I started learning Muay Thai off RUclips back in 2020. I spent 3 years training alone at the park or at the beach, and I spent a good chunk of it just drilling footwork. 10 steps forward, 10 steps back. Switch stance and repeat. 10 steps right. 10 steps left. Switch and repeat. Over and over and over again. I specifically like the one sand stance-switching drill that the Thais do. When I finally went to my first gym, the owner complimented me on my footwork after my first sparring session. It was a great feeling knowing that the hours I spent doing what at first seemed like boring drills actually paid dividends 😄
Thanks Trinidad! Yes, it's so easy to get the "cart before the horse". Only to eventually discover the basics are the limiting factor to anything advanced!
I’ve recently discovered your Chanel and have been learning a heck of a lot and putting it into practice. I’m currently trying to focus on improving my body composition for more effective training in the future, and I’m eating approximately 2000 calories a day and training 1-2 times per day. I’m 5’5 and 69kg so it’s not too low relative to my weight. I’d say I’m around 18%BF and looking to get down to around the 12 mark before shifting focus back to improving my actual fighting. I feel as though my performance and progress are slightly suffering because of where my focus lies, and wondered what your view on where body recomposition ranks in importance. Do I very slowly get leaner while improving in all other areas, but stay at a higher body fat percentage for longer, or do I push through this difficult phase, focus on fat loss and muscle retention, so that I can get to a good level of leanness, and train more athletically, efficiently and likely with more energy and success as a result of not having to be in a calorie deficit in the near future. I did search through some old videos but I couldn’t find an answer to this specific question 😁
Great, again from our phonecall. Thank you Don 🙏🏻
You're ask about great topics! 🙌🙏
I started learning Muay Thai off RUclips back in 2020. I spent 3 years training alone at the park or at the beach, and I spent a good chunk of it just drilling footwork.
10 steps forward, 10 steps back. Switch stance and repeat. 10 steps right. 10 steps left. Switch and repeat. Over and over and over again.
I specifically like the one sand stance-switching drill that the Thais do.
When I finally went to my first gym, the owner complimented me on my footwork after my first sparring session. It was a great feeling knowing that the hours I spent doing what at first seemed like boring drills actually paid dividends 😄
kobe alwys said " no one wants to do the boring work"
I like these more thorough vids speaking on the mechanics and techniques with the fundamentals ✔️
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated!
Great video! Would also be good if you could do a demo to show us what the footwork looks like in addition to the voice over. Thanks mate 🔥
Good shout! 👍
Great tutorial sir. Basics can take us a long way
Thanks Trinidad! Yes, it's so easy to get the "cart before the horse". Only to eventually discover the basics are the limiting factor to anything advanced!
Came just at the right time!! Was looking to improve my footwork and your videos are always top notch. Thanks Don!
I love it when a plan comes together! 😀👊
Good stuff
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Excellent information That all can benefit from.
Thank you, much appreciated! Glad the video is helpful.
I’ve recently discovered your Chanel and have been learning a heck of a lot and putting it into practice. I’m currently trying to focus on improving my body composition for more effective training in the future, and I’m eating approximately 2000 calories a day and training 1-2 times per day. I’m 5’5 and 69kg so it’s not too low relative to my weight. I’d say I’m around 18%BF and looking to get down to around the 12 mark before shifting focus back to improving my actual fighting. I feel as though my performance and progress are slightly suffering because of where my focus lies, and wondered what your view on where body recomposition ranks in importance. Do I very slowly get leaner while improving in all other areas, but stay at a higher body fat percentage for longer, or do I push through this difficult phase, focus on fat loss and muscle retention, so that I can get to a good level of leanness, and train more athletically, efficiently and likely with more energy and success as a result of not having to be in a calorie deficit in the near future. I did search through some old videos but I couldn’t find an answer to this specific question 😁
@@j_rio5543 great question! I’ll answer this as a q&a video 😁👍
@ brilliant, I look forward to it 😁
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