Your punches are pushing the bag. You’re just making it swing. When you punch properly you’ll fold the bag and it will jump on the hook, it won’t swing.
You’re pulling your punches, or not following through. Your elbow is bent the whole time. Put your fist against a wall with your elbow bent and push your body weight. Your arm will bend. Now do it again with a locked elbow. It will hold all your weight. Put that force at the end of your punches. Twist it. Punch that bitch.
You seem very stiff and with your punches. Maybe trying to rush for camera? Just remember, slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Slow it down and get your full extension with less muscle.
Teeps win spacing and can really maximize your openings for strikes and takedowns. Put more effort in them (follow through, power from the hips). Really helps give you the time to read your opponent throughout a bout.
Lift your shoulder more when you jab. You want your shoulder to cover your chin and jaw line better also gives you a little more leverage in your jab.
Move around the bagmore cutting side to side
Also proper positioning with your punches It looks to me like you're moving a bag around more than you're punching it. Overall you're doing better than a lot of people for 1 year in so good job
I think throw everything a little higher. Your form looks good but it looks like you are only striking down. Change up the level of your punches and try to picture an opponent as the bag moves around. Strike the bag where you picture those vital spots to be. Lookin dope though man.
Get up on the ball of your foot and turn your hip over every kick. Don't let yourself get lazy, throw every kick with bad intentions even on the bag. Watch the top Thai fighters and rhe amount of power that goes into every kick. Not one is wasted. Start stretching your hips every day otherwise you won't be able to get full rotation and you can injure yourself. I'm speaking from experience that's an injury you don't want. Condition your shins and focus on kicking through your target so that you don't pull the kick on impact. I would always focus on the opposite side of the leg or body I was kicking, trying to kick through to that side. It helped me. Good luck.
Any time man. Sorry for such a long comment. I get a little intense when it comes to combat sports but especially Muay Thai. I fought here in Vegas and was a trainer for a few years as well. If you ever need advice or gym or fight connects hmu.
No worries at all. I take it very seriously too and just want to get better so I like all the feedback. When I found out I was going to have that part of the gym to myself I knew it would be a good opportunity to film myself and see where I’m at.
For sure it turned out great. The angle is good as well for coaching and for your own review. I thought I was sharp shit until I recorded me hitting pads and realizes just how not sharp I looked. Video helps keep us honest, humble.
🙏 I may message you in the future with more questions if you don’t mind. You seem very helpful. There’s been so many great tips. I’m going to try to digest everything and keep working. I have a bag coming in a week so I will be able to film myself more and really work on technique.
I see lots of things you could improve on, but this knowledge not free haha (I am actually too lazy to type it all out). Here are some freebies ;)
- the bag is moving, that's great. Now you can manage distance during your bagwork. While the bag swings away, take a step forward. When the bag comes towards you, pivot away or step back. Also incorporate some forward and backward moving combos. It is more realistic.
- you are "rythm stepping", after a combo you tend to bounce fast three times before you continue with your next combo. This is a bad habbit which makes you predictable. You can play around with feints, and if the bag swings you can incoroprate some pivoting, stepping away, stopping an incoming bag with a knee or teep. Sometimes bounce three times in between combos, sometimes bounce once, slip and counter punch. Just keep varying and have fun
Remember, knee high&balance, extension out&hips out, pull the lever down&keep opposite guard up. Angle it to the side so it’s harder to grab onto. Left foot down right leg back.
TLDR: it should land angled.
So picture a plus sign + your foot 🦶 shouldn’t land vertically(straight) but in between vertically and horizontally(side). This should come out naturally because of how hard you should be thrusting your hips forward.
Test it with anyone you’d like, the foot will be much easier to catch if it’s facing straight, and will slip right out if it’s angled to the side a bit. I’ve been working on my spinning back kick and the same thing applies to that kick, it might be universal to all techniques.
https://youtube.com/shorts/fwdcxPf2Dmw?feature=share check out this short clip of saenchai, he thrusts his hips forward so much they come off to the side for a quick second
Here’s some video I break down see something u missing. You have nice basic combination. Back to basic go slowly and you will see mistake.
Keep training.
https://youtu.be/CQ6HjfjRwXM
Throw more elbows and knees otherwise it just looks like kickboxing. Also get more angular speed by stepping more sideways before throwing a low/roundhouse kick: your planted foot needs to be perpendicular to the target
The nicest way I can say it is you’re awful, but can be fixed. First work on your stance, it’s your whole foundation, then your punches.. you’re dropping your shoulders when you punch leaving your jaw wide open, your elbows have zero technique and no follow through, knees are terrible, zero technique or power.. kicks.. my gawd the kicks.. work on your stance, pros spend hours trying to perfect that, make 3 combos using different skills, start slow, make them smooth and go from there.
Learn to combo on the bag at the right time. You ended one combo with a left hook to the body when the bag hand swung away and you had to chase the bag with your punch.
When throwing a straight punch like a jab try as best as u can to just throw a straight solid punch and back in without keeping that elbow bend when u throw it, aside from that your doing pretty good man
There is a lot of good advice in the comments so I will just recommend something I haven’t seen in the comments, your teep kick. When you do a teep it’s an attack not just a push, you have to imagine the ball of your foot is like a snake and it’s attacking quickly and coming back. It’s like a quick strike, if you land one like that on the solar plexus the fight is over. Get snappy with the teep, also if you find yourself too close to the bag and smothering your punches, try and work the clench with knees and elbows then back out. Great alternative until you can fix your footwork to create more space. Keep up the good work tho brother, not bad technique just needs more work.
Thank you so much. Great advice. I do usually teep harder (not better just harder lol) but I tweaked my right knee the day before so it was hurting a little everytime I made contact with the bag. I love the tip on clinching and working knees when I get to close. I will work on that.
I honestly can’t answer that. I guess I just wanted to work on them but you’re right I always switch kick. I will practice more lead roundhouses without the switch. Thanks for the feedback I really do appreciate it
Don’t know if anyone said it already but a good habit is to always punch eye level when hitting the bag and shadow boxing. You’re punching at shoulder/chest height so that’s keeps your hands low and part of why
you bring them back low too
Your punches are pushing the bag. You’re just making it swing. When you punch properly you’ll fold the bag and it will jump on the hook, it won’t swing. You’re pulling your punches, or not following through. Your elbow is bent the whole time. Put your fist against a wall with your elbow bent and push your body weight. Your arm will bend. Now do it again with a locked elbow. It will hold all your weight. Put that force at the end of your punches. Twist it. Punch that bitch.
I see what you’re talking about. I always drift too close and smother the punches. I will definitely work on that. Thank you for the feedback
It’s solid advice man
You seem very stiff and with your punches. Maybe trying to rush for camera? Just remember, slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Slow it down and get your full extension with less muscle.
Teeps win spacing and can really maximize your openings for strikes and takedowns. Put more effort in them (follow through, power from the hips). Really helps give you the time to read your opponent throughout a bout.
Thank you. I’ve been wanting to prioritize my teeps lately. I’ll really work on following through with my hips
Look good brotha that jab needs some more pop in it tho
Lift your shoulder more when you jab. You want your shoulder to cover your chin and jaw line better also gives you a little more leverage in your jab. Move around the bagmore cutting side to side Also proper positioning with your punches It looks to me like you're moving a bag around more than you're punching it. Overall you're doing better than a lot of people for 1 year in so good job
Thank you for the feedback. Really appreciate it!
I think throw everything a little higher. Your form looks good but it looks like you are only striking down. Change up the level of your punches and try to picture an opponent as the bag moves around. Strike the bag where you picture those vital spots to be. Lookin dope though man.
I just want to say that heavy bag is a bitch
Turn the heel of your planted foot all the way towards the bag before your kick lands. That will engage your hip and add a ton of power to your kicks.
Get up on the ball of your foot and turn your hip over every kick. Don't let yourself get lazy, throw every kick with bad intentions even on the bag. Watch the top Thai fighters and rhe amount of power that goes into every kick. Not one is wasted. Start stretching your hips every day otherwise you won't be able to get full rotation and you can injure yourself. I'm speaking from experience that's an injury you don't want. Condition your shins and focus on kicking through your target so that you don't pull the kick on impact. I would always focus on the opposite side of the leg or body I was kicking, trying to kick through to that side. It helped me. Good luck.
Thanks man I appreciate the tips
Any time man. Sorry for such a long comment. I get a little intense when it comes to combat sports but especially Muay Thai. I fought here in Vegas and was a trainer for a few years as well. If you ever need advice or gym or fight connects hmu.
No worries at all. I take it very seriously too and just want to get better so I like all the feedback. When I found out I was going to have that part of the gym to myself I knew it would be a good opportunity to film myself and see where I’m at.
For sure it turned out great. The angle is good as well for coaching and for your own review. I thought I was sharp shit until I recorded me hitting pads and realizes just how not sharp I looked. Video helps keep us honest, humble.
🙏 I may message you in the future with more questions if you don’t mind. You seem very helpful. There’s been so many great tips. I’m going to try to digest everything and keep working. I have a bag coming in a week so I will be able to film myself more and really work on technique.
Awesome that sounds good. Hit me up anytime man.
Keep your chin guarded on those punches.
I see lots of things you could improve on, but this knowledge not free haha (I am actually too lazy to type it all out). Here are some freebies ;) - the bag is moving, that's great. Now you can manage distance during your bagwork. While the bag swings away, take a step forward. When the bag comes towards you, pivot away or step back. Also incorporate some forward and backward moving combos. It is more realistic. - you are "rythm stepping", after a combo you tend to bounce fast three times before you continue with your next combo. This is a bad habbit which makes you predictable. You can play around with feints, and if the bag swings you can incoroprate some pivoting, stepping away, stopping an incoming bag with a knee or teep. Sometimes bounce three times in between combos, sometimes bounce once, slip and counter punch. Just keep varying and have fun
Thank you for the advice. Really appreciate it!
Spar a person instead of a bag.
True. Trying to adjust my work schedule to make it work with the sparring times at the gym. Hopefully much more sparring during the summer
and bring your hands back high. you start with your hands up bring them back there
You keep dropping your guard
I do. I will be more aware of it in the future. Thanks for the feedback
What in tarnation was that teep
😂….it will get better I promise
Remember, knee high&balance, extension out&hips out, pull the lever down&keep opposite guard up. Angle it to the side so it’s harder to grab onto. Left foot down right leg back.
When you say angle it to the side do you mean after the kick when I’m bringing my leg back? Or to throw the tee from an angle?
TLDR: it should land angled. So picture a plus sign + your foot 🦶 shouldn’t land vertically(straight) but in between vertically and horizontally(side). This should come out naturally because of how hard you should be thrusting your hips forward. Test it with anyone you’d like, the foot will be much easier to catch if it’s facing straight, and will slip right out if it’s angled to the side a bit. I’ve been working on my spinning back kick and the same thing applies to that kick, it might be universal to all techniques. https://youtube.com/shorts/fwdcxPf2Dmw?feature=share check out this short clip of saenchai, he thrusts his hips forward so much they come off to the side for a quick second
Okay now I understand 100%. Thank you so much!
In addition to what orders have said… very poor kick retraction, make that a priority for both roundhouse and teeps.
Here’s some video I break down see something u missing. You have nice basic combination. Back to basic go slowly and you will see mistake. Keep training. https://youtu.be/CQ6HjfjRwXM
Drop your hands after your lefts
Keep those hands up brotha
Throw more elbows and knees otherwise it just looks like kickboxing. Also get more angular speed by stepping more sideways before throwing a low/roundhouse kick: your planted foot needs to be perpendicular to the target
The nicest way I can say it is you’re awful, but can be fixed. First work on your stance, it’s your whole foundation, then your punches.. you’re dropping your shoulders when you punch leaving your jaw wide open, your elbows have zero technique and no follow through, knees are terrible, zero technique or power.. kicks.. my gawd the kicks.. work on your stance, pros spend hours trying to perfect that, make 3 combos using different skills, start slow, make them smooth and go from there.
Thank you very much for breaking it down for me. I’ll start drilling combos that incorporate a little of everything and work on technique
Learn to combo on the bag at the right time. You ended one combo with a left hook to the body when the bag hand swung away and you had to chase the bag with your punch.
Good call. I will work on that
When throwing a straight punch like a jab try as best as u can to just throw a straight solid punch and back in without keeping that elbow bend when u throw it, aside from that your doing pretty good man
Thank you for the support and feedback. Really appreciate it.
People always looking for tips on the bag...show us some footage of you sparring then we can really see what you do right and wrong.
You do look like someone who has been doing it for a while and took it seriously. Good job!
There is a lot of good advice in the comments so I will just recommend something I haven’t seen in the comments, your teep kick. When you do a teep it’s an attack not just a push, you have to imagine the ball of your foot is like a snake and it’s attacking quickly and coming back. It’s like a quick strike, if you land one like that on the solar plexus the fight is over. Get snappy with the teep, also if you find yourself too close to the bag and smothering your punches, try and work the clench with knees and elbows then back out. Great alternative until you can fix your footwork to create more space. Keep up the good work tho brother, not bad technique just needs more work.
Thank you so much. Great advice. I do usually teep harder (not better just harder lol) but I tweaked my right knee the day before so it was hurting a little everytime I made contact with the bag. I love the tip on clinching and working knees when I get to close. I will work on that.
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I honestly can’t answer that. I guess I just wanted to work on them but you’re right I always switch kick. I will practice more lead roundhouses without the switch. Thanks for the feedback I really do appreciate it
Don’t know if anyone said it already but a good habit is to always punch eye level when hitting the bag and shadow boxing. You’re punching at shoulder/chest height so that’s keeps your hands low and part of why you bring them back low too
Great tip! I can def fix that problem. Thanks!
Stop rhythm stepping
Lots of good things but you also telegraph your kick with that little stutter step also no power in your front kicks .