I'm a complete beginner, and I'm loving your content. Your explaining the basics (and more advanced concepts) in a clear and understandable manner, thank you!
The best beginner video ever. I wanted to learn basic fighting and went through dozens of videos but this one was the only one i thought truly helped me. I watch this video regularly while practicing for about an hour in front of the mirror. Even though it is an old video it is gold.
I've taken up karate and boxing and did 6 months of BBJ I agree with what Bruce Lee once said take what is useful and discard what is not awesome video stance is very fundamental
Thanks for the comment, bash! Indeed, Bruce Lee was way ahead of his time in terms of martial arts ideology, and, most importantly, execution on making his system a reality. We're working hard to move the industry forward in the same direction, glad you're following our content. Keep on training! - Patrick
I started martial arts when I was six years old and I was taught exactly this stance for fighting, I went to another school years later and was told to have my feet more squared off and torso forward (did lots of damage to my hip flexors and groin muscle from that stance). Very nice to see this stance introduced again.
Glad you like it, FaserTazer! Indeed, there are many possible variations, and at the end of the day, it's all about discovering what works best for you. Thanks for your comment! - Patrick
Returning sunscriber, bern training martial arts since 2008. Mostly Kung Fu some Krav Maga and some BJJ and kickboxing. Familiar concepts, but revisiting them has value, and this also makes me more conscious of subconscious which are good snd ones which need tweaking.
Wow, Its shocking how you guys still have so few subscribers. All the videos i've seen so far have been straight to the point despite also explaining the little nuances on the different techniques. As a guy who's done 2 years of Taekwando and 4 years of Aikido I'm so glad I found your channel by chance, the two disciplines i've practiced in are fundamentally different and sometimes don't really compliment each other, but they do tend to cover each other's weaknesses. This video in particular showcased a lot of different ways you can adapt and change your fighting stance, its always a good idea to keep your style flexible and not just focus on one thing. Also the content isn't boring or too over the top like a lot of other channels.
i'm Nathan and i'm from New Zealand. i am fourteen and just have always wanted to learn martial arts because it just seem such a cool skill to have and i've never actually had any experience but i saw this video and decided to finally give it a shot and i really would like to get better at it as well
I have no real experience I just started using a taekwondo app and a Muay Thai app they're kind of training apps but I found your videos looking for more technical information on how to actually perform the moves the striking and posture the footwork stance I've been watching a bunch of your videos today and they have been a great help thank you vary much i hope to follow the rest of the stand up stuff i can learn and practice alone in a small home made gym area id really love to learn the grappling stuff one day
I have practiced wing chun for 4 years, Judo at a folk highschool for ½ year and a korean martial art called Taekkyon. But I also study all martial arts on youtube and through books. Then I practice the moves I see on my own time, so I don't just see but also do the movements :).
Hmm. I never thought of it as size actually influencing the way you SHOULD move. I always just thought of it as lighter weights being more technically talented than heavier guys because they have less weight to throw around during the fight and can do more training reps. Very helpful explanation. I knew that little guys should move more in BJJ, but I didn't think of it also holding true on the feet.
I'm Aarron Ross. I want to learn proper fighting techniques, self defense techniques, so I can have multiple options other than leathel force to defend myself
i used to be in martial arts. i'm currently doing research for a book i'm writing. i needed a fighting stance for my characters and this is perfect. i vaguely remember being taught the feet wide, knees bent and chin down thing but everything else is new.
Good stuff. Realy like your condensed approach. It is good for a starter, but even more for somebody like me coming withsome other background ( 10 years of aikido and a MMA school recently). Although I knew and practiced some of the contents from this video there was still plenty of information for me to digest. What distinguishes you from others is your skill of organizing knowledge. BTW, I do not understand why some other senseis do not share their knowledge over youtube. In the end. one still needs to come to a club and meet your real sparring partners.
I've never had traditional training. I sparred with friends, when I was younger. watched movies and got inspired. I watch a lot of videos on CZcams and practice at home. I knew a lot of the stuff you were talking about but just wanted to see if you had different ideas. I'm trying to piece together different marshal arts to fit my style.
Got you covered! Check it out, full-length 1 hour training complete overview of our White Belt Curriculum! czcams.com/video/q9579P5ynIo/video.html And if you're looking for more, we recorded a whole bunch of Facebook Lives from the beginning of quarantine right here: facebook.com/watch/501868716506835/2741111359458153 Enjoy, and practice well! 👊 - Patrick
at 8:40 you explain the steps, does it matter much which steps you do or is it just a matter of preference? I'm having more trouble doing the steps with both feet at the same time compared to 1 feet catching up.
Hey Thom, there is a time and place for each of these steps, which we will explore in future videos. Meantime, I would suggest being able to do each to develop your agility and strength in the legs, and most importantly, being able to maintain a good stance while moving. Also, based on your earlier comment, you said you are quite generously built, so in this case moving both feet at the same time can be more challenging. It is also more of a "small guy" move, so not always necessary for bigger practitioners, but it will get easier as you improve your fitness. Keep on training and you'll get there! - Patrick
Good question, Katana. Might make a video on forearm/wrist conditioning... In a nutshell, I do a quick routine (5 min) every week or so where I flex my hands in every direction, fingers open and making a fist alternatively, until I feel a good burn in the forearm muscles. Grips also when doing weights mostly with pulling motions. Hope this helps! - Patrick
Rough and Tumble, if you want to count that Combat jujutsu, a brief foray into Kenpo. And Wing Chun Continuous movement I think, is the concept I've seen most misunderstood And of course keeping the chin down
I had some xperient in martial art namely wushu/wingchun and soo bahk do. I still feel it is so difficult to go in an attack effectively. My goal is just gealth and self dfence
The principles will remain the same, but you'll want to reduce your movement and be a bit more flat footed. Know that this will make you a more easily attainable target, so you'll need to get good at solid blocking and countering. Hope this helps!
you deserve WAY more subscribers
I agree. Working hard to make that happen. Thanks for watching and commenting, Abeer! - Patrick
I am one krishan from sri lanka.I enjoyed much with your fighting stance technics.Thank you very much
I'm a complete beginner, and I'm loving your content. Your explaining the basics (and more advanced concepts) in a clear and understandable manner, thank you!
Thanks for the comment Thom, glad we could help!
- Patrick
as I am sure many would testify, you could do much worse for a starting place.
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The best beginner video ever. I wanted to learn basic fighting and went through dozens of videos but this one was the only one i thought truly helped me. I watch this video regularly while practicing for about an hour in front of the mirror.
Even though it is an old video it is gold.
Thanks! :)
if you really want to learn how to fight, go to a mma gym or something similar
I've taken up karate and boxing and did 6 months of BBJ I agree with what Bruce Lee once said take what is useful and discard what is not awesome video stance is very fundamental
Thanks for the comment, bash! Indeed, Bruce Lee was way ahead of his time in terms of martial arts ideology, and, most importantly, execution on making his system a reality. We're working hard to move the industry forward in the same direction, glad you're following our content. Keep on training! - Patrick
I started martial arts when I was six years old and I was taught exactly this stance for fighting, I went to another school years later and was told to have my feet more squared off and torso forward (did lots of damage to my hip flexors and groin muscle from that stance). Very nice to see this stance introduced again.
Glad you like it, FaserTazer! Indeed, there are many possible variations, and at the end of the day, it's all about discovering what works best for you. Thanks for your comment! - Patrick
Alot of information fired at you quick. Thank you
Returning sunscriber, bern training martial arts since 2008. Mostly Kung Fu some Krav Maga and some BJJ and kickboxing. Familiar concepts, but revisiting them has value, and this also makes me more conscious of subconscious which are good snd ones which need tweaking.
Thanks for the comment, Michael. Good to know. Glad we could help, much more good content on the way! - Patrick
Wow, Its shocking how you guys still have so few subscribers. All the videos i've seen so far have been straight to the point despite also explaining the little nuances on the different techniques.
As a guy who's done 2 years of Taekwando and 4 years of Aikido I'm so glad I found your channel by chance, the two disciplines i've practiced in are fundamentally different and sometimes don't really compliment each other, but they do tend to cover each other's weaknesses. This video in particular showcased a lot of different ways you can adapt and change your fighting stance, its always a good idea to keep your style flexible and not just focus on one thing.
Also the content isn't boring or too over the top like a lot of other channels.
Thanks a lot for the detailed comment, Jason! Got much more quality content on the way, just getting started! 👍
- Patrick
I'm sorry but
gouken moment
i'm Nathan and i'm from New Zealand. i am fourteen and just have always wanted to learn martial arts because it just seem such a cool skill to have and i've never actually had any experience but i saw this video and decided to finally give it a shot and i really would like to get better at it as well
I have no real experience I just started using a taekwondo app and a Muay Thai app they're kind of training apps but I found your videos looking for more technical information on how to actually perform the moves the striking and posture the footwork stance I've been watching a bunch of your videos today and they have been a great help thank you vary much i hope to follow the rest of the stand up stuff i can learn and practice alone in a small home made gym area id really love to learn the grappling stuff one day
I have practiced wing chun for 4 years, Judo at a folk highschool for ½ year and a korean martial art called Taekkyon. But I also study all martial arts on youtube and through books. Then I practice the moves I see on my own time, so I don't just see but also do the movements :).
Good to know, DamKaKaDaNi. Way to be an autodidact, best way to learn fast. Keep it up! - Patrick
Hmm. I never thought of it as size actually influencing the way you SHOULD move. I always just thought of it as lighter weights being more technically talented than heavier guys because they have less weight to throw around during the fight and can do more training reps. Very helpful explanation. I knew that little guys should move more in BJJ, but I didn't think of it also holding true on the feet.
Hi from Aysia- Marie thanks for the video and the tips!
Awesome, glad you like it! Good job Aysia-Marie for doing your study time!
- Patrick
0 unlikes, this is perfect!
Lol... thanks, Jan! - Patrick
I'm Aarron Ross.
I want to learn proper fighting techniques, self defense techniques, so I can have multiple options other than leathel force to defend myself
I hope this will help me in my karate class
i used to be in martial arts. i'm currently doing research for a book i'm writing. i needed a fighting stance for my characters and this is perfect. i vaguely remember being taught the feet wide, knees bent and chin down thing but everything else is new.
Glad we could help, Greystone Productions! Thanks for the comment 🙏
- Patrick
amazing tutorial, good work
Thanks!
Thanks for this !
My pleasure!
Good stuff. Realy like your condensed approach. It is good for a starter, but even more for somebody like me coming withsome other background ( 10 years of aikido and a MMA school recently). Although I knew and practiced some of the contents from this video there was still plenty of information for me to digest. What distinguishes you from others is your skill of organizing knowledge. BTW, I do not understand why some other senseis do not share their knowledge over youtube. In the end. one still needs to come to a club and meet your real sparring partners.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video!
Oss 🔥
🙏
Good video thanks you again
He actually explains the stances,
Thanks, Grim ninnja. I do my best 😊
- Patrick
Very informative. Thanks
My pleasure! - Patrick
I've never had traditional training. I sparred with friends, when I was younger. watched movies and got inspired. I watch a lot of videos on CZcams and practice at home. I knew a lot of the stuff you were talking about but just wanted to see if you had different ideas. I'm trying to piece together different marshal arts to fit my style.
That's cool, gmdragon! It's essentially what I have done/am doing as well. - Patrick
please make a complete noob follow along shadow boxing/workout vid. i really want to learn your Martial Art style.
Got you covered! Check it out, full-length 1 hour training complete overview of our White Belt Curriculum! czcams.com/video/q9579P5ynIo/video.html
And if you're looking for more, we recorded a whole bunch of Facebook Lives from the beginning of quarantine right here: facebook.com/watch/501868716506835/2741111359458153
Enjoy, and practice well! 👊
- Patrick
He's having fun 👍🏻
I am!
at 8:40 you explain the steps, does it matter much which steps you do or is it just a matter of preference? I'm having more trouble doing the steps with both feet at the same time compared to 1 feet catching up.
Hey Thom, there is a time and place for each of these steps, which we will explore in future videos. Meantime, I would suggest being able to do each to develop your agility and strength in the legs, and most importantly, being able to maintain a good stance while moving. Also, based on your earlier comment, you said you are quite generously built, so in this case moving both feet at the same time can be more challenging. It is also more of a "small guy" move, so not always necessary for bigger practitioners, but it will get easier as you improve your fitness. Keep on training and you'll get there!
- Patrick
@@EffectiveMartialArts Thanks again! I'm sure it will get easier with practice.
how do you get big forearms?
Good question, Katana. Might make a video on forearm/wrist conditioning... In a nutshell, I do a quick routine (5 min) every week or so where I flex my hands in every direction, fingers open and making a fist alternatively, until I feel a good burn in the forearm muscles. Grips also when doing weights mostly with pulling motions. Hope this helps! - Patrick
Rough and Tumble, if you want to count that
Combat jujutsu, a brief foray into Kenpo. And Wing Chun
Continuous movement I think, is the concept I've seen most misunderstood
And of course keeping the chin down
Interesting. Thanks for the comment, Art. Keep on studying and training well! - Patrick
I had some xperient in martial art namely wushu/wingchun and soo bahk do.
I still feel it is so difficult to go in an attack effectively.
My goal is just gealth and self dfence
whats the best fighting stance for guys with low endurance and slow.
The principles will remain the same, but you'll want to reduce your movement and be a bit more flat footed. Know that this will make you a more easily attainable target, so you'll need to get good at solid blocking and countering. Hope this helps!
Oh shit he labeled it mn
I did.
The one dislike is from my bully
Haha... 😂
Beginner
Fundamental.
You look just like Jason Statham 😂😂