To develop conditioning, I roll and spar with as few breaks as possible until I run out of people willing to go with me. Bag circuits with no breaks work well too. I'm not a huge believer in running, as it doesn't seem to really affect my fight cardio much one way or the other. Rolling and sparring to exhaustion is great because you have to push yourself or you're going to lose. Some of it is about mindset too. I always want to keep going and I always want to be the last off the mat. I'm no expert, but I have by far the best cardio in the gym and I've never lost the last round when I fight.
Always keeping in mind the adage: :Age and treachery will beat youth and talent every time." Treachery, treachery, treachery. It's much easier to stay loose and relaxed on the inside when you know you have a deliciously nasty surprise in mind for an overconfident up-and-comer who is sure he has the physical advantage. ;D
I would definitely do high intensity sparring with very little rest in between, conditioning exercises and running and what not. But there are some days where I would spar or train with keeping a good composure or pace in mind and trying to be economical and precise with my energy and strikes.
In CrossFit we teach strategy for maximizing output/results which translates to better times/scores/etc. on Metcon type workouts or some that are longer that definately take athletes out of their comfort zones. The main tip I would offer is simply this, and I think you would agree @hard2hurt, is to train like you want to perform. If you dont actively train LONG extended highly strenuous cardiovascular/metabolic workouts...you can not realistically expect to be able to DO them well....SO TRAIN EM, DON'T AVOID YOUR WEAKNESS
The "THUNDERCATS" who stroll into my gym usually get their egos checked when those 10-20 minute extended workouts come around...Yeah bro, lets DL 400+- Im with ya there. The birds come home to roost when they are expected to run 2 miles and DL again and run...maybe 4x times? Its a different world when you mix Strength and Metabolic Conditioning in the same workout. Different processes being activated in the body...if those processes arent pushed they can't ever be pushed without a horrible result.
I'd love to see more of this... two years later, Icy Mike. This was fun to watch and I love actually putting yourselves out there for the world to watch.
My boxing coach made me his sparring partner a few years ago. We've gone 12 3 minute rounds before and it was a blast. We both felt like we were going to die at the end, though. ha ha! When we first started sparring, I used to get maybe 1 clean punch in per round. Now our matches feel more even because I can hit him a lot, but it's always clear to me that his skill is superior. I always respect the man who taught me all I know.
Hi Mike, I'm 33 years old and just started boxing a year ago, and now I'm a member of USA Boxing and am going to be fighting in a tournament in about four weeks. Your videos and teachings have been a great thank you
the thing you taught me in this video is that you are an amazing coach. the way you handled him going mad and throwing hard punches. the way you handled that says a lot about you as a coach and as a person! Good job! (subscribed just for that)
Use that lunging side kick to set up a spinning back kick to the body or face. They teach this a lot in TKD. It's all about getting creative with your striking!
The pacing aspect is both obvious and overlooked often. I always tend to be passive and start to low key chickening as soon as I feel like the other guy is better. In this moments, focusing on (re)gaining the pace, is a great way to fight this behavior. Thank you for this interesting sparring video. As always as informative as entertaining! 👍
You can always slow things down when you feel like it, but it can be hard to "catch up." I used to start very passive... "feeling him out." It never worked for me.
I am 58 and been involved with boxing and muay thai since i was 27, i still spar and i really glad i came across your wonderful videos and teachings. I can really relate to this video, wonderful professional video. Yours in sport Glyn. U. K.
You are really one of the best trainers i saw I hate it so much when the trainer gets frustrated and beats the crap out of you if you land a shot that surprises and hurts him You did such a well job really teaching him the art of fighting never went easy on him but not using him as a punching bag Well done!
This is super helpful, I really needed help with this. I'm at the stage in sparring where after a few minutes of decent work I get tired and make stupid mistakes, run out of ideas and creativity, and just don't notice what the other guy is doing. It feels at least half down to psychologyand not just physical condition (which could always be better). What I got from your video is not only to pick a pace, but to make him mentally uncomfortable so his mind is working harder, not just his body. He was having to fight going backwards, you weren't rushing in, you were picking your shots, experimenting... The whole time you were exuding confidence and dominating him. You were giving him stuff to react to then countering that, or just staying out of range. You made a great point about opponents returning the move you just did. That could be very useful in dictating the pace, like using long kicks and staying just out of range while he tires himself doing the same. Something I wanna work on is feints and drawing my opponent, and also using footwork to avoid stuff rather than have to block or parry so much, to conserve energy and give time for deeper relaxed breathing. And lastly to try using light shots that might land, to set up harder ones that almost certainly will land, and maybe provoke him to go heavy and tire himself out (... Wait, did I just try to explain "rope-a-dope"?) This has given me lots to work on and think about, much appreciated as always, keep it coming! Big thanks for all the golden advice so far :)
Yep everything you're saying is right in line with what we are working on in this video... in particular the range. Always knowing that range was a huge part of this gameplan.
You mentioned the double taan sau you did was wing chun. Yes, you're right! It can be found in the Chum Kiu, the second form which means "bridge searching", which seems a perfect description of what you did. At least, the technique can be found in wing chun and many other places. Certainly the thai clinch double grab is analogous.
These are some really good tips. I remember my first Kyokushin competition and I had really good conditioning and strategy, but I had no composure. I got destroyed in that tourney because I forgot my strategy because I lost my composure. And because of the mental breakdown, my conditioning was all but lost and useless. I really need to take notes from this. Also #sidekickswork at 0:50 hahaha keep up the good content bro!
so true, rly good and something you can only learn with sparring over and over again. but there is to mention as he said himself: the studend is mad. Mad means often and easier to read movement, so keeping calm is very importen, specialy against an experienced fighter. to be said i am not an experienced fighter so please correct me if i am wrong
This is an excellent vid. Set your own pace to make your opponent or trainee get on your level and breathing is awesome. 10min is amazing. There are some people I spar against that cant last 2-5 minutes because they are trying to go for the win by throwing hard blows. I'm a counter/defensive and this vid was an awesome lear in curve. Thank you sir for posting this. I know this vid is 5 months old, but it's still awesome to watch
What you said about how to handle an over-eager sparring partner with less experience is so dead on. I hate it when guys throw someone a beating who is still learning. It's your job to teach them control BUT ALSO keep them motivated. Combat sports has a lot to give, I'm glad someone is out there on behalf of the sport and not themselves. Kudos!
I think that everyone who wants to learn fighting should learn this since the beginning. I know it comes with time but with time you slowly find it. If you learn this since the beginning you condition yourself to be tempered. Subscribed now!
One of my coaches likes to have me do 30 minute sparring rounds. It's super fun and really helpful for my endurance. I wouldn't recommend 30 minutes to everyone, but longer rounds is a great way to avoid getting gassed.
Really enjoy the sparring strategy tips. Please have more videos again older guy using faint, footwork and strategy to beat younger guys kick boxing or mma. thanks
@@AstralS7orm dont let icy mike hear you say that, he doesn't believe the knee will break, even tho I've seen shinbones snap from a checked kick and the knee is a lot weaker than the shin😂
That's the pre-workout out me and my coach use, good stuff. Keeps you feeling clear headed not like normal lifting pre-workouts that make your heart explode if you don't lift something heavy
That stuff you commented about maybe being Wing Chun... it actually more or less is! First stopping the power of his kick with your front leg, then trapping his jab, and then immediately following with your own punch with the same arm you trapped him with, still controlling his arm so he can't easily recover. Good stuff by the way! Nice endurance and composure.
Mike! Always Epic! Coaching, mentoring, sparring, training and learning partner.... Love your ability to always center yourself in mindfulness towards all of your predisposed goals, lessons, alternative perspectives, media presentation and individual workouts. Next level competentcy and inspiration. Thank you!
I loved this video. I am 47 years old and my biggest challenge is when I sparr with a newer and younger guy who goes full power...I don't want to hurt him but at the same time I don't want to get hurt so I always talk to them.
Of all the things I learned about fighting, the mentality you have while doing it is very new to me. In other words thanks for this video, it's awesome.
That was awesome man you were calm and collected the whole time you stay that your pace you you really work your fight and I think that's important for amateur fighters and self defense artist to make sure that they are making those points testing out the water keeping the flight to a minimum and not running out your gas tank right away cause you don't know what that other guy in the streets has in his gas tank
"You old guys..." yup, speaking straight to me. I really appreciated the ideas on cooling down a pissed of training partner. Being playful can change the intensity. Also I can see you answering his bombs with powered down but skillful set-ups and combos. Great stuff!
Good share!! I work with younger guys and teach my team with a hands on approach and really enjoyed. The reality of pacing and ability to stay composed and understand how to not let the sparring session get out of control. You shared the pyschology of sparring in terms of understanding how to change the tension levels so it stays productive. young guys working together turns into a mess of ego and power expressions at times.
Man I caught this vid a little late and I have seen several of your videos. I especially liked the hook one. But as an older guy (49 y/o) this one hit home!! I am glad I stayed with it to the end as your advice gave me a different mindset. First you said you will never be as fast as Furqat. Secondly, you state the goal is not to beat him, but to survive. Thirdly, you pick the pace. All your advice was spot on and bulb popped on. I used to be into various disciplines of martial arts and backyard box a little. Running is out and getting a heavy bag would be a good workout for me while trying to get my skills back. Good ass video man and thanks for posting shit like this for us older guys. An inspiration indeed!
Another Real Good vid from you!!Good commentary good technique and not going out of your way to down other styles;And I know why:its because you are skilled and knowledgeable yourself and don't need to boost a fragile ego with clownish comments. I am now a subscriber sir.
I’m 35. I use my cardio to my advantage when sparring younger guys and it always throws them off haha They are always like “wait how is this old pot head able throw strikes non stop the entire time!!!!” Lmao that jump rope and double end bag and heavy bag. That’s how.
35 here too. im feeling you 😁 but otherwise my cardio lacks maybe cause it was always that way but the explosivness still s harder than much of of the younger ones.
@@triocha233 lol that’s awesome! Haha just last night in class you see me bouncing on my toes the entire time while most are flat footed haha I’m the only one who was smoking one while walking in there haha
I have an instructor that says "what belt are you when you're tired? Everybody starts as their belt level when they're fresh and slowly lose skill as they tire. You may be a black belt at first but end up fighting like a white belt after a few minutes". So far, he's not wrong.
I agree with every single word this man is saying...Very knowledgeable and obviously experienced. Love that stop kick. First time visiting this channel. I like it here. I think I'll stay. Great clip! Keep On Rockin' //;)\m/
Good advice I am 62 still sparring the young fellas, unbeknownst to me that is what I have been doing. Picking the pace, make them work when I see them gassing out. Breathe and fake it lol Respect.
almost 60 here brother and still spar with 20 and 30 yr olds myself.. ..Ive learned to conserve energy in many different ways...having experience and skill and composure help balance the scales when sparring with young dudes who are way more fit than me ...lol
One of the reasons why I like sparring with a pro. They know how to control, consciously show your holes in your games. I get really nervous sparring with a fellow newbie like me haha 😆😂 good video as always! 👍🍺👊
Another great video. I'm a 42 year old MMA fighter (recreational level) and of course my class has a lot of young fighters. Constant pressure and pretending shots don't hurt me and that I'm not tired is a good strategy against them. Occasional hard shots on open targets reminds them of the threat and keeps them from applying their own pressure.
Great video! Watched start to finish, instant subscribe. Really liked your commentary, was super educational, relaxed, and the spar was awesome. Thank you!
Great vid. For older guys, at some point you have to check your ego at the door. I'm doing MMA and BJJ, and about to turn 52. Every day I go to the gym, and survive, is a victory for me. The experience can be so frustrating, because your body doesn't do what it used to do. The aches and pains magnify. But, unlike most of the population, you are in the gym, giving and taking shots, making friends, and doing what most people your age can't do anymore. These 20 year old kids I spar with live in the now-- what they don't understand is there is no point to being a badass if you are crippled five years on. Take care of your body, stay in shape, improve your skills, and it's ok every now and then to get melancholy that your hair is thinning.
It's a little Wing Chun-esque. The hands were on, both as one into the line. Succeeded as guard but couldn't penetrate through in a single motion. The feet were less Wing Chun. You had good chi gerk position, but you retreated. Your instinct was to get more distance and stay ortho. Wing Chun likes close quarters, and the forms are all symmetrical to break sidedness. Switches to steal foot position in the pocket are common right after a check.
Yea coach that was fun!!! Love to see work like that. Commentary was a bonus. Btw that low the stomp kick (“is it WC?”) you did was probably closer to the way Savate might use it. Not to say WC people don’t use it. Execution might be different from lineages to lineages. On the other hand that stomp kick your student caught you with is definitely a WC counter to wide kicks. When done right it’s painful ,but also jams your balance up. Young dawg was mixing in a little Mayweather. Again I really enjoyed that.
This is absolutely fascinating. You can see exactly the moment when the guy decides that he's going to start throwing bombs, and hit much harder. I did the same with a boxing coach, who was an ex-pro, and was doing light sparring with me (1-2-1 session. Except my fitness - and skill - was so bad that he let me punch myself out. I vomited all over the ring, and spent ten minutes cleaning that up. That's how he dealt with me throwing so-called bombs.
First part of the fight the student was eating kicks and jabs but I guess this also a good way to teach him to keep his hands up. Good jab, a little out of balance when throwing the right hand but I'm sure he'll correct those if he keeps training.
Icey Michael - you and any other guys taking sparring seriously and looking for a boost in energy, what I used to drink was a carb max drink....I know many here are going to flip and race to the keyboard to diss carbs..BUT if you viewers have ever trained really hard (wrestling, boxing, MMA etc) where you're really killing it, you will burn off all the carbs trust me. Now if you're a fat body, you might not want to do the carb thing too often but if you're medium built or lean you'll be fine. To me, it gave the extra drive and energy for the long training days plus I guess I'm just sensitive to most "Pre workouts" with caffeine and a bunch of other crap, as it always made my heart race and made me gas too quick. Just tip that worked for me.
Listen up all you young Fighters take this for an old dog this man knows his s*** the best I've seen out there on the internet he even taught an old dog like me new tricks train fight easy
I've watched this video so many times because as a wrestler my striking is garbage a lead hook is the only good move I have many thanks on these kinds of videos
In the context of fighting an 18 or 20 year old, anyway. Different energy levels. I keep coming back to his channel because he's realistic. My favorite martial arts teachers were always grounded in reality and what works.
sry but if you're late 30ies losing to a 18-20 year old then you absolutely suck.. Someone that young usually hasnt been training for long and his muscle mass is not impressive so less strength
exactly ! The average guy in his late 30 would beat the crap out of the average 18 year old. Yes, especially it's true with the heavier weight classes. A lot of guys in their late 30ies doing good in mma
@@terrorsquadlith 18 to mid 20s are on average more athletic, UFC fighters are good in there 30s because they've been honing their skills since then, most 30 year olds don't do that or stay active.
I've been training and sparring and conditioning since 1969 and this is some of the best sparring-sparring (slow) and commentary I've ever seen. It's C-M Boxing to the next level (Rodney King). All hail The Mike (and your student isn't half-bad either). Thanks!
Question for viewers: Do you have any tips for conserving energy or maintaining composure?
To develop conditioning, I roll and spar with as few breaks as possible until I run out of people willing to go with me. Bag circuits with no breaks work well too. I'm not a huge believer in running, as it doesn't seem to really affect my fight cardio much one way or the other.
Rolling and sparring to exhaustion is great because you have to push yourself or you're going to lose. Some of it is about mindset too. I always want to keep going and I always want to be the last off the mat.
I'm no expert, but I have by far the best cardio in the gym and I've never lost the last round when I fight.
Always keeping in mind the adage: :Age and treachery will beat youth and talent every time."
Treachery, treachery, treachery. It's much easier to stay loose and relaxed on the inside when you know you have a deliciously nasty surprise in mind for an overconfident up-and-comer who is sure he has the physical advantage.
;D
I would definitely do high intensity sparring with very little rest in between, conditioning exercises and running and what not. But there are some days where I would spar or train with keeping a good composure or pace in mind and trying to be economical and precise with my energy and strikes.
In CrossFit we teach strategy for maximizing output/results which translates to better times/scores/etc. on Metcon type workouts or some that are longer that definately take athletes out of their comfort zones. The main tip I would offer is simply this, and I think you would agree @hard2hurt, is to train like you want to perform. If you dont actively train LONG extended highly strenuous cardiovascular/metabolic workouts...you can not realistically expect to be able to DO them well....SO TRAIN EM, DON'T AVOID YOUR WEAKNESS
The "THUNDERCATS" who stroll into my gym usually get their egos checked when those 10-20 minute extended workouts come around...Yeah bro, lets DL 400+- Im with ya there. The birds come home to roost when they are expected to run 2 miles and DL again and run...maybe 4x times? Its a different world when you mix Strength and Metabolic Conditioning in the same workout. Different processes being activated in the body...if those processes arent pushed they can't ever be pushed without a horrible result.
He's hitting you way harder than you hit him. Cudos for staying calm.
We spar a lot and he knows what I am comfortable with. My job is to teach him and go at am intensity he is comfortable with.
@@hard2hurt Awesome, loving the channel by the way, I've discovered it only recently.
@@Vladimyrful welcome man!
@@hard2hurt Thanks!
Def the kid was putting a little more "uhmphh" behind his shots than mike.
I really liked this video. I liked the narrated sparring and you all sitting around talking. I'd like to see this sort of thing regularly
I try to mix it up. The formulaic technique videos tend to perform better but I personally prefer this type of content
@@hard2hurt it's definitely refreshing. Like all the content, man. Appreciate all you do
I'd love to see more of this... two years later, Icy Mike. This was fun to watch and I love actually putting yourselves out there for the world to watch.
This video isn't about sparring. It's about showing off those quads. Go, IcyMike!
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"These little Thunder Cats that know a bunch of combos and shit." 😂😂 The best quote!
My boxing coach made me his sparring partner a few years ago. We've gone 12 3 minute rounds before and it was a blast. We both felt like we were going to die at the end, though. ha ha! When we first started sparring, I used to get maybe 1 clean punch in per round. Now our matches feel more even because I can hit him a lot, but it's always clear to me that his skill is superior. I always respect the man who taught me all I know.
Very cool. A good coach isn't afraid to spar with his guys even when they get even or start winning. A good coach WANTS you to beat him.
i dont see any leg-catches during this, did you agree not to do kick catches/dumps?
man i might get one good hit a sesssion lol. im starting to take practice more serious wel see how it goes
Dam dude, your explaining made that 10 minutes go by fast
Hi Mike, I'm 33 years old and just started boxing a year ago, and now I'm a member of USA Boxing and am going to be fighting in a tournament in about four weeks. Your videos and teachings have been a great thank you
train hard, fight smart and listen to your coaches at all times
the thing you taught me in this video is that you are an amazing coach. the way you handled him going mad and throwing hard punches. the way you handled that says a lot about you as a coach and as a person! Good job! (subscribed just for that)
Use that lunging side kick to set up a spinning back kick to the body or face. They teach this a lot in TKD. It's all about getting creative with your striking!
1:30 Wing Chun works guys confirmed by Icy Mike
Was it Wing Chun?! The kick and the parry and the straight punch?
@@hard2hurt I don't know, I don't like Wing Chun so I'm not that deep into it
That ain’t wing Chun 🤣😂🤣😂
4:45 is a great example of a Wing Chun kick. Great timing on that. Defended with an attack.
Cihan Cakal no 😂🤣😂🤣😂
The pacing aspect is both obvious and overlooked often.
I always tend to be passive and start to low key chickening as soon as I feel like the other guy is better. In this moments, focusing on (re)gaining the pace, is a great way to fight this behavior.
Thank you for this interesting sparring video. As always as informative as entertaining! 👍
You can always slow things down when you feel like it, but it can be hard to "catch up." I used to start very passive... "feeling him out." It never worked for me.
I am 58 and been involved with boxing and muay thai since i was 27, i still spar and i really glad i came across your wonderful videos and teachings. I can really relate to this video, wonderful professional video. Yours in sport Glyn. U. K.
You are really one of the best trainers i saw
I hate it so much when the trainer gets frustrated and beats the crap out of you if you land a shot that surprises and hurts him
You did such a well job really teaching him the art of fighting never went easy on him but not using him as a punching bag
Well done!
This is super helpful, I really needed help with this. I'm at the stage in sparring where after a few minutes of decent work I get tired and make stupid mistakes, run out of ideas and creativity, and just don't notice what the other guy is doing. It feels at least half down to psychologyand not just physical condition (which could always be better). What I got from your video is not only to pick a pace, but to make him mentally uncomfortable so his mind is working harder, not just his body. He was having to fight going backwards, you weren't rushing in, you were picking your shots, experimenting... The whole time you were exuding confidence and dominating him. You were giving him stuff to react to then countering that, or just staying out of range.
You made a great point about opponents returning the move you just did. That could be very useful in dictating the pace, like using long kicks and staying just out of range while he tires himself doing the same.
Something I wanna work on is feints and drawing my opponent, and also using footwork to avoid stuff rather than have to block or parry so much, to conserve energy and give time for deeper relaxed breathing. And lastly to try using light shots that might land, to set up harder ones that almost certainly will land, and maybe provoke him to go heavy and tire himself out (... Wait, did I just try to explain "rope-a-dope"?)
This has given me lots to work on and think about, much appreciated as always, keep it coming! Big thanks for all the golden advice so far :)
Yep everything you're saying is right in line with what we are working on in this video... in particular the range. Always knowing that range was a huge part of this gameplan.
You mentioned the double taan sau you did was wing chun. Yes, you're right! It can be found in the Chum Kiu, the second form which means "bridge searching", which seems a perfect description of what you did. At least, the technique can be found in wing chun and many other places. Certainly the thai clinch double grab is analogous.
These are some really good tips. I remember my first Kyokushin competition and I had really good conditioning and strategy, but I had no composure. I got destroyed in that tourney because I forgot my strategy because I lost my composure. And because of the mental breakdown, my conditioning was all but lost and useless. I really need to take notes from this. Also #sidekickswork at 0:50 hahaha keep up the good content bro!
9:03 that head movement clean asf
so true, rly good and something you can only learn with sparring over and over again.
but there is to mention as he said himself: the studend is mad. Mad means often and easier to read movement, so keeping calm is very importen, specialy against an experienced fighter.
to be said i am not an experienced fighter so please correct me if i am wrong
This is an excellent vid. Set your own pace to make your opponent or trainee get on your level and breathing is awesome. 10min is amazing. There are some people I spar against that cant last 2-5 minutes because they are trying to go for the win by throwing hard blows. I'm a counter/defensive and this vid was an awesome lear in curve. Thank you sir for posting this. I know this vid is 5 months old, but it's still awesome to watch
What you said about how to handle an over-eager sparring partner with less experience is so dead on. I hate it when guys throw someone a beating who is still learning. It's your job to teach them control BUT ALSO keep them motivated. Combat sports has a lot to give, I'm glad someone is out there on behalf of the sport and not themselves. Kudos!
I think that everyone who wants to learn fighting should learn this since the beginning. I know it comes with time but with time you slowly find it. If you learn this since the beginning you condition yourself to be tempered. Subscribed now!
One of my coaches likes to have me do 30 minute sparring rounds. It's super fun and really helpful for my endurance. I wouldn't recommend 30 minutes to everyone, but longer rounds is a great way to avoid getting gassed.
Really enjoy the sparring strategy tips. Please have more videos again older guy using faint, footwork and strategy to beat younger guys kick boxing or mma. thanks
All I've got is feints and footwork... it's not like I can hang with these guys based on speed or power.
Probably one of my favourite Hard2hurt videos
As a martial art master, you have showed the appropriate self-control during this training fight.
Very good as a old guy just learned something very important thanks
H2H...there is a huge and down-to-Earth reality factor about your training and your videos!
That's a cool kick block! Could you do a video on how you guys drill that and other kick counters?
It's been requested a bunch. We will probably do that soon.
It's a great technique. Very emphasized in Wing Chun.
Check kicks are pretty ouch. One reason why we wear higher foot protectors when kicking... sometimes. If it lands right it can break a knee.
@@AstralS7orm dont let icy mike hear you say that, he doesn't believe the knee will break, even tho I've seen shinbones snap from a checked kick and the knee is a lot weaker than the shin😂
Extremely informative video. For example;
Student's guard examples 1:50, 5:49: arms up, gloves protect face, turns to side, can't see opponent
Teacher's guard examples 5:11, 9:09 - arms up, gloves protect face, maintains fighting stance, never takes his eyes off his opponent
That's the pre-workout out me and my coach use, good stuff. Keeps you feeling clear headed not like normal lifting pre-workouts that make your heart explode if you don't lift something heavy
That stuff you commented about maybe being Wing Chun... it actually more or less is! First stopping the power of his kick with your front leg, then trapping his jab, and then immediately following with your own punch with the same arm you trapped him with, still controlling his arm so he can't easily recover.
Good stuff by the way! Nice endurance and composure.
Great education here! I'm thirty-four; started martial arts at thirty. I'm feeling this approach. Love the channel!
Mike! Always Epic! Coaching, mentoring, sparring, training and learning partner.... Love your ability to always center yourself in mindfulness towards all of your predisposed goals, lessons, alternative perspectives, media presentation and individual workouts. Next level competentcy and inspiration. Thank you!
Youngster has some pop in those punches. He was letting those dogs out when he got tired. Great video 🙏
The best martial arts tutorial I've seen. I've done this stuff for 15 years and I learned a massive amount from this. Fantastic.
Good golden point on keeping composure. Does not mean not getting hit, it means not coming off your gameplan when hit.👍👍👍 Love this comment.
I loved this video. I am 47 years old and my biggest challenge is when I sparr with a newer and younger guy who goes full power...I don't want to hurt him but at the same time I don't want to get hurt so I always talk to them.
Great vid. The young dude was loading up quite a lot on his shots. You're right those tired but heavy bursts can be dangerous.
This video shed so much light on why you're such a great teacher. Love the vids.
Thank you so much
Of all the things I learned about fighting, the mentality you have while doing it is very new to me. In other words thanks for this video, it's awesome.
That was awesome man you were calm and collected the whole time you stay that your pace you you really work your fight and I think that's important for amateur fighters and self defense artist to make sure that they are making those points testing out the water keeping the flight to a minimum and not running out your gas tank right away cause you don't know what that other guy in the streets has in his gas tank
"You old guys..." yup, speaking straight to me.
I really appreciated the ideas on cooling down a pissed of training partner. Being playful can change the intensity. Also I can see you answering his bombs with powered down but skillful set-ups and combos. Great stuff!
Really enjoying this channel! This is the type of school I’d love to train at 💪
If you're ever in myrtle beach!
You know what, respect to both these guys.
Don't you just feel so proud and awesome that you help make someone fight that good? When a student outclasses you because of you makes me feel proud
This video solidified for that this guy is a stud muffin at this. He knows what he is doing
Appreciate both the tips as well as the in-line commentary, this stuff is great
Good share!! I work with younger guys and teach my team with a hands on approach and really enjoyed. The reality of pacing and ability to stay composed and understand how to not let the sparring session get out of control. You shared the pyschology of sparring in terms of understanding how to change the tension levels so it stays productive. young guys working together turns into a mess of ego and power expressions at times.
Stumbled upon your channel to see a crossbow and ended up finding invaluable content. Subscribed👍
Man I caught this vid a little late and I have seen several of your videos. I especially liked the hook one. But as an older guy (49 y/o) this one hit home!! I am glad I stayed with it to the end as your advice gave me a different mindset. First you said you will never be as fast as Furqat. Secondly, you state the goal is not to beat him, but to survive. Thirdly, you pick the pace. All your advice was spot on and bulb popped on.
I used to be into various disciplines of martial arts and backyard box a little. Running is out and getting a heavy bag would be a good workout for me while trying to get my skills back. Good ass video man and thanks for posting shit like this for us older guys. An inspiration indeed!
Another Real Good vid from you!!Good commentary good technique and not going out of your way to down other styles;And I know why:its because you are skilled and knowledgeable yourself and don't need to boost a fragile ego with clownish comments. I am now a subscriber sir.
Ummm... allow me to apologize in advance...
"we missed the glove touch". That's so hillarious. Great narration, BTW.
7:27 in 0.25 speed :O love it. Nice how you lifted that back leg for the boost, perfect tech.
Mike is terrifying in the video. That constant steady approach with a dead pan face. Feels like the Terminator is squaring up
this is amazing camera work
I’m 35. I use my cardio to my advantage when sparring younger guys and it always throws them off haha
They are always like “wait how is this old pot head able throw strikes non stop the entire time!!!!”
Lmao that jump rope and double end bag and heavy bag. That’s how.
35 here too. im feeling you 😁 but otherwise my cardio lacks maybe cause it was always that way but the explosivness still s harder than much of of the younger ones.
@@stillgotyourmom if you have Instagram come check me out. I’m half way to my one year mark of 365 days of exercise in a row
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Im in the same boat with you bro, the weed has made my lung capacity way better 😂 im 20
@@triocha233 lol that’s awesome! Haha just last night in class you see me bouncing on my toes the entire time while most are flat footed haha
I’m the only one who was smoking one while walking in there haha
Beautiful SIDEKICK in the first minute
I have an instructor that says "what belt are you when you're tired? Everybody starts as their belt level when they're fresh and slowly lose skill as they tire. You may be a black belt at first but end up fighting like a white belt after a few minutes". So far, he's not wrong.
I agree with every single word this man is saying...Very knowledgeable and obviously experienced. Love that stop kick. First time visiting this channel. I like it here. I think I'll stay. Great clip! Keep On Rockin' //;)\m/
that knee chamber followed by the straight right was 🔥
Beautiful! THAT'S how you do a sparring session!
Good advice I am 62 still sparring the young fellas, unbeknownst to me that is what I have been doing. Picking the pace, make them work when I see them gassing out. Breathe and fake it lol Respect.
almost 60 here brother and still spar with 20 and 30 yr olds myself.. ..Ive learned to conserve energy in many different ways...having experience and skill and composure help balance the scales when sparring with young dudes who are way more fit than me ...lol
One of the reasons why I like sparring with a pro. They know how to control, consciously show your holes in your games. I get really nervous sparring with a fellow newbie like me haha 😆😂 good video as always! 👍🍺👊
Thanks for this video - good advice! Still TKD sparring, over 50. It is all about composure...
A LOT of gold in this video. Thumbs way up!
Another great video. I'm a 42 year old MMA fighter (recreational level) and of course my class has a lot of young fighters. Constant pressure and pretending shots don't hurt me and that I'm not tired is a good strategy against them. Occasional hard shots on open targets reminds them of the threat and keeps them from applying their own pressure.
I really liked that pre-workout suggestion because the product doesn't add bullshit ingredients ty man
Thanks representing the older martial artist. You got great skills. The student does to.
Great video! Watched start to finish, instant subscribe. Really liked your commentary, was super educational, relaxed, and the spar was awesome. Thank you!
Great vid. For older guys, at some point you have to check your ego at the door. I'm doing MMA and BJJ, and about to turn 52. Every day I go to the gym, and survive, is a victory for me. The experience can be so frustrating, because your body doesn't do what it used to do. The aches and pains magnify. But, unlike most of the population, you are in the gym, giving and taking shots, making friends, and doing what most people your age can't do anymore.
These 20 year old kids I spar with live in the now-- what they don't understand is there is no point to being a badass if you are crippled five years on. Take care of your body, stay in shape, improve your skills, and it's ok every now and then to get melancholy that your hair is thinning.
Are we the same person?
@@hard2hurt Lol... except I'll go by-- 'kindahard2hurt'.
Best,
That blocking kicks with the kicks is a muay boran technique
Love it
Just seeing this. Great spar session. Thx for sharing
This is how I spar with less experienced guys too glad you made a video on this.
Love boxing coach Bill burr. But for real. Thank you for these videos. 🙏 Keeps me motivated to train
Kudos to you for maintaining the flow of the session
Nice sparring session. It looks like fun to train with u guys. You guys work the way I like to work.
I hope to kick you soon!
hard2hurt can’t wait to block it.
That was probably one of the best videos he has done... Enjoyed this one finally...
Haha! Get after it old man! Great explanation and insight! Thanks for sharing.
Good online lesson and outstanding work of both!
Good stuff! I think one of the keys maintaining composure is learning how to fight that "get-back" response
RDA vs Kevin Lee is a good example of pick the pace if your're the older fighter
wow, he did really well. would love to see a rematch now in 2021. If he was this good 2 years ago would be a beast now.
It's a little Wing Chun-esque. The hands were on, both as one into the line. Succeeded as guard but couldn't penetrate through in a single motion. The feet were less Wing Chun. You had good chi gerk position, but you retreated. Your instinct was to get more distance and stay ortho. Wing Chun likes close quarters, and the forms are all symmetrical to break sidedness. Switches to steal foot position in the pocket are common right after a check.
I watched UFC247 Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes and thought to myself, I've seen this in a hard2hurt video.
He watched this video over and over during his training camp obviously hahaha
Yea coach that was fun!!! Love to see work like that. Commentary was a bonus. Btw that low the stomp kick (“is it WC?”) you did was probably closer to the way Savate might use it. Not to say WC people don’t use it. Execution might be different from lineages to lineages. On the other hand that stomp kick your student caught you with is definitely a WC counter to wide kicks. When done right it’s painful ,but also jams your balance up. Young dawg was mixing in a little Mayweather. Again I really enjoyed that.
Lol, would love to train at this gym, love the energy and atmosphere!
You are a great sparring partner, very nice video thanks
Use your wisdom, that's something very valuable older people have on younger guys
True facts!
This is absolutely fascinating. You can see exactly the moment when the guy decides that he's going to start throwing bombs, and hit much harder. I did the same with a boxing coach, who was an ex-pro, and was doing light sparring with me (1-2-1 session.
Except my fitness - and skill - was so bad that he let me punch myself out. I vomited all over the ring, and spent ten minutes cleaning that up. That's how he dealt with me throwing so-called bombs.
DAAAAMN....10 MINS👏👏.. Bro im pushing 40 n this video is video is MOTIVATING!!
GOOD SH*T👍
Awesome sparring session! Very educational. Love your channel. Thank you.
First part of the fight the student was eating kicks and jabs but I guess this also a good way to teach him to keep his hands up. Good jab, a little out of balance when throwing the right hand but I'm sure he'll correct those if he keeps training.
Icey Michael - you and any other guys taking sparring seriously and looking for a boost in energy, what I used to drink was a carb max drink....I know many here are going to flip and race to the keyboard to diss carbs..BUT if you viewers have ever trained really hard (wrestling, boxing, MMA etc) where you're really killing it, you will burn off all the carbs trust me. Now if you're a fat body, you might not want to do the carb thing too often but if you're medium built or lean you'll be fine. To me, it gave the extra drive and energy for the long training days plus I guess I'm just sensitive to most "Pre workouts" with caffeine and a bunch of other crap, as it always made my heart race and made me gas too quick. Just tip that worked for me.
Listen up all you young Fighters take this for an old dog this man knows his s*** the best I've seen out there on the internet he even taught an old dog like me new tricks train fight easy
Your control is excellent. Respect.
I've watched this video so many times because as a wrestler my striking is garbage a lead hook is the only good move I have many thanks on these kinds of videos
If late 30's is old, then I'm old.😁
Insightful, great video.
In the context of fighting an 18 or 20 year old, anyway. Different energy levels. I keep coming back to his channel because he's realistic. My favorite martial arts teachers were always grounded in reality and what works.
sry but if you're late 30ies losing to a 18-20 year old then you absolutely suck.. Someone that young usually hasnt been training for long and his muscle mass is not impressive so less strength
exactly ! The average guy in his late 30 would beat the crap out of the average 18 year old. Yes, especially it's true with the heavier weight classes. A lot of guys in their late 30ies doing good in mma
@@terrorsquadlith 18 to mid 20s are on average more athletic, UFC fighters are good in there 30s because they've been honing their skills since then, most 30 year olds don't do that or stay active.
Excellent sparring and great observations.
you have a lot of good kicking resources!
by the way, lunging side kicks do work for me hahah
You absolute madman.
Yeah that technique works wonders if you execute It well and have great lateral movement.
You are doing great work brother.
I've been training and sparring and conditioning since 1969 and this is some of the best sparring-sparring (slow) and commentary I've ever seen. It's C-M Boxing to the next level (Rodney King). All hail The Mike (and your student isn't half-bad either). Thanks!