Hi Gabriel, I'm a 30 y/o former couch potato who started boxing/kickboxing almost exactly a year ago. Your channel, tips, tricks and tutorials helped me so much to make consistant weekly progress over this whole year. Yesterday I was able to kick with my foot on head level for the very first time, also thanks your high kick follow along tutorials. So, fitting for this occasion, I just wanted to say: thank you for your channel, you are great and you have another fan. Greetings from germany.
One of my tips in this episode is wear your mouthguard more. I explain why at point #3. Get your CUSTOM mouthguard here www.impactmouthguards.com/?ref=17wRaj6Sn9CR and save 10% with promocode "Varga10"
Hi there, I'm training muay thai since 1 month and watched tens of your videos. 8 days ago another student kicked me hard on the back of my left leg, just above the knee. After 8 days the pain is almost as much as the first day. Is that normal? I'm not limping and I can pretty much do anything, but when I flex my leg or say seated for a while, it really hurts!
I was limping regularly the first 3 months. One time couldnt jog for 2 weeks (missed my bus because of it lol). It will go away on its own due to conditioning. You can cool it with ice in a plasticbag or use cold showers
I had similar issue after three point blocking a kick, but the pain was on my forearm. It went away after a few weeks but if it persists or gets worse consider getting it checked out. Stay safe!
Hi Gabriel I was wondering if you could do a video on Feinting whether it's how much of your training should be spent on them or just some general tips. Keep up the good content as always been following the channel since around 2020.
Pretty good timing considering i just joined a Mauy Thai gym 2 weeks ago after being a workout bro for years 😁. Thanks for this amazing channel and keep up the good content 👍
I have such a hard time training myself to keep my head away when I do roundkicks, I instinctively keep my torso straight and wish I had a good way to train keeping it back.
Probably need to really focus on hips and shoulders staying in line. Try slowing down the round kick technique and use a chair for balance as you do it.
Ive always kept my hands pretty loose when light sparring, except when i go for the body (hitting an elbow with your relaxed knuckles is not a good idea)
I have left knee problem Believe it is from jabbing Asked a lot No one gives me an answer Just wondering how I get it In many videos coach has band on left knee But people can not see it
bruv you need to post earlier cuz i just came back from sparring and got kneed in the face on accident, sparring without watching new video of yours is not the same mr.Varga
Hey Gabriel, I just got into Muay thai about 2.5 months ago. Your channel has been a true source of great info. I have a question about distance for tall guys. I am about 6'2", most of the people I spare are smaller. And lately I have been getting knee checked in the shin or my knee while throwing round houses. My coach said i might be too close while throwing. Just wondering what you think taller fighters should focus on during sparing? Is my leg length a disadvantage while close up with a smaller fighter? Thanks, man.
Great channel! Can you do a video on the use of straight knees in sparring? Controlling them when things escalate is really hard. Especially when facing new partners.
For *solo* thigh conditioning - at gym or at home - you can bounce one of those maces, 10 or 15 pounds, off of your thigh. The correct technique is not as much to hit your thigh with the mace as hit the mace with your thigh. And you can really hit all the angles and spots you need.
Hi Gabriel! I have this question for a long time and i have been always thinking to myself what's the best answer. You could really help! I usually have my hands open when i'm guarding my cheek but after puching, i somethimes come back with an open hand and sometimes with a closed hand. It feels really weird sometimes and i feel like it's taking away from my speed. I'm very self conscious about it and i lose my focus training because i don't know if i should come back with it closed or open! It feels much better to have it open, i feel more protected. It's awkard for me to shadowbox with it closed too, i feel like hands closed are protecting nothing and is getting my muscles too tense. And visually!! I find it so much more satisfying visually to see people with open hands
Can’t believe Gabriel was only at 50K subs when I started watching, he deserves even more than he has now. Awesome fighter and great channel! 👏🏼🙌🏼
Thanks so much for the long time support 🙏
People are starting to appreciate his HIGH Fight IQ.
Zip it up when u done bro
Hi Gabriel, I'm a 30 y/o former couch potato who started boxing/kickboxing almost exactly a year ago.
Your channel, tips, tricks and tutorials helped me so much to make consistant weekly progress over this whole year.
Yesterday I was able to kick with my foot on head level for the very first time, also thanks your high kick follow along tutorials.
So, fitting for this occasion, I just wanted to say: thank you for your channel, you are great and you have another fan.
Greetings from germany.
Great to hear!
Thanks for the nice comment 🙏
One of my tips in this episode is wear your mouthguard more. I explain why at point #3.
Get your CUSTOM mouthguard here www.impactmouthguards.com/?ref=17wRaj6Sn9CR
and save 10% with promocode "Varga10"
I wish i watched this before sparring tonight, every point is spot on! Gabriel is the best muay thai coach i've come across on UA-cam.
Hi there, I'm training muay thai since 1 month and watched tens of your videos. 8 days ago another student kicked me hard on the back of my left leg, just above the knee. After 8 days the pain is almost as much as the first day. Is that normal? I'm not limping and I can pretty much do anything, but when I flex my leg or say seated for a while, it really hurts!
walk it off
I was limping regularly the first 3 months. One time couldnt jog for 2 weeks (missed my bus because of it lol). It will go away on its own due to conditioning.
You can cool it with ice in a plasticbag or use cold showers
I had similar issue after three point blocking a kick, but the pain was on my forearm. It went away after a few weeks but if it persists or gets worse consider getting it checked out. Stay safe!
Another Varga?!
When you say welcome back. It reminds
Me of the meme of the guy introducing his girlfriend but looks like his holding her hostage
This channel is gold🏆 Thank you Gabe for your amazing tips - I wish my kickboxing trainer had a tenth of your knowledge.
one of the best on youtube to learn and stay in shape, its for all ages to learn a martial art
Hi Gabriel I was wondering if you could do a video on Feinting whether it's how much of your training should be spent on them or just some general tips.
Keep up the good content as always been following the channel since around 2020.
Pretty good timing considering i just joined a Mauy Thai gym 2 weeks ago after being a workout bro for years 😁. Thanks for this amazing channel and keep up the good content 👍
I don't think my gym ever mentioned some of these 😅
Thank you for the great content as always!
Man you're putting out quality content relentlessly. Damn.
I have such a hard time training myself to keep my head away when I do roundkicks, I instinctively keep my torso straight and wish I had a good way to train keeping it back.
Probably need to really focus on hips and shoulders staying in line.
Try slowing down the round kick technique and use a chair for balance as you do it.
@@GabrielVargaOfficial Thank you!
Dunning & Kruger effect is rampant in Martial Arts!
In light sparring do you close your fists when you punch or leave hands loose?
Ive always kept my hands pretty loose when light sparring, except when i go for the body (hitting an elbow with your relaxed knuckles is not a good idea)
Always close to not injure hands. Just not that speed and most important not so much follow through.
Been working on that last one lol
Great content as always
Appreciate it!
thankss!!
Hey Gabriel, I have 2-2 amateur record and I feel like i’m getting stuck in my development or maybe even declining. What to do coach?
Last tip is awesome, thanks
I have left knee problem
Believe it is from jabbing
Asked a lot
No one gives me an answer
Just wondering how I get it
In many videos coach has band on left knee
But people can not see it
bruv you need to post earlier cuz i just came back from sparring and got kneed in the face on accident, sparring without watching new video of yours is not the same mr.Varga
What are the best ways to condition your legs for tip number 4?
Amazing video Gabe, I had all of these tips downs, it was an amazing refresher! 🎉
Hey Gabriel,
I just got into Muay thai about 2.5 months ago. Your channel has been a true source of great info.
I have a question about distance for tall guys. I am about 6'2", most of the people I spare are smaller. And lately I have been getting knee checked in the shin or my knee while throwing round houses. My coach said i might be too close while throwing.
Just wondering what you think taller fighters should focus on during sparing? Is my leg length a disadvantage while close up with a smaller fighter?
Thanks, man.
i started a few weeks ago, these tips are really useful, thank you !!
Thanks Gabriel for these amazing videos. For me as a beginner of Muay Thai I'm eager to learn. Keep em coming! :D
Great channel! Can you do a video on the use of straight knees in sparring? Controlling them when things escalate is really hard. Especially when facing new partners.
Thank you Gabriel for your fantastic channel. I think you are great at explaining things and putting the emphasis on the important things.
What a phenomenal fighter he is , waiting for your next fight
Great tips, thanks for all your work !
Thanks for the helpful video
Always appreciate your wisdom, Gabriel! 🙏 Can't wait to bring these tips to training tomorrow 😊
Great tips. Thank you for sharing.
My favorite channel!! Great work!!!
For *solo* thigh conditioning - at gym or at home - you can bounce one of those maces, 10 or 15 pounds, off of your thigh.
The correct technique is not as much to hit your thigh with the mace as hit the mace with your thigh. And you can really hit all the angles and spots you need.
Hi Gabriel! I have this question for a long time and i have been always thinking to myself what's the best answer. You could really help!
I usually have my hands open when i'm guarding my cheek but after puching, i somethimes come back with an open hand and sometimes with a closed hand. It feels really weird sometimes and i feel like it's taking away from my speed. I'm very self conscious about it and i lose my focus training because i don't know if i should come back with it closed or open!
It feels much better to have it open, i feel more protected. It's awkard for me to shadowbox with it closed too, i feel like hands closed are protecting nothing and is getting my muscles too tense. And visually!! I find it so much more satisfying visually to see people with open hands
WTF!! I was unsubscribed by YT, I have been subbed to you for years.
Welcome back 😀🙏
I've had 5-6 people comment the same thing recently
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO ❤🎉
Before watching the video and I know there will be: *defense*