Do Not Go Backwards in Sparring | Sidestep Strategies for Boxing and MMA

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If you are new and running away during sparring, that is pretty normal. You would actually have to be kinda stupid to not be running away. Finding training partners you can trust to go at a pace that is productive for you is the real difficulty, but once you do you should concentrate on sidestepping instead of moving backward.
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@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

Question for Viewers: What else are you having trouble with in sparring?

@joefernandez1241 3 роки тому

Boxing specific: getting in close to attack the body, also getting stuck in close when someone is better at dirty boxing than me.

@Agiranto 3 роки тому

Lowering one's eyes during sparring.

@CharlesKingSound 3 роки тому

Sometimes I still have trouble with relaxation during sparring...Especially after taking a hit. Good video by the way.

@RaptureScore 3 роки тому

@@Agiranto I used to have this issue too. I put a piece of red tape on my heavy bag and kept my eyes on it. This worked for me, but it may not work for you.

@oceanmartialarts 3 роки тому

My many of my students have trouble “engaging”. Mostly due to inexperience, although some are experienced & don’t utilize the proper footwork to engage. Like you said, they just try something, if it don’t work they just back up. Grrr LoL. Great video!

@grsimpson3957 3 роки тому

I'm not fighting like a coward, okay? I'm fighting like a dollar store Muhammad Ali.

@marceldouwstra5847 3 роки тому

"Float like a butterfly... just that"

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

@@marceldouwstra5847 lol

@ghilbertgivens1514 3 роки тому

Sting like a jellyfish flow like a jellyfish

@willcardenas1579 3 роки тому

@@marceldouwstra5847 lmfao

@xriex 3 роки тому

@@marceldouwstra5847 "Float like a butterfly, flee like a bee!"

@therandomdickhead5744 3 роки тому

"Shit happens, we're fighting" Unironically the best advice I've heard

@swiftbiscuit8624 3 роки тому

The last two brain cells when my brother threw the pillow at me

@CrystaTiBoha 3 роки тому

"Don't run away, you'll just die tired." -Icy Mike Sound like some good life advice.

@fabooshka 3 роки тому

This is the MOST IMPORTANT LESSON for me I've been trying to fix this and 2. Flinching 3. Measuring range In sparring

@xlr527 8 місяців тому

I suffer with flinching during sparring as well.

@ShayquanOnfroy 4 місяці тому

@@xlr527flinching is good though youll be more aware

@wolfhawk1999 3 роки тому

"Don't run away, you'll just die tired." I'm going to remember that. Especially since I'm not a fast runner

@binaryglitch64 3 роки тому

I'd rather die tired than die with a lil juice left in me... but that's not the point... the point was in contrats to standing a chance.

@Hybrid_Odin Рік тому

You can become one with the right hands on training trust me I USE to have really bad asama (bad breathing I probably spelled wrong sorry) I thought it was impossible but with some Gohan no piccolo around to be my new dad training and you'll be surprised 😂😂😂

@FaithRox 3 роки тому

One of the best training exercises we ever done at our gym was sparring with one foot inside the same tire. Forced us to use headmovement, hand trapping, parrying and counters.

@fuckmedude8167 3 роки тому

That sounds really good

@GreyPeasAndBacon_BostinVittel 3 роки тому

We used to do something similar called a "phone box spar", you and your partner had to stay within the confines of 4ftx4ft square, if you ran you got a forfeit eg a shitload of burpees

@grayalun 3 роки тому

That's a great drill, we had to tie our belts together, same idea forces you to get used to that uncomfortable distance.

@AbitCoD 3 роки тому

Ed Simmonds so u were forced to one particular style of boxing?

@snazdogdbfan251 3 роки тому

Haha like creed!

@changsot4789 3 роки тому

I really like the educational mentality ! Too many guys in the scene just wanna hurt someone

@davybigfly 3 роки тому

I can't help but notice your gym has a lack of mirrors. To where is one supposed to flex at?

@gavinnorris6348 3 роки тому

At your boys.

@infiniteinfinity18 3 роки тому

Even we have a mirror and we ain't even flexin

@aljosap8445 3 роки тому

Haha i know you are joking but mirrors at marshall arts are actually very useful.

@TalkingIsh100 3 роки тому

@@aljosap8445 ...I know this was a joke but it is odd to not have mirrors in a gym. No matter if you're lifting weights, training in martial arts or training in boxing mirrors help a lot as far as utilizing proper form.

@beeenreen5954 3 роки тому

@@TalkingIsh100 yeah for shadow boxing its actually necessary

@JohnnyTheBoyWonder 3 роки тому

I love how the “LEG MASSOLE” is still going on. For real it gets me every time lol I would like to see the video on that side step side shuffle you mentioned.

@brownsey1 3 роки тому

Great point! Was completely overawed when sparring at first. Hard learning to stay in the pocket but it's the only way you learn that getting punched isn't the worst thing in the world. I'd zip in and out, which is frustrating for your opponent but it does nothing.

@brownsey1 3 роки тому

@@blackhoodie4170 The problem was that I wasn't doing that. I was staying out of range every time I zipped out but wasn't being too offensive when zipping back in. That was a few years ago now though. An oul double jab, right cross works well I find these days haha

@TophatlarryOG 3 роки тому

I've been trying to introduce your tips into my sparring session's with friends and I feel like we trust each other so much more. If i notice my buddies getting tired I'll stop and ask if things are okay and they do the same. Were still shit tho but were better than last year so hell yeah.

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

If you're having fun and being safe that's what's most important.

@alejandrohuerta9905 3 роки тому

What I enjoy about your videos/channel, is that they mostly call me out in stuff I've realized I've done in practice. Which I definitely for sure realized was not necessarily the correct way to train with someone, but your videos for sure helped me realize the correct way to learn in the gym.

@JEM-fo6rs 3 роки тому

It’s mindset, well said. The “rolling counter” hooks are my favorites. Those pivots Cliff was doing is something you see amateur boxers do a lot. Very useful tool for cutting a quick angle. Even going to the power side. It throws you opponents timing off. Of course you have to be control the tempo to be effective with that one.

@captainbeaver_man903 3 роки тому

I always tell my students that one, maybe two steps back is all that is allowed but after that there is a wall and forward (angles) is the only way to go. Good video.

@stevenshar1233 3 роки тому

One tip I learned from watching Loma is he always sidesteps after throwing his jab to cover the side he's moving to. For example, if he's moving right, he'll throw jabs to cover his opponent's right hand to keep it busy. So now, he's in a better position, his opponent's is already moves behind because they're dealing with his jabs.

@l1348 3 роки тому

Dude, thank you so much. I’ve been boxing for a few months now and this really helped me.

@sirdanielsmalley9657 3 роки тому

BRO! You did a perfect play by play of my sparring at the beginning! 😄😄 that's why I'm here, trying to learn! Thanks for all you do!

@fatherpepsii6237 3 роки тому

This is perfect because I spared for the first time on Wednesday and got messed up but had fun. Thankyou for posting this

@lifeismeaningless5512 3 роки тому

Did you go for free or did you have to pay?

@maxsonja6608 3 роки тому

I absolutely love your videos, been training for 28 years, getting ready to get my purple belt in Bjj, I am a big knife enthusiast however I agree with what your saying you should learn how to fight before you pick up any weapon, so happy a stumbled on to you guys keep it up brother.

@snazdogdbfan251 3 роки тому

I was looking for something like this. Thank you icy Mike for dropping fire just when we need it

@ilaughatfunnyshit3482 3 роки тому

Ive said it for years. Never even got close to explaining it like you do. Thanks. now i can just show my friends this vid.

@KEVVIE37 3 роки тому

Very informative and Cliff insight on in fighting is spot on as well.

@chriskintner5173 3 роки тому

Epic info Mike. Respect to you brother.

@kinetickill1763 3 роки тому

I began watching your videos yesterday after searching reviews for self defense weapons, I could not stop watching your videos, very interesting and fun. Subscribed. Regards, Franklin from Honduras.

@sams3015 3 роки тому

Great, I needed this video. Sparring is just back in my country since like March.

@TeyCallMeBigMac 3 роки тому

When things like 1:29 happen, I like to keep 100 percent volume and pressure but ease up big time on the power of each punch to the point of borderline limp noodling it. I think it’s useful for them to experience that so they know they MUST learn to get out of it or counter, but without giving them headaches ya know.

@deathmachine808 3 роки тому

Gonna start watching your back catalog. Seems like a good channel.

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

Thanks man welcome to the squad

@TheRealVergo 3 роки тому

Durwyn Lamb out of Lamb IV Striking Academy Fort Worth Texas taught me the step pivot today. We train it religiously. It is one of the greatest lessons in kickboxing and MMA DEFENSE. This video is so helpful for me because I run like Mayweather but want to stand my ground like a Spartan. Thank you sir!!!!

@danielk3530 3 роки тому

Ye absolutely do the video in the tyson shuffle. I've added it to my routine since corona and I'm interested in seeing what you come up with!

@miamidadesavage13 Рік тому

That side pivot movement just blew me away on just moving without no effort and still being able to engage crazy I would never have thought of that

@JakBarker 3 роки тому

The pivot works too. Great video

@celticfclad1 3 роки тому

Very good video, gives you that little reminder of things to think about

@tripphines432 3 роки тому

I feel like I'm always waiting for the "Laig Moe-soles!" 😁 Cracks me up. I just started back boxing as a middle-aged outta shape man. I'm loving all these tips. I find it encouraging. Thanks my man.

@DPham1 3 роки тому

This came at the right time! Just saw this video in my recommended after Shane's video on how to stop "running away."

@TOPSyndicate 3 роки тому

This dude helped my sparring how a lot!

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

Love to hear it

@derekvandenburg6689 3 роки тому

As a karate guy, I do not have a problem moving backwards. It sets me up to use my kicks defensively.

@jeraldmcclainofficial6005 Рік тому

Problem: 1. That methodology works in point competition where you score by "touching" the other guy with your foot and not actually "hurting" him and 2. You can only fight the way you train. I came from one of those karate schools where "running" is the main strategy and believe me when I tell you that said approach might get you killed on the street.

@johnwink9587 Рік тому

Ya never moving back is for dumbasses with no foot work

@PointlesslyNecessaryConvos 8 місяців тому

No actually, running is probably the smartest thing you could do on the street. This advice is for training in a gym and sparring. Not street fighting.

@jomess7879 3 роки тому

Ironic that you posted this right before hard ready and everyone touched on this subject Haha. It was nice meeting you.

@mikemunson7070 5 місяців тому

Great video. I didn't realize it until I saw this video but I have been doing just that. Thank you

@paulstill2181 3 роки тому

This guy is always helpful

@roninkaratemma6372 3 роки тому

"You're fighting shit happens" that needs to be on a tshirt, meme, and plastered on the wall in every gym/dojo

@MartialArtsMoves 29 днів тому

*Hahahahaha, I agree!*

@MarkedInBlack 2 роки тому

This is an excellent video. One of our boxing coaches had a rope and would tie it around our waists in sparring. There would be 3 to 4 feet of slack in between them. We all started roped in the beginning and it was a damn good teacher.

@mr28086 3 роки тому

Yes please do a video on the skip or shuffle step. I remember writing you a message on IG about it.

@owensweet3248 3 роки тому

Do a full video on the "tyson type sequence"

@tn4070 3 роки тому

Yes!

@irreverentsensei9565 2 роки тому

I like this video. We use the phrase “think in”. For the same concept. I will admit sometimes it is a struggle.

@alecnewstead2478 2 місяці тому

needed this 🙏🙏

@OSVALDORODRIGUEZ-mf5ny 3 роки тому

Great stuff bro

@Itzdafreakinbat Рік тому

Very helpful you earned a new sub

@mastodor2000 3 роки тому

Wish I had found your channel earlier. Great content!

@VincentMMALife 3 роки тому

Wait Mike so you're telling me we shouldn't fight like Seth anymore?

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

Definitely not.

@binaryglitch64 3 роки тому

Ooooh! WORLDSTAR ! Lol that was great.

@jestfullgremblim8002 2 роки тому

Wasn't it obvious?

@thatconservativetrucker1292 3 роки тому

The straight right has a refractory period 😂 that make me chuckle. Love the video!

@thechosenwon4089 3 роки тому

Good lesson. And your right it took me years to train my instincts to not shuffle backwards. Pro tip. If your able to switch stances. after a solid block and or clean slip when finding your momentum going backwards switch stances and push forward almost always get the reaction I'm looking for.

@christopherellison7887 3 роки тому

Amazing content!

@teckzilla108 3 роки тому

Thanks for this

@adamzoubi96 3 роки тому

nice work!! and i'd love to see the tyson technique video

@Docinaplane 3 роки тому

Good information! There are runners, blockers, and jammers. I think Cliff trained the Joe Lewis fighting system. Use your left hand to cross block the right as you move to your left and punch with your right at the same time. I do a shuffle step or maybe call it a switch step one step back then move in any direction off that.

@kaish7034 3 роки тому

love your vids btw

@Zapinator321 3 роки тому

Very informative video

@mattheworeilly8813 3 роки тому

This is my favorite channel

@Carver1776 3 роки тому

Thumbs up for LEG MUH-SCLE

@chadherbert18 3 роки тому

Man, so similar to longsword fighting! I use backward movement to condition my opponent and get them chasing, then switch to lateral movement and the end result is that targets that are usually not in range become available, like legs. I use slipping almost exactly the same way! Took me a bit to figure out the setup and it’s daunting to step into and under a long sword blade, but it leaves your opponent so wide open. Also, try it in the middle of a combo - block his right, then left, them slip under his next right when he’s really committed and not expecting it! I do this with the sword to cut across the belly and it takes the wind out of my targets. A difference being I only need to succeed 2-3 times to end a match as body shots are 3 points, legs 2, and a match ends at 9. Do you have success with faking a step in one direction to set this up? IE little step and shoulders dip and then springing the other way and sinking a fist into his gut and maybe following with a left hook? Do you condition your opponent with patterns and then break the patterns in a fight? :)

@lollol-rp7bq 3 роки тому

Please more it is very important 👍🏼🇩🇪

@groovenpeace4654 3 роки тому

Thanks for that.

@ajbuchan4506 3 роки тому

Love the vids!

@zachariasstarlid5365 3 роки тому

Amazing! Thank you!!

@Shelby_Arr 3 роки тому

The step-pivot in closed stance has worked well for me if we're starting at longer range, where I'm working kicks. If they try to close the distance to lock up my legs, it's been a convenient way to get the angle to throw a fully cross-body, right-leg roundhouse (assuming two orthodox fighters) to an open target. In close, not so much. If they're not going to "charge" past you as you pivot, it seems to present issues. Haven't really played with using a lead hook to lock them down while performing the pivot, though. Seems plausible, but might not actually be feasible.

@vensonmartha8783 Рік тому

"Sh!t happens,we're fighting"❤. Life lesson 101.

@Hybrid_Odin Рік тому

Don't be scared homie is all I can say thank you for letting me know my fighting is on a high level and that my training was for nothing. I'm kinda Ronin so it sucks not having someone tough like you around

@lowbudgetmma3087 Рік тому

I like to go straight forward. Ram into them a bit and as they try to figure out their positioning and whether they should be defending or punching, I angle out adjacent to their position. I'm 5'7" on a good day, so this works for me against most of my training partners, who are taller.

@Dbdilly Рік тому

Fran sands has some great footwork and movement tips and drills

@bolieve603 3 роки тому

I back up a lot in sparring, especially against someone with a big reach disadvantage. By moving backwards you're lengthening the time that your opponent is in the range where you can reach but they can't. Of course you have to circle to stay in the space provided whether that's a ring, a cage, or a section of mat. Precision Striking's tips for outside fighters videos really helped me put together the footwork and timing to land hard punches while moving backwards.

@Summer_Tea 3 роки тому

I can imagine if you're short, and especially if you're actually going hard/for real or something, that knowing when to backstep is paramount to your survival. But I think this video is more focused on getting you comfortable with how to close the distance when you need to, which you do need to if you're shorter anyways. After that, it's about picking the right time to go in I would say.

@shadymilkman443 3 роки тому

Yea I wanna see some footwork vids. And can't wait for tyson

@benvella1728 3 роки тому

"you gotta know why you're running away" Seems obvious to me... You're fighting Cliff.

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

Astute

@ghostwolf5586 3 роки тому

Great video. I think footwork is my biggest problem right now since I just started actually training for real and this is gonna help me out a ton. Also, no mic for Cliff? We wanna hear what the dude has to say lol

@glassexperience 3 роки тому

This is the hardest for me to learn, for some reason, but I'm getting there. Baby steps.

@SUPERVAX 3 роки тому

Yes please make the tyson type sequence video

@stevewaters1516 3 роки тому

Congratulations on learning karate mike n explaining basic kata

@shanemoore6793 3 роки тому

I like watching old willy pep videos best footwork ever.

@roughryder5 3 роки тому

I like realness, and this man is all about realness.

@grayalun 3 роки тому

This is great advice they get momentum if you do, lateral movement is the only way.

@davidyelbert4470 3 роки тому

Hey Mike, try bass-boosting you audio a bit in the future, Cliff's voice sounds waay lower than yours and it's hard to understand him sometimes. I have to up the volume and then you're screaming in my ear (and I only need that in your workout vids ^^)

@JB-rv9fw 3 роки тому

Can I purchase that Tshirt bro?? Love the Videos ;) during this nonsense CovBS This is one of the more refreshing & educational videos. Awesome ;)

@bradleyscott9677 3 роки тому

I call that shuffle switch “the hustle”

@Dreammuncher 3 роки тому

That foot replace was in one of the early lockdown workouts, been playing around with it since, feels like theres a tonne of things which flow off it

@hard2hurt 3 роки тому

Good memory

@Dreammuncher 3 роки тому

@@hard2hurt loving the ashura senku course btw, cant wait to get back to sparring and try it out

@jeraldmcclainofficial6005 Рік тому

"Don't 'run away,' you'll just 'die tired.'" That's the best way I've ever heard that put.

@lazur1 3 роки тому

5:34 George Foreman coordinates that swinging footwork w/a punch. Just looking at the punch, it seems to be a tap, but w/that 240 lb barn door behind it....

@IsmailAbdulMusic 3 роки тому

Good video. Sparring is not for knocking your sparring partner unconscious. It's for learning your fight craft and applying it

@fastlanejunkygsxr9123 3 роки тому

2 shuffles back to get them in strong forward motion then a side step of pivot and fire. Short hooks and uppercuts

@kc6401 Рік тому

Goodstuff coach

@TangomanX2008 Місяць тому

Where I train its interesting. The way it works where I train is that we are told not to do it (eg we don't know what's behind us, so we train to step to the side). But life being what it is, and recognizing that we might do so anyway, when we work our combos, where is one combo where we step back, cover up with our hands (kind of what you called a tight guard), step forward again, then perform the punches to the pad. The idea is that don't do it, but if you ever find yourself having stepped back, you immediately step forward and keep fighting.

@GrowYourOwnGYO 3 роки тому

I slipped into an overhand right not too long ago and sotra caught it half way through the punch and it felt like a train had hit me on the nose, no pain just pure impact and shock haha didn't think I was getting caught so threw me off guard completely.

@isaacconandoyle6681 Рік тому

I have gotten quite good at landing counter strikes while going backwards and suddenly shooting forwards when the time is right. Helps me deal with bigger, tankier opponents. I'm proud of that ☺️

@psilocybinenthusiast5200 Рік тому

Need to learn this so badly was sparring a bigger dude and he was coming forward with flurries which I just couldn’t seem to do anything against.

@macariolopez7949 3 роки тому

I would love a video on that😊

@user-fg7kk1kn6b 3 роки тому

Hey man, you said you have a hard time with the pivot. Im kind of good at it. Maybe i can give you tip. First, just try pivoting, dont do the extra side step, makes things slower. Or if you have problems with the momentum if it, because you are not used to pivoting, you can try it by rolling then pivoting at same time. But technically, i don't use pivot to evade punches. I use it to change angle for counters. I use to evade, block or parry first before the pivot. Or if im on pure offensive, i pivot to delay thr opponent's adjustments and counter I know, if you cant get the feel of it, try making someone hit you in the ropes, or corner. Dont hit back, just stay on defence. It is part of a trained fighters nature to pivot your way out of it. Because it is really hard to just side step on a straight line in those situations.

@paulhutchinson9525 3 роки тому

You also have to be careful with moving to the lead side so you don't catch the check hook as well..If someone leans back on it like they are supposed to then it can hurt just as much as a right hand.

@eduardoperi9897 3 роки тому

totally unrelated to the topic of the video but the way you taught how to slip punches by pushing elbow to opposite knee made me realize i have been doing it wrong for a whole year lmfao, i knew something was missing!

@invictus193 2 роки тому

"Dont run away youll just die tired" Simple genius wisdom

@rottenredhead6009 3 роки тому

For me (south paw) I like to step to the right, and the bring a lead corkscrew over their guard. Either hitting their tempel or jawline. I'll usually follow it with a rear cross or a rear uppercut to the chest (aiming for the sternum). That's just my two cents on it.

@robmock2296 3 роки тому

HAHA partly tru but like he said you have to move with intent to be in better position or creating an angle, Iv been training muay Thai for 5 years now but I’m also a purple belt in karate and the movement and bouncing of a karate stance is very beneficial in confusing and using an in and out pattern on the more aggressive boxer etc. Example I’ll faint going in and fade back and counter then creat a quick punch set up for a switch kick head body or leg whatever is presented to me at that time. Circling can be a very useful, darting, dipping BUT h2h is 100% correct because when you do these thing you are giving up ring/ foot position Ergo running from the fight. Letting the opening of your opponent serve as an escape in your favor. Rather then advancing and pressuring the fighter to fire your offense off. Fire video as always 🔌🔌🔌

@vikashloitongbam2811 3 роки тому

I'm a southpaw, the step pivot only works for me if I'm throwing double jabs and move while I'm jabbing. I just don't have the speed for it. But thanks for the tips, will use it next sparring session!!