Combatives - Boxing & Stance - Breaking Bad Habits - MMA & CQB

M A S K T A C T I C A L
28 Apr 201612:55

Summary

TLDRIn this instructional video, Primal from Mask Tactical addresses common bad habits in stance and hand techniques for combat training. He emphasizes the importance of proper weight distribution, foot positioning, and the significance of using hip power for effective punches and kicks. Primal also highlights the need to correct these habits early to avoid long-term detrimental effects on one's fighting skills. The video serves as a guide for beginners and a refresher for experienced fighters, aiming to improve their stand-up and boxing abilities.

Takeaways

  • πŸ‹οΈ Proper stance is crucial for power in punches and kicks, with 25% of weight on the front foot and 75% on the back foot.
  • πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈ Training at a general MMA gym might lead to stance-related bad habits due to broad focus, unlike specialized gyms like boxing.
  • πŸ”„ The back foot should be turned straight forward for better balance and hip power utilization, avoiding the L-shape stance.
  • 🚫 Avoid crossing up legs when side-stepping to prevent being swept and losing balance.
  • πŸ‘Š Always aim for the face or body when throwing punches; don't be afraid to be aggressive in training.
  • 🀞 Keep elbows in tight to protect the ribs and maintain a firm body to avoid being knocked off balance.
  • πŸ– When throwing a jab, turn the wrist over and snap it, involving the hips for power, and always snap back to protect the face.
  • πŸ€› The straight right and left hook should also be snapped over for maximum impact, avoiding lazy recovery.
  • πŸ”„ Correct hip movement is essential for knockout power, not just hand strength.
  • πŸ‘€ Stay on the balls of your feet for agility, bending the knees slightly but not squatting or staying straight-legged.
  • πŸ’‘ Bad habits like improper stance and punch recovery are hard to break once ingrained, emphasizing the importance of early correction.

Q & A

  • What is the primary focus of the video script?

    -The primary focus of the video script is to discuss bad habits in combat training, specifically in stand-up and boxing skills, and how to correct them.

  • Why is the stance important in combat sports?

    -The stance is important because it determines your balance, power generation, and agility. A proper stance allows for maximum power in punches and kicks, which is critical for effective combat.

  • What is the recommended weight distribution in a proper fighting stance?

    -The recommended weight distribution in a proper fighting stance is 25% on the front foot and 75% on the back foot.

  • Why should the back foot be turned forward instead of being turned to the side?

    -Turning the back foot forward provides better balance, sets up the hips for better power generation in punches, and ultimately makes the fighter faster.

  • What is the common mistake made by beginners when throwing punches?

    -A common mistake made by beginners is not snapping their punches over and dropping their hands down before bringing them back up to protect their face, which leaves them open to counterattacks.

  • Why should beginners not be afraid to aim for the face when training?

    -Beginners should not be afraid to aim for the face because it is part of the training to prepare for real combat situations, whether in the cage or on the streets.

  • What is the recommended way to protect your ribs from kicks?

    -The recommended way to protect your ribs from kicks is to keep your elbows in tight, which allows you to quickly check a kick with your elbow if one is aimed at your ribs.

  • Why is it important to correct bad habits early in combat training?

    -It is important to correct bad habits early in combat training because once they are developed, they can be very hard to break and can significantly hinder the effectiveness of a fighter's overall game.

  • What is the speaker's background in martial arts?

    -The speaker has trained in mixed martial arts for about seven years, with a primary focus on Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing, and is an amateur fighter.

  • What is the significance of the phrase 'Make It Rain' in the script?

    -The phrase 'Make It Rain' is used metaphorically to describe the speaker's confidence and success, possibly in combat or other areas of life, and is part of the closing statement of the script.

Outlines

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πŸŒ… Morning Routine and Gym Session

The narrator wakes up feeling fresh, with the morning routine including handling bacon and a gun safe. He talks about attending a Jiu-Jitsu class at the gym and preparing for some extra bag work. The focus then shifts to discussing bad habits in boxing and stand-up skills that can negatively affect performance over time. Emphasis is placed on the importance of correcting these habits early to avoid long-term damage to one's overall game.

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πŸ‘Ÿ Importance of Stance in Fighting

The narrator emphasizes the significance of a proper fight stance, noting that training at different types of gyms can influence one's stance. A good stance involves having feet shoulder-width apart, with the lead leg forward and back leg behind. Weight distribution is critical, with 25% on the front hip and 75% on the back hip to maximize power in punches and kicks. The role of hips in generating power is highlighted, and the importance of staying on the balls of the feet and maintaining slight knee bends for agility is discussed.

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πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Correct Foot Movement and Balance

The narrator addresses common mistakes in foot positioning and movement. Newcomers often turn their back foot to the side, which hinders balance and power. Instead, the back foot should face forward. Proper movement involves leading with the foot in the direction of travel to avoid being swept off balance. The narrator explains how to pivot and move efficiently to maintain balance and readiness in a fight.

πŸ‘Š Correct Punching Technique

The narrator discusses proper hand techniques, focusing on the jab (one), straight right (two), and left hook (three). Key points include aiming for the face, turning the wrist over for power, and snapping punches back quickly to avoid openings. Maintaining a firm body posture and protecting the ribs with elbows are also crucial. Bad habits such as dropping hands after a punch are highlighted as areas to correct.

πŸ₯‹ Training Experience and Final Advice

The narrator concludes by sharing his seven years of training experience in mixed martial arts, with a focus on Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. He acknowledges his amateur status but emphasizes the importance of correcting bad habits early. Viewers are encouraged to continue training and to join his community for more combative-related educational content. The video wraps up with a call to action to visit his website and engage with his content.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘stance

In the context of the video, 'stance' refers to the body position one assumes during combat sports such as boxing or MMA. A proper stance is crucial for balance, power generation, and defensive posture. The video emphasizes the importance of having a stance where the feet are shoulder-width apart, with the lead leg forward and the majority of weight on the back hip to maximize power and agility. The speaker discusses common mistakes in stance, such as turning the back foot to the side instead of keeping it forward, which can lead to a false sense of balance and slower movements.

πŸ’‘weight distribution

Weight distribution is a key aspect of the fighting stance discussed in the video. It involves the allocation of body weight between the front and back foot, with the video suggesting 25% on the front foot and 75% on the back foot. This distribution is critical for generating power in punches and kicks, as it allows the fighter to be both agile and strong. The video script mentions that proper weight distribution enables a fighter to be 'snappy' on the front foot while maintaining power in the back hip.

πŸ’‘hip movement

Hip movement is highlighted in the video as a fundamental component of generating power in punches and kicks. The script explains that the majority of the power for striking comes from the hips, not just the hands. For example, when throwing a straight right hand, the script describes the importance of turning and pivoting the hip to achieve the 'true knockout power.' This concept is integral to the video's theme of correcting bad habits for effective combat training.

πŸ’‘bad habits

The video script identifies and discusses 'bad habits' that newer fighters often develop, which can negatively impact their combat skills if not corrected. These include incorrect stance, poor weight distribution, and improper hand movement during punches. The video aims to educate viewers on how to recognize and correct these habits to improve their overall fighting game, emphasizing the difficulty of breaking these habits once they are ingrained.

πŸ’‘Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu, specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. In the video, the speaker mentions having finished a Jiu-Jitsu class before engaging in bag work, indicating that the video's content is part of a broader martial arts training regimen. Jiu-Jitsu is used in the script to establish the speaker's credibility and to provide context for theη»Όεˆζ€§ training discussed.

πŸ’‘bag work

Bag work refers to the practice of striking a punching bag as part of martial arts training to improve striking technique, power, and conditioning. The video script mentions that the speaker is 'putting in a little extra bag work' after a Jiu-Jitsu class, suggesting that bag work is a regular part of their training routine. It is an essential component for developing stand-up fighting skills.

πŸ’‘combatives

In the script, 'combatives' refers to the close-quarters combat techniques used in military hand-to-hand training and other martial arts. The speaker mentions wanting to 'get into some combatives-based training,' indicating an intention to focus on practical, real-world fighting skills that go beyond traditional martial arts forms. The term is used to emphasize the practical application of the training advice given in the video.

πŸ’‘jab

A 'jab' is a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand in boxing and other striking martial arts. The video script describes the correct technique for throwing a jab, emphasizing the importance of snapping the wrist over and utilizing hip movement to generate power. The jab is presented as a fundamental part of a fighter's arsenal, with the video advising against common mistakes such as dropping the hand after the punch, which can leave the face exposed.

πŸ’‘straight right

The 'straight right' is a powerful punch thrown with the rear hand in a traditional fighting stance. In the video, the speaker discusses the technique for throwing a straight right, including the importance of snapping the hand and turning the wrist over to maximize power. The straight right is depicted as a key punch in a fighter's repertoire, with the video providing advice on how to avoid bad habits associated with its execution.

πŸ’‘left hook

A 'left hook' is a type of punch executed with a pivot of the hips and torso, typically thrown with the lead hand in a southpaw stance or the rear hand in a traditional stance. The video script touches on the left hook as part of the basic punching combination, suggesting that it should be thrown with power derived from hip movement. The hook is an essential technique in stand-up fighting, and the video aims to correct common mistakes in its execution.

Highlights

Introduction to the importance of correcting bad habits in stand-up and boxing skills.

Discussing the impact of training at different types of gyms on stance and hand-related habits.

Explanation of a proper fight stance: feet shoulder-width apart, legs staggered, weight distribution.

Emphasizing the importance of weight distribution for power in punches and kicks.

Advice on staying on the balls of the feet for agility.

Correction of common mistakes in stance, such as turning the back foot to the side.

Importance of moving in a way that avoids leg crossing to prevent being swept.

Discussion on the correct way to throw a jab, emphasizing the role of the hips.

Advice on not being afraid to aim for the face during training.

Explanation of how to properly throw a straight right and a left hook.

Highlighting the importance of snapping punches back to protect the face.

Mention of the difficulty in breaking bad habits once they are formed.

Introduction to the speaker's background in mixed martial arts and kickboxing.

Promotional mention of the speaker's website and tribe for more educational content.

Closing with a teaser for future combatives-related educational content.

End of the video with a humorous and casual tone, reflecting the speaker's personality.

Transcripts

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[Β __Β ] I

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oper wake up in the morning and I'm

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feeling kind of fresh 5 pounds of bacon

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on my [Β __Β ] Chef carbon stain

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pillows hands smell like lead under my

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mattress gun safe is my bed loaded up

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mags just ready to blast IIs flag when I

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wipe my ass blow out kick with my speed

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ball bag dressed up in my tactical swag

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looked in my pocket and found zero [Β __Β ]

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until I pulled out my custom GL even

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wore multi cams to my first

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day what's up guys Primal here with mask

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tactical today I'm out here at the gym

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finished up a Jiu-Jitsu class and I'm

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putting in a little extra bag work

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tonight and while I'm out here I wanted

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to go ahead and get into some combatives

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Based training for you guys and talk

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about uh a couple of different bad

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habits that newer guys have when it

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comes to stand up and boxing skills and

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these are very crucial skills and very

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bad habits that if left uncorrected for

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a long period of time can do some very

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devastating damage to your overall game

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so let's go ahead and get into this and

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I'm to show you guys how to correct

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these bad habits and show you just

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exactly what they are so don't go

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anywhere all right guys so the first

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thing I want to talk about as far as bad

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habits goes is going to be stance

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related and there's a few different

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elements here that we're going to talk

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about but first off I want to just talk

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about stance in general for a second

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most people don't really know what a

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proper fight stance is and depending

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upon where you get your training is

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going to highly dictate whether or not

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you have these bad habits you could go

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to a general all-encompassing MMA gym

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you might focus on a you might go to a

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uh a Jiu-Jitsu gym uh you might go to a

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boxing specific gym now when it comes to

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stance related things if you train at a

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boxing gym you're typically not going to

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have a lot of these stance related

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problems or hand related problems for

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that matter because you focus

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specifically on one skill set and you're

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less likely to develop these kinds of

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bad habits but if you go to a generally

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all-encompassing MMA gym they tend to be

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so broad that they can misinform you not

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not that they don't know what they're

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doing or your coach is wrong or bad but

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they they tend to be all-encompassing so

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when you get really broad with your

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training like that you tend to miss

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critical skills that make you very

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proficient at a specific skill set so

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when we're talking about stance a good

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stance is feet shoulder withth apart and

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you're going to stagger your legs your

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lead leg is going to be out front and

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your back leg is going to be in the back

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obviously so what you want to do here is

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put about 25% of your weight on your

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front hip and 75% of your weight on your

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back hip so what we're doing right now

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is getting our weight where it needs to

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be and your weight being in the right

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spot is very critical to being able to

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have maximum power in your knockout

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punches and maximum power in your kicks

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because where does our power come from

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when we're throwing punches and kicks

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it's all in our hips the vast majority

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of our power comes from our hips hips we

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can get some great power in our kicks

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and our punches without using our hips

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don't get me wrong you still are very

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powerful with your hands but the true

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knockout potential comes from utilizing

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your hips and getting your hips involved

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in your movement so if I'm throwing a

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straight right hand I'm not just

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throwing it like this I'm turning and

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pivoting my hip over to get that true

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knockout power in there and pretty much

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every punch that you throw is going to

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utilize a little bit of your hip

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movements whether it's a straight right

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or a left hook there's several different

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things that come into play whenever

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you're talking about hips and they're

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involved in kicks as well as punches so

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25% of your weight on your front foot

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75% of your weight on your back and what

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this does is it allows you to be Snappy

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on your front but keep your power where

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it needs to be which is in that right

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hip or the left if you're unorthodox so

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if you're traditionally staned you're

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going you're going to have your power

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right here and you're going to stay

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agile on the front leg just that 25%

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gives you the ability to stay Snappy

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when you're moving you can pop up and

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check kicks if they're coming at me with

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an outside leg kick all I got to do is

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pop up and check that kick and I promise

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you checking kicks doesn't hurt you

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nearly as bad as the person kicking you

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does so don't be afraid to check kicks

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so we're checking or you know if while

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you're being really Snappy on that foot

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you might want to pop it up and do an up

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KCK or you can come in and do a straight

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push kick it just depends on what you

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want to throw and how the fight's

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developing

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so front foot 25% uh hip I'm sorry and

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75% on your back hip the next thing is

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you want to stay on the balls of your

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feet you're not Tippy Towing but you're

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not staying flat footed you're right in

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the middle okay Bend to the knees not

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weight you're not squatting and you're

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not staying straight legged a lot of

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people will stay really stiff right here

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or they'll Crouch too low right here in

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the middle just bend to the knees just

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slightly and you're staying on the balls

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your your feet and this allows you to

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stay active and move really agile if

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that's even a word um so the next thing

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I want to talk about is your back

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foot for whatever reason whenever people

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just start out they tend to think that

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this gives them a sense of balance but

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it's a false sense of balance so what

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they do is they turn their right foot or

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their left foot again if you're

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unorthodox they kind of create this L

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shape so your front foot is facing

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forward and their back foot is facing

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out to the side what you want to do is

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turn that back foot straight forward and

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what this does is gives you better

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balance it sets you up to utilize your

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hip power better in your punches and

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ultimately makes you faster because if I

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have to Pivot my back foot to get my

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power into my right straight if I'm if

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I'm back here like this it takes more

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time to cover that kind of real estate

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to really pivot it over and get that

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power behind my hand versus right here

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and I'm just pivoting over slightly okay

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um the next thing I want to talk about

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is where how you move right some people

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will when they side step they'll do a

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lot of this and cross up their legs and

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what this sets you up for is somebody's

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going to time this and as soon as they

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see me cross up this leg right here

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they're going to take my front leg and

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sweep it out from under me and I'm just

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going to fall on my ass so in order to

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avoid that you always want to lead

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towards the direction you're going to to

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so if I'm stepping right I'm not doing

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this okay if I'm stepping right here's

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what I'm

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doing same thing to the left side right

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I'm leading with the same foot that I'm

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going towards pulling the opposite one

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behind me now same thing works if you

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want to Pivot if somebody's come you

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know pressuring me and they throwing

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punches at me I might want to Pivot and

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cut an angle and hit them with a hook so

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if I pivot I'm right here I'm just doing

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that I can pivot with both

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feet Okay so

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whichever direction you're going you

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might go back right stepping back just

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like

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that

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forward forward stepping with the foot

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that you're coming from

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so that's pretty much going to do it for

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stance related issues if you notice you

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have you've got those bad habits start

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correcting them on the spot and the

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biggest thing about these bad habits is

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that back foot being turned to the side

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if you turn that back foot forward front

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both both feet towards the enemy at all

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times that's how you want to be both

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feet towards the enemy at all times this

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is a very hard habit to break and it's

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probably the most crucial out of all the

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ones that I just mentioned so let's go

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ahead and get into some hand related

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[Music]

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things all right guys so now we're

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getting into hand related things and

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basically what we're going to talk about

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here is your one two and three your one

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is your Jab

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your two is going to be your straight

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right and your three is going to be your

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left hook and reverse that around if

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you're unorthodox so what we want to do

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here a lot of people you know they'll

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throw their punches kind of kind of like

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that they go down and a lot of people

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when they're first starting out are

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really afraid to aim for the face

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they're afraid to hurt somebody in

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training for whatever reason they're

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just afraid to aim for the face always

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aim for the face this is what we're here

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for we're training to go to war whether

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it's in the cage or in the streets so

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you're aiming for the

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face or the body right you can still get

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in some body shots but you're not aiming

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for the chest or the arms or anything

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like that when you're just starting out

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I promise you a lot of new guys are very

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afraid to come at you so the first thing

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is to not be afraid to aggress and be

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you know to let loose a little bit but

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the first thing I want to talk about is

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what how the how you actually want to

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throw a correct jab so utilizing your

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your stance that we just talked about

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right you're in a good fighting stance

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traditional boxing is going to tell you

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to keep your elbows in and that's not a

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bad thing to do elbows in hand up here

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by the ear hand down here by the nose

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and you're staying close and tight

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you're staying firm don't be loose right

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here because if you're loose somebody's

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going to punch your glove and they're

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going to punch you in the face with your

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own glove and that's always embarrassing

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so stay Resolute your whole body should

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be firm somebody shouldn't be able to

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push you and knock you off balance they

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shouldn't be able to punch you in the

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love and hit you in your own face you're

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staying firm elbows in tight and the

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reason your elbows are in tight is to

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protect your ribs right from kicks so if

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somebody's going to throw a kick at me

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at my ribs all I got to do is bend down

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to the side like this I'm going to check

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their kick with my elbow so when it

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comes to punches what you want to do is

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turn your wrist over you're not turning

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it like that you're not punching

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straight out like this you're you're

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turning your wrist over and snapping it

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okay so it's bam B and you're getting

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your hips involved again you want to

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step into it and kind of bang get that

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power same thing with the right turning

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that over and getting that real power in

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that punch

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okay so you're

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snapping and that's one of the bad

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habits that I see people don't really

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snap their punches over so and every

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single punch that you throw is kind of

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going to be the same way minus your

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uppercuts so your jab you're snapping it

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over you're straight right you're

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snapping it over and another bad habit

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that I see a lot when it comes to this

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and this is what allows me to really get

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in and knock people out sometimes is

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they go they throw their punch and then

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they get lazy and kind of drop it down

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before they come back up to the to

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protect their face so what you want to

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do is throw that punch but snap back

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really fast snap straight

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back straight back to protect your face

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because if you don't and you throw that

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out out there and you go lazy and bring

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it back up like that you're giving me a

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split second of opening right here on

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your face to lob a punch right in there

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and that's a devastating Punch If it

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connects

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so snap back every

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punch

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okay and that's pretty much going to do

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it I'm not going to really get into you

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know how to throw punches correctly from

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all you know every single punch I just

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wanted to talk a little bit about a few

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bad habits that I see a lot when it

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comes to newer guys uh and a lot of

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experience guys I see this a lot with

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guys that have been training for 3 to

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four years they still do this stuff a

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lot because they were never corrected on

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the spot in the beginning and like I

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said once you develop these bad habits

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they are very hard to break so I'm no

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expert guys I've trained for about seven

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years now mixed martial arts primarily

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