Struggling to Improve Your Kicks? It Might Not be What You Think

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4 жыл бұрын

Check out Grant's KZfaq at / grantstevensma
In this video, Grant discusses how simple fixes can sometimes lead to dramatic improvements in technique, mobility, and power. Too often we stay fixated on a single aspect of performance - often flexibility when it comes to martial arts. This can be a limiting factor, even resulting in limiting beliefs that prevent us from even attempting more technical movements.
There's a high chance that you can kick higher, faster, and more powerfully than you think. And this applies to many other aspects of martial arts and life.
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@aakashr79 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. He should have so much more content.

@ryanmora3334 4 жыл бұрын

Brooooo, im sayin! This dude is athletic AND knowledgeable as hell with not only the execution but the general physiological science that goes into it all as well.

@grantstevensma 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys, workin on it!

@solomontruthlover5308 4 жыл бұрын

@@grantstevensma you look really cute too

@organicenergy5124 3 жыл бұрын

@@grantstevensma I love joe Rogans view on the side kick with a proper chamber but I would like some clarification on if it is easier to defend and block like that as opposite to just shooting it straight out?

@grantstevensma 3 жыл бұрын

@@organicenergy5124 I don't think so man, but I would say it's because of a couple of things. 1 - The chamber creates the kick to be executed down a straight line, making it much more difficult to read. We ideally should lift the leg to the height of where the kick will fire out first before the extension, because then less work has to be done. Reason for this is that our eyes are not made well to read distances that are going straight forward, hence having break lights on our cars. Similarly to how a boxer is taught to shoot his punches straight out from his guard on the straightest line possible because if his hands are low and then have to raise to strike, then the opponent is far more likely to see it - it's also slower, because it's less economical. 2 - It's more powerful this way and even if somebody manages to get their hands near the kick, then it is still very likely to penetrate the guard simply because it has more velocity behind it. Hope this helps man

@AdamPenmanOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

I really love the advice in this, taking a deep look at technique and proper posture is definitely going to make a huge difference

@mr.somebody6404 4 жыл бұрын

this guy is my favorite now days on youtube . His punching and kicking speed is phenomenal .

@glennnolasco2475 4 жыл бұрын

We all wanna look and move like Goku when this quarantine ends, just like when he and Vegeta came out of that hyperbolic time chamber 💪

@Alex-yr8iy 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@Luffytaro39 4 жыл бұрын

THATS AWESOME GOKU BODY IS LEAN AND BIG AND IT DOESNT SLOW HIM DOWN BUT YALL NEED TO DO IT AND NOT PROCRASTINATE GOOD LUCK M8 I DONT HAVE GOALS TO GET A CERTAIN BODY IM HAPPY WITH MY BODY I HAVE ABS BUT THE REST OF THE BODY IS DECENT

@danishzeshan4093 4 жыл бұрын

You will, as long you work hard

@NoSubsWithContent 4 жыл бұрын

@@Luffytaro39 decent is never enough, always strive to improve in every way that you can

@arkaleon1551 4 жыл бұрын

Over 9000

@jayfraser4785 4 жыл бұрын

Nailed it again Grant. Excellent video, as always.

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so, so much. I was struggling. Enlightening. You the man. My hats off to you for yours level of understanding

@mgonzalez615 4 жыл бұрын

Very technical on point analysis. Love it!

@mightymonke2527 4 жыл бұрын

I rlly dont understand why this channel doesn't have more subs

@ItsSupercat94 4 жыл бұрын

@no name he's not the main creator, also just because he's skinny doesn't mean he doesn't know how to fight and teach.

@sadrishmarasini4040 4 жыл бұрын

@no name i'm sure you cant stand 2 seconds against him

@korcidiamond3623 4 жыл бұрын

@no name You consider bruce lee a twig?

@frankmalone236 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Grant!

@Senkara 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a good video Wont find videos like this anywhere, keep it up guys!

@PunhoLivre 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It helped A LOT.

@jameelgill6897 4 жыл бұрын

BEST FREAKIN EXPLANATION EVER!!! THANKS MAN

@sammylenjou4235 4 жыл бұрын

Again a big help, thanks so much ! I'm still training Jun Fan Jkd in hiit to like you advised in the other video. Works wonders for my stamina since I started.

@EndlessCycleOfPride 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@ohha9457 4 жыл бұрын

this is brilliant! thanks!

@701880970 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing

@jurantechetty9005 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 much appreciated 🔥🔥🔥🤘

@tonipittoni5527 4 жыл бұрын

Coherent clever and humble 👍

4 жыл бұрын

I took kendo at 15 and I had most kicks down.. At 58 I stretch and this video is taking me over the top, knee up on the snap back is what I see and attempt to grasp. My visualization makes it easier every time I make my reattempt. Thank you for the high level of inspiration. Massive PEACEOUT ✌

@danishzeshan4093 4 жыл бұрын

I dont know what to say This video is 🔥🔥, really helpful

@blazeswifter9205 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing content!

@thomasbrogan9102 4 жыл бұрын

Well done. Excellent and expert explication. Apprehendable expertise.

@madhatter785 4 жыл бұрын

this is superb content.

@evensbeatz637 3 жыл бұрын

Man I wish I could train with you your tips are gold

@oggystig 4 жыл бұрын

Great clean technique dude.

@sul8083 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@oneshadowdragon 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos thanks for uploading. The Dragon

@ayee_randal3731 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty helpful 🔥

@michaelloria69 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌

@helmeteye 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@TyrooShino 4 жыл бұрын

it's annoying that these videos dont get more views. Knowledge in the combative training can actually transfer heavily into improving functionality and strength

@babisnikolis5025 4 жыл бұрын

On the next video if possible could talk about punching cause thats the only area im not sure how good I've understood the fundamentals. Also would love to see you talk about people that learn to fight through experience on the street and almost zero training in martial arts

@athirstyguy 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful my guy

@derekjohnson9891 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Subbed to your channel

@skycow3208 3 жыл бұрын

The technique is incredible

@wesleyangel777 4 жыл бұрын

As always with this channel and Grant, the video and informational quality is superb! I'm very happy this was uploaded and we have the answers to the flexibility/technique inquiries. I'm also joyful to hear there will be more content coming with Grant's channel as well. I've been following him since he first appeared on this channel and been hoping for much more. Footwork is so critical when performing anything, especially martial arts kicks. I've done damage by kicking wrong and it took a long time to get the strength and performance back in that knee. Honestly, I've never really returned to the arts after. Perhaps it is past time I look for the beginner video and rewatch it and put the tips to good use. Thanks as always. Stay safe and healthy and have a great evening!

@grantstevensma 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wesley

@huntergrant6520 4 жыл бұрын

I create centripetal and centrifugal force to jump and kicks harder and cleaber. I also create two spheres of force with my body to complete kicks. Not fancy kicks, they have there purpose tho. First sphere is to create force, it's all limbs moving one leg the stationary. This stationary leg is a post, it's where you intialy place your intention. the kicking leg lifts and the other limbs move in complimenting geometry this is stored energy, it's gonna bounce back. Second sphere is issuing the force, use the kicking leg now, and now the kicking leg gains your intent. The force that would bounce back is bouncing back in a new direction out your kicking leg. The limbs moving is the centrifugal force, the torso's strength and flexibility are the centripetal force. They can compliment eachother. The lighter your kick feels the better. The sensation can be deceiving. This for issuing force. As far as finishing a kick, land it light and naturally. Anywhere really, I'm aggressive and don't like to give up space. But over all the ideas the same. I use kicks for finishing fights. Depends on how much dude can take. If you can get this idea turned into a feeling or instinct kicks come out natural and fast. I don't like to kick high dispute my size. Love these videos

@MeliorIlle 4 жыл бұрын

Punisher training guide!

@jeffwick1439 4 жыл бұрын

Beast mode

@Simon-zo2vo 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, which style of fighting would help me best to get these kicks going?

@hengphan7066 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ecercisedaily 4 жыл бұрын

Youve been making some gainz. Dont think we havent noticed

@PLUTOXGOAT 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I remember u made a video "How to bulk: Live like a Lion" I was wondering could u do the same but only for cutting?

@NoSubsWithContent 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, there's no point in being chunky and slow

@darkknight8732 4 жыл бұрын

Brother?

@FeldyMohrisar 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know that you need to twist your body like that when doing side kick, looks like I found my missing chain.

@benstanton3424 4 жыл бұрын

It helps but takes getting used to💪👍♥️

@aar4813 4 жыл бұрын

Hey i was wondering if you can make a video ok how to improve the nervous system since it plays a huge role in explosive and overall peformance? Thanks!

@hairyknuckles 3 жыл бұрын

Improve it how? What do you need to improve? Is it definitely the CNS that will benefit from this attention? Be more specific so that a more concise answer can be found. "How to fix make better NERVE" is a bit broad.

@arturolievano1350 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing analysis from the best team on KZfaq. Guys have you watched Scott Atkins's new tutorials?

@grantstevensma 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Scott's new videos are awesome!

@zeez9053 3 жыл бұрын

Bioneer could have introduced this boy as it’s not his channel

@iftekharsohail3722 4 жыл бұрын

Could u do a video on how to do a 360 kick

@WarriorEsoteric Жыл бұрын

🙏

@GiacomoSorbi 4 жыл бұрын

I have to admit Grant from TFS really got much fitter!

@philipmcclure6493 4 жыл бұрын

Do you train jiu jitsu? I see a lot of kickboxing and that sort and I was curious if you train any grappling.

@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see more of that as my trainer doesn't really take the time to explain that (for various reasons). Also, if anyone got more recommendations for video references, it would be appreciated.

@Shadynastys 3 жыл бұрын

step into your kicks if you wamt more power distance. And get up on the ball of your foot when you kick gives you better accuracy and more rotational force

@luchadorito 4 жыл бұрын

Since the lockdown started I have achieved marginal amount of flexibility but a great amount of max roundhouse kick height by going over my technique and doing a steady repetition of kicks(I took the idea of 100 roundhouse kicks for 100 days from Sean Fagan)

@danielperez939 Жыл бұрын

10.000 kicks excellent 👍

@DatGinnga 4 жыл бұрын

Are there any videos of you fighting?

@Alex-yr8iy 4 жыл бұрын

Should I train quads more to deliver stronger kicks?? I'm still trying to lose weight , that's why

@brolyui4484 4 жыл бұрын

Yes u should so u can snap harder and it will also increase ur power in punches because your energy first comes from the ground and it will help u in overall performance and remember just like bruce lee said to train every muscle in your body 🏋️‍♀️ and dont skip squats

@harunroshidali823 4 жыл бұрын

Not really, learn how to shift your weight , same as you would punch

@JesusOfTheJungle 4 жыл бұрын

There are many different kinds of kicks but in terms of muscles and strength involvement, basically all of them involve strength in both sides of the leg. If you're quads are overactive and your hamstrings and glutes (the opposing muscles) are weaker in comparison, or just not firing at the correct time (which is just a matter of practice), it's not hard to injure yourself... In short, train ALL your legs. The whole body, really. Your legs are connected to your torso, so a strong trunk will do wonders for most activities involving your limbs.

@Alex-yr8iy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone

@grantstevensma 4 жыл бұрын

Depends how you train them man. The best way is the SAID Principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) Basically performing the activity repetitively develops the necessary muscles to be able to do so more effectively. I don't personally like heavy weight training for martial arts training and prefer calisthenic or gymnastic style conditioning. Even then, those shouldn't take time away from training upon the activity of martial arts itself. - good luck!

@juddotto3660 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, when did the guy change?

@A.T.Sickzer 4 жыл бұрын

This guy here is the " martial arts expert " of this channel, the bioneer is the batman guy 😅🤙

@otakusan2244 4 жыл бұрын

Bro can you teach me how to start training I'm still a complete begginer and I just want to learn how to look cool while fighting

@Hersovyac 4 жыл бұрын

In short: technique work 🙏

@Under_Growth 3 жыл бұрын

Shit. Can't believe pyrocynical is a martial artist. I didn't know

@billymaguire1860 4 жыл бұрын

Yo bro

@grantwalter2243 4 жыл бұрын

Wtf. My youtube app will not play videos. Someone help

@gerardocovarrubias1127 4 жыл бұрын

One question how much did do you know about martial arts is Wing Chun good for self-defense and street fighting just like Shaolin Kung Fu and can it be learned at any age but each work it all depends on the user

@grantstevensma 4 жыл бұрын

@@thesadanimations 'kicks are useful if you're good at them' this is VERY true and something I often tell people. Great observations on the other points too

@rnonthenicschannel4820 4 жыл бұрын

Hello

@bce6936 4 жыл бұрын

How tf did he made that finger snap at 2:23?

@Rqptor_omega 4 жыл бұрын

Actually you can be not flexible but as long as your kick is strong enough to stretch your muscle for that 1s it's ok

@user-gw1li6jq5i 4 жыл бұрын

Wait is this the wrong channel? Where is the other guy?

@Troglor048 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I'm pretty sure it's the lack of flexibility for me. 80% lack of flexibility and 20% technique. These are good tips to get that kick right though. My problem is my lazy ass doesn't stretch enough.