Delving into Jeff Chan’s Signature Double Step Low Kick
Hey enthusiasts over at BudoVerse, I hope this article finds you in good spirits and ready to break down some modern martial arts know-how. A mentor I follow closely on YouTube, Icy Mike of Hard2Hurt, put forth an intriguing video featuring the signature double step low kick of Jeff Chan, MMAShredded’s chief. The blow is primarily known for its adaptability, granting Chan the ability to land it from practically any position. In the video, the first thing you’ll notice is the damage Chan inflicts during sparring, especially visible on Icy Mike’s foot. The ‘punched hole’ signifies the raw power inherent in Chan’s double step low kick. The strategy focuses on three principal reasons: it allows getting in and out, closes distance, and expands the distance, essentially making it the Swiss Army Knife of moves. Chan begins his demonstration at a considerable distance from Mike, illustrating how two steps can cut through the perceived space. This kind of approach allows for getting in and out of your opponent’s range almost invisibly. Next, he depicts how the same maneuver could help him close the distance. The beauty of the double step low kick lies in its versatility. It allows you to adjust to your opponent‘s movement. If the opponent is backing away, you cover the ground, but if they are aggressive, then defensive tactics are taken into play. The technique also gives the fighter time to analyze the situation. After the first step, there is a moment to decide whether to commit to the forward pursuit or divert to a more defensive posture. This versatility and adaptability in real-time add to the maneuver’s uniqueness. A salient point that the video brought up was breaking conventions in martial arts. Sometimes, beginners commit mistakes without being aware of them. As martial artists gain experience, they learn to do those ‘mistakes’ on purpose as strategic moves. A great example is Chan’s intentional leaning back during the low kick, counter to traditional Muay Thai norms. Practice and experience allow you to make split-second judgements and take calculated risks based on your opponent’s tendencies. A simple low kick is multifaceted, providing both offense and defense, based on your immediate needs. Jeff Chan’s signature double step low kick is a prime example of modern self-defence techniques in action. It’s powerful, adaptable, and somewhat unpredictable, which makes it a potent addition to any martial artist’s repertoire. However, remember, as with any fight technique, this is not a silver bullet. It builds upon hours of practice, observing your opponent, and, most importantly, understanding and manipulating the rules of martial arts combat. Being a martial artist is not just about how many punches you can throw or how high you can kick. It’s about being tactical, reading your opponent, and making split-second decisions on the mat. So go out there, practice, observe, and elevate your martial arts journey one kick at a time. Up next time, we’re going to tackle another awe-inspiring punch, till then practise hard, stay safe and keep the spirit of martial arts alive.Blablabla
Hard2Hurt is a YouTube channel run by Icy Mike. Focused on self-defense, fitness, and fight readiness, Mike shares his experiences and expert advice through engaging videos. Known for his straight-talking demeanor, Icy Mike’s channel provides practical tips to handle real-world combat scenarios for self-defense enthusiasts.
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Thanks for having me on your channel! As I mentioned already, it was such a pleasure and honour meeting, hanging out with you and learning from you!
I'm not a real-life fighter but I've played fighting games at a very high, top 5-10% level. And even though these 2 things are far away from each other, the statement that "advanced striking is just mistakes that beginners make, but done on purpose" rings some truth to it. When you're playing at very high levels of mindgames, players tend to calculate the risk-reward for choices and make a lot of decisions based on that. But the sign of a lot of high-level players is being able to do things you SHOULDN'T be doing in a calculated way. Of course there are players that play very risk-averse, the "proper way" or defensively, but there are plenty of good players who are known for doing "dumb" things and getting rewarded for it, because they know to do it at a point where an opponent doesn't expect it.
If a player thinks "a top-level player would never do X because it's stupid and will get them killed", when the player ACTUALLY does X their opponent is slower to react.
I popped when Mike brought up hit confirming in fighting games.
You not fighting right😂😂.
First time I heard that.
I didn’t see Ryan Hoover at the competition. Y’all scared? 😂
Telegraphing a weak attack, I love the idea. Something I always forget can be done!
Hey mike what you're opinion on soccer kicks, both in a sport and self defense context.
It's so funny you used the fighting game term "hit confirm" it's so true. I use it all the time to make sure I'm in the right place to use my special moves.
Seems like a lot just to land a low kick. Why not the same stepping for higher kicks?
that sliding cross almost reminds me of a fleche from my time fencing.
Jeff is also a Super Saiyan
Questa teoria fa schifo
All martial arts are based on deception.
Lol, dude would get decimated in the cage.
Oh hey it's Ramsy. Do all the tubers fkin train with each other? I thought he was in china xD
Oohh, Icy Mike with the FGC jargon. I see you
This is super rad, I really like both of you guys. I'd love to see some more! Either way, Jeff is sharing real gifts for sure, great knowledge
i completely stole this move from alot of your earlier sparring sessions. it definitely works😭!
Hollon, Icey Mike plays fighting games? Mike Evo 2023?
Jeff's ghost evasion style of sparring is so fun to watch.
You know how cool is Icey Mike talking about hit confirms for sparring? Gotta set up those sick TODs
It was interesting to see you guys trade notes. I’m glad there was a ultimate self-defense championships, which brought you guys together and where are you traded notes.
seems like a very good feint too.
Damn, Icy Mike knows what a hit confirm is? You playing SF6?
So frigging good.
Very informative videos. Thank you all.
Cheat steps work wonders
that is genius, to take something that an untrained person might do and use it as one of your repertoire to catch a trained person off guard.
10:23 Sensei Seth cameo. Thicc Boy!
And that's why Jeff Chan was the number one MMA fighter in the world. Oh wait, he wasn't. You mean his techniques worked less than a guy who follows the fundamentals? Oh. I shouldn't listen to him, should I? No? Ok. Thanks.
As someone looking at getting into Muay Thai, and who also loves Street Fighter, hearing you reference hit confirms blew my mind. It also confirmed I wasn't crazy for seeing parallels to fighting game concepts.
I see shades of dom Cruz here
I believe Jeff incorporates some of his concepts still and I do too in my game
Love the darts
I'm subbed to all 3 of you guys and Seth, Jesse, Gabriel, and Steve. Pretty much any YT martial arts channel that's good. You all are awesome! Keep it up! 😄
Didn't realize you did collabs with Ramsey dewey.
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Beautiful Technique
What I’m seeing here to is at close range your squared up enough to where it looks like you can kick and exit from either side.
This is to brilliant! Thanks so much!
I was having so much success with this in our sparring session this weekend, definitely going to be one of the top three in the toolbox
goofballs with so much thought and experience. wow. that seminar at the end of that trip must of been so great
Late on this one. I love when you guys work together on this type of stuff. Informative and interesting. It’s odd, like, I can watch stuff like this like seinfeld. I can’t quite define it.
great video hard2hurt your videos are awesome I enjoy watching them and I grain a lot things from your videos keep on making these videos