video! highlighted some nuances of this guard that I didn’t know about.
My favourite thing about your videos is that each one gives me inspiration for things to work on in sparring
:) glad to hear that!!
Jeff, this video is fantastic! As a traditional martial artist, I learned a lot just by watching. I' ll try to implement some of this ideas. Thanks a lot.
Really interesting as usual ; there are some connections to the cross guard . Idk why but you're videos and techniques always have some kung-fu esque tactics ; there not only entertaining but precious : Excellent job sir !
thank you!!
Yeah, at 10:12, all of those position changes from the long guard are in "traditional" martial arts too, I like how you showed your own uses during sparring , that's gold. I will grant, there is always a controversy to be had. Awesome channel, cheers.
Jeff Chan u are the best ur videos are great and has helped me a lot in my sparring and I’m a Pro Fighter been Fighting for 10 years nobody breaks it down better than u Champ
Thanks bro!!
@@MMAShredded Have u ever been to Chicago?
@@MMAShredded btw u trained with my boy in California John Pier
I watched this video today just before going to sparring, I tried it and I’ve never felt more comfortable sparring, I was parrying punches like never before and also landing more
Beautifully edited with your real time sparring as examples, it helps a lot. As a southpaw I've noticed that the lead hand often goes out to check jabs, so I'll try this. Anything else you should be careful with if you do long guard from open stance?
thank you for watching!
I liked the video before I even watched it because I’ve been working on my long guard and this came at the perfect time.
cheers :)
Very precise with lots of exemples, loved it, being new to combat sports it's kinda hard to get a good grasp on what you should do when blocking or parrying, thanks for the work
thank you!!!
This is perfect timing for this video I have been struggling with this in muay thai. Long guard is such an integral tactic but I seem to be blinding myself when I use it. So I end up actually getting hit. I'll make sure to try these tips
cheers :)
"I'm gonna throw what I call a 360 block".....someone listened to a krav maga practitioner. :) Great vid as always Jeff! Learned a lot from your vids and progrmams.
Thanks man :)
Was about to comment this!
long guard arm position is almost exactly like the arm posture of bagua zhang single palm. being able to move freely as you defend and attack with either arm is excellent tool. thanks for sharing, I enjoy seeing how you independently have developed similar tools...
cheers!
@@MMAShredded one thing we work on that would improve the guard is making small circles with the arm in a very relaxed way. because of the position a small circle can quickly deflect an arm attack while also keeping the fist in position to attack. it's called cloud hands and when well developed you can use it to go around other's guards.
I dunno if your open to talking about this stuff or not. im a long time MA trainer and also have MS in sport science. been focused on bagua training for 20 years now. finding that MMA is starting to get to the point where they are appreciating a lot of the finer points of balance, timing, precision, and awareness, which is what bagua is based on.
cheers!
This video is very useful in sparring and real fights
i love the long guard
cheers!
Thank god for people like you🙏🏾
:)
hey Jeff Chan your videos are awesome with a ton of great info
thanks man!!
dude tanks alot! I just started sparring recently after 2 months of training alone, and I always back up when someone start throwing aggressive punches I immediately put myself in a static guard with no vision and I take all those punches with my body, I need to work on that new technique next session!!
Thanks jeff! I'm 13 but i want to be super good at mma, and this video is gold because i tend to resort to shell guard a lot instead of using parries!
glad you found it useful bro!
This is one of the most AMAZING/HELPFUL instructional videos I’ve seen. Thank you!
thanks for your feedback!!
I just noticed on of the techniques you demonstrated in this video used by Mahersate in his UFC fight just now against Garcia, & it led to a ko. Never would have noticed it if not for this breakdown.
Great tutorial man, you have a great use of this guard
thank you!!
My favorite fight channel by farrr!
thanks bro!!!!
Send an ''SALVE'' from Brazil!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us,Jeff.
no problem!
Dope video! I hope you do more of these. Maybe one about the philly shell guard?
The Philly shell is great for boxing not so much mma tho
I can def see what I can do!
Thank you for this video... This makes a lot of sense. I am excited to use this for saturday and see the difference.
thanks for watching!
@@MMAShredded quick update. It helped my game 100% and actually gave me alot of opportunities to hit my opponent no matter what size.
Thanks for sharing, i usually just parry the hand on the cross, I really like the idea of blocking the forearm from the cross. Also, nice block from the overhand right or 360 punch that looks similar to a Wing Chun Bong Sau.. :) Like your style...
Thanks :)
This video is old but I hope you see this comment and tell you how much appreciative I am for all the videos you created
Thanks for the support bro!
I also like clamping down on my opponents bicep or pinning their glove to shut down punches before clinching
cheers!
I’ve been practising Ashihara Karate for years and I’ve always used the long guard….it’s very effective. Thanks for sharing Jeff.
thanks for watching!
Thanks for providing this mini seminar! Great material as usual
thanks :)
Best long guard video ever!
thank you!!
This was an amazing video Jeff, thank you so much brother 👌🙏
I’ve been using the long guard a LOT, for at least the last couple years. It’s absolutely essential in Muay Thai...but I never realised the endless depth and versatility of it before this video.
I’ve been mainly using it as distance-control, range-finder, and I love to turn the glove of my lead arm out and horizontally to blind sparring partners (really pisses them off btw 😆), and occasionally jab a sneaky little lead-leg sidekick to their liver 😜
I’m definitely gonna donate after this one Jeff...even though times are hard in England right now. Your videos are excellent mate, and always so brilliantly explained with proof of pressure-testing against some very solid sparring partners too.👏
PS. When they slap your long guard away/down...immediately kick them in the head. Yes, your recent video. It works like every time nearly bro! Haha. I absolutely love it. Kicked a 6’ 4” sparring partner right on his chin with it the other day! (I was nice and controlled though Jeff...unlike some people. Bwahah!!) 😄🙏
im glad to hear man! thanks for the feedback and keep up the good work!
@@MMAShredded thanks bro 🤜 🤛🙏
I know nothing about the long guard . thnx your a great Coach
thanks for watching!
Damn glad you are receiving sponsorships now, Jeff, well deserved!!!
thank you!!
This is great, I've struggled with defending punches since I started Muay Thai.
Combat is truly a gentleman's dance.
Love this.
I’m a long guard guy. It’s partly laziness though. Great vid to put logic into my laziness;)
thanks!!
You're my best martial art educator
thx :)
I know you know this @MMAShredded - but for those who don't, brushing a teep with the arm on the same side is a mistake that can get you kicked in the head. Try to use the opposite side arm so you can still protect your head if it turns into a question mark, also exposes their back and takes their rear side offline.
Great video the only thing I would add is if you're in a ring or the octagon instead of moving straight back in a straight line always pivot out in a circle.
You are a living genius
I think you're skilled enough to make it to the UFC. Have you ever considered that?
Thanks for the quality content.
thanks man! and no I dont have any goals to
I'm so thankful for this kind of videos you make! Good job!
glad you enjoyed it!!
That type of parry is very interesting. I'm gonna experiment with it. I usually just bring one of my forearms up to shell position if I see a punch coming from that side, then back down to cheekbone position(where I usually keep both my fists; my lead slightly outward). It's hard to break the habit of relying on blocks like that during sparring instead of using parries; unless the opponent isn't so great and you can get away with small mistakes esp in timing. Left hook and roundhouse to the leg have been a successful combo for me, esp when the opponent steps in, attacks, is blocked, and I return that combo.
My stamina needs work though. My technique needs to be sharpened more too.
cheers :)
jeffs the man!!
another solid video.
thank you!!
just what I need a full tutorial on how to use the long guard cuz I get so many body punches, I will use this tutorial when I spar
thank you jeff
no prob bro!!
Excellent vid 👍. Great content on long guard. The practical usage is the best as always. I can actually see it in action. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching !
Hi jeff, thanks for sharing with us. But I have noticed that you teach technique differently from how you use it. You don't just turn your palm inside, but also move it with your forearm. I used it the same way, by the way
sometimes when the intensity increases, we resort to bad habits. but I try to do it the way I teach. just like you would teach someone to punch with your opposite side hand up, you'll catch em dropping my opposite hand a lot as well. we all gotta work on something!
@@MMAShredded I wouldn't say it's bad habit. Doing it with forearm motion makes your opponent follow his hand. He is off balance more, in comparison to variant, where you use only turn of the palm. Anyway, thank you for your time😁
Really enjoyed this video helped a lot!
Great tutorial. Jeff is a great teacher. Plus he used the long guard to punch me 😭👌💥💯
thank you!!
I can’t imagine how long it must’ve taken you to compile all these clips.
If you haven’t already- might be a good idea to (hire someone and) go through ALL fighting footage in your editing software and tag each punch/combo. This way you can just search something like “round house” and it’ll pull up all the footage without having to go through it.
This will make all future edits sooo much faster. You can also make a millions vids breaking down each and every move. You have the audience, we will watch every single vid!
love this. scary though, but i love the tutorial. thanks for sharing this.
thx!
Ur the man jeff amazing detailed breakdown thank you!
oss!!
I often use the long guard in tandem with getting my hands on my opponents shoulders, this helps just in case I’ve miscalculated my guard by pushing or pressing on their shoulder to alleviate the impact or give me enough “feel” to roll with the punch.
cheers!
This is a great video! I'll have to use these next time I'm drilling with some friends. Thanks for making this!
no problem :)
Excellent video 📹 I've seen so many variations. I really like this one thank you. Ouss
Thank you!!
Love this! It's been very helpful in my growth, and I've seen a great deal of success with it. I'd like some pointers on how to use this against a southpaw.
love your editing
thank you!!
Thanks for the video! Great explanation. I feel like alot of effort goes into these videos
thanks for watching!!
I’m beginning my Muay Thai training and noticed one of my sparring partners at the end of each session uses the long guard. I’m still working on my footwork and being able to move strategically, but I think implementing this with my hands will help take the edge off so I can have more mental headspace to think. Instead of getting pelted every 3 seconds