Mixed Martial Arts & Muay Thai Kickboxing : How to Defend Against Punches in Kickboxing

[bowerybaker]

a quick squat to dunk a punch is a faster way of reaching the floor.

[Sigma0xen]

You never have your stomach's facing the same way.. Always face your stomach the opposite way your opponent is facing.

[tomoness]

stupid video. what happens if he punched straight into his face?

[JanFreezy]

damn stop talking :D

[DeathByDrumstik]

why does expertvillage suck so much cock

[JanFreezy]

yes everything they do, they do wrong

[jamez244415]

what i like to do if i duck a punch is throw an uppercut and jump up into the air at the same time its prety devastating

[Curatalo506]

Hahaha wtf, James you fuckin liar, lmao!

You have to be like 12 years old! ;D

You can put more torque and power on your punch by just staying planted on the ground.

[lipnica12]

omg what a liar hahah dudee normally u got ur guards up all the time when you kick push duck ( at least 1 hand )

[4EyedDan]

let em get this straight, you are saying that the best defense is to not let them hit you????

who would have thought????

[toymachine2k]

Ya wel other people defend against punches by blocking, not always a good idea plus when your in a real fight, not just talking about one behind a computer screen ( i.e you) you would know that its better to avoide getting hit allot of people dont realize that

[4EyedDan]

i agree with the video, i just feel like its common knowledge that dodging a punch is better then blocking. i didnt think it was necessary to make a video about it. and just because im talking about fighting behind a computer screen doesnt mean that i havent fought, just like you talking behind ur computer screen doesnt mean that you havent fought either.

[toymachine2k]

you would think its common knowledge but allot of people in my class feel that its more effective to eat the punch not really you know the best way is to avoid it

[4EyedDan]

oh, i thought everyone knew

[toymachine2k]

you'd be surprised bro

[Curatalo506]

From the dip you can also throw some sick nasty elbows over the top into his skull.

[rosas0102]

this is just practice for a faster reaction in a real fight

[YouHaveBeenSpoofed]

that's because he's SHORT.

[ElektroRebel]

i wonder what you gonna do in a real fight

[battlewizard45]

i dont recommend this for begginers.... this defense is for those who can hit fast right after defending.... but this defence is still effective if you apply the muay thai code "hit before he hits you".... dont recommend these for heavy fighters..

[projectpat18]

i'm talkin what do you do when a full blown punch is sailing toward your face. no mister roboto martial art form. there is no art when a fight goes down, all it is, is win or get knocked out

[zztopis]

or get shot,jumped,stomped or shanked when your in the hood or prison.

[Stevil6661]

Very robotic..very useless..how could you forecast what your opponent would do...perhaps the punch is the set-up..to a knee, a vicous uppercut...a guilotine choke..i have seen fights lost in seconds due to this defense..please do not stop posting techniques..i do not mean to piss on your parade...just remember, alot of us are amateurs so we need near to full proof defenses not a technique that could help us lose.....

[j0e14]

exactly what i was thinking

you should never learn to stand and dodge and slip punches you need to learn to step and parry more, ducking under is very dangerous

[jbentley83]

there's more than one method........ nowhere does this video say 'this is the only technique you will ever need'

[eaglewarrior246]

I'd love to see someone do this in a real fight with full speed punches. The reason you don't is just like LiLCOOKIELil said: unless you have lightening-like reflexes, you will be hit by at least one of his punches if he is throwing a combo. More than likely, especially if your opponent expects you to duck down like this, his combo will include a knee shot right into your chin, which you conveniently brought into his striking range.

[LiLCOOKIELiL]

I would rely alittle more on the block. i mean for one if you don't dodge in time bam!,

and second even when you dodge he's got two hands and if he knows what he's doing whe won't throw into it and just upercut you when your head in on its way down.

[forevernoach]

good =)