What do you NEED in camp when training for a fight? Some people say sparring is the most important. Some people swear by bag work. What is your #1 priority???

@nem3908

Жыл бұрын

cardio by far

@francoislandry6284

Жыл бұрын

Sparring and power training .Most Figther put too much emphase on cardio when It s so much less important. Cardio is important just over rated.

@hexnrxchdiemvsch1n356

Жыл бұрын

Im not a Fighter, but without hand speed drilling i absolutely suck at sparring.

@chriskintner5173

Жыл бұрын

EPIC vid again G, thx!!

@rawke7279

Жыл бұрын

pads and light sparring. technique first, then cardio then strength and conditioning

10. Jump Rope 9. lift weighta 8. shadow box 7. bag work 6. body conditioning 5. clinch work 4. partner drills(pseudo sparring) 3.sparring 2.running 1.padwork

@bambreez

Жыл бұрын

Goat

@frankbatista

Жыл бұрын

You beautiful thing you

@BAMBINO-68

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir i agree

@wavethatcrashed9155

Жыл бұрын

WHAT sparring is 3??? I disagree that is the most fun thing to do also it allows you to apply what you learnt from pads to real world situations

@timm5970

Жыл бұрын

Padwork #1? Man I started out doing a lot of padwork with a friend. When I got a bag I made bigger improvements faster

1. Pad Work 2. Cardio & Explosiveness Sprinting 3. Sparing 4. Partner Drilling, Sudo Sparing 5. Clinch Work 6. Body Conditioning 7. Bag Work 8. Shadow Boxing 9. Weight Lifting 10. Flexibility and Mobility

Cardio is King. 💥 Totally agree on that one. You can have all the technique, timing and knockout power in the world, but once you are depleted and cannot go on, you're done.

This is good information for up an coming fighters, going into my very first fight I never really ran in camp. And also didn’t focus on boxing as much as I should. Watching your videos shows us how important it really is!

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I also didn't run in my very first camp. Big mistake. I got so tired.

@Elohim100

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize how important boxing was. I consider myself more of a kick and knee fighter in Muay Thai. But when I realized in camp I was getting punched from a variety of angles so quickly, before I could even set up a kick, I realized I needed to get better at the sweet science. 😂

I appreciate you actually have opinions and this isnt just an "it depends" fluff piece

You should definitely do more videos like this they are very helpful

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I definitely will. Thanks for the feedback 🙏

Much appreciated, Gabriel. Some of the low-priority items on your list are my high-priority, and I notice I gas out and lack defense when I get tired. This has made me reassess my training going forward.

Your info is so invaluable Who bloody posts this insider tips and tricks

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

😀👍 I just hope subscribers are taking notes and winning fights.

I like what you said about bagwork. It's not urgent. That's why I love bagwork with my coach watching and forcing me to do something. It not only makes me work like I was on pads, but it makes me work especially on my will, since there's no stimulus to hit like when there's someone holding up a pad. The only cue to work is your coach's voice, just like when in the ring when he's in the corner. I remember precisely the day I got better at the switch kick. It was an off day, I was the only one at the gym so my coach decided to work on improving my switch on the bag. He'd have me react as fast as possible to his voice, a bit like a 1-2 but instead of fast hands the 1 was the switch and the 2 the kick itself. It was awesome. It was punishing. I loved every second of it.

Great video! Thank you Gabriel

This video is an ABSOLUTE BANGER!

This is champion level information. Absolute gold!

I have my first fight coming up and was just thinking about how to prioritize my time. Thanks for the solid advice Gabriel!

Thanks for your advices. I am a hobby fighter but I benefit from your videos a lot.

I told someone that running is a bigger training priority than everything except pad work, but he didn't believe me. He said he would prioritise many other things over running. He had previously competed in fights with shin guards, where fitness didn't seem to affect him. However, when he moved up a level and participated in his first semi-professional kickboxing fight (in the UK, this 3 x 2-minute round), he was exhausted after the first round. His legs felt weak, hindering his ability to defend himself correctly, and the fight was stopped in the third round off leg kicks. Afterward, he admitted that I was right about the importance of running. He felt better, but lacked the fitness to perform effectively and protect himself, ultimately resulting in a technical knockout.

Really interesting video and invaluable as always!! Thanks ❤️🙏

I agree with this list, it's a good one

Great information sir thank you 🙏🏽

Brilliant content!

Great info. Totally agree

Holy moly this is so true. Practitioners from traditional martial arts should take notes as well!!!

Great advices , as always 👍👍

This was an exceptional video

Awesome!

Thanks gabe

Great video thanks!

A tier list of training !! Nice ideas 💡

Thanks for the knowledge Gabriel

I just signed up for my first amateur boxing bout, so this is great timing for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience Champ!

@a1gamez262

Жыл бұрын

how and where did you do that?

@tomnguyen4673

Жыл бұрын

Sparring Partner drills Technique Don’t put running and padwork as your main focus Because boxing and kickboxing is different sports

@dexrexpex

Жыл бұрын

did you win?

@eyesoreyt

Жыл бұрын

@@tomnguyen4673 Yes. But road work is so important!

@nattygains4104

Ай бұрын

did you win

This is awesome

This is insanly usefull, your video ideas/topics are someting amazing

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Cool timing to see this from you, because I learned about a muay thai gym nearby that I'm looking to join to get back to training properly 🙂

Great video

You're the best advisor, bro ❤️💙

thank you so much man, this is very valuable for a starting fighter like me!

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

And of course the diet ! your channel is so gold !

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Thank you as always for sharing. I have not yet returned to my gym since the COVID mandates. I’m rearing up to get up and go train! I have no excuse now! The gym is open! Some of your priorities and your reasoning surprised me! It’s so interesting to hear different peoples approaches to fight preparation. But it seems like everyone is so different in their fight prep strategy. I guess I would have thought that sparring would have been a top priority? I’m no where near your level as a fighter and martial artist, but I feel that sparring would be my top priority. Without enough adequate sparring I feel mentally week. Next I for sure would go with pad work, but at my gym our coach only has a limited time and only give us 3 rounds per team member, unless I schedule a private. For sure Running is a must, but you didn’t specify what style/modality you prefer. I honestly only feel like 400-200 meter repeats are effective for me. Coach has us run 2 miles before class 3x a week, and I feel weaker because of it 🤷 But when we’re doing track work with the ‘Repeats’ I really feel the difference in sparring and drilling! Also I love weight training! But I have had similar problem you had regarding getting hurt. I never injured myself per say Lifting, I did tear my pec Benching once due to improper technique, but it doesn’t bother me now. My observation with strength training is that I normally have issues when I first start strength training. Then after the first 2-3 weeks those issues go away, and then improve. The issues I have are usually in my hips and low back. I think it’s part of the adaptation process. But after the initial first weeks my back and hips feel strong and stable. I also never test my 1 RM. I start with a light weight, which would be lighter than I want it to. From there I add weight in conservative increments; for example I would start Squatting with like 60kg then in around 8 weeks I’m comfortably working in the 160s kg. Anyways, thanks again for the content Champ! If you read my post thank you very much for your time 😆

Intresting video. I don't see running so important because you can replace its effects using padwork drills or hard bagwork rounds. Good thing in running is that it is very safe to do hard rounds. An assault bike is one good option also.

Very helpful material!! Not just the list but why those training methods are as important - or not so important as they are. I am not training for a fight but still find this useful in identifying gaps in my training.

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes. This list should be helpful for recreational athletes and competitive athletes.

Excellent video. I’m going to incorporate your spirit / jog into my normal running routine.

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Nice. I hope you find it helps.

Thanks 👌🏻

Legend 🙏

thank you

I liked it so much... Any video about how to be the good pad holder?

Great info. I’m a beginner and sparred for the first time 3 days ago. I did ok but definitely gassed out 40 minutes in. I was definitely considering joining a boxing gym as well as that what enabled me to hold my own in my first sparring session

@Elmonsterhombre

Жыл бұрын

If you can spar for 40 mins straight without gassing out, that's pretty good. Or very relaxed sparring. Normally beginners crap their lungs out after one round cause they're so tense

Thanks for the solid tips! As a beginner, I would have to move partner drilling further up my priority list - such a good way to learn technique. I was talking to a futbol player 2 days ago about conditioning for futbol: Speed and endurance. Reminded me of your take on fighter conditioning. Interval sprinting at 100% is such a crazy workout, especially on hills.

@pussyhammer6969

Жыл бұрын

I love playing futbol.

Thanks

I train Muay Thai, Great list. I'm guilty of not doing enough cardio/running. Enjoy light technical sparring.

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

If you're not competing light technical sparring is the way to go 👍

Legend thank uou

Crazy you put shadow boxing So high up But I guess it’s your opinion and I respect that

I felt pad work was going to be top choice as that's what I prioritize. So glad I was correct 😌

Can you do a video on tips to be a good pad holder we all get told how to fight but pad holding is normally overlooked

I have to agree with you pad work is very important it amazes me how the young Fighters don't do it as much as I do and I'm old every Sunday's pad work no matter what I do six rounds of pad work I'm almost 60 years old and just amazing these young Fighters are not doing it

Padwork is my favorite, when i was in thailand i trained with phenomonal padholders and i feel like in 2 weeks i got better than i would in the US in a year..or more

1. Sparing 2. Heavy heavy bag work 3. Shadow

Niceeeee . Can yo do pls mike zambidis 5 things that make him so good pls

Can we get another boxing combos video or kickboxing/karate one?

Hey Gabriel. What do you think about Superbon's trainer, Trainer Gae and his padwork style? Seems like he fits your criteria as someone that will keep you honest on defense after your combos and someone that will push your cardio to its limit. Not sure if it's just me but it seems like Superbon has been doing better since joining up with him and maybe that padwork style actually has a lot to do with it...

Can you do a video about Japanese Kickboxing? Some basic breakdown about the clean kickboxing style of japan.

I'd love it if you covered alexander volkanovski man has been on Fire and just defeated max holloway I think he needs a what makes him good with tips to improve! Love you gabriel

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Yes. That guy is looking sooo sharp. I'll make my next "what makes him so good" on Alex.

@trimakin6148

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Looking forward to it.

@collinporter357

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you Gabriel you're an inspiration truly

For me #1 sparring. Can be lighter to avoid injuries.

To be honest I use jumping rope as cardio 10-20 minutes mid to high intensity range besides footwork and agility work.

What I do for number 9 is a burnout of 100 reps in 25 reps with 10lb dumbbells and 10-20 push-ups in between and wooo man that is one hell of a burn

That explains why Kru Alin likes pad work so much

Can you do a Grappling/MMA version of this video?

have you ever tried deathmatch sparring with maximum protection for 8 rounds after warmup adn stretching?

I think Lifting weights depend on weight classes, especially if your trying to bulk up or if your trying to add more power!

I just had my first fight 3 weeks ago. I did a ton of padwork and sparring leading up to it but I did 0 running. I must have went running once or twice during camp and they were both 5-7 km, no sprints. Needless to say, I gassed after the first round, which I won, but then had no energy to offer much offense as well as to do anything effective in the clinch ( which was fucking exhausting lol). I gotta start running!!

@notevenalex

Жыл бұрын

Bravo man!!

As always great video. However are you suggesting that there is no strength training at all during a fight camp? Where does strength training fit in in your opinion?

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure strength training is a massive part of many people's camp and is VERY important. I have put very little focus on it and therefore feel it's low on my list of priorities. But I may start utilizing it more now that the weigh-in weight in 150lbs and I'm only walking around 154-157lbs. Another 5-10lbs of muscle seem warranted and I need strength training to make that happen.

This video was definitely a good supplement for the question I asked you haha 😂

You should do this list again but for beginners looking to learn from start

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I can make that happen.

@KelpWolf

Жыл бұрын

I second that idea!

@RPanda3S

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Do this please! Though I think I could adjust this video's list for my goals (and I am), it would be cool to see your thoughts.

@RPanda3S

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow you already did :D kzread.info/dash/bejne/omqdupiNnrHQZbw.html

Why do you put jump rope so low while jump rope is similar to running? We can jump fast and slow for different intensity. Please explain, thanks!

Interesting. I would have bet that sparring would be #1.

I just started Muay Thai but been lifting for the past year not throwing shade but I have a bit more muscle than you but definitely lacking in the abs department (not fully toned or too noticeable without getting close) but I’m just saying I’m glad I’m pay that and can focus on technique more

For me it's 1- light sparring( i like to use close to Full speed but land everything below 40% of strenght, this aspect of stoping my movement demands a lot of energy, it's very good for cardio and i try to use maximum volume, it's helps me drill sequences and timing insanely) 2 - conditioning( you need to be able to take a punch or you will not fight at all) 3 - hard sparring( here i also get better body condition but the most important is dealing with the pressure of someone really beating you, It also shows how effective you really are, i like to keep It 50%-60% to the head and 80%-100% to the body and legs) 4 - clinch( i'm a kicker, since i dislike boxing range but am able to work very well and exit punching or kicking, clinch is crazy important for me, even in K1 rule set most my amateur fights ended in the clinch or exiting It) 5 - strenght( mostly explosive strenght training, i never felt someone was stronger than me in training or fight If the person wasn't at least 30 pounds heavier, i also already droped people way heavier than me with body blows, i believe it's because of my extensível strenght training) 6 - padwork( cardio and technics) 7 - running (ok, maybe it's more important than that but i HATE running, so i barely do, i usually do HIIT for better cardio) 8 - bag work( it's good to understand how to really use your strenght, It also condition shin and hands depending of the bag, people say my hand and kicks feel like something that's not made of meat and bones, i think it's because i use makiwara and bag a lot but i also don't think It really help develop what you really need to face another person) 9 - shadow boxing (for me it's like the bag work but without the bag kek.) 10 - ropes ( i suck and run from It as much as i can, my coach hates me for It but i also never seen someone with more effective legs than me, so i don't feel i need).

@colinb8332

Жыл бұрын

Not sure why padwork would be so low. It’s critical for developing fundamentals and feel. I don’t believe people should even be sparring until they get a decent amount of experience on the pads

@CEOdosPutos

Жыл бұрын

@@colinb8332 i desagree, i think we should spar since the beggining, starting by doing It very light and then getting used to hard sparring with time, hard sparring happens only once a week. I guess i don't care that much for padwork because we have plenty of athletes around here so the head coach will be helping a lot of people for each event, It means i don't really have a dedicated pad holder, of course i do padwork everyday but mostly with people who can't help me develop my technique, padwork end up being a very good cardio, i can see If i'm doing anything wrong, the coachs will be around and say If i do but not everytime. I end up seeing light sparring as the equivalent of pad i guess, since i can see the same aspects, also use my cardio a lot and test different styles and technics that a padholder will mostly not ask for, that's why it's my pick.

Got my first BJJ match in 11 days, wish me luck lads 🫡🥋

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

All the best

@triocha233

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielVargaOfficial thanks bro I smashed them

@user-sw6sv3wz4t

2 ай бұрын

​@@triocha233Have you had any fights since then

@trevorosborn9572

Ай бұрын

How did it go? Did you rak up any other matches since?

@triocha233

28 күн бұрын

@@trevorosborn9572 Hahahaa since then I’ve competed 7 times That one I said there was white belt comp Then I’ve done 6 at blue belt Journey has been awesome Been a blue belt for about 16 months now

Rad!

Hi Gabriel, I understand that cardio is so important hence why running is so high on the list. But why don't you do bag work as solo cardio instead since you can work on your technique and power at the same time. Wouldn't it be more worthwhile?

Noti

Nice video man, i really hate running but it seems really important, what can i do?

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

You can swim or find other cardio drills that are mean. The cross fit bikes (Rouge) are so mean and just as hard as a good run.

@KelpWolf

Жыл бұрын

You could also cross train with another sport. Do you like basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, squash, tennis, or any other fast-twitch sports that need endurance and explosive speed? Whatever you do, it's good to mix up your pace between fast and recovery/slow. Personally, I feel that a lot of bike work slows me down and reduces my ability to be quick on my feet. Do something fun! Or if you're a masochist like me, just do a lot of HIIT workouts. . .

@averagebro413

Жыл бұрын

@@KelpWolf I like high intensity shadow boxing, otherwise i suck at basketball, football and so on.

Amazing video. Gabriel you are so good at explaining. Pure gold information in this video. Pad holding is so important and so underestimated. One of the first thing they should teach to newbies is how to hold pads. Also pads are for offense and defense, the pads holder has to throw back at you. It makes so much sense what you are saying: sparring for timing, sprint for cardio, pads for everything. Love it.

Nick Diaz says the same about having good hands...if you can stop the kicks, you need good hands to win the fight in striking

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Good thought from Nick. Solid kick defense and good boxing can beat most people

I always thought bag work was what made the difference in punching power.

What do you do to stay in the shape you do? How often are you lifting? I see many people with similar physiques who life all the time and am just curious on how you go about it.

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

2 times per week right now. But that is new over the last year. Before that maybe once a month.

2:35 I get your point but like in your fight with van Roosmalen I really think it was just the sheer difference in power which lead to the loss (of course he cut weight and rehydrated way more than you but still). I do not see a single good reason for neglecting that aspect. Just like someone else with KO power should not neglect cardio, because he didn't "need it" yet.

@kvarga9164

Жыл бұрын

Robin is a great fighter for sure. Most people do not realize after weigh ins - Robin posted he was 168 lbs that night and he 173 lbs. in the ring. Gabriel was 148 in the ring for the fight. There was a 25 lb weight difference in the fight and at the top pro level when things are pretty equal skill wise there is no way a fighter who is 25 lbs smaller will win. Frankly - for the health of fighters, weight cut rules should be much more stringent.

How to out fight in Kickboxing

@champ1159

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea

@Ninjacob00

Жыл бұрын

Spam sidekicks and teeps lol

@urmomgayming1834

Жыл бұрын

Grigorian Vs superbon 2 is an excellent recent example of how to do so if you haven't seen it 👍

@trimakin6148

Жыл бұрын

@@urmomgayming1834 That was complete domination.

Helo my friend I have a problem with throwing flying knee they see me and block me can you show how to throwing sefely and heavy like a Kory Sandhagen

🥊

I wish gyms will follow the concepts of the video instead of a 30 minute of burpees, push ups, body squats and etc and 20 minutes of alternate pads and 10 mins of cooldown.

When is your next Fight Gabriel?

@GabrielVargaOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Nothing lined up yet. But you can expect to see me back this year.

bag work would have been #10 for me and skipping rope way more important... but maybe that's why I'm not a pro fighter XD

Pad work... i am lucky i have an exvellent pad man

a bunch of ufc fighters (leon edwards, max h) said as soon as mma guys are on danawhitecontender level they dont need to spar ever again.

@sergiothespanishnightmare6727

Жыл бұрын

For me is a crap advice, I need sparring for improve my fight and beside, I don't feel very well if I don't do sparring, but you don't need to do hard sparring always, this type of sparring is bad for you if you do this kind of sparring always

sprints are important, more than running. Bc in a fight you don’t went always the same pace like in running but it goes up and downs and mostly very intensive like in Sprints

the Thais training is mostly pad work and no one can argue against how effective it is, weightlifting and ''conditioning'' like flipping tyres and all that is a waste of time and recovery reserves, (interactive) pad work, running, sparring, bag work.

How often should someone do sprints per week at a soccer field like you said 10 times ?

@ForeverYoungKickboxer

Жыл бұрын

1 per week for sprints is probably good

Imagine getting in a bar fight with this dude not knowing. he'd beat you up and then apologized for beating you too hard like a good Canadian

Running is a strange choice as it uses different part of muscles than in (kick)boxing

Pause at 12:49 for a message to the haters :D