I've been checking every couple days or so to see when you're going! So stoked to see you literally dismantle somebody in front of that Gandalf lookin dude!
The Axe kick actually works quite well in karate combat because of the 45° pit wall . When people fall back on the incline an axe kick / spinning axe kick can become quite destructive for them.
I wouldnt discount the backfist. It's essentially the same as a jab from the Philly shell, which a lot of boxers can use effectively. It's not super powerful, but neither is a jab. Doesnt make it useless.
It can actually be more powerfull than a jab since you can bring the hip in. it's just doesn't come natural to (kick)boxers. the hip-movement for the left backfist is kind of like the one from the right cross. very strange if you are not used to it. also it doesn't fit if you are squared up. now if you got an angle on the right (after he moved; maybe he slipped your jab) it fits. a teqnique not beeing used often in MMA doesn't not always mean it wont work. in this case it could just be due to the fact that it wont com natural with a boxer o Muat Thai basis.
A backfist in karate is like boxing's jab. I have knocked out several Mma guys with a ridgehand that's one those if you train it right it can do damage.
Gabe ridge hands are used often in Karate Combat and have been knocking people out, it is something you are going to want to prepare to defend against. I understand where you are coming from Bill "Superfoot" Wallace said that when he went to Kickboxing he got rid of his ridge hand and back fist from his arsenal because they don't work well with Boxing Gloves. But bare fist and small gloves like Karate Combat uses does make them effective techniques. (Though your guard makes the back fist less effective against you).
Love how you share the techniques and also the possible defence against them!! Summary Techniques to Embrace: Side Kick, Spinning Side Kick, Question Mark/ Brazilian Kick, Karate Front Kick, Toe Punch/ Triangle Kick Techniques to Avoid: Ridge Hand Strike, Back Fist/ Spinning Back Fist (Not to be confused with Hammer Fist), Axe Kick, Hook Kick, "Flying" Punches
Just a few thoughts. The ridge hand. I don't use it, but it does have more reach than a hook. Backfist.. I do more of a Bruce Lee back knuckle which is more like a jab but a bit circular. It's very fast. Lastly, the hook kick. much more effective off the lead leg. I look forward to seeing you on KC! Best luck!
I have seen a competitors head gashed open above the eye with a lead leg hook kick in light contact point competition (Tae Kwon Do) and I have done 3 board breaks myself (first degree) with the same kick. Wonder Boy has a really wicked hook kick in MMA. I wouldn't sleep on that kick bro.
Yes, I ve hurt people with it too, it's crazy how you don't need much , especially when people do not expect or do not see the blow. But as you said it can be powerful as well. I use rear leg for it, front, not so much, but I'm thinking of trying it through a switch motion, like its a Thai style front leg switch kick, turned into lead leg hook kick. Who knows😄
@@canismajoris6733 it's actually one of my go to techniques. It's great as a counter strike or on offense if deployed on the tail end of a combination.
@@driver3899 back isn't exposed with lead leg hook.you simply lift your lead leg, chamber like a side kick and hook your leg using your heal as the striking surface. If well practiced using speed and in combinations its actually low risk. Now if you do a spin hook you will expose your back.
Something karateka excel at is sweeping at long range. Now, a sweep from far distance is not always going to get your opponents down (though it's super cool when it happens), but it's more of a set up/annoying attack. Some even use it to check the distance and follow up with a blitz. Edit: Exactly how I predicted. Bruno was able to get you down with the sweep. In that case, footwork is key to avoid getting swept. Either backing or crashing in with a strike.
You should do another video like this and collab with Stephen Thompson. I think it would be an awesome vid and maybe shine more light on the different techniques from a different pov of another high caliber athlete who’s heavily influenced by karate. And I think it would great PR for both sides! Can’t wait for your debut ❗️
I would Love For You to Do a clip on defending the Spinning side kick, when you're available to do so. Thank You for All Your Help and For Sharing such useful information and Tips. God Bless n Keep them Coming, Champ... 🙏🥊🥊🥇
what do you think of karate footwork? idk if i see it really well demonstrated in KC but there are some great users of it, i think Machida is the best, but Aghayev in KC's pretty slick with it, as is GSP
The sidekick doesn't have to be done from a sideways stance leaving your legs exposed if low kicks are allowed. It can also be done pivoting on the foot, bigger tell of course, but if you're good at it, it can be done... thing is also if you chamber other kicks similarly it's not that easy to predict and you can still use a jab to mask the lead sidekick, or your footwork, retreating then landing it as the opponent steps towards you... or one of my favourites, after delivering a rear leg roundhouse kick landing with the rear leg in front, or a lead leg hook kick (not the spinning version)... so you land sideways and go straight into it. Anyways, great content as always.
@@riversedgekickboxing694 thanks 🙏🏻 hope you’re subscribed more good stuff on the horizon, gradually settli g into a new living situation:) I’ll upload a video next weekend:)
This is great info Gabriel. I wonder if you could do a part 2 and cover knifehands, inside/outside crescent kicks, snappy round kicks (not the MT version, more like Rose N's ko of Zhang Weili), and the blitz (I don't think that's the same as the charge you mention).
Im so thankful for coming across your channel i'm currently injured from work and unable to train so it's the perfect time to watch all your videos. Good luck with your debut i'll let you know when im due to make mine (in ametuer comps haha)
Thanks Gabriel Varga. No need to give complement your channel is full of it haha... I have fear of getting hurt in sparring... It's reducing by time but I want to know the philosphy or idea of fear and how to overcome it and not be between attack and defence and your suggestion for beginners. maybe you already have that information their and their in your channel although I saw alot of your videos. Thanks.
I had this on in the background and when I heard the bell ring for the like button, my heart started beating faster and I felt like I was getting ready for another round lol
I like to feint a roundhouse into a sidekick. My sparring partners usually try to check the roundhouse and when it switches into the sidekick it always get them, and that little twist on the switch builds up quite a bit of power.
My fav kick ( did 8 years shotokan ) was side of head kick keage ( snap ) .nearest I can describe it is Billy Jack kicks posner( u tube clip ) Great kick hard to block .
Can you do a video on, noticing/stopping/forgetting things your opponent is establishing: For example: Jab-Low Kick Jab-Low Kick Jab-Rear Teep Jab-Brazilian to the DOMEEEE: Of course you dont want it get to the BRazilian...regardless I guess the question is about shutting down the opponents dance
Yo bro. Show us the defense to spinning back kicks. Love them spinning back kicks and spinning hook kicks. You should challenge the karate nerd jesse Enkamp
Rogan always talks of how Chris Wideman used a backfist on Anderson. It wasn't the very punch that turned the lights out and it didn't even land, but argueably acted as an unexpected unorthodox setup that broke Silva's defense pattern and created an opening for the finishing blow.
Take any doubt out of any techniques simply by sparring. It doesn't need to be take someone's head off brutal just go live with another human once in a while. You find out real quick what's for show and what's for go, and really how much effort a flashy kick takes for such a low chance of success. 1/2 to 3/4 speed with gear, it's a blast and has very little risk of injury.
I had a lot of success using crescent kicks of all things . My legs are short but I have super long arms so I would use crescent kicks as a way to pull down my opponents arms and follow with punches . But we always sparred with GI's so all that fabric helped with getting enough friction . Probably wouldn't be the same on just skin epsecially once they are sweaty
In MMA, I like to sneak the lead hand back fist through their guard and snap them in the nose quick. It doesn't do much damage but it can cause bleeding and open up other techniques for you. It's not as useless as it seems!
Backfists can work dude, especially on clinch transitions, you might not have the angle to punch but if you can give someone a backfist bitch slap you might block their vision enough to get a punching angle on them or if they have relaxed to reset you can affect people. Canonier did this well in his last fight against Brunson.
The Giga kick is really a sneaky one. I always called it the Kikuno kick, because Katsunori Kikuno was using it very effectively to the liver. Also always liked the brazilian kick, which they kinda renamed in MMA to the somewhat goofy "question mark kick". I absolutely agree on the backfist. Whenever I'm in the situation where I could throw a backfist, I throw a hammer fist. The backfists that you see working are actually mostly forearm strikes - same thing with ridge hands. Which to be fair is fine anyway, my karate sensei always said to not focus on the part of the limb that much just because the name says it - it's the motion dynamics that matter, not the actual fist. Also agree on the hook kick. It has a way higher landing percentage in sports karate because in that format, people reach with their hands a lot more. They see the leg rising and try to pat it down, but mid air it changes sides and slaps them on the side of the head that's now unprotected because they tried to reach for the kick. But in formats where people keep their hands up, you're mostly gonna end up jamming yourself (recent example: Manon Fiorot vs. Jennifer Maia, threw two very nice hook kicks which ended up getting her in trouble). The compromised base during the blitzes is also a sport karate malady - since ultimately they're supposed to get just one hit in and then the action is interrupted, it all simply becomes a game of speed and closing the distance. That's why they learned to leap during the blitzes. Done correctly, you're not supposed to change levels or go "flying" during your punches.
Ridge hands can work if thrown with good teqnick i was a welterweight in the 90s and fought in the had to fight in the heavyweights at 1 tournament i knocked out my opponet with a right hand ridge had from left stance . Hit the temple spot on . Did the same in another with left hand guy said hed never been hit so hard .
12:20 Why don't they allow you to throw a hammerfist? It seems like a pretty decent option that has a lot of cushion for your hand. I also like the spinning hammerfist idea.
The technique Giga chickadze uses is called “mawashi-Geri” from shotokan and Kyokushin. The idea is to match the surface area of ball of your foot onto the jaw .. I haven’t had success with it I always kick elbows. I like the shin much better. Plus I just don’t believe you can condition the ball of your foot like a shin
I think Axe kick can work as a setup, but you need Andy Hugg flexibility to make it work..Swinging it up and down doesn’t work, you need the active flexibility to hold it up and drop it at the right time, followed by a knock out punch. which he did a lot.If you watch Andy, he raised it up and waited which is extremely hard to do..
Mcgregor uses the front leg hook kick in mma. Also, honestly not sure if its common in Karate Combat but you should be aware of rare kicks like crescent kicks. Especially from kyokushin guys. Curious what you think about those kinda kicks
I've been preaching this and I get no reaction...just gets ignored. I'm not a pro fighter but I am a first degree who has had alot of success through the years with these techniques that get past over. I feel like I'm talking to myself...like I can hear the echo...
I know it’s irrelevant now but as a karate competitor I’ve always thought that the hook kick is great for tournaments but lacks any real power except with a spin. My opinion changed when I put a dent in my opponents zygomatic arch at a tournament. When done with proper timing and speed it can be very effective.
Wonderboy did a video on a bellator guy who used a spinning side (or back? I forgot ) Kick a few days ago and the guy broke his opponents ribs and punctured his lung and tko'ed
I thought you were going to call out the spearhand and how it will break your fingers if you actually try to use it. Although out of curiosity I just found a video called Examining Nukite that seems to argue it is more of a grappling move.
i have landed the hook kick a few times and i will say, that i landed most of them on people who lean back alot when replying to my roundhouse to the head, once they lean back and are about to come back up thats when i go for the hook kick i have also tried landing my heel into my brothers body with it but im not sure if it hurts or not, its easy to land tho.
What about the ax kick? I usually hide mine by throwing à jab/back fist while same leg moves up. By the time pple realize the leg is up im dropping it on their shoulder or coller bone
I would say the success of the Brazilian kick is the result of someone throwing multiple low kicks to eventually bait someone into dropping their guard to land that head kick. That is how Kyokushin-based fighters successfully use the technique. I would also add the same is true for landing half roundhouse kicks to the ribs and kidneys. It is painful to throw those kicks without setting the kicks up, otherwise as you point out people drop their elbows to your foot. I think that is why throwing low kicks to the thighs and/or calf is important (it's important for numerous reasons). My personal rule-of-thumb is the higher the kick the more risk there is in throwing it, which is why setting up techniques is important.
I want to throw in an argument why you would want to sprinkle in less efficient kicks and punches: predictability. If you limit yourself to a small set of techniques, the opponent can more easily predict what attack you are performing. Besides: A weaker technique uses usually less energy. You might want to use them to help control the distance to your opponent without using up to much of your energy. Another argument: while the opponent deals with your weak attack you can follow right away with a stronger one that breaks through.
As you know the Thai front kick is more reaching push when done fast more like a hit called teep, as you mentioned the front snap kick is actually called a Snap kick. But you already know this.
Ah yeah, the jumping barrage of punches, they're so awkward, because most of those shots wouldn't land and the shots that land don't even hurt that much and the opponent it's mostly just tiring himself out for no reason, but still they're scary, somebody is jumping and rushing at you full monke, it's more like a psychological attack if that makes sense
Isshinryu karate stopped teaching hook kicks and crescent kicks as "basic" kicks, because few people can get enough power on them to be effective. Students are told to practice on their own, but it is generally explained that kicking above the waist costs you about 1% of your power for every 1 degree you go above horizontal. Therefore, to be effective with head kicks you need to practice them on your own time, not just in the dojo/gym. I would never use a Hook kick or crescent kick in a street self defense situation, as they seem too slow to evolve and too high risk.
First time I absolutely disagree with you: On the hook kick. Actually, it is my signature move. My hook kick is pretty much feared at my gym. Though we are just amateur fighters. Hitting the hook kick with your heel is devastating. Even with your opponent having his guard up, there is always a good chance you can go passed it and hit the opponent's head slightly behind the temple but still at a legal target area. Plus, the hook kick is perfect within a combination. Not many opponents expect you to throw a hook kick. You could do the mid side kick couple of times and then fake the side-kick and throw a high hook kick instead, vice versa. The tucked knee is the same for both kicks. So, your opponent will not be able to tell what you are throwing. Or fake a roundhouse, then go a bit further with your tucked knee and throw the hook kick on the other side your opponent's body.I can even throw the hook kick in in-fight, because other than the roundhouse kick, I can adjust the bending of my lower thigh with the hook kick. Especially if you for example throw a punch combo and finish it with a hook shot left, your hip and body is perfectly adjusted to follow up with a fast left hook kick. You are right, executing a powerful hook kick might have you land in an awkward and vulnerable position. However, it is all a matter of control. Keep your knee up after snapping your hook kick out. You can then even follow up with a devastating side kick. Depending on your flexibility you can even use the tucked knee as a guard in front of your face. See BILL SUPERFOOT WALLACE. Moreover, I think the hook kick can be a knock-out kick just due to speed and target area. So, you might not necessarily need to overturn your hip and leg while throwing the hook kick to create more power.
You can make the hook kick more powerful by adding a similar hip rotation like you do with the side kick, but it takes a lot of training and skill. Sports karate guys of course don't do it like that in order to avoid warnings
The normal hook kick can work from the front foot. With the back leg like shown in the video it is not a very good technique. Same goes for the side/back kick. The front foot and spinning variations work. But the rear leg side kick does not (most of the time)
Idk, hook kick may be not the most powerful kick of all, but could be ridiculously powerful and dangerous, you just have to build a proper kinetic chain for it. The way you showed it, it wouldn't hurt anyone, but done with upper body reverse - whole another story. It's danger is it's sneakiness. It starts as a usual rear leg roundhiuse, but lands from another side. So I definitely wouldn't disregard this technique. Heel to the temple, or to a jaw is always a bad experience.
Vera almost knockdown 2 times his opponent with two hook kicks; i think with the small gloves the hook kick can be effective because you don’t think to hit
Who's pumped for my Karate Combat debut? No set date yet but I'm excited to bring my kickboxing style to the pit!
You will destroy them
i will not be surprised if you end up be champ you are way better at striking
@@uzi8252 Champion is the plan. Not after 1 fight but hopefully 3-4.
Will the glove difference in Karate Combat from KB/MT play a roll in you defense? Or even attacks?
I've been checking every couple days or so to see when you're going! So stoked to see you literally dismantle somebody in front of that Gandalf lookin dude!
The Axe kick actually works quite well in karate combat because of the 45° pit wall . When people fall back on the incline an axe kick / spinning axe kick can become quite destructive for them.
I wouldnt discount the backfist. It's essentially the same as a jab from the Philly shell, which a lot of boxers can use effectively. It's not super powerful, but neither is a jab. Doesnt make it useless.
Jared Cannonier used a backfist against Derek Brunson right before the vicious ground and pound, it seems like a dangerous technique to me.
Power jab can be powerful, push off the back leg with a good timing and precision. I've put few guys in trouble with that one
It can actually be more powerfull than a jab since you can bring the hip in. it's just doesn't come natural to (kick)boxers. the hip-movement for the left backfist is kind of like the one from the right cross. very strange if you are not used to it. also it doesn't fit if you are squared up. now if you got an angle on the right (after he moved; maybe he slipped your jab) it fits. a teqnique not beeing used often in MMA doesn't not always mean it wont work. in this case it could just be due to the fact that it wont com natural with a boxer o Muat Thai basis.
A backfist in karate is like boxing's jab. I have knocked out several Mma guys with a ridgehand that's one those if you train it right it can do damage.
Gabe ridge hands are used often in Karate Combat and have been knocking people out, it is something you are going to want to prepare to defend against. I understand where you are coming from Bill "Superfoot" Wallace said that when he went to Kickboxing he got rid of his ridge hand and back fist from his arsenal because they don't work well with Boxing Gloves. But bare fist and small gloves like Karate Combat uses does make them effective techniques. (Though your guard makes the back fist less effective against you).
I've always felt that the karate techniques that you say are weak are in fact weak and leaves you vulnerable. It's nice to see this affirmed.
Great video, Vitor Belfort, Wonderboy Thompson, Anderson Silver and a few others already knocked out their apponents with spinning heel kick.
Love how you share the techniques and also the possible defence against them!!
Summary
Techniques to Embrace: Side Kick, Spinning Side Kick, Question Mark/ Brazilian Kick, Karate Front Kick, Toe Punch/ Triangle Kick
Techniques to Avoid: Ridge Hand Strike, Back Fist/ Spinning Back Fist (Not to be confused with Hammer Fist), Axe Kick, Hook Kick, "Flying" Punches
Just a few thoughts. The ridge hand. I don't use it, but it does have more reach than a hook. Backfist.. I do more of a Bruce Lee back knuckle which is more like a jab but a bit circular. It's very fast. Lastly, the hook kick. much more effective off the lead leg. I look forward to seeing you on KC! Best luck!
I have seen a competitors head gashed open above the eye with a lead leg hook kick in light contact point competition (Tae Kwon Do) and I have done 3 board breaks myself (first degree) with the same kick. Wonder Boy has a really wicked hook kick in MMA. I wouldn't sleep on that kick bro.
Yes, I ve hurt people with it too, it's crazy how you don't need much , especially when people do not expect or do not see the blow. But as you said it can be powerful as well.
I use rear leg for it, front, not so much, but I'm thinking of trying it through a switch motion, like its a Thai style front leg switch kick, turned into lead leg hook kick. Who knows😄
Doesn't mean it's good. Rubber guard can work but it's not optimal
@@canismajoris6733 it's actually one of my go to techniques. It's great as a counter strike or on offense if deployed on the tail end of a combination.
I think the main problem is risk vs reward
exposing your back for something that has low probability of ko on a well moving/defending fighter
@@driver3899 back isn't exposed with lead leg hook.you simply lift your lead leg, chamber like a side kick and hook your leg using your heal as the striking surface. If well practiced using speed and in combinations its actually low risk. Now if you do a spin hook you will expose your back.
Per the video:
Embrace: sidekick, spinning sidekick, question-mark kick, front kick, "toe-punch".
Avoid: ridge hand, spinning backfist (use spinning hammer fist), axe kick, hook kick, bull charge.
Something karateka excel at is sweeping at long range. Now, a sweep from far distance is not always going to get your opponents down (though it's super cool when it happens), but it's more of a set up/annoying attack. Some even use it to check the distance and follow up with a blitz.
Edit:
Exactly how I predicted. Bruno was able to get you down with the sweep. In that case, footwork is key to avoid getting swept. Either backing or crashing in with a strike.
I am a Karateka and I very much agree with your point of view on these techniques. I am a huge fan of the spinning hammerfist.
i got hook kicked in the ear recently, one of the most painful legal strikes I've taken 😭
Yes, I'm interested in a video on spinning side kick defense!
Gabriel - I like your video info and your style as a non heavy weight. Keep me posted for you debut in late 2024!
It'll be so cool to see you in Karate Combat 👌🏽
Looking forward to the new challenge and ruleset.
Looking forward you your debut!
Love karate front kick. My fave technique by far. And super easy to throw in the mix between punches.
chock full of information. Magnifico!
You should do another video like this and collab with Stephen Thompson. I think it would be an awesome vid and maybe shine more light on the different techniques from a different pov of another high caliber athlete who’s heavily influenced by karate. And I think it would great PR for both sides! Can’t wait for your debut ❗️
I would Love For You to Do a clip on defending the Spinning side kick, when you're available to do so. Thank You for All Your Help and For Sharing such useful information and Tips. God Bless n Keep them Coming, Champ... 🙏🥊🥊🥇
I like to angle and close the gap behind them as they spin. Gotta watch the body language
what do you think of karate footwork? idk if i see it really well demonstrated in KC but there are some great users of it, i think Machida is the best, but Aghayev in KC's pretty slick with it, as is GSP
Wonderboy utilizes it the best.
Great video I have just recently started watching karate combat and am enjoying it, best of luck with your debut
Thank's again for your great kontent !
Your the best !
The sidekick doesn't have to be done from a sideways stance leaving your legs exposed if low kicks are allowed. It can also be done pivoting on the foot, bigger tell of course, but if you're good at it, it can be done... thing is also if you chamber other kicks similarly it's not that easy to predict and you can still use a jab to mask the lead sidekick, or your footwork, retreating then landing it as the opponent steps towards you... or one of my favourites, after delivering a rear leg roundhouse kick landing with the rear leg in front, or a lead leg hook kick (not the spinning version)... so you land sideways and go straight into it. Anyways, great content as always.
Love your kung fu sparring stuff, good to see you around
@@riversedgekickboxing694 thanks 🙏🏻 hope you’re subscribed more good stuff on the horizon, gradually settli g into a new living situation:) I’ll upload a video next weekend:)
Good luck with the debut brother!
Very excited to see u debut. I know u will be champ
This is great info Gabriel. I wonder if you could do a part 2 and cover knifehands, inside/outside crescent kicks, snappy round kicks (not the MT version, more like Rose N's ko of Zhang Weili), and the blitz (I don't think that's the same as the charge you mention).
Yess please do a spinning sidekick defense video 🙏🏼
Me and my lil bro learn a lot from you and this improves our trainings. Thank you Vargas !!!
Hook Kicks are incredible and I will never not use it. Live by the hook kick die by the hook kick.
Looking forward to seeing you dominate in Karate Combat!
Really interesting to see how good you'll do at Karate Combat
Im so thankful for coming across your channel i'm currently injured from work and unable to train so it's the perfect time to watch all your videos. Good luck with your debut i'll let you know when im due to make mine (in ametuer comps haha)
Thanks Gabriel Varga. No need to give complement your channel is full of it haha... I have fear of getting hurt in sparring... It's reducing by time but I want to know the philosphy or idea of fear and how to overcome it and not be between attack and defence and your suggestion for beginners. maybe you already have that information their and their in your channel although I saw alot of your videos. Thanks.
An episode on spinning kick defense would be great. Reverse kicks too
I'm early today, I hope you're doing fine Gabriel !
I had this on in the background and when I heard the bell ring for the like button, my heart started beating faster and I felt like I was getting ready for another round lol
Hey Gabriel, would be great to see you analyzing the fight from Taifun Ozcan against Enrico Kehl.
I like to feint a roundhouse into a sidekick. My sparring partners usually try to check the roundhouse and when it switches into the sidekick it always get them, and that little twist on the switch builds up quite a bit of power.
Dude that's awesome, you should call it the √ Tick Kick.
Sidekicks don't work.
My fav kick ( did 8 years shotokan ) was side of head kick keage ( snap ) .nearest I can describe it is Billy Jack kicks posner( u tube clip )
Great kick hard to block .
I’d pay a lot of money to you this dude fight. Really looking forward to it
Can you do a video on, noticing/stopping/forgetting things your opponent is establishing: For example: Jab-Low Kick Jab-Low Kick Jab-Rear Teep Jab-Brazilian to the DOMEEEE: Of course you dont want it get to the BRazilian...regardless I guess the question is about shutting down the opponents dance
conrgats on signing with karatecombat
Can u do a video on front kicks/teeps im having issue throwing and defending them
9:50 If anyone wants to look up more examples on RUclips, it's called a "Chusoku Mawashi Geri"
Gabriel, where in Canada are you from?
Love from Windsor, ON
Yo bro. Show us the defense to spinning back kicks. Love them spinning back kicks and spinning hook kicks. You should challenge the karate nerd jesse Enkamp
please make a video on how go defend the spinning side kick
Rogan always talks of how Chris Wideman used a backfist on Anderson. It wasn't the very punch that turned the lights out and it didn't even land, but argueably acted as an unexpected unorthodox setup that broke Silva's defense pattern and created an opening for the finishing blow.
Take any doubt out of any techniques simply by sparring. It doesn't need to be take someone's head off brutal just go live with another human once in a while. You find out real quick what's for show and what's for go, and really how much effort a flashy kick takes for such a low chance of success. 1/2 to 3/4 speed with gear, it's a blast and has very little risk of injury.
I had a lot of success using crescent kicks of all things . My legs are short but I have super long arms so I would use crescent kicks as a way to pull down my opponents arms and follow with punches . But we always sparred with GI's so all that fabric helped with getting enough friction . Probably wouldn't be the same on just skin epsecially once they are sweaty
In MMA, I like to sneak the lead hand back fist through their guard and snap them in the nose quick. It doesn't do much damage but it can cause bleeding and open up other techniques for you.
It's not as useless as it seems!
Front snap kicks have always been my favorite kicks forsure.
Backfists can work dude, especially on clinch transitions, you might not have the angle to punch but if you can give someone a backfist bitch slap you might block their vision enough to get a punching angle on them or if they have relaxed to reset you can affect people. Canonier did this well in his last fight against Brunson.
You look and sound so tired here Gabriel, but I'm glad that Magnesium is helping. Don't work too hard!
The Giga kick is really a sneaky one. I always called it the Kikuno kick, because Katsunori Kikuno was using it very effectively to the liver. Also always liked the brazilian kick, which they kinda renamed in MMA to the somewhat goofy "question mark kick".
I absolutely agree on the backfist. Whenever I'm in the situation where I could throw a backfist, I throw a hammer fist. The backfists that you see working are actually mostly forearm strikes - same thing with ridge hands. Which to be fair is fine anyway, my karate sensei always said to not focus on the part of the limb that much just because the name says it - it's the motion dynamics that matter, not the actual fist.
Also agree on the hook kick. It has a way higher landing percentage in sports karate because in that format, people reach with their hands a lot more. They see the leg rising and try to pat it down, but mid air it changes sides and slaps them on the side of the head that's now unprotected because they tried to reach for the kick. But in formats where people keep their hands up, you're mostly gonna end up jamming yourself (recent example: Manon Fiorot vs. Jennifer Maia, threw two very nice hook kicks which ended up getting her in trouble).
The compromised base during the blitzes is also a sport karate malady - since ultimately they're supposed to get just one hit in and then the action is interrupted, it all simply becomes a game of speed and closing the distance. That's why they learned to leap during the blitzes. Done correctly, you're not supposed to change levels or go "flying" during your punches.
How will you train for the pit ? Instead of the ring
Thanks
The back fist and ridgehand strickes are good with barehands not gloves.
Ridge hands can work if thrown with good teqnick i was a welterweight in the 90s and fought in the had to fight in the heavyweights at 1 tournament i knocked out my opponet with a right hand ridge had from left stance . Hit the temple spot on .
Did the same in another with left hand guy said hed never been hit so hard .
12:20 Why don't they allow you to throw a hammerfist? It seems like a pretty decent option that has a lot of cushion for your hand. I also like the spinning hammerfist idea.
Because there is no glove on this part of your fist, so it can cause more severe injuries to your opponent
The technique Giga chickadze uses is called “mawashi-Geri” from shotokan and Kyokushin. The idea is to match the surface area of ball of your foot onto the jaw .. I haven’t had success with it I always kick elbows. I like the shin much better. Plus I just don’t believe you can condition the ball of your foot like a shin
Mawashi Geri Sokusen*
mawashi geri literally just means roundhouse kick...
If love to see a video on what you will not be able to do. Go through the rule set. What of your arsenal is not allowed
I think Axe kick can work as a setup, but you need Andy Hugg flexibility to make it work..Swinging it up and down doesn’t work, you need the active flexibility to hold it up and drop it at the right time, followed by a knock out punch. which he did a lot.If you watch Andy, he raised it up and waited which is extremely hard to do..
@Gabriel Varga what is your opinion of an outside to inside crescent kick?
Gazelle hooks are another jumping punch that works.
Mcgregor uses the front leg hook kick in mma. Also, honestly not sure if its common in Karate Combat but you should be aware of rare kicks like crescent kicks. Especially from kyokushin guys. Curious what you think about those kinda kicks
I've been preaching this and I get no reaction...just gets ignored. I'm not a pro fighter but I am a first degree who has had alot of success through the years with these techniques that get past over. I feel like I'm talking to myself...like I can hear the echo...
Noiri vs Rukiya is a fantastic example of the stabbing toe kick (mikazuki Geri)
I think it would be really interesting if you looked at the way Wonderboy throws his side kick vs the traditional version.
Another great topic. I am interested in seeing how the kickboxing style blocks/ Dutch blocks/ high guard work with the smaller gloves.
I know it’s irrelevant now but as a karate competitor I’ve always thought that the hook kick is great for tournaments but lacks any real power except with a spin. My opinion changed when I put a dent in my opponents zygomatic arch at a tournament. When done with proper timing and speed it can be very effective.
Ok another question for a video... how to hide how tired you are and how to hide your emotions from opponent.
Wonderboy did a video on a bellator guy who used a spinning side (or back? I forgot ) Kick a few days ago and the guy broke his opponents ribs and punctured his lung and tko'ed
Axe kicks works so god for me, i think it´s a mater of the subjet.-
I thought you were going to call out the spearhand and how it will break your fingers if you actually try to use it. Although out of curiosity I just found a video called Examining Nukite that seems to argue it is more of a grappling move.
i have landed the hook kick a few times and i will say, that i landed most of them on people who lean back alot when replying to my roundhouse to the head, once they lean back and are about to come back up thats when i go for the hook kick
i have also tried landing my heel into my brothers body with it but im not sure if it hurts or not, its easy to land tho.
What about the ax kick? I usually hide mine by throwing à jab/back fist while same leg moves up. By the time pple realize the leg is up im dropping it on their shoulder or coller bone
I would say the success of the Brazilian kick is the result of someone throwing multiple low kicks to eventually bait someone into dropping their guard to land that head kick. That is how Kyokushin-based fighters successfully use the technique. I would also add the same is true for landing half roundhouse kicks to the ribs and kidneys. It is painful to throw those kicks without setting the kicks up, otherwise as you point out people drop their elbows to your foot. I think that is why throwing low kicks to the thighs and/or calf is important (it's important for numerous reasons). My personal rule-of-thumb is the higher the kick the more risk there is in throwing it, which is why setting up techniques is important.
I want to throw in an argument why you would want to sprinkle in less efficient kicks and punches: predictability. If you limit yourself to a small set of techniques, the opponent can more easily predict what attack you are performing.
Besides: A weaker technique uses usually less energy. You might want to use them to help control the distance to your opponent without using up to much of your energy.
Another argument: while the opponent deals with your weak attack you can follow right away with a stronger one that breaks through.
As you know the Thai front kick is more reaching push when done fast more like a hit called teep, as you mentioned the front snap kick is actually called a Snap kick. But you already know this.
Ah yeah, the jumping barrage of punches, they're so awkward, because most of those shots wouldn't land and the shots that land don't even hurt that much and the opponent it's mostly just tiring himself out for no reason, but still they're scary, somebody is jumping and rushing at you full monke, it's more like a psychological attack if that makes sense
The reason the ridgehand became 'popular' was that you could throw it 'deep' and miss the edge of the glove and hit with the forearm to the temple.
16:40 you know Michael Venom Paige? He does this all time and is very effective with it…
Yes. I've seen him do that. And a couple other high level guys in MMA or kickboxing. But for most people I don't believe it works well.
Isshinryu karate stopped teaching hook kicks and crescent kicks as "basic" kicks, because few people can get enough power on them to be effective. Students are told to practice on their own, but it is generally explained that kicking above the waist costs you about 1% of your power for every 1 degree you go above horizontal. Therefore, to be effective with head kicks you need to practice them on your own time, not just in the dojo/gym. I would never use a Hook kick or crescent kick in a street self defense situation, as they seem too slow to evolve and too high risk.
First time I absolutely disagree with you: On the hook kick.
Actually, it is my signature move. My hook kick is pretty much feared at my gym. Though we are just amateur fighters.
Hitting the hook kick with your heel is devastating. Even with your opponent having his guard up, there is always a good chance you can go passed it and hit the opponent's head slightly behind the temple but still at a legal target area.
Plus, the hook kick is perfect within a combination. Not many opponents expect you to throw a hook kick.
You could do the mid side kick couple of times and then fake the side-kick and throw a high hook kick instead, vice versa.
The tucked knee is the same for both kicks. So, your opponent will not be able to tell what you are throwing.
Or fake a roundhouse, then go a bit further with your tucked knee and throw the hook kick on the other side your opponent's body.I can even throw the hook kick in in-fight, because other than the roundhouse kick, I can adjust the bending of my lower thigh with the hook kick. Especially if you for example throw a punch combo and finish it with a hook shot left, your hip and body is perfectly adjusted to follow up with a fast left hook kick.
You are right, executing a powerful hook kick might have you land in an awkward and vulnerable position. However, it is all a matter of control. Keep your knee up after snapping your hook kick out. You can then even follow up with a devastating side kick.
Depending on your flexibility you can even use the tucked knee as a guard in front of your face. See BILL SUPERFOOT WALLACE.
Moreover, I think the hook kick can be a knock-out kick just due to speed and target area. So, you might not necessarily need to overturn your hip and leg while throwing the hook kick to create more power.
Great video Gabe, but that bell sound, I kid you not, made me skip a heartbeat. Damn that was ungodly loud.
Too loud? Thanks for the feedback.
I'll see about having changes made.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Thank you man! 😄
You can make the hook kick more powerful by adding a similar hip rotation like you do with the side kick, but it takes a lot of training and skill. Sports karate guys of course don't do it like that in order to avoid warnings
Nice
To be fair, if you do a side kick that looks more like back kick, it works a bitter
Do those belts and gloves get rotated?🤔
Depending upon the style some karate has a lot of throws… what do you think of the kyokushin bare knuckle knockdown rules/tournaments?
my opinion is that karate combat hates knockdown karate, they pretend it doesn't exist.
All karate has throws??
The normal hook kick can work from the front foot. With the back leg like shown in the video it is not a very good technique. Same goes for the side/back kick. The front foot and spinning variations work. But the rear leg side kick does not (most of the time)
Idk, hook kick may be not the most powerful kick of all, but could be ridiculously powerful and dangerous, you just have to build a proper kinetic chain for it.
The way you showed it, it wouldn't hurt anyone, but done with upper body reverse - whole another story.
It's danger is it's sneakiness. It starts as a usual rear leg roundhiuse, but lands from another side.
So I definitely wouldn't disregard this technique. Heel to the temple, or to a jaw is always a bad experience.
I got caught by a hook kick in the nose and didn't feel that good lol. Every technique could be useful in particular situations...
Hook kick is great if you're Wonderboy.
Rolling thunder is in purgatory.
Does your brother do karate to help you train?
ive never seen someone actually land an axe kick but i feel like it generates a lot of power when i land it on the bag
Andy Hug used it to great success.
Backfist has power but the windup is too slow to be effective.
You forgot the most meme of karate kicks. Creacent kick and reverse crescent kicks.
Vera almost knockdown 2 times his opponent with two hook kicks; i think with the small gloves the hook kick can be effective because you don’t think to hit
Not every attack needs to be super powerful to be effective