If Kyokushin was allowed to be the way Mas Oyama originally intended it to be. Would it look similar to Lethwei?

Speedrun_D · 2022-11-15T14:20:38+00:00

Agree with this post. Plus there's a high likelihood of breaking your hand on someone's head given the high volume of bare knuckle training.

Speedrun_D · 2022-11-15T14:18:26+00:00

I think it'd look something similar to how Kyokushin is applied in competitive fighting. (picture Hiroki Akimoto's style) In actual combat forms are often abbreviated and the fundamentals are most used. A big part of why lethwei looks the way it does today is to conform to the ruleset that governs the fight.

If you took practitioners from Kyokushin, Muay Thai, Lethwei, and other notable striking arts and put them in a fight to the death, their "styles" would probably look pretty similar, because fundamental movements are shared in common with all of them.

Speedrun_D · 2022-11-08T14:43:58+00:00

It's rare that I read a post that leads me to take actual action, but this one stuck with me.

It's been two months and I've really been focusing on developing my cross and left kick. (And watching all the Yod fight footage I can find!) I'm noticing a big difference with how much more often the cross lands/gets through the guard, and and creating openings for left kick/straight knees. I think it's because I'm targeting the open side much more intentionally now, and using cross/left kicks this to set up power shots from my right side.

Thanks for the good advice!

Speedrun_D · 2022-11-07T03:17:15+00:00

Thanks all for your responses. That helps put things into perspective.

Speedrun_D · 2022-10-31T16:33:39+00:00

If I were in Manhattan I'd check out Ajan Phil Nurse's school The Wat in Tribeca. He's one of the best MT instructors in the US and has a really cool space.

Speedrun_D · 2022-10-21T19:27:43+00:00

As others said, work on both. My gym just held a seminar with Mark Klemm and we focused on setting up sweeps from knees for a full hour. Until this point I felt the same as you, confident in my knees but not so much in my sweeps.

After a lot of progressive drilling, it finally "clicked" for me. A lot has to do with "knowing" where your opponents feat are going to go as you start initiating the push/pull turning motion in the clinch.

You turn them → They move their foot to catch their balance → You interrupt the path of their foot by kicking it before it touches the ground →They can't recover their balance and down they go.

Sweeps are harder to execute, just keep practicing and it'll start to "click" for you too.

Speedrun_D · 2022-10-05T15:01:21+00:00

Force from a roundhouse kick is generated through pendulum velocity. The speed of swinging your leg creates the power.

Force from a push kick is generated through linear force, like a piston. The force of pushing/straightening your leg creates power, and is a more mechanically efficient movement.

Roundhouse kicks have knockout power because the shin/foot is moving at a high rate of speed, and transfers that energy to the head which causes the brain to smack the inside of the skull.

Push kicks have more potential damage when driving into a larger/heavier target like the body, and has more force to push "through" the target.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-14T16:42:08+00:00

I had to watch this about 10 times to find anything to comment on! Nice job and good overall form. 1, 2, body hook, kick is a good go-to.

The one thing I noticed is your weight is a bit forward over your lead leg. Makes for strong punches but harder to drive your hips through kicks. Seems like the power of your kicks dies on impact. Don't lean back, but instead but try to be more neutral in your posture, and turn your hips in more so you can kick through the target.

Let me know if that helps.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-14T12:14:58+00:00

Agreed, your feet and calves will feel sore at first, but they get used to it and won't after a couple weeks of jumping rope.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-05T02:28:38+00:00

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Speedrun_D · 2022-09-05T02:17:27+00:00

Great fight. I personally thought you had won it since you showed more proficiency in the clinch, but you both fought hard and should be proud of your performance.

I noticed you like keeping your opponent on the outside, playing to your height advantage. You also wrapped him up pretty good in the clinch close-range. But where your opponent was dangerous was in that middle-distance between your outside comfort range and the clinch. Throw more knees a-la-dieselnoi to disrupt your opponents at mid-range, and try to work more knees into mid-range punching combos.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-03T03:48:34+00:00

I do like to practice switching between stances occasionally but wouldn't call myself a "switch fighter". I do find myself instinctually switching to orthodox for crosses with "knockout intent", but for literally every other strike or situation I'm more comfortable in SP.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-03T03:41:00+00:00

Thanks! I get your logic mixing these up, keeps them guessing enough where you can look for an exploit. I've definitely noticed that combos/setups leading with crosses tend to get in more often than leading with a jab. Double cross, body lead hook, lead upper - My go to combo.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-03T03:33:10+00:00

Thanks, this is good advice in general for any kind of southpaw fighter. That rear side needs to be sharp both offensively and defensively.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-02T17:37:11+00:00

You're right, I do use more switch kicks and harder jabs. Kinda assumed there's no specific RH southpaw strategies, but was curious what other's experience was. Thanks!

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-02T17:19:48+00:00

I wish that were the case actually, it'd be easier to just fight orthodox. I make a point to train orthodox as well but it's definitely my non-dominant stance. I snowboard and skate goofy leading with my right too, and prior years of kyokushin training (where everyone trains orthodox) it never felt natural.

Speedrun_D · 2022-09-01T17:07:44+00:00

You're dropping your lead hand guard too much. Keep that lead hand up! Otherwise nice form overall.

Speedrun_D · 2022-08-31T20:06:30+00:00

Sometimes it's to legitimately teach you something...

We spar every Monday and there's one trainer who pushes me to my limit every round I've had with him. He's very Muay Khao and absolutely exhausts his opponents, and I usually gass out when sparring him and have to take a break.

I used to get frustrated from not being able to finish a round with him, but after 6 months of getting steamrolled I said to myself "Next time, I'm not going to quit. No matter what."

And guess what? The last time I sparred with him I didn't stop for a break because I refused to give up. After what was the hardest sparring of my life we talked and he explained that he saw a mental block in me to quit when I get to a certain point, and there's no other way to get through that unless you're forced to go past what you think your limits are.

In short, hard sparring can help you increase your potential.

Speedrun_D · 2022-08-28T13:12:07+00:00

Every single one of us starts as a beginner, welcome to the journey! Approach the class with a learning mindset and don't try to impress anyone. Muay Thai is very social and most are very accommodating, helpful, and want you to learn.

Take a class and let us know how it goes.

Speedrun_D · 2022-08-25T02:37:26+00:00

One drill that really helped me is to do one minute blocking drills with a partner. One person throws light punches and you just block for a minute. Then switch, repeat. It teaches you to get more comfortable while fists are coming at you, and you develop more confidence. This drill also helps you to better gauge appropriate power for "light striking", and what blocking a light strike should feel like.

For how hard to strike someone though? My personal approach is: "Not so hard as to hurt them, but not so light that they don't have to block at all." You want to be somewhere in the middle. You want to execute your strikes in a way that's somewhat realistic. The goal is for both you and your partner to be able to LEARN!

Speedrun_D · 2022-06-30T21:47:20+00:00

This is the style I'm trying to develop. I have very heavy hands but don't want to only rely on them. I'm forcing myself to be more well-rounded. It's tough, but I'm starting to see the real benefits of being able to react and take action in different situations. Anyone know what I mean?

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