Head Movement Training Day 6.
Continued Slip Training with added Savagery
Let's another day of beating functional movements, painfully into your body.
I'm sure you want to learn all of the fun mystical stuff that will let you dodge punches like the matrix. I'm sure you're sore, like Daniel San after he spent countless hours Painting the Fence, Sanding The Floor, and Wax on Wax off'ing Mr. Miyagi's belongings.
And yet... we all remember how that turned out.
If not, prepare to have your mind blown:
...and Daniel San breaks into the mystical land of Karate magic.
...and Daniel San breaks into the mystical land of Karate magic.
On the bright side, you'll be able to end a fight, in a single slip after today...
If you land this, it's game over... no doubt about it. You make your opponent miss and then send a crushing blow to his unsuspecting body...
which also happens to be in the perfect angle for impact.
...which also happens to be in the perfect angle for impact.
If you land this, it's game over... no doubt about it. You make your opponent miss and then send a crushing blow to his unsuspecting body... which also happens to be in the perfect angle for impact.
Now you just did a bunch of U-Slips Yesterday...
You're probably sore. You're going to do more of them today, if you're not too sore. Considering how hard you're going to be on your legs in the near future, it's worth talking about some damn SCIENCE to help you recover, and help you continue to improve as you add additional techniques.
People who train SMART end up with the best results. (Maybe I should make a website called Train Smart... you can steal this idea if you want.)
This video will teach you how to get the most out of the work you do.
This video will teach you how to get the most out of the work you do.
People who train SMART end up with the best results. (Maybe I should make a website called Train Smart... you can steal this idea if you want.) This video will teach you how to get the most out of the work you do.
The following lesson might be considered Redundant...
(A Fight Smart Core Redundancy)
Look, simply moving to the side can both make punches miss, and improve your angle. I reference some of the lessons that you've seen in the past 48 hours, and encourage you to skip jogging and do some prolonged sideways movement instead.
It's far more relevant in the fight game... but this might not be the only time you've heard these 'lessons' mentioned so far, and it will probably not be the last :-/
The literal definition of lateral movement is side-to-side movement... don't quote me on that, I obviously didn't look it up or anything.
You don't want to be in front of your opponent if you can help it, and this is a great way to make your opponent miss.
You don't want to be in front of your opponent if you can help it, and this is a great way to make your opponent miss.
The literal definition of lateral movement is side-to-side movement... don't quote me on that, I obviously didn't look it up or anything. You don't want to be in front of your opponent if you can help it, and this is a great way to make your opponent miss.
Now I mentioned the 'Slide Step' in the Footwork Video.
However, I mentioned it 10 minutes into the video, and that means 80% of you didn't see it.
The analytics don't lie.
As such, I am going to insert an inferior lesson:
The slide slip is a cool way to enter and exit your combinations, though I must admit, I use it far more as an exit. This is a simple movement that many people overlook when it has so many practical uses in any type of stand up fighting.
This technique will make your legs stronger, in addition to making you safer.
This technique will make your legs stronger, in addition to making you safer.
The slide slip is a cool way to enter and exit your combinations, though I must admit, I use it far more as an exit. This is a simple movement that many people overlook when it has so many practical uses in any type of stand up fighting. This technique will make your legs stronger, in addition to making you safer.
And now let's do something fun and exciting with all of this damn redundant information, and inherently change the game in your training!!!
Is merely an object that represents a punch, and you can slip underneath it to build U-Slips and Slide Slips, work on your muscle memory, and get a great workout that applies to fighting.
All you will need is a rope (ideally) attached between two objects, AT SHOULDER HEIGHT.
All you will need is a rope (ideally) attached between two objects, AT SHOULDER HEIGHT.
Is merely an object that represents a punch, and you can slip underneath it to build U-Slips and Slide Slips, work on your muscle memory, and get a great workout that applies to fighting. All you will need is a rope (ideally) attached between two objects, AT SHOULDER HEIGHT.
Before you go run out and start tying knots...
Here's a lesson which shows an 'attack' from a slide step... but it's pretty bold. I give you a 50% chance of not getting hit, but it fits so nicely with today's slip rope training.
Here’s a sweet way to enter in an elusive, confusing fashion, and rip your opponent with two power strikes.
Here’s a sweet way to enter in an elusive, confusing fashion, and rip your opponent with two power strikes.
Before your workout...
Order the stuff that you need to set up your Slip Rope (if you don't already have it).
Bear in mind, you can tie a piece of string between two trees and that will work. That said, I prefer large rubberized 'Bike Hooks' screwed into studs to attach your rope. The Presa CP40005 Bike Hooks look like this:
I prefer smooth (and cheap) Nylon rope, as it will be making 'accidental' contact with your body at times.
Tip: Try to get it tight while making loops at the end of your rope, and then tighten it further by adding knots randomly in your rope.
If your thighs or butt are still sore from yesterday, take today off.
This entire day is going to center around working your legs, and especially letting your weight drop into your thighs as you disappear underneath punches.
A muscle pull will set you back a lot longer than a day of rest. If you're a finely tuned athletic machine, proceed as you wish.
The Workout
(Click Here to download this workout)
Start out with...
3 Minutes of Lateral Movement to the Left
Remain in your stance! One leg should be in the front, one in the back... but you will be 'shuffling' sideways in this position. Occasionally, throw in a blast step and/or a slide step so you get used to triggering these movements randomly.
3 Minutes of Lateral Movement to the Right
Your feet remain in the same stance. Again, throw in the occasional blast or slide step. You should be able to do 5 minutes of lateral movement easily after a few months.
Prepare to do some Slip Rope...
(you don't need to have a slip rope set up yet)
You can always use your imagination until your stuff is up, but that rope really helps to keep you honest. If you're getting under the rope, you're getting under any punch.
Facing the end of the rope...
60 seconds U-Slipping Side to Side Under the Rope
...at the end of the 60 seconds, pivot to face the rope.
60 seconds Slide Slipping Forward and Backwards Under the Rope
60 seconds shadow boxing lightly to catch your breath
Switch your Stance
(If you started with your left foot in front, bring your right foot into the front)
60 seconds U-Slipping Side to Side Under the Rope
...at the end of the 60 seconds, pivot to face the rope.
60 seconds Slide Slipping Forward and Backwards Under the Rope
60 seconds full rest
Facing the End of the Rope, Execute 3 minutes of slip rope, Side to Side
Execute another 3 Minute Round of Slip Rope, Side-to-side
Freestyle your movements. Sometimes you will simply slip, sometimes add a punch underneath, sometimes add a punch on the other side, sometimes add both. Feel free to add multiple punches after a slip.
Face the Rope...
Execute 2 Minutes of Slip Rope, front to back...
Add an uppercut (6 Punch) to your forward slip for the first minute.
Add an uppercut - hook (6 - 3 Punch) to your forward slip for the second minute.
60 Seconds Rest
Execute one final 3 Minute Round of Slip Rope
During this round, you will freestyle the whole thing. Sometimes slip side to side, randomly pivot to face the rope, slip front to back, add uppercuts, add hooks, add everything you can think to add.
Your legs will now have been completely crushed, but U-Slipping will have been burned into your muscle memory.
After another 1000 repetitions, you won't even have to think about it 😉
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