Some, especially in the military, call it "violence of action". It encapsulates speed (or acceleration), strength, surprise, and aggression into one concept that overwhelms an opponent. The idea, as similar here, is to overwhelm the opponent's ability to react quickly enough to defend your attack. The quicker (speed/acceleration) you attack, the stronger you attack, the more surprise you have, and the more aggressive you are, the more likely you're attack will be successful.
"keep fighting for a happier life", i needed to hear this from a fellow martial artist right now. thank you, and thank you sifu for your presence in this video, hope to see you again. Osu@
Im a 5 foot 1, 150lb, 15 year old. I’ve been working out in my room at night for a while but I never really learned how to use my muscles in a fight. Since am a lot shorter than most people this video helped me A LOT. Thank you. I don’t feel as afraid of the giants that are constantly trying to fight me and my friends at school!
71 years old and on the shorter side.Training was in Goju [ black belt a LONG time ago ] and Jeet Kune Do concepts. Was very happy to see and learn a new way to apply techniques to the street. At my age I don't "play fight" and my training is mostly on the bag. I will be adding what you espoused here to my stuff. Retired LEO and D/T instructor as well as firearms instr. Thank you
Sifu has a great sense of humor. He is humble and see why you still train with him. I have a buddy who is also my instructor and I also am his instructor as well.
That was a really interesting explanation. That really opened up a way of approaching larger targets that, while I may have subconsciously known was required, I can now truly keep in mind and use.
'Speed equals mass times acceleration'. A basic law of physics and a good concept to apply with this lesson. Click "show more" and the lesson is explained. In addition, James James' comment is spot on.
Thank you, Sifu Matt and Sensei Ando! That is very applicable. My concern is fighting much bigger (all around) men and more fit younger men. That snap rule is a good point. In class we move slow for technique and everyone goes home improved.
Self defense is very important to me, and me being 5’2 almost any opponent I might face will most likely be bigger😂. You’re videos really really help me a lot, thank you!!
Although this comment is from long ago I am 5'2 as well Luckily I was born with a good reflex One time three kids in a park (Back when I was only 8-9) Started picking on me and my family It's very vague but I think I went up and started defending my family (Along with others) One kid started to attack He threw a jab directed at my face Out of pure reflex I blocked it with my right arm and through a left hook (Boy oh boy if only it was the right hook...) It caught me and everyone by surprise Later though that kid had a friend help him drag me across the field by my shirt My sister got pissed and scared them off And nearly knocked the guy out Another time my older cousin was doing that "friendly bullying" thing to me and taking my phone (just last year when I was 15) and he started pushing me So I pushed back a little It escalated and he pushed me to the ground When he was gonna do it again I quickly wrapped my right arm around his neck and brought him straight to the ground I felt bad after and helped him up because I sorta lost my temper sense I was talking to someone important He stopped picking on me after that I could say more but I think my point has been made clear *Until next communion*
@@TheInfernalLuminary can I spar with you? You're just like my friend who I think is 155 cm or something, but he's a way more experienced fighter than he looks, and he could win against me in sparring because of his reflexes and stamina, I'm 6'2
Well, Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration (F=m.a) and Kinetic Energy equals 1/2 mass multiplied by velocity by power of 2. (E = 1/2.m.v^2). That explains why acceleration is so important, and high speed (thanks to the acceleration) is important too. When you have low "mass" (because you are not big), you have to compensate with speed (velocity) and acceleration.
What I like about you Ando, is you take the empty mind concept (Suzuki - Beginner's Mind) in that you are not so proud as to be afraid and unwilling to learn something new from anyone. This is where many instructors of MA fall short, but you are most certainly not one of them. Really enjoy your channel. Thank you!
A very accurate explanation of where power in techniques is derived. Power: Speed, Technique and Breathing. If one pulls a rubber band back with two hands, holds it to your leg flat then releases the stretched part, the rubber band is not moving the fastest from the released point but from the actual point of impact. Excellent demonstration. Ous
@@AndoMierzwa I have trained with Master Sensei James McLain, 9th Dan Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate', Kosho-Ryu Dojo, Nashville, TN. This style is the first American Karate' ever started by Grand Master Robert A. Trias. Unlike a rigid hard style it is a relaxed to point of impact style. Once again, Power comes from Speed, Techniques and Breathing. Thus the different exercises, including Kata, develop muscle memory and thus effective delivery of the technique. Ous.
Excellent tip by a wise instructor. Explosive acceleration coupled with an unequalled emotional control was in fact what set Bruce Lee apart from most everyone else.
Maybe not everyone else. He did learn from a master or two. Bruce Lee was just the only one with that much explosive acceleration who went public and became successful at that point in time. Whether he was *the best of them all* is hard to quantify now.
Dear Mr. Ando Mierzwa, I appreciate your journey over cvaarious martial arts while seeking the edge compared to the opponent. Let me tell you just one thing: Itś a Never ending story! Please don´t you forget: There will be always a pesrson either stronger, or faster or even smarter! Do not care, just keep to your way as thos stronger, faster or smarter do not necessaryily have their day when you meet him! I am too old to show how to do, but I can tell you what is not to do: Do not face force with force and play it safe as soon as possible, or even evade places where such events are most likely to happen. Best regards. Paul, 66, retired instructor of Goju- ryu Karate.
F (force) = m (mass) * a (acceleration) Power = F * v (velocity) Learn physics to help your martial arts. Look up centripetal force (circular force). It why loops and circles create an easier lift. It's the difference between just pulling up a heavy dumb bell vs. spinning while doing it. Same is true when standing up. Which one is easier? Geometry is why your 45° angle is strong. Because of that multiples of 45 (such as 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°, 540°, etc.) are also strong angles. It provides a good structure
Good technique is is applying good structure and good good physics. Martial arts is just applied physics in motion. Of course physiology and psychology play their own part as well, but that is a different discussion. Let's break down what is a jab. Using your lead hand you snap a punch forward in a straight direction. You rotate your hips, feet, lead shoulder, and counter rotate you back shoulder at the same time. You punch through your target, but the punch snaps back just as fast. Keep good structure you stand in a 45° angle and snap your punch in a straight line because it is the fastest way to travel and reach your target. When ever you do so, you keep a straight arm, carful not to hyper extend your elbow, so the force you generate from all your rotation (centripetal force), that starts from the ground up, travels in a straight line as much as possible. Being round makes the potential energy you generated travel slower and so you will lose power. You snap your hand out to achieve the fastest acceleration you can, and you bring it back just as fast to minimize the time you spent displacing your kinetic energy over your target. Using your knuckles you penitrate your target with a small surface area, which will distribute the force to your target faster. Why you hit with your whole body (as much mass as you can) in your punch is because it puts more mass into said punch, which is why a kick is going to be more powerful. Why a bigger guy can generate more force is because that guy can put more mass into their punch. But mass isn't everything, it's only part of the equation (f=m*a). Quick acceleration will also achieve more force. Good technique helps achieve that goal. Now that you have as much force as possible you can get good power (p=f*v). Another way to write the power equation is p=f*(displacement/time). Another reason as to not leave your hand out there and pull back quick
Definitely more of Sifu Matt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just subscribed to your channel so that I can get updates on Sifu Matt's tips and techniques. Waiting. Thx for this awesome video.
Nice video. You notice this when grappling. You need to get the jump on your opponent. You need to manipulate your oponents limbs with speed so that they are in a weak position and they cannot defend. You also need to surprise your opponent. Q: What's the punch that will knock you out? A: The one you don't see. Eg kimura from guard - if I see his left hand touch the floor I'll snap my right hand out like a cobra, grab his wrist and push his arm back and away from his body so it's hard to defend. He can't grab his clothing to defend and his arm is very weak in this position. While I'm doing this my left hand will come over his shoulder and grab my wrist then I'll concentrate on cutting a nice angle and biting down on his back with my right leg to prevent him escaping. From start to finish this move would take less than a second. What makes this work is DRILLING THOUSANDS of kimuras and getting in THOUSANDS OF ROUNDS of sparring. Drilling builds up muscle memory to execute the technique smoothly and efficiently and sparring teaches you how to set up your opponent, HOW TO SURPRISE your opponent then finish on a resisting opponent. Golden rule: you have to drill, you have to spar a fully resisting opponents, you need the element of surprise.
Years ago, I had the chance to arm wrestle the Northern California arm wrestling champion, as he was visiting our Tracy dojo in the Midwest for a national karate tournament. We got ready and he asked "ready?" Yes, I replied. He had my arm down in a millisecond. His acceleration of power was amazing. It was exactly the point that your Sifu was making!
I weigh 135lbs took me about 8 tries on the six pack plastic. Now im snapping it first try almost every time. Great video! Already improving! Ill be fighting in 2 months! 🤞
Strength is one thing but also applying the right technique is important and could save your life. Thanks guys for the great advice will give this a try.
I love Andy and Company and other martial artists here on RUclips who show you how to defend yourself right not attack someone but defend yourself against someone! I was doing some martial arts training before I had knee surgery which never went well and I have been offered to train in California with Paul Vunak A friend of mine who definitely knows something about martial arts! I learned a little before surgery some basics but I look forward to going to California to see my friend and training with him in whatever limited capacity I can do since I am now disabled! Because then I will be able to defend others as well if I see they're under attack!
Yes, I can break 6-pack rings. I've been breaking them since I was very young. Behind your head also works well. I can also roll bottle caps between my thumb and forefinger and do superman pushups.
It's the same concept with my pub trick. Put your thumb and forefinger together and place a beer mat on top. Then with your other hand, drive your little, pinky finger through it. My record is two beer mats. Sounds easy, might even look easy when I do it particularly well, but I am responsible for many jarred, "broken", little fingers of my friends! Will have to try the 6 pack ring challenge if I ever come across one!
Disclaimer: I accept no responsibility for damage to little pinky fingers! :D If/when you try it, please let me know how you got on; maybe get one up on Sifu Matt!? :D
i just started watching your videos and they are pretty damn good especially when you make them entertaining and funny, that just really gets people into watching them more also by judging from this video, i realized that you really seem to have a lot of respect for your teacher, i dont know how to explain myself but i have a feeling that he's not the kind of person who someone would talk to like if they were friends, but rather someone who people talk to with respect (and maybe a bit of fear) or maybe im wrong, forgive me if i am, i dont mean to make him sound like everyone is scared of him or something, i just had that feeling for some reason
Why I always loved Gene Wilder. I knew this trick as a young martial artist when I was thirteen. It is about leverage and brains. This is what THE ARTS are all about. Sorry about the Gene Wilder joke. He is laughing now because he is still remembered for his ground breaking comedy and would love the reference. RIP Mr. Wilder.
Well, I don't drink soda and I don't drink beer, so the first challenge is to get a hold of one of these ring-thingys! After that, I can't wait to give it a shot. Great discussion as well, thanks
...and proper use of bio mechanics helped me a lot with acceleration and speed in addition to Ando's advice. 🙏 Edit: (relaxation of the muscles produces greater speed) I'm starting to think this guy Andy kinda knows what he's talking about 😉
plyometric trainining and yoga/meditation techniques speed originates in the mind. Great info, this stuff should guide your training, there is no tapping out when it is real
I apply a similar concept to what I refer to as the "0 inch punch," but it focuses more on channeling breath and mass-frame transfer. For me to do it is unimpressive, as I am fairly massive despite my height (I'm 5'7", but weigh 265. While I am overweight, in my prime I looked like I weighed maybe 140 lbs, but was 210 lbs and I had my sprinting timed at 21.6 mph). What is impressive is that when I teach it to other people much less massive than myself (like 140 lbs), I have them perform it on me and it works just as well. I've successfully used it on people weighing about 375 lbs (usually knocks them back 5 or more feet, despite my hand only moving about an inch forward.
I do it by getting 3 fingers in and putting my hands down back sides facing each other and then I just ride them up and pull out. It really teaches how structure is way more important than muscle mass. Relaxation is the key to speed.
Great job!! Thank you so much !! ;) It was nice video ;) It's a shame that you are so far away I would like to come and train with you. Hmm I was looking forward to see some Kung Fu and I am glad that you introduced us to your Sifu thanks for doing it . Kung Fu is a brotherhood that's what my Sifu used to say ;) so stay positive and keep fighting for a Happy life ^^
Ando.. hi there.. Vernon from Mumbai...just a pleasant person the "snap 5'7" man".. pls let him know he sure drove home his point on SNAP ... his entire 143 lbs .. worth his wt in gold !!! Ha ha.. cheers to the 6" Ando for bringing him on.
Good video, great topic. I saw a big bjj guy attack a kung fu guy a couple of weeks ago, he sat next to him on a bench to go straight to the ground. The only reason the attack took place at all was because he thought he was attacking a "nice guy" which he was, and his bjj instructor told him that once he gets the striker on the ground 90℅ of the fight is his(marketing strategy to promote the style). The bjj guy lost badly with every typical advantage and was nearly permanently severely injured with a very, very, bad injury to have! He then turned and walked away in the middle of the fight rather than continue. The police we're called and gave the incident it's due attention. I spoke with the kung fu guy after and he said "next time there will be no walk away, he will finish it."
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"Break something and move on."
Great tip for a nasty break up as well. Lol.
Don't be a heartbreaker. :)
@@AndoMierzwa Yo ur content is mad as heck I'm gonna do karate is it better than takewondo pls answer ando bro
@@mukhtar3052 Answered! Just train something! :)
@@AndoMierzwa yo
@@AndoMierzwa do a video where u fight against a karate person
“Break the wrist, walk away. Break the wrist, walk away.” - Rex Kwon Do, 2004
😁
lol i thought there was a grandma in the thumbnail
Ouch!
This is why you shouldn't watch videos on your phone! :)
well grandma is about to kick some ass
lol, I think it is the hair
R00d But same.
Some, especially in the military, call it "violence of action". It encapsulates speed (or acceleration), strength, surprise, and aggression into one concept that overwhelms an opponent. The idea, as similar here, is to overwhelm the opponent's ability to react quickly enough to defend your attack. The quicker (speed/acceleration) you attack, the stronger you attack, the more surprise you have, and the more aggressive you are, the more likely you're attack will be successful.
Thanks for the info! "Violence of action"... excellent.
Sounds like the army is into the sucker punch.
@@yoyo762 ambush is an acceptable action in combat.
@@jamessimpson9385 it is a acceptable in all combat in my opinion
It works tho sucker punch or not. It works
Can't believe you were trained by that guy from Monty Python. Who knew??
Monty Python is fierce! :)
Eric Idle? he's 1.85m :P don't think he's quite as small
@@AndoMierzwa see "how to defend yourself against fruit"
@@weareallbeingwatched4602 love that one!😂
Thank you for the tip! Now I can defend myself against the beer rings that keep bullying me!
They can be real jerks. :)
soooo can you break the beer rings now Ando?
LMFAO😂
They're really mean
:(
wow.. not only an education video, also a fun video to watch
always happy to watch your videos :D
SIFU MATT, MORE SIFU MATT
Happy to hear that! Double thank you!
more like sifu smartt
Stop picking on Gene Wilder
I thought he looked familiar .
kilt me
Loved him in stir crazy with Richard Pryor
Lol I was about to comment Sifu Gene Wilder
Haha... very first thought :)
"keep fighting for a happier life", i needed to hear this from a fellow martial artist right now. thank you, and thank you sifu for your presence in this video, hope to see you again. Osu@
Hope to see you, too! 🙏🏻
Some of the best lessons at Sensei Ando... thank you!
Very welcome! Thank you for the comment!
Im a 5 foot 1, 150lb, 15 year old. I’ve been working out in my room at night for a while but I never really learned how to use my muscles in a fight. Since am a lot shorter than most people this video helped me A LOT. Thank you. I don’t feel as afraid of the giants that are constantly trying to fight me and my friends at school!
Keep working out. Keep learning and practicing. If you can find a friend to train with, even better. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼
I like his ideals plz bring him back some more
+nuu-style entertainment Thank you! I will try!
71 years old and on the shorter side.Training was in Goju [ black belt a LONG time ago ] and Jeet Kune Do concepts.
Was very happy to see and learn a new way to apply techniques to the street.
At my age I don't "play fight" and my training is mostly on the bag.
I will be adding what you espoused here to my stuff.
Retired LEO and D/T instructor as well as firearms instr.
Thank you
Love hearing that you're still training. Thanks for the comment, sir!
Love the against the wall attempts. Funny stuff. Good principles!
Thank you, Sifu! The wall didn't help! :)
😂 "don't look at me!"
Great to see so much respect and humility from both of you
Yes... we fake both of those qualities very well. :) But really... thank you!
Sifu has a great sense of humor. He is humble and see why you still train with him. I have a buddy who is also my instructor and I also am his instructor as well.
We all learn from each other!
Other videos don't talk about this from what I see, I'm glad you do! Thanks!
Thank you for watching, sir!
"using those biggest muscles to generate power"
THANK YOU!
Thank you for the comment! 💪🏼
That was a really interesting explanation. That really opened up a way of approaching larger targets that, while I may have subconsciously known was required, I can now truly keep in mind and use.
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback, sir!
'Speed equals mass times acceleration'. A basic law of physics and a good concept to apply with this lesson.
Click "show more" and the lesson is explained. In addition, James James' comment is spot on.
*force
Thank you, Sifu Matt and Sensei Ando! That is very applicable. My concern is fighting much bigger (all around) men and more fit younger men. That snap rule is a good point. In class we move slow for technique and everyone goes home improved.
Slow practice is smart, of course! Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. When you need it, let it fly!
It is an honor to meet Sifu Matt!
Thank you for that, Ingrid!
this is a really cool video... and I already have respect for your Sifu
I love that he's teacher is still teaching him to this day it proves how great of a teacher he is
A teacher should never stop being a student! Thank you for the comment, sir! 🙏🏻
Self defense is very important to me, and me being 5’2 almost any opponent I might face will most likely be bigger😂. You’re videos really really help me a lot, thank you!!
+Maria Gonzalez 5’2”... I’ll bet I could learn a lot from you! Keep fighting, Maria! :-)
Although this comment is from long ago
I am 5'2 as well
Luckily I was born with a good reflex
One time three kids in a park
(Back when I was only 8-9)
Started picking on me and my family
It's very vague but I think I went up and started defending my family
(Along with others)
One kid started to attack
He threw a jab directed at my face
Out of pure reflex I blocked it with my right arm and through a left hook
(Boy oh boy if only it was the right hook...)
It caught me and everyone by surprise
Later though that kid had a friend help him drag me across the field by my shirt
My sister got pissed and scared them off
And nearly knocked the guy out
Another time my older cousin was doing that "friendly bullying" thing to me and taking my phone (just last year when I was 15) and he started pushing me
So I pushed back a little
It escalated and he pushed me to the ground
When he was gonna do it again
I quickly wrapped my right arm around his neck and brought him straight to the ground
I felt bad after and helped him up because I sorta lost my temper sense I was talking to someone important
He stopped picking on me after that
I could say more but I think my point has been made clear
*Until next communion*
@@TheInfernalLuminary can I spar with you? You're just like my friend who I think is 155 cm or something, but he's a way more experienced fighter than he looks, and he could win against me in sparring because of his reflexes and stamina, I'm 6'2
What you do is if someone comes at you drop into the box splits and pummel their balls like a speed bag
Well, Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration (F=m.a) and Kinetic Energy equals 1/2 mass multiplied by velocity by power of 2. (E = 1/2.m.v^2). That explains why acceleration is so important, and high speed (thanks to the acceleration) is important too. When you have low "mass" (because you are not big), you have to compensate with speed (velocity) and acceleration.
I love that analysis, sir. I’m going to memorize that! 😄👍🏼
What I like about you Ando, is you take the empty mind concept (Suzuki - Beginner's Mind) in that you are not so proud as to be afraid and unwilling to learn something new from anyone. This is where many instructors of MA fall short, but you are most certainly not one of them. Really enjoy your channel. Thank you!
My head is empty for sure! Thank you very much, sir! 😄
Great video Sensei. You are a good sport in regards to the comments, an example more of us should follow.
Life’s too short to take seriously! Keep smiling! 😁
Great video guys! Sharing awesome knowledge while being environmentally freindly.
Right! No fish or birds were hurt in the making of this video. Thanks for watching, sir! :)
I think that's the whole point, he's trying to motivate more people into saving the environment lol
Great comment!😂
This was the first martial art lesson I learned more than 20 years ago when I began martial arts training. Newton's 2nd Law FTW!
You were way ahead, Ariel! 😁
A very accurate explanation of where power in techniques is derived. Power: Speed, Technique and Breathing.
If one pulls a rubber band back with two hands, holds it to your leg flat then releases the stretched part, the rubber band is not moving the fastest from the released point but from the actual point of impact. Excellent demonstration.
Ous
I appreciate the feedback, sir! Thanks!
@@AndoMierzwa I have trained with Master Sensei James McLain, 9th Dan Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate', Kosho-Ryu Dojo, Nashville, TN. This style is the first American Karate' ever started by Grand Master Robert A. Trias.
Unlike a rigid hard style it is a relaxed to point of impact style.
Once again, Power comes from Speed, Techniques and Breathing. Thus the different exercises, including Kata, develop muscle memory and thus effective delivery of the technique.
Ous.
@@bobbylou530 OSU! Thanks for the follow-up!
Excellent tip by a wise instructor. Explosive acceleration coupled with an unequalled emotional control was in fact what set Bruce Lee apart from most everyone else.
Maybe not everyone else. He did learn from a master or two. Bruce Lee was just the only one with that much explosive acceleration who went public and became successful at that point in time. Whether he was *the best of them all* is hard to quantify now.
Very educational and funny. Liked it.
Thank you very much!
If Gene Wilder went into martial arts.
Dear Mr. Ando Mierzwa,
I appreciate your journey over cvaarious martial arts while seeking the edge compared to the opponent. Let me tell you just one thing: Itś a Never ending story! Please don´t you forget:
There will be always a pesrson either stronger, or faster or even smarter! Do not care, just keep to your way as thos stronger, faster or smarter do not necessaryily have their day when you meet him!
I am too old to show how to do, but I can tell you what is not to do: Do not face force with force and play it safe as soon as possible, or even evade places where such events are most likely to happen.
Best regards. Paul, 66, retired instructor of Goju- ryu Karate.
Thank you for the wise words, Paul! Stay safe and happy! 🙏🏻
Great Video!
Thank you very much!
That phonetic comparison really set the understanding right in my mind. I like the way that this was explained.
Awesome. Thanks for the comment, sir!
F (force) = m (mass) * a (acceleration)
Power = F * v (velocity)
Learn physics to help your martial arts.
Look up centripetal force (circular force). It why loops and circles create an easier lift. It's the difference between just pulling up a heavy dumb bell vs. spinning while doing it. Same is true when standing up. Which one is easier?
Geometry is why your 45° angle is strong. Because of that multiples of 45 (such as 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°, 540°, etc.) are also strong angles. It provides a good structure
Good technique is is applying good structure and good good physics. Martial arts is just applied physics in motion. Of course physiology and psychology play their own part as well, but that is a different discussion.
Let's break down what is a jab. Using your lead hand you snap a punch forward in a straight direction. You rotate your hips, feet, lead shoulder, and counter rotate you back shoulder at the same time. You punch through your target, but the punch snaps back just as fast. Keep good structure you stand in a 45° angle and snap your punch in a straight line because it is the fastest way to travel and reach your target. When ever you do so, you keep a straight arm, carful not to hyper extend your elbow, so the force you generate from all your rotation (centripetal force), that starts from the ground up, travels in a straight line as much as possible. Being round makes the potential energy you generated travel slower and so you will lose power. You snap your hand out to achieve the fastest acceleration you can, and you bring it back just as fast to minimize the time you spent displacing your kinetic energy over your target. Using your knuckles you penitrate your target with a small surface area, which will distribute the force to your target faster. Why you hit with your whole body (as much mass as you can) in your punch is because it puts more mass into said punch, which is why a kick is going to be more powerful. Why a bigger guy can generate more force is because that guy can put more mass into their punch. But mass isn't everything, it's only part of the equation (f=m*a). Quick acceleration will also achieve more force. Good technique helps achieve that goal. Now that you have as much force as possible you can get good power (p=f*v). Another way to write the power equation is p=f*(displacement/time). Another reason as to not leave your hand out there and pull back quick
I was hoping someone smart would add more science into the conversation. Thank you!
Awesome info! Thanks!
Definitely. 😀
Ando Mierzwa of course :) thank you. I love these kinds of conversation
Awesome video, brother!! Great knowledge & distinction-stuff!!
Thank You!!
😘 👌
Really appreciate the support, Mikey! Thanks! 🙏🏻
Sifu Matt rocks!! That's definitely education.
Agreed! Thank you.
Wow!😳...... I Just watched ten self defense videos that all made sense but, what this little guy said in one word, I will never forget!..........👍🏾👍🏾
Excellent! 🙏🏻
Definitely more of Sifu Matt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just subscribed to your channel so that I can get updates on Sifu Matt's tips and techniques. Waiting. Thx for this awesome video.
I'll let him know how many exclamation points you used! Thanks! :)
Great stuff Sifu! Hilarious (at times a little disturbing) and yet inspiring. Well done :) Cheers, Sifu Ruiseart.
Ha! Disturbing is my goal. :) Thank you, Sifu!
Your "disturbing" is my normal! Hahaha! Keep up the good work Sifu :)
That just got even more disturbing! HA! :)
Yeah, ok, I see that. Moving on... ;)
Big man you are a good gentleman teaching these techniques I have respect for you
Thanks for the comment, Dee!
Great video again! It's all about 'Snap; I got the power!' :)
Yes, sir! You got the power! :)
Wowzers; suddenly I'm reminded just how old I am 😅
Thanks for the lesson. Really in the need for this.
Thank you for watching!
Nice video.
You notice this when grappling. You need to get the jump on your opponent. You need to manipulate your oponents limbs with speed so that they are in a weak position and they cannot defend. You also need to surprise your opponent.
Q: What's the punch that will knock you out? A: The one you don't see.
Eg kimura from guard - if I see his left hand touch the floor I'll snap my right hand out like a cobra, grab his wrist and push his arm back and away from his body so it's hard to defend. He can't grab his clothing to defend and his arm is very weak in this position. While I'm doing this my left hand will come over his shoulder and grab my wrist then I'll concentrate on cutting a nice angle and biting down on his back with my right leg to prevent him escaping. From start to finish this move would take less than a second.
What makes this work is DRILLING THOUSANDS of kimuras and getting in THOUSANDS OF ROUNDS of sparring. Drilling builds up muscle memory to execute the technique smoothly and efficiently and sparring teaches you how to set up your opponent, HOW TO SURPRISE your opponent then finish on a resisting opponent.
Golden rule: you have to drill, you have to spar a fully resisting opponents, you need the element of surprise.
I love element of surprise, not if it's used against me though lol
Good instructor. High level concept that is rarely taught.
Much appreciated, sir! 🙏🏻
Years ago, I had the chance to arm wrestle the Northern California arm wrestling champion, as he was visiting our Tracy dojo in the Midwest for a national karate tournament. We got ready and he asked "ready?" Yes, I replied. He had my arm down in a millisecond. His acceleration of power was amazing. It was exactly the point that your Sifu was making!
Great example! Hope your rotator cuff survived! :)
Wow! Your sifu is so chill and cool !!!
Yes, he is. Thank you!
I found this surprisingly useful.
+JayNico62 Ha! Surprise! :)
Love your channel you’re nice, articulate, funny and intelligent.
I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thanks for the tips Ando!!!
My pleasure, sir!
6:11 in my mind im like "left hook, lead elbow!"
Good idea!
Well done. Thank you both.
Very welcome. Thank you for the comment!
Seafood Matt had great advice!
Truly!
I weigh 135lbs took me about 8 tries on the six pack plastic. Now im snapping it first try almost every time. Great video! Already improving! Ill be fighting in 2 months! 🤞
Good work, Brandon! Be safe!
That was awesome thank you !
Thank you for watching! 😁
Excellent concepts clearly explained Thank you Sensei Ando and Sifu Ember
Your support is much appreciated, sir!
Strength is one thing but also applying the right technique is important and could save your life. Thanks guys for the great advice will give this a try.
The right technique at the right time with the right dynamics. It's a fun puzzle!
Thank you Sifu Matt!
👍🏼👍🏼
Great demo, cheers. And those plastic beer hoop things are so wretched even to wildlife, they're like snares and about time they were banned outright.
Thank you for the comment! 🙏🏻
awesome tip, i wish i could train with you guys! be safe!
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻 Yes, stay safe!
Thanks for sharing, great concept♡
Appreciate that!
I love Andy and Company and other martial artists here on RUclips who show you how to defend yourself right not attack someone but defend yourself against someone! I was doing some martial arts training before I had knee surgery which never went well and I have been offered to train in California with Paul Vunak A friend of mine who definitely knows something about martial arts! I learned a little before surgery some basics but I look forward to going to California to see my friend and training with him in whatever limited capacity I can do since I am now disabled! Because then I will be able to defend others as well if I see they're under attack!
Yes, keep finding a way to train, Ritchie! 👍🏼
You guys are positive and realistic. Cool
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻
I like this. I teach muay thai. This principle is very applicable. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Bring this guy back for more!!!!!!!
I will do my best! Thank you!
I did your challenge after a year in karate classes. I was successful first time.
Awesome!
I drove past my old Tae Kwon Do school yesterday, it no longer exists since the Master Instructor passed 4 years ago. Still looking for a new school.
Keep looking!
Thank you
Yes, sir!
Thanks for the tips !!
Always a pleasure to hear from you, sir!
Thank you Sir, Great Video!
My pleasure! Thanks for the comment!
Awesome video! Thank you.
Thanks for saying so! Keep fighting! :)
"Explode the universe" Best line ever.
Thanks for the comment, Sebastian!🙏🏻
Yes, I can break 6-pack rings. I've been breaking them since I was very young. Behind your head also works well.
I can also roll bottle caps between my thumb and forefinger and do superman pushups.
Behind the head? I have to try that!
It's the same concept with my pub trick. Put your thumb and forefinger together and place a beer mat on top. Then with your other hand, drive your little, pinky finger through it. My record is two beer mats. Sounds easy, might even look easy when I do it particularly well, but I am responsible for many jarred, "broken", little fingers of my friends!
Will have to try the 6 pack ring challenge if I ever come across one!
You know I'll have to try that now, right? Thanks for the challenge! :)
Disclaimer: I accept no responsibility for damage to little pinky fingers! :D
If/when you try it, please let me know how you got on; maybe get one up on Sifu Matt!? :D
i just started watching your videos and they are pretty damn good especially when you make them entertaining and funny, that just really gets people into watching them more
also by judging from this video, i realized that you really seem to have a lot of respect for your teacher, i dont know how to explain myself but i have a feeling that he's not the kind of person who someone would talk to like if they were friends, but rather someone who people talk to with respect (and maybe a bit of fear)
or maybe im wrong, forgive me if i am, i dont mean to make him sound like everyone is scared of him or something, i just had that feeling for some reason
There should always be respect between a teacher and student. And surely, I respect my teachers! 🙏🏻
Excellent suff as usual :)
Thank you, sir! Keep smiling! :)
:) :) :)
Another great video...thanks so much...
Very happy you liked it! Thank you!
Why I always loved Gene Wilder. I knew this trick as a young martial artist when I was thirteen. It is about leverage and brains. This is what THE ARTS are all about.
Sorry about the Gene Wilder joke. He is laughing now because he is still remembered for his ground breaking comedy and would love the reference. RIP Mr. Wilder.
Leverage and brains… well said, sir!
Sifu Matt kinda looks like Littlefinger on HBO! His advice is great thanks for posting.
That's a new one! Thanks! :)
Well, I don't drink soda and I don't drink beer, so the first challenge is to get a hold of one of these ring-thingys! After that, I can't wait to give it a shot. Great discussion as well, thanks
They're hard to find nowadays! Thanks for the comment! :)
So, I can see that it’s important to have high acceleration in various moves, but how can one improve their ability to accelerate?
Bringing it into your awareness is the first step. Relaxing, breathing, and committing are next. Some fast twitch muscle drills might help, too!
...and proper use of bio mechanics helped me a lot with acceleration and speed in addition to Ando's advice. 🙏
Edit: (relaxation of the muscles produces greater speed) I'm starting to think this guy Andy kinda knows what he's talking about 😉
Perfect way to Explan snap action. Or the acelaration kilos affect. Just perfect
Glad that made sense! Thanks for the feedback!
I don't care about Sifu Matt either, However I am grateful for he taught me a law I was neglecting.
Excellent.
Yooo, how are you so fit and healthy and fresh?? I have said this once before but i just cant hold myself. Your really amazing
Thanks for that. Just clean living!
plyometric trainining and yoga/meditation techniques speed originates in the mind. Great info, this stuff should guide your training, there is no tapping out when it is real
Thanks for the comment, sir!
Thank you for teaching me something new!
Excellent! Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
My pleasure, Emma!
I apply a similar concept to what I refer to as the "0 inch punch," but it focuses more on channeling breath and mass-frame transfer. For me to do it is unimpressive, as I am fairly massive despite my height (I'm 5'7", but weigh 265. While I am overweight, in my prime I looked like I weighed maybe 140 lbs, but was 210 lbs and I had my sprinting timed at 21.6 mph). What is impressive is that when I teach it to other people much less massive than myself (like 140 lbs), I have them perform it on me and it works just as well. I've successfully used it on people weighing about 375 lbs (usually knocks them back 5 or more feet, despite my hand only moving about an inch forward.
The 0 inch punch! Love that!
The snap principal also works when you have been tied up with zip ties. Do not try and strongarm yourself out but snap instead.
Now I’m looking around for zip ties… :-)
I do it by getting 3 fingers in and putting my hands down back sides facing each other and then I just ride them up and pull out. It really teaches how structure is way more important than muscle mass. Relaxation is the key to speed.
Excellent tip! Thank you, sir!
Do you make video's for certain types of martial arts? Such as Tai Chi and Judo?
I keep it pretty general at this point.
@@AndoMierzwa okay thank you for replying, Love The Channel helps a lot
Great job!! Thank you so much !! ;) It was nice video ;) It's a shame that you are so far away I would like to come and train with you.
Hmm I was looking forward to see some Kung Fu and I am glad that you introduced us to your Sifu thanks for doing it . Kung Fu is a brotherhood that's what my Sifu used to say ;) so stay positive and keep fighting for a Happy life ^^
I love hearing that your Sifu sees Kung Fu as a brotherhood... so many hide away and lock the doors. Happy to connect with you!
Ando.. hi there.. Vernon from Mumbai...just a pleasant person the "snap 5'7" man".. pls let him know he sure drove home his point on SNAP ... his entire 143 lbs .. worth his wt in gold !!! Ha ha.. cheers to the 6" Ando for bringing him on.
Hi Vernon! Greetings from the USA!👋🏼
So you're sifu is like...the Karate Kid and the Frisco Kid in one person! Cool!
HA! 😄 Excellent.
great video finally i know from where you got your sense of humor. thanks for the video again.
Fighting is too serious not to laugh, right? :)
Good advice.👍
Thank you for the comment!
Good video, great topic. I saw a big bjj guy attack a kung fu guy a couple of weeks ago, he sat next to him on a bench to go straight to the ground. The only reason the attack took place at all was because he thought he was attacking a "nice guy" which he was, and his bjj instructor told him that once he gets the striker on the ground 90℅ of the fight is his(marketing strategy to promote the style). The bjj guy lost badly with every typical advantage and was nearly permanently severely injured with a very, very, bad injury to have! He then turned and walked away in the middle of the fight rather than continue. The police we're called and gave the incident it's due attention. I spoke with the kung fu guy after and he said "next time there will be no walk away, he will finish it."
Fighting is always dangerous no matter what you know! Seek peace first!🙏🏻