Wim Demeere

Switch-hitting to set up the switch kick; - Different ways of doing this. You can switch hit first and then switch kick or vice versa. Depends on circumstances. - I like to angle slightly when switch hitting but you can also go straight. Angling is a little safer but slightly slower - After you finish setting the punches with a full switch, a short switch for the kick is better than a full one. The goal is to push him back to the beginning of his OODA Loop by showing a part of the switch and then do the kick while he processes the difference with the punches. - The rest is me following up with a combo. Do whatever you like then. For more on heavy bag training, go here: https://www.wimsblog.com/heavybagvideo #selfdefense #MartialArts #martialartstraining #selfdefensetraining #selfdefensetips #selfdefence #heavybag #heavybagworkout #heavybagtraining #heavybagdrills #fightingtechniques

The last few seconds of the last round in MMA class. Just playing with rhythm and trying to keep technique decent enough despite the fatigue. For more heavy bag training, check these out: https://www.wimsblog.com/heavybagvideo And https://amzn.to/2SDXDGy

Off-lining + palm heel combo - Stepping offline with a parry. - Then follow up with one or more palm-heel strikes. - The goal is getting the angle right and maintaining the body mechanics as I add techniques. - There are plenty of variations with more footwork, different strikes, etc. I was just working off the initial counterattack. For more heavy bag training, check these out: https://www.wimsblog.com/heavybagvideo And https://amzn.to/2SDXDGy #selfdefense #MartialArts #martialartstraining #selfdefensetraining #selfdefensetips #selfdefence #heavybag #heavybagworkout #heavybagtraining #

Working on half and full-hip body kicks. Not that much speed and power because I wasn't happy with my timing and worked on that for a while. Sometimes, it is better to take your foot off the gas and focus on specific technical issues instead of powering through. Once you fix things, then you can go hard again and be better for it. Or as the old saying goes: Festina lente. For more heavy bag training, check these out: https://www.wimsblog.com/heavybagvideo And https://amzn.to/2SDXDGy

A kicking drill I like to do: rear oblique kick to lead push kick. - The goal is to time the kicks and recovery so you develop flow instead of having to pause between techniques. - To do that, hip control and stability are essential. So is maintaining control of your upper body. If you have difficulty getting into the rhythm, check those for errors first. - Try switching sides without breaking the flow. I usually do about 10 reps and then switch. - You can add techniques or use different ones: side kick, round kick, scoop kick, whatever works for you. For more heavy bag training, check these out: https://www.wimsblog.com/heavybagvideo And https://amzn.to/2SDXDGyµ

Learning through principles works, but it is not the end stage or the only way to learn. Some thoughts on this. Bob Orlando's Indonesian Fighting Fundamentals: The Brutal Arts of the Archipelago: https://amzn.to/44xozZu Like, share and subscribe! Podcast: @wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Support my work and get immediate access to over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere

Some people have zero common sense and just grab your weapons... Like, share and subscribe! Support my work and get immediate access to over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere Site: https://wimsblog.com

Several years ago, I sparred the "European Cage Fighting Champion!!!" This is the story of what happened... Like, share and subscribe!

The martial arts and self-defense world is full of arrogant people (I should know, many still consider me to be one...) But what can you do to curb it? Keep watching...

Train long enough and you'll eventually encounter that one scary good guy who is on fire in the gym. But outside of it...

Some thoughts on when people tell you they shouldn't have to learn self-defense.

Some thoughts on how to cut angles in boxing. The video I mentioned: "Timing in martial arts and self-defense" https://rumble.com/v2k4wf0-timing-in-martial-arts-and-self-defense.html

Timing in martial arts and self-defense is a complex subject. Today I focus mainly on how it works as an interlocked system with two other concepts. Mentioned in the video; "Timing in the Fighting Arts: How to Win a Fight with Speed, Power, and Technique ": (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3naz84M

Bob Orlando's evolutionary cycle of combat arts is still relevant today. Figuring out where you are in it and if that is the right spot , is important information.

Some thoughts on how impact changes everything you did in training before you hit with full force.

Some thoughts on the compromises we make when training in martial arts and combat sports.

Nishan asked my thoughts about sparring, so I delve into that in this video. This is top-level stuff, the overview. Each level has many sub-levels and nuances I don't go into, but it's a start. The links mentioned: - Living With CTE: Inside MMA Catches Up With "Big Daddy" Gary Goodridge: https://youtu.be/S5OUt53-6YM - How to conquer your fear of fighting: https://wimsblog.com/2013/03/how-to-conquer-your-fear-of-fighting/ - How to Be More Aggressive in Sparring: https://wimsblog.com/2014/06/aggressive-sparring/ - Scenario-sparring: https://wimsblog.com/2009/08/scenario-sparring/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com 5+ years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere Amazon store of gear and equipment I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wimdemeere (affiliate link) New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

There's an inconsistency in boxing when it comes to training methodology and actual application in a fight. I often see combat sports athletes criticize traditional martial arts for this (often rightfully so), but then not see it in their own training. The links mentioned (affiliate link): - Book: "Boxing for Self-Defense: Taking the Sweet Science from the Ring to the Street" https://amzn.to/3Evywwb - Freddie Roach teaching the left hook: https://youtu.be/vmAFFvdGc_o - Tony Jeffries teaching the left hook: https://youtu.be/9OL0Mt0La6M - Tony Jeffries fighting: https://youtu.be/osuhFXosGw0 Spot how often he throws the hook as shown in the previous video... Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Some thoughts on how to avoid the biggest mistake when training on the heavy bag. The links mentioned (affiliate link): - Book: "The Fighter's Guide To Hard-Core Heavy Bag Training" https://amzn.to/3I22j0m - Instructional video: "The Fighter's Guide To Hard-Core Heavy Bag Training" https://vimeo.com/ondemand/heavybag - Reverse Pyramid INTERVAL TRAINING on the HEAVY BAG: https://youtu.be/6sTNUo6Wkp0 - How to train JOINT LOCKS and Limb Destructions on the HEAVY BAG: https://youtu.be/Fmy6fmZ4FQA - How to FILL a HEAVY BAG: The RIGHT and the WRONG way: https://youtu.be/Qf3UrihoGJU Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Some thoughts on what combat sports were like in Europe in the 1990's. The links mentioned : - My MMA stuff: https://www.facebook.com/MMAFormula - Randy's law: https://wimsblog.com/2018/04/how-to-never-stop-improving-in-your-martial-arts-training/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Another question, this time about how to motivate young people to train in martial arts. Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Train long enough and you'll eventually encounter that one scary good guy who is on fire in the gym. But outside of it...

Some thoughts on Terry Pratchett's concept of "Lies to children" and how it applies to today's martial arts and self-defense world. The links mentioned (affiliate link): Terry Pratchett's Discworld books: https://amzn.to/3Ym9Huv The five types of impact are explained in more detail here: https://amzn.to/3JRxDSi Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Stephen asked about what motivates me to train martial arts and self-defense for decades on and. Some thoughts on that. Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wimdemeerepodcast Site: https://wimsblog.com Over five years of instructional videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres/

Some thoughts on when people tell you they shouldn't have to learn self-defense.