What is the best defense in boxing? Let me know in the comments Watch next: 4 Styles of Boxing Stances and Guards: ruclips.net/video/VJiMWKgIe9s/видео.html
So to classify each: *Parry:* Pro - Counterpunching - Con - Weak to feints ... *Slip:* Pro - Make them miss + counterpunching - Con - Slip into a hook, requires fast reaction, still in range ... *Roll:* Pro - Avoids hooks and even straight punches, sets up hooks - Con - Requires fast reactions, burns a lot of energy, still in range ... *Lean back:* Pro - Great to avoid a jab or cross and come back in with a strong punch - Con - If he keeps coming you're doing the limbo and falling. *Move back:* Pro - Takes you out of range of his counter, takes the sting off if you do get his Con - You can get backed into the ropes or corner if you don't quickly circle away. Sounds like the best defense is a mix of all of them, based on your opponent.
i have no money and work all day, is it worth i try to train watching your videos because i love throwing punches and want to be healthy or i´m just wasting resting time sorry for the bad english regards from mexico
Tony, you forgot one defense that in my mind is the best, knocking the guy out! Lol Seriously though, couldn't beating your opponent to the punch also be considered a defense?
@@guezel6366 Well I didn't suggest that you should only resort to your footwork for defense. Good defense is multi-layered: you can't just slip a single punch and stop dead on your track because fighters fight in combos, most of the times it's slip - counter - move out or maintaining continuous movements of the head; so in that regard footwork is but another layer of a fighter's defense, albeit a very crucial one. And in a sense all head movements are offensively oriented in nature: they keep you inside the pocket - under fire - in order to exploit potential openings and possibly win the exchange, that's why when it comes to pure defense I believe evasive footwork is where it's at.
@@anhminhnguyen5408 i aggree with you i did just a little bit fun, because i wanted to hear more about your thoughts. fighting requires offense, defense and counter. if we image that we have no legs, then we cant be offensive, we were just able to defend, but footwork allows to attack and to defend. I think a fight starts really in first line with footwork.
Step back definitely the best move. I was friendly sparring a friend in a field who's never boxed. He just infinitely stepped away and out of range infinitely. Not much to be done without a ring. However, when there is a ring, you can't just step back every time. You definitely need good lateral footwork, cardio and evasive ability, especially against opponents who just wanna get into your face all of the time.
Moving back is my favorite defense as well. The problem is - if do it on a straight line and the opponent follows will be out of the ring. So move back and then sideways is the best
More so moving back is a good defence for one step and you better step sideways because moving backwards you're always slower than your opponent who would be moving forward.
Keep throwing jabs while you're moving back, sometimes that'll catch'em off guard. Either that or be Lomachenko and you don't have to worry about nothin: reflexes will do the job.
@@Lorylifts99 yeah but canelo is a different animal. He entered the matrix lol how he dodges punches by mere centimeters by turning his head is insane skill.
I drilled shuffling back with my son yesterday. It's a great way to get someone comfortable with dealing with straight punches to the face. It gives a novice a relatively safe option. Great work Tony!
@@Tony_Jeffries me too. I've been boxing since 4 months and with your videos i want to compete, every day im getting better and my coach says it so aswell. it doesn't have to be highest level but i just want to enter a tournament. thank you for helping people all around the world
So, I've been into historical fencing (HEMA) and I can say from experience that the last two defenses are also the best ones. Leaning back or stepping back and out of your oponent's weapon is very good. A plus for the step back defense is that in fencing you can throw a cut to your oponent's arm because is very exposed. The school of bolognese straight sword uses a kind of similar stance than boxing: legs separated very slightly, knees bent just a little, and the rear heel is floting. Yes, it's very different from olympic fencing.
I would arguably say the best defense in boxing has to be the one where it best counteracts the type of punch your opponent is throwing at that point in time. The step back is a great overall move for them all, however you can only step back so far(without changing angles) in a ring. At one point you're gonna have to be in hitting range cause you also wanna score, in which case the defense would either be the slip, roll, duck, parry or block.
It's nice to see a pro, especially in todays boxing and MMA say that using backward energy is effective. In self defense, this is one of the most important skills, followed by moving off the line with a swing step, bump or a fade and follow. Your instruction is top shelf man. Are you training out of LA? I would like to meet you. I'm in San Diego. Respectfully, Greg Fraser Grand Master of Jing Shen Kuoshu
Thank you, excellent tips, train every day, sparing been stopped due to pandemic, still weight training, clean diet, cardio, shadowing , hitting the heavy bag and watching your videos over and over again
100% bro... it can get you out of harms way, it can set up angles for counters and its the Delivery system for ur punches... you can have the fastest hands or the the hardest hitting hands but if ur footwork is bad, you wont be able to close the gap and Apply those hands.. Footwork gets you In to land and out of harms way when ur opponent counters
I have a charity boxing match coming up on 26 sept. Thanks for making these videos. They are awesome. Taught me a lot. I’m watching through some as good refreshers Keep up the great work.
Thanks again for the videos coach. I agree... the step back is what keeps many famous boxers in one piece (not getting hit) and is definitely the most useful style, of course still including the other styles as well is mandatory because at some point you need to be able to block well... still... step back as a primary tool is a pretty good call if your goal is success in the ring.
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Good ring IQ is so tough to maintain while someone is hitting you at full speed. But it'd be cool to see a cause and effect video... Pressure fighter comes forward throwing... Counter puncher uses stiff jab and circles out... Pressure fighter knows this isn't a feint, so he is safe to parry the jab and come back with a right cross... Counter puncher can plan for this counter by slipping the right and throwing two left hooks. And that's just one sequence... and at amateur levels, people are sometimes just going to war, so the IQ goes out the window.
as a former amateur boxer, I always rolled, that was my go to defense , and I used it also to get in the pocket, worked fine for the level I was at . Then, few years after hanging the gloves, one of my best friends, a wrestler and bjj yellow belt, brought me to an MMA gym . Cocky as I am, and confident that I was still a decent striker, I went in and spar with one of the guys . And OOHH mann, was I dumb . My bad habit of rolling had me getting kneed so hard I could barely say my name .
Oh MMA is a whole 'nother beast. Very little of my muscle memory worked, especially on the inside. A wrestler caught me in a plum and messed up my whole gameplan
Thank yoy ao much for all these moves man i am also preparing for a boxing match against one of my friends and i am planning on using all your moves thank you again
Tony your the best, can't wait to watch your videos, can't get them quick enough, quick question, what strength training are you a fan of, thank you sir
I agree with this it is like what we do in kali triangular footwork like in kali center we move backwards triangular to avoid getting hit by a sword a knife or any hand held weapons. In kali for those who doesn't know we prioritize safety and footwork comes first , then the strikes using knives, sticks , swords , spear many weapons.
Awesome! I was doing the step back in Muay Thai to avoid kicks, I'd just jump back further so I wasn't in range. When I went to Boxing (I train in both) I was doing the same to avoid punches but wouldn't step back as far as I would in Muay Thai sparring. I didn't even know I was doing the top defensive move this entire time lol.
Honestly I feel like it's the most natural defence when starting out at least it was for me as a tall fighter. And you don't have to worry about slipping/rolling the correct way too
@@CDizzlePwnage Yeah & I usually don't slip/roll punches, I block/parry most of them if I'm not jumping back. I prefer to time/counter people over rolling/slipping. When I had to sparr my Muay Thai coach he also had a TKD background so he would sometimes spin when he kicked. He taught me to just jump out of the way when he did that to avoid them landing & it worked well, so I use this still. I just don't jump as far back in Boxing of course so I can still counter.
Brilliant! I brought my experience in fencing (I was an Open finalist as a youth) to boxing and you're right - footwork and getting away from your opponent was the number 1 in both. If you're parrying in a fencing competition you're about to get hit. Love your teaching style. Subscribed, LIked and Notified
I was made to practice peek-a-boo and hated how slow my weaving felt in comparison to the other boxers with their hands down. I ended up liking the style, but not liking getting punched in the brain as you say. The force does transfer, and you make me think back about all that.
Yessss buddy even in my head no matter what your favourite defence was I was thinking "I'll stick to my footwork" .. Works great if they're super aggressive so you can time a big counter
Absolutely agree, I use this defence along with the parry the most when sparing and being an old bastard of fifty I don’t like to get the brain rattled as much these days
Amazing video as always Tony! Looking back now, your high guard blocking at 1:30 can be used with body mechanics to minimise impact. When someone throws a left hand from southpaw, you can twist your body to the left and pair it with a parry. Furthermore, stepping back to create distance with a parry and body mechanics can minimise impact, rather than taking the brunt force.
I think words are your best defense. Ive literally dodged/parried punches while diffusing the situation with questions and ended up with nobody being hurt. People can get frustrated and will be violent if they feel it's the only way they will be understood. Listen, respond, and avoid a lot of fights and make extra friends.
@@Tony_Jeffries could you also do a vid where you take a look at recordings of subscribers working the heavybag? Ive been boxing for a while now but have no one to tell me where to improve because of covid. It would mean a lot!
@@Tony_Jeffries thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Hands down the best boxing learning channel on RUclips. Will buy one of those awesome tanks you sell so yii can keep the content coming!
I agree! That’d be awesome to have a video with all of the most important footwork. This has all of the defense. By the way, I bought my girlfriend gloves for Christmas and she chose this channel herself. I told her that she made an excellent choice.
Got a white collar charity event in November and I'm hoping to learn some basics before training starts, here with open ears and open mind. Edit:Brilliant simple and effective breakdown of the 5 defensive strategies, thanks man keep it up, and you gained a sub.
We usually work on the bag at trainings so I cant much work on my defence, counter attacks and reflexes. Can you please make a video about how can we improve our defence,counter attacks and reflexes?
Aside going to other gyms or lessons, try some app, they got defense or defense/offense shadow boxing. Or when you follow shadow boxing set up some.defensive moves. Like after every 3, duck, or after a 1-2 shoulder roll. You will really improve muscle memory and feel if your footwork is good. If you do good footwork and tecnique, you will feel ready and loaded for other stuff, like after a good balanced 2, you feel loaded for a 3, a 5, a slip or another 1.
Best defense “nooo be there”. Test to see how strong they are: If you’re stronger, run over’em. If they’re stronger, “plan B.” Great video: you answer my questions bf I think of them; and I enjoyed it. Thank you, Coach Jeffries.
Great channel. Teaching seems like a lost art in boxing. It’s nice to see that someone who understands mechanics and tactics well enough to explain them in simple terms is on RUclips. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
@@Tony_Jeffries of course. Let me know if you decide to start a patreon/discord community. I’ll sign up. It would be nice to pick your brain for my future fights.
Hi, Tony! I've been watching your videos for a week and no sooner had I finished watching the first one than I subscribed your RUclips channel in the blink of an eye. I gotta a question for you with regards to defense: I agree that stepping back is the best defense; what would you use if your rival leads you against the ropes, though? Thank you and keep going! You're helping me taking up boxing!
No expert myself but someone mentioned above the step back is best coupled with the side step after to not only get you out of range of the boxer, but start developing momentum in one direction or another to get outside of your opponent and back into the inside of the ring.
The step back means you're no longer in range to throw some punches yourself so I'd say the slip and the roll are the best as long as you throw a combo straight after you do them
@@imperialgaurd276 that is true The stepback is the best because is part of the "in and out" footwork, we can stepback , and when they miss , we step forward and fire back 🤙🏻
Actually, you are. If they throw a straight they’re going to follow you right in range for your counter. If they threw a hook, they’re going to be slightly turned allowing you to immediately step in on their flank. When you step back you keep your neutral fighting stance which means you can throw any punch right after.
Footwork and distance and timing will always be the main defence for any combat fighting,reflexes speed head movement shoulder roll are all amazing to,but that only works when you have speed and athleticism on your side and experience!!,floyd mayweather,Mike Tyson,Muhammad Ali,sugar Ray Robinson and Leonard,roy Jones jnr,pernell Whitaker,Prince naseem hamed,etc,all these guys looked amazing because they had these abilities and skills,normal people don’t have it,
Hi tony I just joined a boxing gym 2 months ago it has been amazing I just subscribed I have watched 5 videos so far and I can’t wait to get to the gym tomorrow to work on some of the combos you showed on your other videos . Also I did my first sparring rounds tonight and I must say I wish I watched your best defensive moves video before my sparring sessions lol I am really learning from your videos thank you
All the defences are right on the dime. But I have to comment on the block. I have used my punch turning it sideways to sneak into the wrist area of the block . It worked for me most of the time. Sir I do respect you and your skills you are an outstanding person and boxer. Thank you for your videos. You breakdown the move in a way to easy understand.
Thanks Sir! Your combination punches helped me hitting heavy bags in gym. Some people came up and asked me to teach them .. I said its easy Just watch Tony Jefferies and practice! 🤸
Im correct! Before you say its a Step Back, I First knew it Sir.... Coz that's my favorite Defense also. So simple but very effective,and i've seen lot of Pro. boxer using that "Step Back" Your a Very inspirational and i've learned a lot from your Content... I don't Fight but i want to learn for my own Protection outside,on the street. Coz people now a days are out of control. I need this tutorial .
The Philly shell can be impeccable if done right you can cover almost your entire chin with your lead shoulder. You can still parry and hand trap. Your jab now comes at a deceptive angle. You are primed to counter with a straight punch. But most importantly you can still do the step back
Oh yeah the classic “get the heck out of the way!” I like to draw out opponents and catch them on bad footing. Be aware of the ropes though or you’ll get bounced like a ping pong ball! Great video coach!
Tony Jeffries, what a fucking legend. Being a short guy, been fighting all my life, little boxing, martial arts and self taught fighting. 10 years as a Bouncer. My style has always been grab em, throw them into something or body crash them, always just been natural and easy for me i'm over 100 kg with a on switch. Only just discovered your videos or tutorials. Learning a lot Tony thanks. Gregg from West australia
Yessss I’ve mastered it and I like to step back and throw a right hand or a check left hook it does have to be hard but just smooth quick and well rotated
Those slick lateral shuffles you got down here and in other videos are probably my favorite defensive thing cus like your step tactic it takes all the sting out and cutting angles kills two birds with one stone getting me closer and basically nerfing their punch
What is the best defense in boxing? Let me know in the comments
Watch next: 4 Styles of Boxing Stances and Guards: ruclips.net/video/VJiMWKgIe9s/видео.html
So to classify each: *Parry:* Pro - Counterpunching - Con - Weak to feints ... *Slip:* Pro - Make them miss + counterpunching - Con - Slip into a hook, requires fast reaction, still in range ... *Roll:* Pro - Avoids hooks and even straight punches, sets up hooks - Con - Requires fast reactions, burns a lot of energy, still in range ... *Lean back:* Pro - Great to avoid a jab or cross and come back in with a strong punch - Con - If he keeps coming you're doing the limbo and falling. *Move back:* Pro - Takes you out of range of his counter, takes the sting off if you do get his Con - You can get backed into the ropes or corner if you don't quickly circle away. Sounds like the best defense is a mix of all of them, based on your opponent.
i have no money and work all day, is it worth i try to train watching your videos because i love throwing punches and want to be healthy or i´m just wasting resting time sorry for the bad english
regards from mexico
Floyd d riders: nah! It would be the shoulder roll.
@Dave DDM thanks for the answere
Tony, you forgot one defense that in my mind is the best, knocking the guy out! Lol
Seriously though, couldn't beating your opponent to the punch also be considered a defense?
Right on. As my coach use to say “you either learn your feet first or your hands first; and if you learn your hands first your feet never catch up.”
Damn I’ve never heard that before but it’s so true.
Damn that s some epic shit you'd hear in rocky movies. Your got yourself a pretty good coach most likely
Great advice - love it!
Gonna keep this in mind
Damn. I better start learning my feet. That actually makes a lot of sense
Footwork is always your first line of defense, even more so in the sweet science of boxing
footwork alone is escaping . Are u refugee? :D
@@guezel6366 Well I didn't suggest that you should only resort to your footwork for defense. Good defense is multi-layered: you can't just slip a single punch and stop dead on your track because fighters fight in combos, most of the times it's slip - counter - move out or maintaining continuous movements of the head; so in that regard footwork is but another layer of a fighter's defense, albeit a very crucial one. And in a sense all head movements are offensively oriented in nature: they keep you inside the pocket - under fire - in order to exploit potential openings and possibly win the exchange, that's why when it comes to pure defense I believe evasive footwork is where it's at.
@@anhminhnguyen5408 i aggree with you i did just a little bit fun, because i wanted to hear more about your thoughts. fighting requires offense, defense and counter. if we image that we have no legs, then we cant be offensive, we were just able to defend, but footwork allows to attack and to defend. I think a fight starts really in first line with footwork.
I’m ashamed to say I got knocked down by a dumb push jab while ducking and feet to my sides.
@@philipbenhardb.velasco369 were you off balance?
Step back definitely the best move. I was friendly sparring a friend in a field who's never boxed. He just infinitely stepped away and out of range infinitely. Not much to be done without a ring. However, when there is a ring, you can't just step back every time. You definitely need good lateral footwork, cardio and evasive ability, especially against opponents who just wanna get into your face all of the time.
Step back then take sidesteps while in the ring it’ll be just like the field
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Close off the ring and if he can’t roll out of the ropes then it’s easy
Moving back is my favorite defense as well. The problem is - if do it on a straight line and the opponent follows will be out of the ring. So move back and then sideways is the best
Agree!
More so moving back is a good defence for one step and you better step sideways because moving backwards you're always slower than your opponent who would be moving forward.
100%
Like a boxing coach says, get off the track meaning create an angle and step out of the way of those gloves.
Keep throwing jabs while you're moving back, sometimes that'll catch'em off guard.
Either that or be Lomachenko and you don't have to worry about nothin: reflexes will do the job.
I was 100% expecting him to say the best defense is offense lol
So did I 🥊😀
For me mate Footwork and stepback
@@Tony_Jeffries how about best defense when ur feet slow due to age?
@@shadowrealm6 Watch canelo, not fast feet but godlike defense
@@Lorylifts99 yeah but canelo is a different animal. He entered the matrix lol how he dodges punches by mere centimeters by turning his head is insane skill.
I drilled shuffling back with my son yesterday. It's a great way to get someone comfortable with dealing with straight punches to the face. It gives a novice a relatively safe option. Great work Tony!
Glad it was helpful mate
Tony: *becomes a father*
Also tony: well he's not my favorite child
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You always give the best tips keep it up 👍🔥
Thank you mate, means a lot
Thank you for this, Tony! You inspire me to compete in boxing!
You can do it mate - how long have you been boxing?
@@Tony_Jeffries me too. I've been boxing since 4 months and with your videos i want to compete, every day im getting better and my coach says it so aswell. it doesn't have to be highest level but i just want to enter a tournament. thank you for helping people all around the world
So, I've been into historical fencing (HEMA) and I can say from experience that the last two defenses are also the best ones. Leaning back or stepping back and out of your oponent's weapon is very good. A plus for the step back defense is that in fencing you can throw a cut to your oponent's arm because is very exposed.
The school of bolognese straight sword uses a kind of similar stance than boxing: legs separated very slightly, knees bent just a little, and the rear heel is floting. Yes, it's very different from olympic fencing.
The crossover with fencing is very interesting.
I would arguably say the best defense in boxing has to be the one where it best counteracts the type of punch your opponent is throwing at that point in time. The step back is a great overall move for them all, however you can only step back so far(without changing angles) in a ring. At one point you're gonna have to be in hitting range cause you also wanna score, in which case the defense would either be the slip, roll, duck, parry or block.
It's nice to see a pro, especially in todays boxing and MMA say that using backward energy is effective. In self defense, this is one of the most important skills, followed by moving off the line with a swing step, bump or a fade and follow. Your instruction is top shelf man. Are you training out of LA? I would like to meet you. I'm in San Diego.
Respectfully,
Greg Fraser
Grand Master of
Jing Shen Kuoshu
Yeah you can come to my gym in Los Angeles
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@@Tony_Jeffries Sounds Great. I will keep in touch and look you up when I am next in LA. Great instruction.
I love your channel. I took up boxing for fitness purposes and I lost about 30 lbs since the beginning of the year. Thank you!
Good work. Take up running too it’ll help with the gas tank
Thank you, excellent tips, train every day, sparing been stopped due to pandemic, still weight training, clean diet, cardio, shadowing , hitting the heavy bag and watching your videos over and over again
Keep it up Robert - this pandemic hopefully ends soon
Footwork is my first line of everything.
100% bro... it can get you out of harms way, it can set up angles for counters and its the Delivery system for ur punches... you can have the fastest hands or the the hardest hitting hands but if ur footwork is bad, you wont be able to close the gap and Apply those hands..
Footwork gets you In to land and out of harms way when ur opponent counters
I have a charity boxing match coming up on 26 sept. Thanks for making these videos. They are awesome. Taught me a lot. I’m watching through some as good refreshers Keep up the great work.
Thanks again for the videos coach. I agree... the step back is what keeps many famous boxers in one piece (not getting hit) and is definitely the most useful style, of course still including the other styles as well is mandatory because at some point you need to be able to block well... still... step back as a primary tool is a pretty good call if your goal is success in the ring.
Totally agree with this. Out of range makes it easier to plan your offense, too.
Congratulations on yet another excellent boxing instructional video, Champion Tony Jeffries. Please continue to present us with your teachings of the noble art through the videos that are posted on your great RUclips Boxing channel.
lmao
The best defense in boxing is having a good ring Iq
Ay we need a video on how to increase ring iq, nobody makes those
Facts bro facts
This one right here we need a video on^^
@@hamzachougle8059 I don’t think that’s how it works, you basically build it by getting more and more experience
Good ring IQ is so tough to maintain while someone is hitting you at full speed. But it'd be cool to see a cause and effect video... Pressure fighter comes forward throwing... Counter puncher uses stiff jab and circles out... Pressure fighter knows this isn't a feint, so he is safe to parry the jab and come back with a right cross... Counter puncher can plan for this counter by slipping the right and throwing two left hooks. And that's just one sequence... and at amateur levels, people are sometimes just going to war, so the IQ goes out the window.
as a former amateur boxer, I always rolled, that was my go to defense , and I used it also to get in the pocket, worked fine for the level I was at .
Then, few years after hanging the gloves, one of my best friends, a wrestler and bjj yellow belt, brought me to an MMA gym . Cocky as I am, and confident that I was still a decent striker, I went in and spar with one of the guys . And OOHH mann, was I dumb . My bad habit of rolling had me getting kneed so hard I could barely say my name .
it's all about habits, isn't it? - learning, internalising...but then not getting stuck in them so you're too easily read
Oh MMA is a whole 'nother beast. Very little of my muscle memory worked, especially on the inside. A wrestler caught me in a plum and messed up my whole gameplan
Thank yoy ao much for all these moves man i am also preparing for a boxing match against one of my friends and i am planning on using all your moves thank you again
Tony your the best, can't wait to watch your videos, can't get them quick enough, quick question, what strength training are you a fan of, thank you sir
I agree with this it is like what we do in kali triangular footwork like in kali center we move backwards triangular to avoid getting hit by a sword a knife or any hand held weapons. In kali for those who doesn't know we prioritize safety and footwork comes first , then the strikes using knives, sticks , swords , spear many weapons.
Awesome! I was doing the step back in Muay Thai to avoid kicks, I'd just jump back further so I wasn't in range. When I went to Boxing (I train in both) I was doing the same to avoid punches but wouldn't step back as far as I would in Muay Thai sparring. I didn't even know I was doing the top defensive move this entire time lol.
Honestly I feel like it's the most natural defence when starting out at least it was for me as a tall fighter. And you don't have to worry about slipping/rolling the correct way too
@@CDizzlePwnage Yeah & I usually don't slip/roll punches, I block/parry most of them if I'm not jumping back. I prefer to time/counter people over rolling/slipping. When I had to sparr my Muay Thai coach he also had a TKD background so he would sometimes spin when he kicked. He taught me to just jump out of the way when he did that to avoid them landing & it worked well, so I use this still. I just don't jump as far back in Boxing of course so I can still counter.
Agree 100%. Combining the step-back with the lean if you need to makes for a perfect defense 👍
Brilliant! I brought my experience in fencing (I was an Open finalist as a youth) to boxing and you're right - footwork and getting away from your opponent was the number 1 in both. If you're parrying in a fencing competition you're about to get hit. Love your teaching style. Subscribed, LIked and Notified
Totally agree. Added benefit - opponents follow, often off-balance & frustrated. Create great counter opportunities
This keeps me going throughout lockdown
I was made to practice peek-a-boo and hated how slow my weaving felt in comparison to the other boxers with their hands down. I ended up liking the style, but not liking getting punched in the brain as you say. The force does transfer, and you make me think back about all that.
Yessss buddy even in my head no matter what your favourite defence was I was thinking "I'll stick to my footwork" .. Works great if they're super aggressive so you can time a big counter
Nice one Tony! I shall try that. I'm learning so much from your videos. Beginner of course, and doing great with my practice.
Awesome ! Thank you for showing us all these defense techniques with their advantages and disadvantages 👊🏻🥊💪🏻
I really your enjoy your content, coach. I just started with an mma academy and need the extra attention to detail to my form. Thanks for the tips!
Great to hear! Thanks ma man, means a lot
Absolutely agree, I use this defence along with the parry the most when sparing and being an old bastard
of fifty I don’t like to get the brain rattled as much these days
I agree mate..
Amazing video as always Tony! Looking back now, your high guard blocking at 1:30 can be used with body mechanics to minimise impact. When someone throws a left hand from southpaw, you can twist your body to the left and pair it with a parry. Furthermore, stepping back to create distance with a parry and body mechanics can minimise impact, rather than taking the brunt force.
I think words are your best defense. Ive literally dodged/parried punches while diffusing the situation with questions and ended up with nobody being hurt.
People can get frustrated and will be violent if they feel it's the only way they will be understood.
Listen, respond, and avoid a lot of fights and make extra friends.
Hi Nathan thanks for sharing, this is more on boxing technique mate
Thanks for the tip about fainting the parry. I have a sparring partner that always parries so its nice to be able to counter the counter.
please can you put a video on
advanced foot work
this will be a great video added it to my list - so keep ya eyes open for it mate (turn on the bell notifications so u don’t miss it)
@@Tony_Jeffries could you also do a vid where you take a look at recordings of subscribers working the heavybag? Ive been boxing for a while now but have no one to tell me where to improve because of covid. It would mean a lot!
@@Tony_Jeffries thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Hands down the best boxing learning channel on RUclips. Will buy one of those awesome tanks you sell so yii can keep the content coming!
I agree! That’d be awesome to have a video with all of the most important footwork. This has all of the defense. By the way, I bought my girlfriend gloves for Christmas and she chose this channel herself. I told her that she made an excellent choice.
Best boxing channel in the history of RUclips
The step back I like that it’s fire 🔥
Step back is my favorite mate
I like how the action is an instinct, it just needs to be honed and perfected.
Got a white collar charity event in November and I'm hoping to learn some basics before training starts, here with open ears and open mind.
Edit:Brilliant simple and effective breakdown of the 5 defensive strategies, thanks man keep it up, and you gained a sub.
You may want to check my ultimate boxing tutorial mate: ruclips.net/video/D8DouKeOkfI/видео.html
Man, your enthusiasm is a satisfaction for my soul.
Thanks for these videos!
Thanks mate! Means a lot 🙏🏻
You can check all my videos here: ruclips.net/user/TonyJeffries1videos
We usually work on the bag at trainings so I cant much work on my defence, counter attacks and reflexes. Can you please make a video about how can we improve our defence,counter attacks and reflexes?
go to another gym if you want to fight
What the other guy said. If your gym isn't actually making you guys spar and actually box then you're at the wrong gym.
Try double end bag
move around the bag. practice moving
Aside going to other gyms or lessons, try some app, they got defense or defense/offense shadow boxing. Or when you follow shadow boxing set up some.defensive moves. Like after every 3, duck, or after a 1-2 shoulder roll. You will really improve muscle memory and feel if your footwork is good. If you do good footwork and tecnique, you will feel ready and loaded for other stuff, like after a good balanced 2, you feel loaded for a 3, a 5, a slip or another 1.
Been coaching for 30 years and agree. Small steps back or to the side are the best defense and set up the best counter opportunities.
Best defense “nooo be there”. Test to see how strong they are: If you’re stronger, run over’em. If they’re stronger, “plan B.” Great video: you answer my questions bf I think of them; and I enjoyed it. Thank you, Coach Jeffries.
Glad you enjoyed it Marty - thanks for watching mate
You are one hell of coach and teacher. It’s Refreshing.
Thanks ma man, means alot
Pernell , floyd and James toney, Chavez was very underrated but also had good defense
"Best block no be there."
This is super energetic and clear. I've really enjoyed it!
Great channel. Teaching seems like a lost art in boxing. It’s nice to see that someone who understands mechanics and tactics well enough to explain them in simple terms is on RUclips. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks ma man, means alot
@@Tony_Jeffries of course. Let me know if you decide to start a patreon/discord community. I’ll sign up. It would be nice to pick your brain for my future fights.
I have to agree with you. A clean retreat while still having options vs. the lean back which is a bit of a dead end.
Inspiring, having my first amatuer fight after lockdown you got any tips for fight night?
I honestly can't believe this channel. It's just so perfect. Thanks for the videos.
I appreciate it ma man 👊
i like how you have to mention “olympic boxer” in the thumbnail too
Its a flex mate
people really getting mad at everything
@@seanc7990 Covid makes people mad it’s a side effect
Totally agree Tony. What is even better (though much harder) is obviously combining all defences so as to not allow an opponent to discover a pattern.
Each punches and scenario got their best defense. but I agree thanks for sharing again mate
Hi, Tony!
I've been watching your videos for a week and no sooner had I finished watching the first one than I subscribed your RUclips channel in the blink of an eye.
I gotta a question for you with regards to defense: I agree that stepping back is the best defense; what would you use if your rival leads you against the ropes, though?
Thank you and keep going! You're helping me taking up boxing!
No expert myself but someone mentioned above the step back is best coupled with the side step after to not only get you out of range of the boxer, but start developing momentum in one direction or another to get outside of your opponent and back into the inside of the ring.
great boxer, great teacher and great entertainer at the same time.
More than half way through and so far its all “not my favorite defense” 😂
save the best for last 😄😄
I block punches with my face 😆🤪
Tony Jeffries i figured. I appreciate the humor and build-up in your videos💪🏽👍🏽
you mean "not ME favorite defense"
@@mardvkmedia3159 i stand corrected 😂
Best you tube channel to improve boxing
The step back means you're no longer in range to throw some punches yourself so I'd say the slip and the roll are the best as long as you throw a combo straight after you do them
You can also step back (to avoid a punch/combo) and step forward with a jab (and followup combo) I guess. Like fencing.
@@imperialgaurd276 that is true
The stepback is the best because is part of the "in and out" footwork, we can stepback , and when they miss , we step forward and fire back 🤙🏻
Actually, you are. If they throw a straight they’re going to follow you right in range for your counter. If they threw a hook, they’re going to be slightly turned allowing you to immediately step in on their flank. When you step back you keep your neutral fighting stance which means you can throw any punch right after.
Hands down best channel for boxing. Love it! Keep up the good work!!
The lean back is my favourite. I love weaving 😂🥊
Thank you for ur time, this tips give me more work to increase mi skills, very happy to watch new video everytime
My coach always told me to be light on my feet.
Footwork has always been first on my list and the step back is definitely my favorite defense.
my favorite too 👊
I not only really like your explanations, but I absolutely adore your accent!
Footwork and distance and timing will always be the main defence for any combat fighting,reflexes speed head movement shoulder roll are all amazing to,but that only works when you have speed and athleticism on your side and experience!!,floyd mayweather,Mike Tyson,Muhammad Ali,sugar Ray Robinson and Leonard,roy Jones jnr,pernell Whitaker,Prince naseem hamed,etc,all these guys looked amazing because they had these abilities and skills,normal people don’t have it,
best way to avoid a punch.. don't be there
Mr Miyagi
Cobra Kai
Coach is spot on 💯 right. Range is the best defense
Tony is like the Cary Kolat(Olympic wrestler) of boxing, real high quality videos
Hi tony I just joined a boxing gym 2 months ago it has been amazing I just subscribed I have watched 5 videos so far and I can’t wait to get to the gym tomorrow to work on some of the combos you showed on your other videos . Also I did my first sparring rounds tonight and I must say I wish I watched your best defensive moves video before my sparring sessions lol I am really learning from your videos thank you
Hey Patrick first of all thanks for watching the videos - You can do it mate everyday is a new experience.. Tomorrow you will be better
All the defences are right on the dime. But I have to comment on the block. I have used my punch turning it sideways to sneak into the wrist area of the block . It worked for me most of the time. Sir I do respect you and your skills you are an outstanding person and boxer. Thank you for your videos. You breakdown the move in a way to easy understand.
always love your video man. Please Never stop teaching and sharing
Thanks Alvin - more videos to come
Thanks Sir! Your combination punches helped me hitting heavy bags in gym. Some people came up and asked me to teach them .. I said its easy Just watch Tony Jefferies and practice! 🤸
Im glad someone says the truth even though its not flashy. The best defense is always taking a new position that cant be struck. A+ video.
Do you regularly box mate?
Yes and no. I do MMA and boxing is critical to my skill set, but I am not a dedicated boxer.
Im correct! Before you say its a Step Back, I First knew it Sir.... Coz that's my favorite Defense also. So simple but very effective,and i've seen lot of Pro. boxer using that "Step Back"
Your a Very inspirational and i've learned a lot from your Content...
I don't Fight but i want to learn for my own Protection outside,on the street.
Coz people now a days are out of control.
I need this tutorial .
Great explanation on the philly shuffle video, helped me out in the gym
The Philly shell can be impeccable if done right you can cover almost your entire chin with your lead shoulder. You can still parry and hand trap. Your jab now comes at a deceptive angle. You are primed to counter with a straight punch. But most importantly you can still do the step back
You give the best boxing tips on youtube.
Thank you mate, means a lot
I did not expect the step back but you make it sound cool I used it worked well
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Oh yeah the classic “get the heck out of the way!” I like to draw out opponents and catch them on bad footing. Be aware of the ropes though or you’ll get bounced like a ping pong ball! Great video coach!
I agree with you 100%procent I came in boxing 6 months ago and the best protect I've ever use it's the footwork
Tony Jeffries, what a fucking legend. Being a short guy, been fighting all my life, little boxing, martial arts and self taught fighting. 10 years as a Bouncer. My style has always been grab em, throw them into something or body crash them, always just been natural and easy for me i'm over 100 kg with a on switch. Only just discovered your videos or tutorials. Learning a lot Tony thanks. Gregg from West australia
Thanks mate! - You can check all my videos here: ruclips.net/user/TonyJeffries1videos
Thanks Tony, the pullback is the best.
Hey Coach
Great video, your examples are awesome!!
Thanks so much
Anytime Dave
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I like that u added sir on ur video that... Slip is more effective in Punching Range.that's what i understand...I am 100% Agree.😎
Would love to see a video over strength and conditioning for boxers! Thanks for the videos!
Yessss I’ve mastered it and I like to step back and throw a right hand or a check left hook it does have to be hard but just smooth quick and well rotated
Tony siempre te sigo muy buenos videos aprendo de voz..!!🥊❤🇦🇷argentina saludos sos un gran profecional y campeón abrasó grande.!!!🤝
Der beste Boxen Kanal auf RUclips 👍💪 Grüße aus Deutschland.
Oh, yeah ....i agree with you, Tony...step back is the best defense in boxing..
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Your vids are unreal mate been boxing a while mate but still can always grow mate. Cheers
Love your videos, thanks for the content and keep going!
Thanks ma man, will do!
Your videos are amazing!!! I learn a lot from you! Thank you so much, Tony!
Side step Tony! Move out of opponent's range, stay in range for counter punch! Great video once more!
Happy to help ma man
Thank you for your lessons! You’re work is very much appreciated.
Those slick lateral shuffles you got down here and in other videos are probably my favorite defensive thing cus like your step tactic it takes all the sting out and cutting angles kills two birds with one stone getting me closer and basically nerfing their punch