The most valuable thing about Marvin cook’s teachings, is that it’s outside of the box boxing philosophy. Takes the basics and flips em in a more practical way. Can’t beat modified textbooks 🔥
@@TrueBoxerStance can you suggest any fighters that demonstrate these concepts like the true boxer stance and others within the ring. Having a live example to watch would be helpful, thanks!
@@shimonbrathwaite651 Marvin Hagler and Julio Cesar Chavez. They're the masters of taking the right "spot". Especially Chavez is all about that footwork.
I would say often in most sports specifically combat sports that knowing the basics and the general rules regarding their reasoning is the key to exploiting said rules and said basics....very similar in Muay Thai...learning to move to your strong side, leaves open lead kicks to the head and traps for their lead leg, etc. Having a dynamic game is always a plus
This guy is a master of the often overlooked, basics. This style if perfected could be deadly, but this legend did it. I love you Marvin you teach so good.
@@maxanderson3733 Good question ! I tried to kinda stutter with a very small pivot, and It feels natural and creisp. I suggest you work on your calf stamina because repeating the footwork drills got my legs cramped up!
Wow! I always had problems moving to my right. This is so helpful. Moving to the right cuts off the right hand instantly. So we just have to defend the left.
I’m a coach and competitor- Coach Marvin’s stuff is some of the best content I’ve seen on UA-cam in terms of boxing knowledge & application. So glad you are back uploading new videos, my students and I all love your videos!
I'm 53 and I'm the oldest guy in my gym that spars by about 20 years. Love this technique because it keeps my opponent off balance and allows me to control pace. When they try to "fix" their position, if they do it in the wrong part of the ring, it allows me to drive them into the corners
Exactly, that's how I was taught. I was taught move both ways and avoid the power hand until you want to face it in an exchange. However I have to know how to switch it up so I don't get cut off from just going one way.
I've decided that this makes too much sense for me to keep being hyper skeptical due to the novelty of this information. I've been training my jab and your footwork patterns in the true boxer's stance for about a month now and I keep getting better even in what felt like unrelated areas such as combination punching simply because I never took the time to really find my balance. Moving to the right was hard at first but now it is almost as natural. Moving from the hips too! I feel like I'm cutting away the excess crap from my movements. A lot of the techniques I had previously learned were for in-fighting because my sparring partner was taller so it's sad to see a lot of that hard work vanish from my shadowboxing but I think it will be worth it. Suggested this channel to a few friends, thanks for the content.
@Hung Manh Vu right! it was just so hard at first to go from fighting relatively square to a bladed stance but im glad that i am. if you’ve ever played ping pong this stance is a lot like cutting the ball, you’re forcing the opponent to play by your rules or else they pay dearly
I dont really get it. I always try to remind myself to stay in the true boxer stance but the thing is that i dont understand the concept of moving from your hips.
@@tarikelschiehaby4644 stabilize your trunk. if you have weak abdominal muscles this can be an issue, but try moving around with your jab and evenly distribute your weight. his video’s make it pretty clear imo, watch how coach moves
GREAT Video, up untill about the 7 minute mark. Don't bet on throwing your opponent off by stepping to the outside, and assuming he'll be momentarily confused by it. DO step to the outside (away from their power hand) because structurally it's the right thing to do. This is basic movement 101 in most martial arts, but i agree it's not taught enough in boxing. Good work!
Such valuable knowledge. I actually learned this playing UFC3. The practice involved to incorporate irl is incredible difficult but really rewarding. This movement pattern confuses opponents because it's so unnatural. Mix it up though to stay illusive because like all movement patterns, it can become predictable if done too often.
I have never had anybody paint a picture so perfectly in my mind as you did here. This is just perfection. I’ve been boxing since I was 16. I let it go for some years, almost a decade I’d say. I recently picked it back up this year in January but now as a certified USA Boxing coach. And your videos have helped me in the most immense ways. Thank you Marvin.
The beauty of time is the amount knowledge one can acquire. Its a blessing that more seasoned people can pass their findings on to the young. Thank you for the content sir
Brilliant. I just wanna say that I applied your videos to my Muay Thai stance. During some elbow tag we did today(part of our warm-ups), I noticed it was throwing people off how I was moving and using my "rifle" to open them up. So many more targets were available to me by using your methods. For those of you who don't think it works, try it. Drill it, use it while shadowboxing. Then, try it during some light sparring. I am fully convinced that this man's methods work - and not just for traditional boxing. I'm gonna focus on moving right in my shadowboxing to prepare for Spar Day Wednesdays at my gym! Thank you for making these videos and the old ones from 8 or so years ago!
Super underated video. As an experienced Elite amateur this movement is so basic yet so overlooked and nobody will circle to their right because the awkward step and foot crossing. On-top of that the angles you just created is what hurts people... Not how hard you can hit, which is why Lomachenko was/is so deadly! A+
Man oh man, his humility and attitude is over the top, beautiful spirited trainer... don't even know him, but he is definitely has my stamp of approval.
Man this is gold. Just finished the 3 hours boxing workout and finished the shower in my bed open up youtube and this is the first thing I see. Thanks again SUPER MARVIN!! 💪🏾💪🏾
The initial instruction is to push off the lead foot, and moving the rear foot to the right. However, when the two helpers are doing it. They’re stepping in with the lead foot and the rear follows. It’s the exact opposite. Which way are you recommending?
Thank you for answering my prayers bro! Ive been drilling this for the last week and already seeing a lot of improvement in my balance and coordination moving to the right.
Marvin's teaching has been a blessing. The way he teachings genuinely feel as if I was apart of his boxing sessions. His teaching are pure boxing gold. And his skills makes us understand it's a craft with science behind it
Hello Coach. I want to Sincerely thank you, and that I appreciate the knowledge that you're sharing on your Platform. Am learning so much, all the way from Kenya.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Been boxing for almost 10 years. I have incorporated allot of your stuff into my game and it's been a gamechanger. The way you communicate the break downs comparisons and demonstrate is really hard to come by and easy to understand. I hope you keep doing these.
This is awesome im thankful both of my first boxing coaches swore by moving to the right and they drilled it with us so now it is natural. Great to see others preaching this concept!
All of your teaching methods make sense than any other styles and your IQ fight is on another level. I would love to see more content on hooks and body shots and how to change levels. So glad your back and uploading these pure gold content🔥
Marvin is such a good coach! In the years I've spent boxing, not one coach has ever made it a point to fight moving to your right half as effectively as this video demostrates. And that dude he's training looks like he's having a blast doing it!
The 90 degree fight angle was the best thing I learn from my self thanks to the first True Boxing stance video and somehow Marvin is talking about that in this video 😳, i do MMA and all my game is thanks to you and your True Boxing Stance. Thank you Coach, Oss 🙌🏾🔥
In your teachings pertaining to footwork, you emphasize chasing the rear foot. I saw that a bit clearer as the demonstrators went into gaining the outside position leading with the job AND I was almost gonna ask how can this work for the southpaw but then I looked at it again and thought about what we are taught to create that ' advantage ' and it works the same way. The ' swing ' around in my opinion is more pronounced or stepping to the outside of your opponent but this is great craftsmanship about angles and working the radius but going in the opposite direction or away from your strong side. Great stuff
Or a quick way to eat a left hook. I'm not saying he's wrong, but there's a reason you're taught traditionally to either spear through with the jab (Holmes, Foreman, etc), it just works. You shouldn't have to shift all the way right (or left) to measure with a jab (Tyson, Moore, Bowe), or to knockout/stun with one. You're also conditioning your opponent to expect you to move in said direction. That counter is gonna suck ala Pac vs Marquez...move forward and guard your chin.
i was taught to circle away from there back hand so your not moving into there power so if there orthodox you move right and if there southpaw you move to the left
I'm seeing this months later and man it makes so much more wisdom. And it was very awesome when I first saw this. Man your content is really great. Thank you
Very simplicitly, very value information on body language and movement. Seeing the most effective way the conserve energy for the longevity of how ever long a fight must go on. Efficient way of increasing Fight IQ, having control on command to outmaneuver your opponent(s). Thank you.
Thanks Coach! This is actually a life saver. So the lead foot goes first when moving to the right instead of the back foot? Or can it be the other way as well?
i think it might be better to step with the back foot. moving to the right as orthodox is awkward either way, but i've practiced stepping with my left foot first, and i find you end up giving your back to your opponent. imagine if they slip to the right as you throw this jab, they are basically going to hit you on the back of the head with their overhand right. also after throwing this jab you are so perpendicular to your opponent that it is really difficult to follow up with your cross. stepping with your right foot first still doesn't feel perfect, i think it generates less power because your hips are not in sync with your shoulders, but it might beat the alternative. this guy demonstrates it well ua-cam.com/video/hsGdCchYElQ/v-deo.html actually now that i think about it, if your opponent is backing up you will definitely be jabbing while stepping forward with your left foot. so perhaps both techniques are viable depending on the situation. i'll test it out next time i train
Thank You for posting this. I study Sanda and my instructor is constantly pushing me to move in ways that do not come naturally. It is great to see something like this to reinforce some of that.
I just joined my first boxing gym and taking the extra time I can to learn from you and your channel. Your content is outstanding and after just a few videos I have learned how important my stance and footwork are.
It seems like this is similar to how I was taught to move away from the power hand and to watch your positioning on the opponents lead foot....... sound advice though.
There is so much love for the technique and the details from this guy! I only wish he would show it more than talking about it. He reminds me of my first boxing teacher, who was also super passionate about it!
Marvin I love the fact that you take the time to teach us average joes the art and science of boxing in such a simple, in depth, and easy to understand way and always giving top quality content. I will use this jab with the step off next sparring session in my Muay Thai gym
Man I appreciate this Mr. Cook. Im a big fan and I was anticipating that new video b/c I’ve been trying to learn boxing and how to defend myself. There are so many styles out there but this makes sense definitely appreciated
My first boxing coach (surprisingly) always told us to circle away from rear hand... but never told us how or exactly why. In other words: thanks, great wideo.
Well said! I’m a lefty and fight righty but I always taught to circle out opposite of the Jab. I didn’t know how to explain it. Well done sir! Thank you!
Glad to see Marvin posting again!! Really one of the very best coaches on UA-cam!! I love the emphasis on correct movement. He has made me much more mobile and quicker on my feet. This stuff also works just as well when kickboxing too! Thanks Marvin!!!!
@@TrueBoxerStance Just teaching me to pivot, circle, and cut angles using movement from my waist/core rather than moving by shifting the weight in my shoulders has made me much more agile. Cant wait until COVID is over so I can use this to (gently) punch-up my sparing partners. LOL! Thank you!
I’m a CSW mega fan. Strong MMA for some reason I avoided this but was highlighted and brought to my attention by a student . I’m glad they did. I’m now obsessed 🤩 with his knowledge. Thank you sir !
i learned to step, move in half steps, pivoting in either direction instead of circling...my coach taught me this way because that's how he fought in prison...had to throw multiple punches to the left and right... appreciate this content as boxing should not be taught linear..everything in boxing has a purpose..
I have always wondered why boxers didn’t do this! I have only seen very few do it, but it just makes more sense to me, rather than moving left in direct line of fire of the opponent’s right hand. Thanks coach. You just confirmed that I’m not crazy. Great teaching!
You are absolutely right with everything that you have said. Tried & tested your boxing methods and they work brilliantly. Highly recommended you to everyone. Thanks for sharing. Keep em' coming. Always thristy and eager to learn from your tutorials 👍👍👍
I'm new to boxing. Just getting Into it mostly for fitness. But I enjoy your videos. One of the first channels I've seen to focus on footwork and explain it as a means to deliver your offensive and defensive tactics. Lots of channels seem to talk about footwork being important and give drills to practice. But you do an excellent job at explaining WHY it's important and not just SAYING it's important
Very good ! ... " taking the lead to the RIGHT " ... just like 'leading' your lady on the dance floor. Makes sense, you're in position control, than look for the exact moment/ opportunity to strike ! 👍
Thanks Marvin, this is awesome! Makes me a better boxing spectator too because guess what, now I have an informed means of looking out for my favourite strategies
Your videos are amazing! Never seen the martial artistry and mechanics of the sweet science explained in such an coherent and detailed way. Thank you so much!
So wonderful, sheds so much light on this. My gears are churning. I'm a smaller fighter. Against larger fighters... slot of this seems to be predicated on your ability to land a consistent jab. That kind of reach o suppose where you're kind of floating right outside range, popping in and out flirting with the line. With equally maxed reach, or if you are someone with a large reach, I can see this as I see this style of movement to be built in with a constant jab. I dont know if the jab is bei g used as more of a distance keeper whilst you find angles, or kind of an annoyance, or an actual punch to cause damage. All I know is that as a shorter fighter, for me just getting into the range to throw my jab puts me in the danger zone of my opponenets range, in fact sometimes I have to move much closer in, well past the point where they could already hit me. So it's hard for me to see the constant jabbing and stepping with someone larger. After you took 2 or 3 steps to the right, something Tyson would do was throw a right then as his body was cocked right shoulder forward on the right, as he pulled it back he would hop to the right a d in one big hop end up in that same position. Anyways, I'm not knocking it Marvin, I am just trying to envision how someone smaller applies this style of fighting. Smaller people are often facing taller people with a reach advantage. Thank you for the videos please keep them coming!!
My heavy bag workout. Switch leafs every round, First 2 rounds circle toward your lead hand, Rounds 3 and 4 circle towards your rear hand. 5 and 6 toward the lead. 7 and 8 toward the rear. A lot of trainers say to never switch your lead but not switching can lead to musculoskeletal imbalance, which can lead to injury. Switching your stance keeps everything nice and even and healthy.
First time ever watching a Marvin Cook video. Dude has hella humble energy and is clearly very passionate and knowledgable! Subscribed, commented and liked- I'm glad I came across your channel 😊
I love the attention to detail in you explaining stepping off the front foot but without crossing the back leg. It's a movement I'm extremely adept at due to the wonderful teaching over the years from my instructor's. Seeing this video is awesome confirmation of both what I've learned as well as your knowledge that I can pull from my own experience. I love it brotha. Keep up the great work
@@TrueBoxerStance can I get your advice on a subject,I’m a kickboxer I personally like to fight with one arm down to protect the body and catch kicks,and gives you a way better jab as it’s coming from the hip no telegraphing it,I know boxing coaches hate this,but how comes all the best boxers are unorthodox!!!,would you advise this or is it a no no for you ?,
@@TrueBoxerStance yeah I didn’t think you would agree lol,boxing coaches very strict and old school,obviously different kind of fighting but I think has great advantages and mayweather does use it in boxing with the shoulder roll,roy Jones Ali Prince naseem etc,but yes I know what your saying they are very brave a highly skilled to do it at that close range,I just find when you have 2 hands up high people don’t use footwork and end up being punch bags and can’t see where punches coming from,where as lower guard have to use footwork more head movement
@@jamesmiles1328 Watch some of the other videos, there’s common ground between your thoughts. Floyd has different looks. He can walk you down in a high guard, or pull back with his hands down and play with this food. But he makes that decision based on who’s in front of him and what they’re capable of. You won’t see him do that for the entire 3 minutes of a round. He had decades of practice and experience before he could bend those rules.
The most valuable thing about Marvin cook’s teachings, is that it’s outside of the box boxing philosophy. Takes the basics and flips em in a more practical way. Can’t beat modified textbooks 🔥
Question what the others won’t 🙏
@@TrueBoxerStance do what others won't do now, so that you can do what others can't do later. 🙏🏿
@@TrueBoxerStance can you suggest any fighters that demonstrate these concepts like the true boxer stance and others within the ring. Having a live example to watch would be helpful, thanks!
@@shimonbrathwaite651
Marvin Hagler and Julio Cesar Chavez. They're the masters of taking the right "spot". Especially Chavez is all about that footwork.
I would say often in most sports specifically combat sports that knowing the basics and the general rules regarding their reasoning is the key to exploiting said rules and said basics....very similar in Muay Thai...learning to move to your strong side, leaves open lead kicks to the head and traps for their lead leg, etc. Having a dynamic game is always a plus
When I see Marvin Cook upload I stop everything Im doing and watch that on repeat because his content is GOLD.
As always Kry, I appreciate it 🙏 good to see recurring fans
Literally did the same. Value is thru the roof here!
Good for you
For real tho I listen and pay attention
Truth
This guy is a master of the often overlooked, basics. This style if perfected could be deadly, but this legend did it. I love you Marvin you teach so good.
Much appreciated. The occupants of this sport have a habit of skipping passed the fundamentals.
I agree, this guy is the man. Him and Coach Anthony are the two guys I consider top of the line when it comes to boxing knowledge. Props and respect!
One thing I really didn’t understand about the video is this. When moving to the right are you doing a sort of stutter step or a pivot?
@@maxanderson3733 Good question ! I tried to kinda stutter with a very small pivot, and It feels natural and creisp. I suggest you work on your calf stamina because repeating the footwork drills got my legs cramped up!
@@saihinadir ooohhh! So it’s like something in between. That makes sense.
Good point about the calf workouts though. The legs are the life line.
Wow! I always had problems moving to my right. This is so helpful. Moving to the right cuts off the right hand instantly. So we just have to defend the left.
Circling away from your opponents power hand is gold. Somebody show this to Deontay Wilder..
He did this against zhang recently and got clipped with a couple of left hands
I’m a coach and competitor- Coach Marvin’s stuff is some of the best content I’ve seen on UA-cam in terms of boxing knowledge & application. So glad you are back uploading new videos, my students and I all love your videos!
My pleasure Ramy. I deeply appreciate it 🙏
I'm 53 and I'm the oldest guy in my gym that spars by about 20 years. Love this technique because it keeps my opponent off balance and allows me to control pace. When they try to "fix" their position, if they do it in the wrong part of the ring, it allows me to drive them into the corners
Do you still box? What age did you start?
Each time I watch your videos my fight game evolves. Thank you!
Sport aside, this is a golden example of how boxing should be taught as a martial art!
Glad to hear it Denzel Watching-a-Ton 👌
This style is mid
@@forrestdudley4775how so?
As someone who wants to go pro his return has scared me knowing other amatuers will be more likely have acess to this knowledge
The coach you don’t tell anyone about 😂
@@TrueBoxerStance I feel bad cos I want your channel to grow but also tryna be UK HW champion so can't share.
Will share to mess around boxers lol
Same! Steel sharpen steel I suppose. 😆
Doesn't Matter if they cant apply the knowledge
@@TrueBoxerStance damn wernt expecting a reply lol
I’ve always heard, “circle away from the power hand”, but I like this explanation.
Exactly, that's how I was taught. I was taught move both ways and avoid the power hand until you want to face it in an exchange. However I have to know how to switch it up so I don't get cut off from just going one way.
I have learned a lot in the past few weeks after finding your channel. Thanks!
Glad to hear it. Show me some time 👍
I've decided that this makes too much sense for me to keep being hyper skeptical due to the novelty of this information. I've been training my jab and your footwork patterns in the true boxer's stance for about a month now and I keep getting better even in what felt like unrelated areas such as combination punching simply because I never took the time to really find my balance. Moving to the right was hard at first but now it is almost as natural. Moving from the hips too! I feel like I'm cutting away the excess crap from my movements. A lot of the techniques I had previously learned were for in-fighting because my sparring partner was taller so it's sad to see a lot of that hard work vanish from my shadowboxing but I think it will be worth it. Suggested this channel to a few friends, thanks for the content.
@Hung Manh Vu right! it was just so hard at first to go from fighting relatively square to a bladed stance but im glad that i am. if you’ve ever played ping pong this stance is a lot like cutting the ball, you’re forcing the opponent to play by your rules or else they pay dearly
I dont really get it. I always try to remind myself to stay in the true boxer stance but the thing is that i dont understand the concept of moving from your hips.
@@tarikelschiehaby4644 stabilize your trunk. if you have weak abdominal muscles this can be an issue, but try moving around with your jab and evenly distribute your weight. his video’s make it pretty clear imo, watch how coach moves
GREAT Video, up untill about the 7 minute mark. Don't bet on throwing your opponent off by stepping to the outside, and assuming he'll be momentarily confused by it.
DO step to the outside (away from their power hand) because structurally it's the right thing to do.
This is basic movement 101 in most martial arts, but i agree it's not taught enough in boxing. Good work!
Such valuable knowledge. I actually learned this playing UFC3. The practice involved to incorporate irl is incredible difficult but really rewarding. This movement pattern confuses opponents because it's so unnatural. Mix it up though to stay illusive because like all movement patterns, it can become predictable if done too often.
I have never had anybody paint a picture so perfectly in my mind as you did here. This is just perfection. I’ve been boxing since I was 16. I let it go for some years, almost a decade I’d say. I recently picked it back up this year in January but now as a certified USA Boxing coach. And your videos have helped me in the most immense ways. Thank you Marvin.
The beauty of time is the amount knowledge one can acquire. Its a blessing that more seasoned people can pass their findings on to the young. Thank you for the content sir
Brilliant.
I just wanna say that I applied your videos to my Muay Thai stance. During some elbow tag we did today(part of our warm-ups), I noticed it was throwing people off how I was moving and using my "rifle" to open them up. So many more targets were available to me by using your methods.
For those of you who don't think it works, try it. Drill it, use it while shadowboxing. Then, try it during some light sparring. I am fully convinced that this man's methods work - and not just for traditional boxing. I'm gonna focus on moving right in my shadowboxing to prepare for Spar Day Wednesdays at my gym! Thank you for making these videos and the old ones from 8 or so years ago!
Hell yeah. Same. Been applying this during my
Muay Thai and its throwing everyone off.
Super underated video. As an experienced Elite amateur this movement is so basic yet so overlooked and nobody will circle to their right because the awkward step and foot crossing. On-top of that the angles you just created is what hurts people... Not how hard you can hit, which is why Lomachenko was/is so deadly! A+
Marv, your wisdom about the sport of boxing is so sound and clear. Please continue to drop gems on us. Your channel is a gift. Thank you.
That’s deeply appreciated. Continue to watch, learn, and enjoy my content brother
I’m practicing this all step by step. I’m amazed when I see some of the pros and their balance and footwork are totally off. This is just gold.
dude ive always struggled punching while moving to the right, this video just helped me out so much
Marvin, thank you! Excellent advice!
My trainer taught me this style as a defensive tool - to avoid my opponent's right hand.
Man oh man, his humility and attitude is over the top, beautiful spirited trainer... don't even know him, but he is definitely has my stamp of approval.
Man this is gold. Just finished the 3 hours boxing workout and finished the shower in my bed open up youtube and this is the first thing I see. Thanks again SUPER MARVIN!! 💪🏾💪🏾
The initial instruction is to push off the lead foot, and moving the rear foot to the right. However, when the two helpers are doing it. They’re stepping in with the lead foot and the rear follows. It’s the exact opposite. Which way are you recommending?
Thank you for answering my prayers bro! Ive been drilling this for the last week and already seeing a lot of improvement in my balance and coordination moving to the right.
I used a similar method in the ring in the 1970s.
I had a good ko record with my lead hand.
Great teaching. The way that he breaks it down for you to see what he is explaining really helps.
If Marvin Cook stops with his videos, I will absolutely be devastated..KEEP IT GOING!! CONTENT IS ALWAYS INFORMATIVE!!
Marvin's teaching has been a blessing.
The way he teachings genuinely feel as if I was apart of his boxing sessions.
His teaching are pure boxing gold. And his skills makes us understand it's a craft with science behind it
Hello Coach. I want to Sincerely thank you, and that I appreciate the knowledge that you're sharing on your Platform. Am learning so much, all the way from Kenya.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Wow, glad to hear the international praise. Hope all is well Mykol!
Marvin, could you post a session of you sparring whenever you can? I’m interested to see how all of your concepts would come together in a match.
Correct...Plz respond to this
I like to see that too
@@fazalc2576 I'm waiting to see him spar
Thanks, lol that all i like to see
I'd like to see that too
Been boxing for almost 10 years. I have incorporated allot of your stuff into my game and it's been a gamechanger. The way you communicate the break downs comparisons and demonstrate is really hard to come by and easy to understand. I hope you keep doing these.
This is awesome im thankful both of my first boxing coaches swore by moving to the right and they drilled it with us so now it is natural. Great to see others preaching this concept!
All of your teaching methods make sense than any other styles and your IQ fight is on another level. I would love to see more content on hooks and body shots and how to change levels. So glad your back and uploading these pure gold content🔥
Marvin is such a good coach! In the years I've spent boxing, not one coach has ever made it a point to fight moving to your right half as effectively as this video demostrates. And that dude he's training looks like he's having a blast doing it!
Glad you came back. Great video
I appreciate it Ace 🙏
I was taught to move to the right as well. I Haven’t heard this take on it though. I was taught to go to the right to circle AWAY from his power hand
I heard George Forman talk about moving into and away from his opponents power: thank you (so much!) for explaining this concept very clearly.
It’s always incredible coming back to this video, I feel like I realize or learn something every time. Thank you Coach!
The 90 degree fight angle was the best thing I learn from my self thanks to the first True Boxing stance video and somehow Marvin is talking about that in this video 😳, i do MMA and all my game is thanks to you and your True Boxing Stance. Thank you Coach, Oss 🙌🏾🔥
In your teachings pertaining to footwork, you emphasize chasing the rear foot. I saw that a bit clearer as the demonstrators went into gaining the outside position leading with the job AND I was almost gonna ask how can this work for the southpaw but then I looked at it again and thought about what we are taught to create that ' advantage ' and it works the same way. The ' swing ' around in my opinion is more pronounced or stepping to the outside of your opponent but this is great craftsmanship about angles and working the radius but going in the opposite direction or away from your strong side.
Great stuff
Definitely a huge insight. I haven't been able to find such a clean explanation on this so far. Much appreciated
this is something i love using especially as a switch hitter, really helps set up for orthodox jab to southpaw cross combos 🤙
Or a quick way to eat a left hook. I'm not saying he's wrong, but there's a reason you're taught traditionally to either spear through with the jab (Holmes, Foreman, etc), it just works. You shouldn't have to shift all the way right (or left) to measure with a jab (Tyson, Moore, Bowe), or to knockout/stun with one. You're also conditioning your opponent to expect you to move in said direction. That counter is gonna suck ala Pac vs Marquez...move forward and guard your chin.
i was taught to circle away from there back hand so your not moving into there power so if there orthodox you move right and if there southpaw you move to the left
Another platinum session, sir! The angles of the footwork are extremely helpful. Also, translates very well for those of us not training for sport.
I'm seeing this months later and man it makes so much more wisdom. And it was very awesome when I first saw this. Man your content is really great. Thank you
Very simplicitly, very value information on body language and movement.
Seeing the most effective way the conserve energy for the longevity of how ever long a fight must go on.
Efficient way of increasing Fight IQ, having control on command to outmaneuver your opponent(s).
Thank you.
i really love your perspective on boxing. you're a phenomenal teacher. i hope you keep making videos.
Thanks Coach! This is actually a life saver.
So the lead foot goes first when moving to the right instead of the back foot? Or can it be the other way as well?
I'm wondering the same
i think it might be better to step with the back foot. moving to the right as orthodox is awkward either way, but i've practiced stepping with my left foot first, and i find you end up giving your back to your opponent. imagine if they slip to the right as you throw this jab, they are basically going to hit you on the back of the head with their overhand right. also after throwing this jab you are so perpendicular to your opponent that it is really difficult to follow up with your cross.
stepping with your right foot first still doesn't feel perfect, i think it generates less power because your hips are not in sync with your shoulders, but it might beat the alternative. this guy demonstrates it well ua-cam.com/video/hsGdCchYElQ/v-deo.html
actually now that i think about it, if your opponent is backing up you will definitely be jabbing while stepping forward with your left foot. so perhaps both techniques are viable depending on the situation. i'll test it out next time i train
@@setik1337 he actually explains this foot work in this video. I just found it out. ua-cam.com/video/RkZRgnZOvwQ/v-deo.html
At 7:33, you've open a window with a close-up to the feet. I've liked it. You should exploit more of that tool in your video. Where is you GYM coach ?
Thank You for posting this. I study Sanda and my instructor is constantly pushing me to move in ways that do not come naturally. It is great to see something like this to reinforce some of that.
I like it. Time to implement this. I have an idea on how to set things up differently now. Thanks Marvin!
I just joined my first boxing gym and taking the extra time I can to learn from you and your channel. Your content is outstanding and after just a few videos I have learned how important my stance and footwork are.
i subbed to your channel because of all your old videos - all gold. now you're creating new content. amazing!
Been a long time coming
I remember watching his first video and now he’s back ?! Man he’s bringing that light back in the game 💯
This is one of the best boxing secrets in all of boxing. This video is a gem.
It seems like this is similar to how I was taught to move away from the power hand and to watch your positioning on the opponents lead foot....... sound advice though.
There is so much love for the technique and the details from this guy! I only wish he would show it more than talking about it. He reminds me of my first boxing teacher, who was also super passionate about it!
Genius is the ability to see new things in the mundane. It has always been right there and no one noticed it until you.
You sir have to be one of the best teachers I've seen on footage, seem very genuine, god bless ! Legendary
Marvin I love the fact that you take the time to teach us average joes the art and science of boxing in such a simple, in depth, and easy to understand way and always giving top quality content. I will use this jab with the step off next sparring session in my Muay Thai gym
Man I appreciate this Mr. Cook. Im a big fan and I was anticipating that new video b/c I’ve been trying to learn boxing and how to defend myself. There are so many styles out there but this makes sense definitely appreciated
Well I appreciate you taking both the time to watch and comment Jahmir 🙏
My first boxing coach (surprisingly) always told us to circle away from rear hand... but never told us how or exactly why. In other words: thanks, great wideo.
Of course. It’s not on the radar for most coaches. And when it is, there’s no “how” outside of a flat shuffle.
Well said! I’m a lefty and fight righty but I always taught to circle out opposite of the Jab. I didn’t know how to explain it. Well done sir! Thank you!
Glad to see Marvin posting again!! Really one of the very best coaches on UA-cam!! I love the emphasis on correct movement. He has made me much more mobile and quicker on my feet. This stuff also works just as well when kickboxing too! Thanks Marvin!!!!
I’m glad to hear it David, especially in non-boxing environments. 🙏
@@TrueBoxerStance Just teaching me to pivot, circle, and cut angles using movement from my waist/core rather than moving by shifting the weight in my shoulders has made me much more agile. Cant wait until COVID is over so I can use this to (gently) punch-up my sparing partners. LOL! Thank you!
Glad to have the OG back I swear you helped me get better at boxing with these videos you are the Maestro 😎
Great teacher. Gives you the technique and the rationale for the technique. Keep it up.
This is a huge video. That’s gold right there.
I’m a CSW mega fan. Strong MMA for some reason I avoided this but was highlighted and brought to my attention by a student . I’m glad they did. I’m now obsessed 🤩 with his knowledge. Thank you sir !
The picture in picture foot placement shot is pure gold!!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Teaching from the ground up.
i learned to step, move in half steps, pivoting in either direction instead of circling...my coach taught me this way because that's how he fought in prison...had to throw multiple punches to the left and right... appreciate this content as boxing should not be taught linear..everything in boxing has a purpose..
Love how the students are thoroughly thinking about their next step. SO COOL!
I have always wondered why boxers didn’t do this! I have only seen very few do it, but it just makes more sense to me, rather than moving left in direct line of fire of the opponent’s right hand. Thanks coach. You just confirmed that I’m not crazy. Great teaching!
First time seeing this guy. Seems very respectful and knowledgeable. Subscribed
You are absolutely right with everything that you have said. Tried & tested your boxing methods and they work brilliantly. Highly recommended you to everyone. Thanks for sharing. Keep em' coming. Always thristy and eager to learn from your tutorials 👍👍👍
I'm new to boxing. Just getting Into it mostly for fitness. But I enjoy your videos. One of the first channels I've seen to focus on footwork and explain it as a means to deliver your offensive and defensive tactics. Lots of channels seem to talk about footwork being important and give drills to practice. But you do an excellent job at explaining WHY it's important and not just SAYING it's important
Very good ! ... " taking the lead to the RIGHT " ... just like 'leading' your lady on the dance floor. Makes sense, you're in position control, than look for the exact moment/ opportunity to strike ! 👍
Thanks Marvin, this is awesome! Makes me a better boxing spectator too because guess what, now I have an informed means of looking out for my favourite strategies
This is man to man. First, thanks for coming back and sharing your knowledge. Second, for yourself and to be an example get back in shape.
Yes! " Side door circling ". Great explanation & presentation on this video of this! I call this " crowding the lead hand."
Awesome teaching skills sir! I know very little about the sport but understood everything you were teaching explaining.
Always Top level info!! Definitely appreciate you brother!
I don't comment on all the videos but I most definitely watch and like them tho.
I swear I never seen other coaches run this 👌
Man you were the video i watched when i started 3 years ago. Good to see new videos from you.
Your videos are amazing! Never seen the martial artistry and mechanics of the sweet science explained in such an coherent and detailed way. Thank you so much!
Man, I’m glad coach came back to UA-cam.
Marvin you are an absolute genius. Been watching your vids for about a year now.
That was a brilliant little insight. You sir are quite methodical indeed. Great post and thank you.
So wonderful, sheds so much light on this. My gears are churning. I'm a smaller fighter. Against larger fighters... slot of this seems to be predicated on your ability to land a consistent jab. That kind of reach o suppose where you're kind of floating right outside range, popping in and out flirting with the line. With equally maxed reach, or if you are someone with a large reach, I can see this as I see this style of movement to be built in with a constant jab. I dont know if the jab is bei g used as more of a distance keeper whilst you find angles, or kind of an annoyance, or an actual punch to cause damage. All I know is that as a shorter fighter, for me just getting into the range to throw my jab puts me in the danger zone of my opponenets range, in fact sometimes I have to move much closer in, well past the point where they could already hit me. So it's hard for me to see the constant jabbing and stepping with someone larger.
After you took 2 or 3 steps to the right, something Tyson would do was throw a right then as his body was cocked right shoulder forward on the right, as he pulled it back he would hop to the right a d in one big hop end up in that same position.
Anyways, I'm not knocking it Marvin, I am just trying to envision how someone smaller applies this style of fighting. Smaller people are often facing taller people with a reach advantage.
Thank you for the videos please keep them coming!!
This is one gem I will implement in my next sparring match in December. Great tool. Love the channel.
My heavy bag workout. Switch leafs every round, First 2 rounds circle toward your lead hand, Rounds 3 and 4 circle towards your rear hand. 5 and 6 toward the lead. 7 and 8 toward the rear. A lot of trainers say to never switch your lead but not switching can lead to musculoskeletal imbalance, which can lead to injury. Switching your stance keeps everything nice and even and healthy.
First time ever watching a Marvin Cook video. Dude has hella humble energy and is clearly very passionate and knowledgable! Subscribed, commented and liked- I'm glad I came across your channel 😊
I love the attention to detail in you explaining stepping off the front foot but without crossing the back leg. It's a movement I'm extremely adept at due to the wonderful teaching over the years from my instructor's. Seeing this video is awesome confirmation of both what I've learned as well as your knowledge that I can pull from my own experience. I love it brotha. Keep up the great work
Great to see your back with new videos,
Great to see you’re back watching them 🙏
@@TrueBoxerStance can I get your advice on a subject,I’m a kickboxer I personally like to fight with one arm down to protect the body and catch kicks,and gives you a way better jab as it’s coming from the hip no telegraphing it,I know boxing coaches hate this,but how comes all the best boxers are unorthodox!!!,would you advise this or is it a no no for you ?,
@@jamesmiles1328 got to learn the rules first before you can break.
I still don’t advise it.
@@TrueBoxerStance yeah I didn’t think you would agree lol,boxing coaches very strict and old school,obviously different kind of fighting but I think has great advantages and mayweather does use it in boxing with the shoulder roll,roy Jones Ali Prince naseem etc,but yes I know what your saying they are very brave a highly skilled to do it at that close range,I just find when you have 2 hands up high people don’t use footwork and end up being punch bags and can’t see where punches coming from,where as lower guard have to use footwork more head movement
@@jamesmiles1328 Watch some of the other videos, there’s common ground between your thoughts.
Floyd has different looks. He can walk you down in a high guard, or pull back with his hands down and play with this food. But he makes that decision based on who’s in front of him and what they’re capable of. You won’t see him do that for the entire 3 minutes of a round. He had decades of practice and experience before he could bend those rules.
Beautiful! Simple and deadly. I didn't know until now. Thank you!
Always know you will engage my mind and help me understand WHY I want to do what you're teaching. I'll be working this on the bag. Thanks, Coach.
Good information will put that into practice to remember to move right and adjust the shifts