Bas Rutten's MMA Fighting Style
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Very good stuff. The point about the reach of the rear hand being increased by being more square, good. But I think the forgotten element is the pivoting of the rear foot on the ball, as well as, sliding it up during the execution. Bas’ foot was flat and square.
Awesome video Trav
Thanks for sharing bro
Have a blessed Easter
Thanks, Trav!
Hey Trav, this is cool as fuck!
Why is that, you may ask?
Answer:
Because Shane is my other online coach. Between the two of you, I’ve picked up a ton of very usable information. (I purchase exclusively from you Trav, U R #1)
Much respect for Bas. When he talks, I listen…
Cheers!
Awesome talent .
Thanks for posting this.?
As an amateur, I love the science. This example of premeditated assault is a treasure of style and coherent structure. Some people have gifts and people have them in various skill sets. I have an engineering vision; I can look at a mechanical issue and a solution will appear, but this man’s gift is to see what appears to be obvious options to specific movements, or positions. After his example, I can see the common sense initiation, of an attack, or defense, but only after his very structured and coherent explanation. What I mean is everything was a blur, like tapioca, then he explained the details, so even I could see the science. He’s a gift.
Not by any means questioning the Bas here! But I was taught to hammer-fist instead of back fist for two reasons: 1 – it positions the hard part of your elbow towards the opponent, in case he stepped in while your back was turned and 2 – the carpals/metacarpals are tiny bones and much less likely to break with a hammer fist to the skull than a back fist. Thoughts?