I am a physio/physical therapist that trains BJJ and MMA. Combat Athlete Physio is a channel that provides quality physical therapy, anatomical, biomechanical, and training related education to combat athletes.
Finally someone who knows what they’re talking about. 👊🏻 The “deadening” of the nerves is called nerve damage. Yes we can desensitize it over a long time (been striking my entire life) but building up the bone through micro fractures is the way. Sleep and diet are also massively important.
@justinprescott7567 сағат бұрын
Nah break it get yourself and unbreakable titanium shin bone
@combatathletephysio7 сағат бұрын
Hahahahaha 😂 I have a titanium plate with many screws on my fibula man. I’ll tell you right now that shit hurts even worse when it’s kicked
@justinprescott7567 сағат бұрын
@@combatathletephysio bro im getting my screws out so it's just the rod and idk man I been kicking hard as, I think it's called a fema, correct me if I'm wrong is also coming very strong from were my bone actually broke. Haha sounds like your is a bit different to mine
@justinprescott7567 сағат бұрын
@@combatathletephysio it is different sir, cause mines the tibia
@combatathletephysio7 сағат бұрын
@@justinprescott756 Right on! Yea I think you may have had a tibial fracture. Mine was a fibular fracture which is the bone on the outside of the shin. Use it like a weapon bro!
@rafaelnovoa43768 сағат бұрын
Hey brother, I’ve seen most of your videos and I thought it’d be cool if you made a video about the cross. I think it would be interesting to see the biomechanics behind one of the most effective punches in boxing and mma in general. Love the videos, keep it up!
@combatathletephysio8 сағат бұрын
Yessir. It’s on the list! I appreciate the suggestion man and thanks for the comment 🙏🏻
@Lorenzo.Disciple12 сағат бұрын
great knowledge, keep it up!
@combatathletephysio12 сағат бұрын
Thanks bud!
@srico731312 сағат бұрын
Andershin Silver 🥈 and De Chris still your boy criedman just saw your video are both crying 😭 remembering the pain.
@combatathletephysio12 сағат бұрын
😂
@amspekabee16 сағат бұрын
thanks
@combatathletephysio16 сағат бұрын
🙏🏻
@hypnoticskull634218 сағат бұрын
Finally. Someone who isn't on an extreme end of the conditioning spectrum
@combatathletephysio18 сағат бұрын
I tend to be pretty anti-dogma in general. Gotta keep that ego in check! Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻 The second video goes into more detail of you want to check that one out. It’s in the pinned comment
@hypnoticskull634218 сағат бұрын
@@combatathletephysio I personally try to mix both of the philosophies. I try to get my shins used to a certain type of pain (Kicking). For instance, my left leg could not use full power or else I'll hurt my leg. I've been continuing to try and toughen it up, and it's worked. I just don't like the people who are like, "You can only do this!" or "That doesn't work!" without giving evidence. You actually cite your sources and have a credible background
@combatathletephysio18 сағат бұрын
@@hypnoticskull6342 That’s a good philosophy to follow. A common red flag I see with folks giving advice is the use of absolutes. You hit the nail on the head. Keep training hard!
@stevenbragg8519 сағат бұрын
Don't forget that he is so much taller than all of his opponents. When you striking upwards you tend not to produce as much force. This is probably another good reason its so hard to knock him out
@combatathletephysio19 сағат бұрын
Nice! I could be convinced of that for sure. Just thinking quickly about it, even if you’re really efficient at transferring force from the ground you’re constantly fighting gravity. Punching down you’re working with it. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻
@michaellopez20708 сағат бұрын
@@combatathletephysio The overhand right haymaker is probably the hardest punch in boxing even though it often lands above the puncher's head. It's basically the same motion as a fastball pitch. Fury is very good at tying opponents up and dampening punches by moving slightly away and turning them into glancing blow, general defensive skill, so he doesn't really get hit with flush overhand rights.
@NevermindHDx19 сағат бұрын
"Combat Athlete Physio" sounds like my dream job. I'm currently in PT school and a big fan of combat sports (particularly MMA). Finding this channel has been a blessing.
@combatathletephysio19 сағат бұрын
Haha me too! That’s why I’m trying to make it happen. How much longer do you have in PT school?
@ambaric602520 сағат бұрын
I like that you show the actual research!
@combatathletephysio20 сағат бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏻
@mrpk64621 сағат бұрын
A big aspect is simply his size/reach/weight and the dirty tactics he employs+ being very very lucky with referees doing him q big favour.
@combatathletephysio21 сағат бұрын
Something tells me you’re not a fan of Fury’s
@michaellopez20708 сағат бұрын
His chin isn't that good relatively. Wilder is an all time great hitter but he wasn't landing flush. Usyk essentially knocked him out. He has a good chin, but but not great, and not as good as he was when he was younger.
@afghanrockyКүн бұрын
0:02 that combo 🤤
@user-ij3zz3pm1mКүн бұрын
The cloth grip is a great idea, i will give a try!
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
It’s tough on the fingers but I like it!
@user-ij3zz3pm1mКүн бұрын
Huge respect for you and your work!
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻 I appreciate the kind words!
@user-ij3zz3pm1mКүн бұрын
Good video and great explanations thanks !!
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
Thanks! Check out the pinned comment for a more detailed explanation. That video goes deeper into the ideas of bone remodeling
@user-ij3zz3pm1mКүн бұрын
@@combatathletephysio just did, great informations !
@martialartnessКүн бұрын
Migrated here from the other video. Fare play. I for one cannot stand armchair violence so you have my vote on this one. However, I'd like to point out some key points as a former fighter and a seasoned coach myself. 1. The concepts of bone hardening is rooted in traditional training methods from a time when insufficient research was readily available nor were fighters exposed to other forms of training. 2. While many get tangled in the web of hardening their bones they forget that this is just one piece of the equation. Technique, pivoting, hip rotation, angle and even area of impact all contribute to the success or failure of any given shin kick. 3. Genetic factors. You can beat your bones all day but genetics still play a vital role in the durability of your bones. 4. Bone meets tissue is better then bone meets bone. So, opt for inside calf kicks. 5. My gosh can someone please cancel armchair violence as a channel all together. 6. I probably digressed from my initial point.
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
Haha I think I just responded to your original comment actually. So disregard that because I’m very happy that you watched my follow up video. You make great points man. One thing you’ll find about my channel is that I do my best to take traditional martial arts wisdom and weed out the pseudoscience while maintaining the good parts of old traditions. I fully agree that we get “tangled in the web of hardening their bones” rather than focusing on aspects of training that will be much bigger bangs for their buck. So you won’t find any disagreement from me there. 😂 I’m not sure he ahould be cancelled. I’m generally pretty anti-cancel, however I do think he could go about his videos in a more fruitful way for sure.
@ZeroBudgetGuide2 күн бұрын
This video is fake bro science. The only way to “condition” your shins is by weightlifting, and running actually makes your bones WEAKER. There’s evidence of long distance runners shins after a while, it causes osteoporosis. Bones get stronger by heavy compression not impact, so kicking the bag does nothing but deaden the nerves actually, and if you disagree you can watch ArmchairVoilences video on it, he goes into 5x more depth than this
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
I did an entire video responding to Armchair Violence’s claims in his video. It’s in the pinned comment. I talk through how “microfractures” was a poor term to use on my part. I do an actual deep dive into the literature behind why shin conditioning isn’t necessarily bro science.
@JohnnyWalkerBlack1422 күн бұрын
Luckily mine is only sprained
@combatathletephysio2 күн бұрын
That’s good news! Keep moving and lifting (if you do) within the limits of your pain and you’ll be back in no time.
@JohnnyWalkerBlack1422 күн бұрын
@@combatathletephysio Thanks!
@martialartness2 күн бұрын
A counter study shows that bone remodeling through micro fractures is absolute B.S. Once something breaks it is infact compromised unless external reinforcement is applied.
@combatathletephysio2 күн бұрын
Yes. If you check the pinned comment I have a link to the second video I made stating that microfractures was a poor choice of words. I also dive deeper into the science of bone remodeling if you want to check that out.
@martialartness2 күн бұрын
@combatathletephysio I still disagree with this theory. I have been in full contact sports since I was a child and heard all of these theories. The actual research and evidence from test cases conducted at universities reflect otherwise. Your bone doesn't get any stronger and once it's healed, perhaps it's not any weaker. Though the latter is still a strong likelihood. It is likely that fighters experience a change in strength and durability due to the change in the muscle composition around the shin bones. If this wasn't the case then we wouldn't have fighters breaking shin bones by the minute. Anderson Silva, Connor McGregor, Cung Le. All very accomplished and well conditioned fighters who have access to some of the most advanced training facilities and physiotherapy, broke their shin bones. Truth is... if you keep hitting bone against a hard surface it will crack and it will break and then require external reinforcement. Furthermore, why do martial arts schools apply this theory to knuckles and shins and not something like our skulls? If this is such an effective science surely we would be "conditioning" the very thing that protects our most vital organ. These training theories are rooted in cultural training regimes and with the accessibility to modern science and information, we should move on from these primitive methods. Please, whoever is watching this video, don't go kick a banana tree. Look after your body.
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
@@martialartness This just isn’t true. You didn’t watch the second video. I went through latest published systematic review (more powerful research than case studies) among others that suggest or support the theory (mechanostat) bone cells “responding favorably to the net-effect of loading activity that is dominated by high strains changing at fast rates while presenting in unusual and balanced distributions.” There are literally dozens of citations for human and animal models supporting this research in the last 6-8 years. So “the actual research and evidence from test cases conducted at universities reflect otherwise” is not true at all. You can cherry pick MMA athletes who have broken their shins if you want, but this doesn’t hold up to the aforementioned research that you have not read. You don’t want to microfracture your bones which I why I recommend only kicking the heavy bag sparingly as a supplement to their training, especially if they spar a lot. Second, to all the people you told to not kick the banana tree… good. Not sure why you told them that because nowhere do I recommend kicking banana trees or any hard surface for that matter. Third, people don’t apply the same concept to the jaw or the cranium because it significantly increases the chance of TBI. You don’t run the risk of TBI when punching or kicking since your brain and spinal cord isn’t housed or protected by any of the bones in the wrist and hands. That one shouldn’t take much to think through.
@combatathletephysioКүн бұрын
@@martialartness He also went back on what he said about “deadening nerves”
@martialartnessКүн бұрын
@@combatathletephysio You lost me here. Who is "he" in this comment? lol Armchair violence?
@soumyakantanayak14392 күн бұрын
brother I actually learned something which is making sense other than damage your bone repeatedly and you can damage everybody. Thanks again ❤. Just have one doubt you said about nutrients or food that will help, so what should be best food diet for a MMA dreaming person or for a person who wants to be strong?
@combatathletephysio2 күн бұрын
Hey bro! Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you found value. If you want more detail I actually dive a little further into this in the follow up video linked in the pinned comment. As far as nutrition goes, that’s outside of my expertise unfortunately. I just know the basics so I wouldn’t be able to help you as much unfortunately.
@soumyakantanayak143920 сағат бұрын
@@combatathletephysio its totally okay 👍 I did a little research and the diet thing is sorted out.
@HeartlessKnave3 күн бұрын
I haven't watched it yet, but my guess is: Running and Sprinting training. Lift heavy. Calf raises. Rest & recovery. Time & patience. Eat high amounts of Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and the other minerals needed for bone formation/growth/remodeling.
@HeartlessKnave3 күн бұрын
Yep, basically right.
@combatathletephysio2 күн бұрын
Not too far off!
@ippo45023 күн бұрын
Interesting video. I love finding channels with new information, good stuff!
@combatathletephysio2 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏻
@rakugakid3 күн бұрын
Really glad to have found your channel. I've been doing martial arts most of my life and have heard a lot of things thrown around. Learning the science behind striking and grappling training methods has been great. Thanks for sharing what you know.
@combatathletephysio2 күн бұрын
Of course! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻
@shabeo3 күн бұрын
Dang
@combatathletephysio3 күн бұрын
Yessir
@mahjoubmahjoub89403 күн бұрын
Can you give me some food high in ca so that i can eat please
@alexmackle19283 күн бұрын
bro please keep putting these videos out you’re gonna get some major recognition in no time, super interesting topic. 🔥
@combatathletephysio3 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏻
@golevka4 күн бұрын
What a great video, thank you. Im not a fighter but I practice muy thai strikes on a heavy bag and the low side kick is hella fun exercise and gratifying power
@combatathletephysio4 күн бұрын
Kicking the heavy bag is a good time for sure!
@RobertLewisNeville4 күн бұрын
Can you do a video, on how to strengthen the muscles you mentioned, with some examples of exercises to do?
@combatathletephysio4 күн бұрын
I sure can! I’ll add it to the list. It may take a while to get to it but I will do my best. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻
@MusiQ8dict4 күн бұрын
Can we train it at the age of 40 ?
@combatathletephysio4 күн бұрын
Yes! Just make sure you are already resistance training. That will help you more with less risk of injury
@serrano66485 күн бұрын
good vid bro thnaks
@combatathletephysio5 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@brianevans38095 күн бұрын
So the crux of this is simply an opinion on wording. Deadening nerves vs desensitization. Spoiler alert: your shins don’t know the difference. And experiencing shin pain (from not being properly conditioned) and wrist pain (from over use or poor form or a lack of protection (wraps)) are two wildly different things. Good effort with the video but the content is actually off the mark.
@combatathletephysio5 күн бұрын
No it is not. Dead nerves are not the same as desensitized nerves. 1.) Your peripheral nerves absolutely do recognize the difference. There is an abundance of literature to suggest this and is the foundation for why we clinicians treat people with overly sensitive peripheral neuropathic pain the way that we do. Feel free to show me literature otherwise and I’m happy to reconsider. 2.) No they are not two wildly different things. You likely experience both because you have put a demand on your joints, connective tissues, peripheral nerves, etc… that exceeded their ability to recover from session to session. Just because they are in different parts of the body doesn’t mean the reason for the pain is wildly different.
@slipprypurto6 күн бұрын
Squats help shin conditioning? Explain this
@combatathletephysio5 күн бұрын
The compressive and bending forces going through the shin during squats help stimulate bone remodeling. The act of the muscles pulling on the lower leg to stabilize it during squats does this as well.
@slipprypurto5 күн бұрын
@@combatathletephysio that’s just doesn’t make sense to me. I understand why running strengths shins. But squatting?
@edgarrosal18796 күн бұрын
Great content, super concise and straight to the point 🙏🏽 as a Physio student also this is a great cuppa coffee ☕️
@combatathletephysio5 күн бұрын
Right on! I’ll point out that “microfractures” was not a good term to use. As a physio student you’ll like the second video even better! Check that one out if you get the chance
@EncyclopediaX6 күн бұрын
Zzzzzzz
@njalbjorn68806 күн бұрын
Super helpful explanation thanks, always was confused by the old school terminology.
@combatathletephysio6 күн бұрын
No problem! Check out the second video for a more in depth explanation if you’d like. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻
@quavantiedingleton88727 күн бұрын
probably even after all that, the elbow hit will still molest you
@combatathletephysio6 күн бұрын
That NEVER gets easier.
@marsbase37297 күн бұрын
I used to have "weak little bitch wrists" until I started busting rocks down at the quarry with my bare hands. thanks coach! 😝
@combatathletephysio6 күн бұрын
😂
@PandemoniumPirateRadio7 күн бұрын
Nah. Kick til the leg snaps cleanly in half, THEN you’ll be on MY level. -some insane Irishman that we all know 😂
@docjams72337 күн бұрын
You need to do training from a early age or you will fail
@combatathletephysio6 күн бұрын
Training from an early age helps a ton! You adapt a lot more quickly in your younger years
@darklyripley61387 күн бұрын
Complete pseudoscience. Armchair Violence did a video on this. Your video is actually kinda dangerous, even if you say not to do it.
@combatathletephysio6 күн бұрын
Watch my response to Armchair Violence’s video. I talk about how “microfracturing” was a poor term to use on my part in this video. I did a review of the literature and made recommendations based off of that.
@Red.Rabbit.Resistance7 күн бұрын
Rolling your shins isnt meant to damage your nerves. Its done slowly and gentle with firm pressure to move the nerves off to the side of the bone. Conditioning your shin is moving your nerves out of the way. Same with your knuckles. You conditioning them and over time, to expose the bone. Not numb the nerves.
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
To my knowledge, nerves do not move. Please feel free show me any proof that nerves move after gently pressuring your lower leg or knuckles with anything. I’m genuinely curious as to where you learned this.
@Red.Rabbit.Resistance7 күн бұрын
@@combatathletephysio I am glad you are interested, but clearly you havent bothered to look up with a nerve in your leg looks like. The deep fibular nerve is a giant rope that trails from the back to the front of your shin. Over time you can "influence" that rope to lean in a different direction. Sort of like how your wanker falls to one side after years of being left or right handed. Your wanker just forms to the conditioned habit of ... adult time. deadening your shin isnt meant to "kill your nerves" any more than it beating off means to assault yourself. Its very normalized now where a lot of people are just destroying their legs based on a communication error. You can use an AI or use google. Any resource i share would be debated and argued anyways. Edit: Your elbow for example. As we get older, the area there loses feeling while the surrounding area increases. You gotta think of nerves like hair. If you keep combing your hair in one direction, its gonna stay like that. Comb away from the part you dont want to hurt as much.
@Red.Rabbit.Resistance7 күн бұрын
@@combatathletephysio youtube deleted my reply. use chatgpt. sorry, im just over all this censorship nonsense.
@Heliox98YT7 күн бұрын
I have this on my mind since I am set to get double jaw surgery by the end of this year, But I wonder if you can do the same to your jaw bones, by chewing hard things a lot, and create even stronger bones after surgery.
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
Damn dude. That sounds like an intense surgery. I would imagine you’d have restrictions on how hard you can bite/chew after surgery. The muscles of mastication adapt just like any other muscle does. I’m unsure about whether the mandible would benefit much though. It’s a good question.
@michaelmadsen-yq5kw7 күн бұрын
Great breakdown brother. Joe throws the perfect kick here and in his second kick he is kicking a Fairtex Thai bag! He destroys it. Love kinesiology! This is a great instructional vid on how to tweak your spinning kicks. Thanks.
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
He does f*CK that bag ALL the way up. Thanks for the kind words and the comment bro 🙏🏻
@kevintse28707 күн бұрын
There is one other thing I noticed. As he pivots on his front foot and his entire body weight goes onto his back foot, he springs on that back foot such that his hip goes all the way back the other way. Joe never talks about this because I don’t even think he knows but that leg isn’t actually just “coming up,” it’s coming up as a result of his foot transitioning from being all the way planted on the floor, to all the way planted on his target.
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
Yea that’s a good point. He uses the spring off the floor to create momentum as he flexes his hip at the same time. Good observation!
@RandomIrrelevantUser7 күн бұрын
Pls do a video on the calf slicer submission
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
Ooh good one! That one hasn’t been suggested yet so I’ll add it to the list. 🙏🏻
@TheFrenchCage7 күн бұрын
Great video mate !
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
Thanks bro 🙏🏻
@Gexxyfez7 күн бұрын
Nice, this is my favourite kick
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
It’s a good one for sure. Lots of power!
@ambaric60257 күн бұрын
Great video
@combatathletephysio7 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏻
@MrByaeger8 күн бұрын
I'm lucky that when I first started MT in the early 90's , the man teaching told me EXACTLY this . That it was a years long process and if it's rushed all you get is a numb leg that can end up getting broke . At the same time I have been climbing ladders every day for 30 years so my shins are in great shape . I can wack them hard with a stick , and yes it hurts , but "i'm used to it . Sometimes I'll look down and one is bleeding because I hit it on a branch or a ladder rung and I didn't really bother to check for damage .
@combatathletephysio8 күн бұрын
You got some good advice! It takes persistence and patience for sure.
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Finally someone who knows what they’re talking about. 👊🏻 The “deadening” of the nerves is called nerve damage. Yes we can desensitize it over a long time (been striking my entire life) but building up the bone through micro fractures is the way. Sleep and diet are also massively important.
Nah break it get yourself and unbreakable titanium shin bone
Hahahahaha 😂 I have a titanium plate with many screws on my fibula man. I’ll tell you right now that shit hurts even worse when it’s kicked
@@combatathletephysio bro im getting my screws out so it's just the rod and idk man I been kicking hard as, I think it's called a fema, correct me if I'm wrong is also coming very strong from were my bone actually broke. Haha sounds like your is a bit different to mine
@@combatathletephysio it is different sir, cause mines the tibia
@@justinprescott756 Right on! Yea I think you may have had a tibial fracture. Mine was a fibular fracture which is the bone on the outside of the shin. Use it like a weapon bro!
Hey brother, I’ve seen most of your videos and I thought it’d be cool if you made a video about the cross. I think it would be interesting to see the biomechanics behind one of the most effective punches in boxing and mma in general. Love the videos, keep it up!
Yessir. It’s on the list! I appreciate the suggestion man and thanks for the comment 🙏🏻
great knowledge, keep it up!
Thanks bud!
Andershin Silver 🥈 and De Chris still your boy criedman just saw your video are both crying 😭 remembering the pain.
😂
thanks
🙏🏻
Finally. Someone who isn't on an extreme end of the conditioning spectrum
I tend to be pretty anti-dogma in general. Gotta keep that ego in check! Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻 The second video goes into more detail of you want to check that one out. It’s in the pinned comment
@@combatathletephysio I personally try to mix both of the philosophies. I try to get my shins used to a certain type of pain (Kicking). For instance, my left leg could not use full power or else I'll hurt my leg. I've been continuing to try and toughen it up, and it's worked. I just don't like the people who are like, "You can only do this!" or "That doesn't work!" without giving evidence. You actually cite your sources and have a credible background
@@hypnoticskull6342 That’s a good philosophy to follow. A common red flag I see with folks giving advice is the use of absolutes. You hit the nail on the head. Keep training hard!
Don't forget that he is so much taller than all of his opponents. When you striking upwards you tend not to produce as much force. This is probably another good reason its so hard to knock him out
Nice! I could be convinced of that for sure. Just thinking quickly about it, even if you’re really efficient at transferring force from the ground you’re constantly fighting gravity. Punching down you’re working with it. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻
@@combatathletephysio The overhand right haymaker is probably the hardest punch in boxing even though it often lands above the puncher's head. It's basically the same motion as a fastball pitch. Fury is very good at tying opponents up and dampening punches by moving slightly away and turning them into glancing blow, general defensive skill, so he doesn't really get hit with flush overhand rights.
"Combat Athlete Physio" sounds like my dream job. I'm currently in PT school and a big fan of combat sports (particularly MMA). Finding this channel has been a blessing.
Haha me too! That’s why I’m trying to make it happen. How much longer do you have in PT school?
I like that you show the actual research!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
A big aspect is simply his size/reach/weight and the dirty tactics he employs+ being very very lucky with referees doing him q big favour.
Something tells me you’re not a fan of Fury’s
His chin isn't that good relatively. Wilder is an all time great hitter but he wasn't landing flush. Usyk essentially knocked him out. He has a good chin, but but not great, and not as good as he was when he was younger.
0:02 that combo 🤤
The cloth grip is a great idea, i will give a try!
It’s tough on the fingers but I like it!
Huge respect for you and your work!
Thank you 🙏🏻 I appreciate the kind words!
Good video and great explanations thanks !!
Thanks! Check out the pinned comment for a more detailed explanation. That video goes deeper into the ideas of bone remodeling
@@combatathletephysio just did, great informations !
Migrated here from the other video. Fare play. I for one cannot stand armchair violence so you have my vote on this one. However, I'd like to point out some key points as a former fighter and a seasoned coach myself. 1. The concepts of bone hardening is rooted in traditional training methods from a time when insufficient research was readily available nor were fighters exposed to other forms of training. 2. While many get tangled in the web of hardening their bones they forget that this is just one piece of the equation. Technique, pivoting, hip rotation, angle and even area of impact all contribute to the success or failure of any given shin kick. 3. Genetic factors. You can beat your bones all day but genetics still play a vital role in the durability of your bones. 4. Bone meets tissue is better then bone meets bone. So, opt for inside calf kicks. 5. My gosh can someone please cancel armchair violence as a channel all together. 6. I probably digressed from my initial point.
Haha I think I just responded to your original comment actually. So disregard that because I’m very happy that you watched my follow up video. You make great points man. One thing you’ll find about my channel is that I do my best to take traditional martial arts wisdom and weed out the pseudoscience while maintaining the good parts of old traditions. I fully agree that we get “tangled in the web of hardening their bones” rather than focusing on aspects of training that will be much bigger bangs for their buck. So you won’t find any disagreement from me there. 😂 I’m not sure he ahould be cancelled. I’m generally pretty anti-cancel, however I do think he could go about his videos in a more fruitful way for sure.
This video is fake bro science. The only way to “condition” your shins is by weightlifting, and running actually makes your bones WEAKER. There’s evidence of long distance runners shins after a while, it causes osteoporosis. Bones get stronger by heavy compression not impact, so kicking the bag does nothing but deaden the nerves actually, and if you disagree you can watch ArmchairVoilences video on it, he goes into 5x more depth than this
I did an entire video responding to Armchair Violence’s claims in his video. It’s in the pinned comment. I talk through how “microfractures” was a poor term to use on my part. I do an actual deep dive into the literature behind why shin conditioning isn’t necessarily bro science.
Luckily mine is only sprained
That’s good news! Keep moving and lifting (if you do) within the limits of your pain and you’ll be back in no time.
@@combatathletephysio Thanks!
A counter study shows that bone remodeling through micro fractures is absolute B.S. Once something breaks it is infact compromised unless external reinforcement is applied.
Yes. If you check the pinned comment I have a link to the second video I made stating that microfractures was a poor choice of words. I also dive deeper into the science of bone remodeling if you want to check that out.
@combatathletephysio I still disagree with this theory. I have been in full contact sports since I was a child and heard all of these theories. The actual research and evidence from test cases conducted at universities reflect otherwise. Your bone doesn't get any stronger and once it's healed, perhaps it's not any weaker. Though the latter is still a strong likelihood. It is likely that fighters experience a change in strength and durability due to the change in the muscle composition around the shin bones. If this wasn't the case then we wouldn't have fighters breaking shin bones by the minute. Anderson Silva, Connor McGregor, Cung Le. All very accomplished and well conditioned fighters who have access to some of the most advanced training facilities and physiotherapy, broke their shin bones. Truth is... if you keep hitting bone against a hard surface it will crack and it will break and then require external reinforcement. Furthermore, why do martial arts schools apply this theory to knuckles and shins and not something like our skulls? If this is such an effective science surely we would be "conditioning" the very thing that protects our most vital organ. These training theories are rooted in cultural training regimes and with the accessibility to modern science and information, we should move on from these primitive methods. Please, whoever is watching this video, don't go kick a banana tree. Look after your body.
@@martialartness This just isn’t true. You didn’t watch the second video. I went through latest published systematic review (more powerful research than case studies) among others that suggest or support the theory (mechanostat) bone cells “responding favorably to the net-effect of loading activity that is dominated by high strains changing at fast rates while presenting in unusual and balanced distributions.” There are literally dozens of citations for human and animal models supporting this research in the last 6-8 years. So “the actual research and evidence from test cases conducted at universities reflect otherwise” is not true at all. You can cherry pick MMA athletes who have broken their shins if you want, but this doesn’t hold up to the aforementioned research that you have not read. You don’t want to microfracture your bones which I why I recommend only kicking the heavy bag sparingly as a supplement to their training, especially if they spar a lot. Second, to all the people you told to not kick the banana tree… good. Not sure why you told them that because nowhere do I recommend kicking banana trees or any hard surface for that matter. Third, people don’t apply the same concept to the jaw or the cranium because it significantly increases the chance of TBI. You don’t run the risk of TBI when punching or kicking since your brain and spinal cord isn’t housed or protected by any of the bones in the wrist and hands. That one shouldn’t take much to think through.
@@martialartness He also went back on what he said about “deadening nerves”
@@combatathletephysio You lost me here. Who is "he" in this comment? lol Armchair violence?
brother I actually learned something which is making sense other than damage your bone repeatedly and you can damage everybody. Thanks again ❤. Just have one doubt you said about nutrients or food that will help, so what should be best food diet for a MMA dreaming person or for a person who wants to be strong?
Hey bro! Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you found value. If you want more detail I actually dive a little further into this in the follow up video linked in the pinned comment. As far as nutrition goes, that’s outside of my expertise unfortunately. I just know the basics so I wouldn’t be able to help you as much unfortunately.
@@combatathletephysio its totally okay 👍 I did a little research and the diet thing is sorted out.
I haven't watched it yet, but my guess is: Running and Sprinting training. Lift heavy. Calf raises. Rest & recovery. Time & patience. Eat high amounts of Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and the other minerals needed for bone formation/growth/remodeling.
Yep, basically right.
Not too far off!
Interesting video. I love finding channels with new information, good stuff!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Really glad to have found your channel. I've been doing martial arts most of my life and have heard a lot of things thrown around. Learning the science behind striking and grappling training methods has been great. Thanks for sharing what you know.
Of course! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻
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Yessir
Can you give me some food high in ca so that i can eat please
bro please keep putting these videos out you’re gonna get some major recognition in no time, super interesting topic. 🔥
Thank you! 🙏🏻
What a great video, thank you. Im not a fighter but I practice muy thai strikes on a heavy bag and the low side kick is hella fun exercise and gratifying power
Kicking the heavy bag is a good time for sure!
Can you do a video, on how to strengthen the muscles you mentioned, with some examples of exercises to do?
I sure can! I’ll add it to the list. It may take a while to get to it but I will do my best. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻
Can we train it at the age of 40 ?
Yes! Just make sure you are already resistance training. That will help you more with less risk of injury
good vid bro thnaks
Thank you 🙏🏻
So the crux of this is simply an opinion on wording. Deadening nerves vs desensitization. Spoiler alert: your shins don’t know the difference. And experiencing shin pain (from not being properly conditioned) and wrist pain (from over use or poor form or a lack of protection (wraps)) are two wildly different things. Good effort with the video but the content is actually off the mark.
No it is not. Dead nerves are not the same as desensitized nerves. 1.) Your peripheral nerves absolutely do recognize the difference. There is an abundance of literature to suggest this and is the foundation for why we clinicians treat people with overly sensitive peripheral neuropathic pain the way that we do. Feel free to show me literature otherwise and I’m happy to reconsider. 2.) No they are not two wildly different things. You likely experience both because you have put a demand on your joints, connective tissues, peripheral nerves, etc… that exceeded their ability to recover from session to session. Just because they are in different parts of the body doesn’t mean the reason for the pain is wildly different.
Squats help shin conditioning? Explain this
The compressive and bending forces going through the shin during squats help stimulate bone remodeling. The act of the muscles pulling on the lower leg to stabilize it during squats does this as well.
@@combatathletephysio that’s just doesn’t make sense to me. I understand why running strengths shins. But squatting?
Great content, super concise and straight to the point 🙏🏽 as a Physio student also this is a great cuppa coffee ☕️
Right on! I’ll point out that “microfractures” was not a good term to use. As a physio student you’ll like the second video even better! Check that one out if you get the chance
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Super helpful explanation thanks, always was confused by the old school terminology.
No problem! Check out the second video for a more in depth explanation if you’d like. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻
probably even after all that, the elbow hit will still molest you
That NEVER gets easier.
I used to have "weak little bitch wrists" until I started busting rocks down at the quarry with my bare hands. thanks coach! 😝
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Nah. Kick til the leg snaps cleanly in half, THEN you’ll be on MY level. -some insane Irishman that we all know 😂
You need to do training from a early age or you will fail
Training from an early age helps a ton! You adapt a lot more quickly in your younger years
Complete pseudoscience. Armchair Violence did a video on this. Your video is actually kinda dangerous, even if you say not to do it.
Watch my response to Armchair Violence’s video. I talk about how “microfracturing” was a poor term to use on my part in this video. I did a review of the literature and made recommendations based off of that.
Rolling your shins isnt meant to damage your nerves. Its done slowly and gentle with firm pressure to move the nerves off to the side of the bone. Conditioning your shin is moving your nerves out of the way. Same with your knuckles. You conditioning them and over time, to expose the bone. Not numb the nerves.
To my knowledge, nerves do not move. Please feel free show me any proof that nerves move after gently pressuring your lower leg or knuckles with anything. I’m genuinely curious as to where you learned this.
@@combatathletephysio I am glad you are interested, but clearly you havent bothered to look up with a nerve in your leg looks like. The deep fibular nerve is a giant rope that trails from the back to the front of your shin. Over time you can "influence" that rope to lean in a different direction. Sort of like how your wanker falls to one side after years of being left or right handed. Your wanker just forms to the conditioned habit of ... adult time. deadening your shin isnt meant to "kill your nerves" any more than it beating off means to assault yourself. Its very normalized now where a lot of people are just destroying their legs based on a communication error. You can use an AI or use google. Any resource i share would be debated and argued anyways. Edit: Your elbow for example. As we get older, the area there loses feeling while the surrounding area increases. You gotta think of nerves like hair. If you keep combing your hair in one direction, its gonna stay like that. Comb away from the part you dont want to hurt as much.
@@combatathletephysio youtube deleted my reply. use chatgpt. sorry, im just over all this censorship nonsense.
I have this on my mind since I am set to get double jaw surgery by the end of this year, But I wonder if you can do the same to your jaw bones, by chewing hard things a lot, and create even stronger bones after surgery.
Damn dude. That sounds like an intense surgery. I would imagine you’d have restrictions on how hard you can bite/chew after surgery. The muscles of mastication adapt just like any other muscle does. I’m unsure about whether the mandible would benefit much though. It’s a good question.
Great breakdown brother. Joe throws the perfect kick here and in his second kick he is kicking a Fairtex Thai bag! He destroys it. Love kinesiology! This is a great instructional vid on how to tweak your spinning kicks. Thanks.
He does f*CK that bag ALL the way up. Thanks for the kind words and the comment bro 🙏🏻
There is one other thing I noticed. As he pivots on his front foot and his entire body weight goes onto his back foot, he springs on that back foot such that his hip goes all the way back the other way. Joe never talks about this because I don’t even think he knows but that leg isn’t actually just “coming up,” it’s coming up as a result of his foot transitioning from being all the way planted on the floor, to all the way planted on his target.
Yea that’s a good point. He uses the spring off the floor to create momentum as he flexes his hip at the same time. Good observation!
Pls do a video on the calf slicer submission
Ooh good one! That one hasn’t been suggested yet so I’ll add it to the list. 🙏🏻
Great video mate !
Thanks bro 🙏🏻
Nice, this is my favourite kick
It’s a good one for sure. Lots of power!
Great video
Thank you! 🙏🏻
I'm lucky that when I first started MT in the early 90's , the man teaching told me EXACTLY this . That it was a years long process and if it's rushed all you get is a numb leg that can end up getting broke . At the same time I have been climbing ladders every day for 30 years so my shins are in great shape . I can wack them hard with a stick , and yes it hurts , but "i'm used to it . Sometimes I'll look down and one is bleeding because I hit it on a branch or a ladder rung and I didn't really bother to check for damage .
You got some good advice! It takes persistence and patience for sure.