Modern Self-Defence: Unlocking the Sneaky, Dirty Jab Setup and Deceptive Footwork
If there’s one thing to appreciate in the world of martial arts and self-defence, it’s the sheer variety of techniques available. Each showcases the unique approach a practitioner takes to protect themselves and others. One such technique, honed and demonstrated by Jared Robinson on Icy Mike’s YouTube channel Hard2Hurt, concentrates on the sneaky, dirty jab setup. It’s a popular technique, gaining considerable attention since its upload on February 23, 2022. For those unfamiliar, Icy Mike’s channel focuses squarely on realistic self-defence techniques. The sneakiest, dirtiest jab setup being no exception. This channel has carved out a unique niche in the martial arts world, employing a laid-back, almost causal tone to break down complex manoeuvres into simple, easy-to-understand components. The Deceptive Jab Setup To summarize the technique, Jared begins by manipulating the distance between his opponent and himself. He makes sure he’s clearly seen outside his rival’s strike range, making the opponent feel safe. Simultaneously, he subtly moves his rear foot closer to his opponent while taking care to draw their focus on his upper body movements. Classic misdirection! By the time the opponent realizes what Jared is doing, he’s already blitzed half the distance between them and has stepped forward with a jab, nailing his rival before they can react effectively. The Importance of Distraction A crucial component of this sneaky jab setup lies in the art of distraction. Jared’s upper body movements – especially the hand gestures – are primarily designed to divert attention away from his foot creep. It’s a classic trick synonymous with snake charmers, who sway their bodies to control the snake’s focus. Strong> From Beginner to Intermediate Mastering this deceptive jab setup is a definite sign of progress from beginner to intermediate level in martial arts. It involves component manipulation – locating your feet intentionally and deliberately moving closer towards your opponent while keeping them preoccupied. Disguising A Step Icy Mike points out the brilliance of Jared’s technique lie in its pure simplicity – disguising a step. It might be a small change in distance to your opponent, but it can drastically shift the combat dynamics. Practitioners need to realise that they don’t always have to cover a great deal of distance. If you can touch your opponent’s gloves, you’re close enough to make something happen. Lying About the Reach Icy Mike introduces an additional deceptive jab setup, dubbed “The Dog Chain.” It involves subverting the opponent’s expectations by shortening your reach with jabs seemingly failing to cover the expected distance. Once the opponent lets their guard down, thinking they’re safe, you hit them with a full-extension jab, catching them off-guard. The essence of these techniques lies in the psychology of self-defence – like an intricate poker game. By throwing up a façade of weakness, you can exert your strength unsuspectedly, giving you the upper hand even before the actual confrontation starts. So, if you’re in the realm of self-defence or martial arts, consider practicing these strategies. After all, mastering the art requires more than just physical strength and agility. It involves outsmarting your opponent, understanding their mindset and using it to your advantage, ultimately paving the way to victory. Remember, as Icy Mike aptly puts it, “When you’re weak, you should appear strong; when you’re strong, you should appear weak.” And never underestimate the power of a well-placed jab.Blablabla
Hard2Hurt is a popular YouTube channel run by martial arts enthusiast, Icy Mike. The channel features content about self-defense techniques, fight analysis, and fitness tips. Icy Mike’s unique approach and engaging video content have amassed him a large, loyal following of fans interested in personal safety and physical fitness.
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Good video
this is what would be called a pendullum step in muy thai.
Yooooooo wtf I was watching tons of videos on this channel just now and SURPRISE, it’s Jared Robinson! I grew up in the same hometown with him and was friends with his brother Jerome! If I’m not mistaken, my mom might have been Jared’s elementary school teacher!
Props to hard2hurt and props to Jared too!
Judo guys love when you put your feet that close to each other as they know your balance is weak at that point so they will take you down when you try to step and punch.
Thank you, these new boxing videos are the shit! More boxing!
You both just gave me a new perspectives on the Karate footwork in Goju. I love seeing new concepts that may have got lost in translation or generations. thanks to you both.
Hmm something they didn't really touch on that spoke to me was that in the ring you should have a reason for everything you do and not just do something because you're expected to do something
Huh, cool. Seems like if you incorporate his sneaky foot slide into your 'this is as far as I can punch' trick you could step into the punch and really pop them.
This video should be secret. Stop commenting and liking it!
Honestly just found this channel and it's one of the first channels that your nit a know it all boxer your sharing your learning your process and thoughts it's refreshing and very inspiring keep it up I love this kind of approach to boxing instead of what kind of punch to throw like I like to throw right cross left upper hook pivot off and out and hit with jab on way out then trap there hands or post of them with the jab hand so they can't see the right coming or I move there gloves together to blind them well they are in gaurd
Combining the two methods will actually cover alot of distance out of nowhere.
A tip if your in a open stance, it is harder to hit your jab because if is easier for your opponent to Perry, stepping inside will make your jab go down the centre line but it also is in the centre line for there cross. Usually your jab hits first but there cross is harder than your jab so try to pressure with a double jab to force them to step back to make your cross hit easier, or step in with your jab and cross step your rear leg behind your lead leg and pivot with your lead leg. Parnell Whittaker has used this.
U can also step outside but if your shoulder is inside their lead foot, u can hit the jab and follow up.
Ramsey Dewey has a move on his channel that's similar to this. He'll do a half step with his back foot to add reach to his straight right. It's equally deceptive, in that you wouldn't think a small step could add so much reach. Awesome techniques, for sure 👌💪🔥
It's interesting to see how the jab has been utilized historically. Jack Dempsey said in his book championship fighting, that those who consider the jab to be an exploratory move, to paint the target with points are poor punchers. This is why he differentiated his left jolt from the left jab. Great video as always IcyMike.
Love this. My boxing coach taught to step up / slide up with the back foot decades ago. It's pretty common to see in a certain era of boxers, but you don't see it a lot in MMA etc.
Sonny liston used a very simular tactic for his jab, but instead of sneaking it he just stepped with his rear foot foward first then shot the lead foot up most usually along with a jab,
This way he could be a bladed fighter but has the ability to square up right before the jab so it has more distance to travel
Im i tall fighter but i also like to throw my jab short alot then when they are really not respecting it ill blast a full range one and then they go back to respecting it for awhile allowing me to use it for feints untill they quit respecting it again then the cycle repeats. I like to pressure with the jab feints to the point that they have to almost ignore my jab and take a few shots or keep trying to dodge/block each feint and keep getting clipped with the right, then once they start ignoring the jab ill start focusing my power there untill they are worried of it again
Fighting is setting expectations just to take them away. Respect, this is a great resource and takeaway from beginners and experts alike ❤️
That dog chain move is something I use as well! I'm about the same height as you, and once in a while I'll extend my shoulders more to get that shot in and it often gets him.
Shakur Stevenson does this but smaller steps I learn it from him
Wow this would be dirty with kicks 😳
Much respect for including Looney Tunes in your combat philosophy. The anvil is undefeated.
2nd degree black belt here.
I'd argue that every shot you take that "fails to land" is just setup for one that does. Loving your content sir!
good stuff – but serious altercations (not puff pride macho fests) wont last long enough for this strategem – i suppose you were showing us for sport fights – thanks dudes
Mike, your last move is what Teddy Atlas calls the Snake Charmer.
Setting up your "wall of range"
It's a slow pendulum step from JKD lol. Cool!
Bro thats a sun zu quote
That's totally a fencing move, isn't it? Very cool
What brand of jacked it Jared wearing?
It's like a Jackie Chan punch…a jab with a twist.
GSP does that!
Nice. "Good fighting is good fighting ,doesn't matter the style!" Eric Tollett. Good footwork
As the Australian guy in the first jurassic park said, "clever girl." Nice trick Mike.
"All warfare is based on deception."-Sun Tsu
Snake style footwork, the Sneaky Slither.
The Icy Walk
The best puch in boxing is the one that lands
Untill 3 minutes into the video i didn't realise that was a mirror and thought it was someone else training
Why am i just now seeing this
Great work