Can You Train Martial Arts Alone?

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In this video, Grant answers the question: can you train martial arts alone?
The short answer? Not only is it possible, but it is probably essential if you want to become the best fighter you can be.
Of course you need to go about doing this the right way though if you want it to have the desired effect. And so in this video, Grant will talk you through a range of options for training martial arts alone. Those include:
* Watching people you admire
* Practicing drills slowly
* Experimenting on the heavy bag
* Using an agility ladder
And lots more. Watch, enjoy, and let us know how you go about training martial arts alone!
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@juberleedaniel9714 4 жыл бұрын

"Knowing others is a wisdom, But knowing thyself is enlightenment" 👊👊👊💪💪💪

@SuperGGLOL 2 жыл бұрын

Knowing yourself…. True Enlightenment has no self.

@iamdev__369 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperGGLOL 🕯

@andredanillobernardinicuco8059 3 жыл бұрын

His aperence changed a lot.

@centurionpan3400 Жыл бұрын

This is not the Bioneer I know

@koukaibi 3 жыл бұрын

You can definitely train yourself and become a way MUCH better martial artist. But it is important that you need to possess these crucial abilities: visualization , understanding of weight distribution/ force shifting and human anatomy. Here are something you can do: 1. For visualization, you need to watch FIGHTS, plenty of them on youtube DAZN boxing, glory kickboxing, ONE championship, etc... spend hours watching with no commentary and slow motion to breakdown techniques and strategies, you can also copy what fit you from fighters. It WILL be boring, but just like doing math in highschool, it is boring but it good for you. 2. You need to understand how to shift force from one place to another, you need to understand kinetic chain, you need to understand weight distribution. In other words, you not just mimic the techniques, you need to understand why it is being executed like that. You can buy books, you can watch video from The Bioneer, plenty. You also need to invest on good instructional DVDs, my recommendation is BJJFanatics and DynamicStriking. 3. If you are too lazy to train yourself from zero and start from scratch, please spend at least 6 months to 1 year in a Dojo, you will learn almost all of the basics during that time period, and afterthat you can train yourself. Actually if you can understand FIGHTING, it is way easier and time saving for you to do 1 and 2. Starting from zero is OK, but it needed 10 times more brainworks than normal. 4. Find a partner to hold pads and do technical sparring with you, can be your girl/boyfriend, etc. Invest in equipments like gloves, bags to apply what you have learnt from watching fights and instructional dvds. Finally, focus on fundamentals, do it really slow at first dont focus on speed, you do it too quick you will do it wrong ! Do it slow first, recommended time period is 3 months per technique, drill it at least 100 times a day, record yourself and watch later to fix your technical flaws. AFter 3 months you will see you techniques now super smooth and executed beautifully, now your can combine 2 or 3 techniques to make a combo, eventually it will be faster without you even realizing or pushing for it. Personally I find myself much more effective training alone, because I have more time to thing, BRAINWORK is key ! Hope you all doing well ! Best regards ! And thank you The Bioneer and Grant for this great channel !

@tokujinsicura9507 6 жыл бұрын

This is possible the best solo training advice I've heard since I started training 19 years ago. Bravo sir👍

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

thank you very much, appreciated

@amansharma6306 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMihY6hmydnHlWQ.html

@iamdev__369 Жыл бұрын

@@grantstevensma *great work..*

@angel_hayat 11 ай бұрын

Now 4 years later what's your change?

@contentcreators1206 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen in training in martial arts. That slow kicking exercise while holding a wall is very powerful. 100 reps of slow kicking will make your leg muscles strong. Just doing these basic exercises and mastering basics will make you incredibly powerful.

@basslinephunk3441 4 жыл бұрын

Because of this video I have to shift gears. I've been playing games. I'm not into marital artist I just wantt to get my body to its peak. I'm 57 and in good(not great)shape. I don't want to be 65 then fall apart. This guy is inspiring. He's sharp as h*ll. I've never practiced martial arts, but you guys are making me reach high. I'm readjusting my program and talking it VERY VERY SERIOUS now.

@sapinva 6 жыл бұрын

I found that being too tired can actually improve technique. Used to do my heavy lifts immediately before rock climbing (yes, an absurd combination) so that I couldn't rely on strength to pull off the hard moves.

@jollibee2896 6 жыл бұрын

Nope it's not about being too tired, it's just that after you do workout your concentration increases

@calebryant6663 4 жыл бұрын

With regards to mma & combat training, Bruce Lee said you should not train fighting tired because you will use gross movements to overcompensate & this leads to poor neuromuscular coordination. Basically your muscle memory that you've worked on becomes compromised. That being said, in a real fight; do what you gotta do to survive or win.

@jashthemad5 4 жыл бұрын

Wrong

@dacedebeer2697 2 жыл бұрын

That's why in most martial arts we spar only when we're tired. You maximize the need for technique, and you train problem solving under pressure.

@charlesdourado8292 6 жыл бұрын

I train boxing and wing chun with a friend, at my house i have a punch bag gloves and also a mudjong that i improvisede to the wing chun training, calisthenics and wheight training to get stronger

@TheHighFlys 6 жыл бұрын

How much are you seeing your wing chin training and drills improving your boxing and clinch work

@Kaledrone 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHighFlys The punching bag gave him a concussion and he died, R.I.P

@charlesdourado8292 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHighFlys i'm training mma for a while now and in mma i use some of the trapping, and the chain punch that mixed with basic boxing gave me a good striking base, that's what my coach said so it has helped improving in a way or another, but on it self it's probally not enogh

@charlesdourado8292 3 жыл бұрын

@Fishy Vagina on it self alone, it's hard to make it work too much have to be changed, but i was only using the trapping and sometimes the chain punch, that wasn't that hard to put in boxing sparring against my friends, so it works it has to be changed a lot

@charlesdourado8292 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kaledrone what ?

@chrislazar3511 6 жыл бұрын

Dude u look like an anime guy

@navernchoudhary5189 5 жыл бұрын

Yeh you you're right

@silenteyes303 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@shakomn6679 5 жыл бұрын

Because his eyes are big like anime characters...

@yeahrandoms5 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@homedevise8025 5 жыл бұрын

Watch your tongue! That thing might hurt him very well

@wraith9112 3 жыл бұрын

A military friend of mine once quoted his instructor as saying, "yeah you can go to the bar on your time off, it's your time off. However, while your drinking and hitting on chics the enemy is training to kill you."

@monitor4728 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂or they could also be in the bar 🤷🏽

@ForHonorUSMC 6 жыл бұрын

That feeling when you were gonna take a rest day, then watched this video #gearingupnow

@ForHonorUSMC 6 жыл бұрын

But for realz, the only thing I find hard about solo training is getting in effective defensive work. It's almost impossible to train accurate blocks and counter punching by yourself. I suggest having at least 1 partner that one can work with to practice with; then doing mostly solo work.

@theboltthrower8661 6 жыл бұрын

D "That feeling when you were gonna take a rest day, then watched this video" LMFAO Tell that to a guy with bigorexia, like me.

@pranakhan 4 жыл бұрын

@luap lcm Muscle is built in rest periods. You have to work in recuperation into your programs. It doesnt mean you do nothing on those days, but you make sure to keep your heart rate at a consistent level & not engage in hypertrophy. Natural Movement, Dancing, Tai Chi, tree climbing, trail hiking, softcore sex, the list of possibilities is endless

@eduardoayala3204 3 жыл бұрын

@@ForHonorUSMC This. I practice Kendo and sparring would be soooo great with a partner.

@naymul2596 6 жыл бұрын

You are the greatest thing that has ever happened on this channel.

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you man :)

@frankmalone236 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great channel! Thank you, Grant! Much appreciated!

@christopherwoodcock8535 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice. This guy knows his stuff

@scottyg5403 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! This video has great tips and very motivating at the same time! Keep up the good work!

@vittoriocessari3203 6 жыл бұрын

Man! Grerat words! True as steel!

@marcoarana2773 6 жыл бұрын

Nice man you took the feedback of the last video and improved the quality. Nice keep up the good work Grant

@oscarmichot-duval7045 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm an amatuer boxer for my Uni in the UK and these videos are really helpful, I'm going to write down your tips and apply them, I love the journal idea I actually just ordered a boxing journal coming soon! Just saw that this is an old video haha, but you are a beast and I hope you continue to post videos because I shall be watching and training afterwards!

@Van-nk4ee 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching this guy train, his technique is amazing

@iamdev__369 Жыл бұрын

*Great work my man..*

@Charlieandersali 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I still remember the first time I got in the ring 6 or 7 years ago and sparred someone. It was an older guy who was a tad overweight and he obviously went light but was such a confidence knock. Everyone goes through it I’m sure. Really nice guy actually but the lesson for me was I can hit the bag as much as I like but being in the ‘uncomfortable zone’ was something I needed to experience.

@cdoedayn 6 жыл бұрын

So motivating!

@jamesmatthewfuller2582 5 жыл бұрын

This was great and informative. i have just started studying Sanda and wushu on my road to become a Power Ranger. thank you, keep up the great work!

@casNJ 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! Well done! Thank you!

@DemarcusAurelius403 6 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video I love this channel and Grant was an awesome addition can’t wait to see more!

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@Luffytaro39 4 жыл бұрын

THIS WAS AWESOME I TRAIN ALONE BUT ALSO GO TO GYM BUT I STILL LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO

@hinakhodiyara5575 5 жыл бұрын

Practical and useful. Nice one. Appreciate it :)

@PelegoRecords 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro, I'm about to do all of these!!! 😇

@leighton147ify 4 жыл бұрын

What a superb video. Hats off to you!

@tjjourden4806 6 жыл бұрын

Great training methods, appreciate the tips, keep up the good work sir

@grantstevens6176 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Docinaplane 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I trained very hard when I was younger, getting up to 3rd Dan in "blood and guts" karate. Then because of career and life I took many years off. Four years ago I decided to give it another go. It's been a great voyage. So many muscle memories came back. Although I do train with others, I have found my best strides have come with training myself because I can only train so much, and I know better what I need to work on than anyone else.

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear man, keep it up! It never leaves you

@Docinaplane 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the motivation, guys!

@ofwolvesanddragons6428 6 жыл бұрын

One of my main aims is to learn how to fight by myself.I want to learn a lot of styles, but I know that most of them are not available in my city.

@selfmaster7385 4 жыл бұрын

Lets join and help to construct a self taught community , i plan share some moves and encourage others

@travissk5036 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most informative video out right now. 👏🙌👊

@zirrnorseman8068 6 жыл бұрын

You got better! Great vid

@finalfrenzy856 5 жыл бұрын

Earned my subscription. Good video bro looking forward to looking into your channel for mote videos after this

@Tangylives 5 жыл бұрын

Was Grant on Tricksession back in the day..2013-15? Great video as well, hope to see more of Grant.

@jessiewalker6918 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, thank you for doing this, your a talented guy

@grantstevensma 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@hotsaucemtkb575 3 жыл бұрын

Massive fan of shadowboxing I do some form of it every day and have done for years It could be very light, slow and flowing on a rest day or all out if I can't get to the gym that day

@gusjeazer 3 жыл бұрын

A great book on the topic: the talent code

@anad6448 6 жыл бұрын

I just LOVE your videos!

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Ana D thank you very much

@relicojustice2623 4 жыл бұрын

This video suddenly got a lot more relevant

@modsbeats 5 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised I haven't come across ur videos. Slept on, my fault, I will b subscribing. Very helpful info

@tauhid9983 2 жыл бұрын

man I love your kickboxing

@clarksavage5611 4 жыл бұрын

awesome robin!!!

@sassysuiryu1114 6 жыл бұрын

Great video heleped alot and very informative

@alexw7629 6 жыл бұрын

Well this is convenient I was actually wondering this earlier

@roderiquedaniels9646 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff duuude

@Battechofficial 6 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant, thanks!

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@EdwardElric00 6 жыл бұрын

Superb content!!

@xyon9090 5 жыл бұрын

*This'll help me a lot* Thanks!

@TheDamianvain17 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video! I really appreciate the fact that you have addressed this subject and that you have packed it with such great details, while making it short enough to be visually consumed and immediately put into practice. I've noticed that you've chosen to not go too deep on, well, practically everything in each section of the video. Simple and brief, yet very poignant. I am hoping this means there will be more in-depth videos for them in the future. I am looking forward to what your ideas on foot work, diet, speed work, heavy bag work, and etc. Excellent work of art Grant!

@grantstevensma 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you man. I'd noticed this myself and you're absolutely right. I'm new to making videos like this, so I'm still finding out which format is best for me currently. I have noticed that this video is a bit long with so much information that it becomes a little bit overwhelming. I will definitely be going into these in more detail in the future, I want to find a gym location where I can record on site, without being interrupted so that I can provide more hands on tutorial based videos as well.

@TheDamianvain17 5 жыл бұрын

@@grantstevensma It didn't seem long or overwhelming to me. It seemed to hit that proverbial sweet spot of being long enough and packed with plenty of information to keep me eagerly awaiting the next videos. Also, the way you segmented each portion of every sub topic was very well done. It was neatly organized and quite cleanly cut. I truly don't have any constructive criticism to give you and I think you've done it perfectly. However, if you don't like the format as a creator or want to continue trying your ideas, I completely understand. The work has to give you pleasure too or else, half of the point is moot.

@grantstevensma 5 жыл бұрын

For me, it's also about making them more easy to create for myself so I can provide consistent content to the audience here. This video took quite a bit of different shooting and I don't think I'd be able to create something like this every week, which is what I want to aim for with my work here. But you don't know until you try it. Fear not though, I'll still pack as much value into the videos as I can :)

@TheDamianvain17 5 жыл бұрын

@@grantstevensma That's understandable. Sometimes people forget, or simply don't know, how much time, energy, and hard work goes into creating a video of even a few, short minutes. I have content creator friends and while we love the process, it can also be grueling at times. It's finding that perfect balance of recording, editing, re-recording, writing, and not forgetting to find peace and relaxation somewhere in between. I look forward to seeing the different formats and finding out what you decide to stick with. Cheers!

@David-cz6fq 5 жыл бұрын

Hey could you please add an at home bodyweight/martial art workout I would love that and I am sure many others would enjoy such a video as well

@andrews.6023 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice chap

@cococreamnyomouth5780 4 жыл бұрын

This kid is on the money 👌 keep it up bro ...only real realize real 😊

@tezcatlipoca4776 3 жыл бұрын

the audio training is an excellent idea

@arturkvieira 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I lugar ved it! Keep it up!

@juelz713 6 жыл бұрын

I love this video I will try to watch it before I work out

@hokimoki3677 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🙏

@radman4049 6 жыл бұрын

This is really good

@steve00alt70 6 жыл бұрын

Over training is better than under training, id rather do that than not do any at all. Training for yourself (stress relief) is a good motivation. But then extroverts don't like being on their own so it probably be hard for them to train alone. Would punching the heavy bag be bad for your joints if your not doing it correctly?

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, more so your wrists really because they can bend the wrong way if you're not straight and aligned (especially if you're strong). You've also got to be quite careful of your shoulders when throwing powerful hooks as well if you're not so experienced. My recommendation would be to begin at a moderate power level and develop your technique that way then build up in power and intensity once you feel more comfortable. Hope this helps

@iliveinsideyourhouse3943 4 жыл бұрын

An enough training for your body is better than both.

@hinakhodiyara7883 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thank you :)

@arturolievano1350 4 жыл бұрын

Impecable posture and technique. A true weapon.

@flaviorodrigolomeli3936 4 жыл бұрын

Good video thank you!

@Graymanone 4 жыл бұрын

Good info!

@jasonkore9044 6 жыл бұрын

Looks Very good👍🏻👊🏻

@Zen-OhsMethod 6 жыл бұрын

Very Good !!!

@themadrazorback2019 Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@sadrishmarasini4040 6 жыл бұрын

Good going bro. Keep upp

@michaelloria69 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid 🤘

@chukwuka-steveorefo1812 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Gotta get myself an agility ladder as i'm getting slower in my old age.

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Best tool ever!

@basslinephunk3441 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a martial artist, I just use these videos to keep myself in shape. This guy and the other bioneer, I think his name is Adam, are excellent motivators. Keep putting out these great videos!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@IronBodyMartialArts 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. You have to spend time. Within yourself honing your craft. Also realistically, most people are not in 24/7 training facilities.. so you have to take your development into your own hands. It's a no brainer..

@davidsilvajunior7538 6 жыл бұрын

Damn I’ve been to a lot of gyms but I’ve never seen anyone so fast and fluid that takes years of muscle memory and just being free and relaxed damn no words

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much man, it's nice to have your work actually appreciated for it's real nuanced intricacies and not immediately judged because you don't have a smashed up face from fighting lol

@SyedKashani 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video

@fredletel7276 5 жыл бұрын

thank you bro

@mike-pw8hi 5 жыл бұрын

great video

@DeadShred9 4 жыл бұрын

I played USA Football up to the College level and I spent a lot of time on Foot work ! I had Intentions of going to the Pro level but an Injury that in the mid 80's they did not have the ability to surgically repair . I still use foot work in my 50s for over all Health !

@jacintorapa4356 6 жыл бұрын

Grant Stevens nice video man

@authorronroberts 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@NewAgeWorkout 6 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video but I can't watch it right now haha I'm in class.

@kennethking4126 4 жыл бұрын

I've started studying and training in martial arts and other forms of fighting since I was 15 yrs old since then it became my second love so I really enjoyed your video. Question what about training with weights when it comes to martial arts etc.

@Abandex369 Жыл бұрын

bro straight out of the 2000s

@tdog6851 6 жыл бұрын

I love your channel man! You should do a Rambo training video sometime

@drizzypuffs523 6 жыл бұрын

Grant, impressive video. Well put together. Informative. You totally listened to my previous suggestion on lowering the background music. I'd say its perfect. Now personally I do believe in over training. But it only applies if you have poor recovery practices. Your diet plays a part in recovery. Sufficient water, vegetables, carbs, and protein. And sleeping is also another huge part. Sometimes I sleep for 10 hours which seems like I'm overdoing it but it works. Dragon Ball Super even referenced how resting is important. From my own personal experience I notice that static stretching doesn't do it for me anymore (I still do it) but I started using foam rollers and muscle sticks to help loosen my muscles even deeper. Consider this if stretching is also not working for you (You're still sore after 3-4 days). As you get older (I am older) your body starts to break down. Foam rolling really elevates muscle recovery. The faster you recover. The faster you can get back to work.

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree man. For me I struggle to eat the right amount actually. I'm just simply not any more hungry whatever training I do, so it can be tricky to get enough sometimes. The foam rollers are something I don't use personally but have friends who swear by them. Keep up the good work man!

@drizzypuffs523 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant! You're extremely knowledgeable and I can't wait to learn more from you!

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man glad to hear it

@TheDamianvain17 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your valuable insights. It's information like this, little nuggets of golden wisdom, that makes reading the comments on quality videos worth trudging through. I've wondered about the foam rollers. It seems like a sudden fad and everyone gushing about it but no one has really been able to describe what you simply did. This leads me to believe they mustn't have been using them to get that deep tissue stress release and etc. Thanks!

@drizzypuffs523 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDamianvain17 oh yeah this KZfaq channel is all about knowledge and improvement so the audience most likely are knowledge seekers as well. Stick around, this channel is incredible!

@Tkd-Al 6 жыл бұрын

Great video :-)

@musiconthego697 6 жыл бұрын

Really awesome video steve! Great advice definitely going to implement them in my training maybe shadow boxing before strength training :3... Btw. Your style of martial arts is like the perfect counter for my style.... So it helps imensly learning from you :) could you through boxing (striking and kicking techniques) in the next video? I do ju-jitsu (Japanese) and krav maga, really the only thing that's missing is that quick striking and agility 😂

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I have lots of different topics planned and this is on the list :) By the way, my names Grant and second name is Stevens :)

@musiconthego697 6 жыл бұрын

@@grantstevensma keep the good work up grant 👌💪

@ivanburden4658 6 жыл бұрын

Oden's beard man, your speed is insane.

@grantstevensma 6 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@christophercampos4365 5 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks

@johnaugustin5447 6 жыл бұрын

If one thinks you can't learn a martial art on you own, just look at HEMA practitioners. They studied old treatises of martial arts that have been dead for centuries and got to work. Tweaking things here and there and adding or subtracting things that worked for them and what didn't. And also incorporating techniques and methods of other styles to compliment they're training. All martial arts began with one person or a group of people just practicing techniques and methods until mastered them and then taught them to others.

@TheDamianvain17 5 жыл бұрын

What a great response! I look forward to researching HEMA now. Also, I agree, all knowledge came from someone or some few learned by trial and error. Thanks!

@abk072 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro..love from india

@crystalball020 5 жыл бұрын

Sub to T series

@Kronosphere100 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. See, I was taught to never train alone by my instructors because it would only reinforce my mistakes and then it would need to be corrected once I got back. Guess I had the right idea to keep doing it even when I was told it's "wrong."

@imorningstar324 4 жыл бұрын

I thought this guy was an alien in human skin for a second because of the shape of his head and his big eyes. Anyway the video was very detailed and high quality, good job.