3 Ways to Defend against a Haymaker Punch

One of the most common attacks in a street fight is the overhand punch, or a "haymaker". This wide, looping hook packs a ton of power, but it is easily defended. Here are 3 effective self defense techniques to win the fight.

[TheBobbyreece]

that push kick actually saved me when I first got jumped. thanks for the practical advice shane. long time follower

[LimmeLimbo]

Haymakers are THE easiest punches to dodge bruh. They're the most obvious and the slowest. You could finish a whole mcdouble by the time the swing is finished.

[chaztikov]

I'm unclear on what to do after I hug my assailant.

My first thought:
*caress head gently*
"shh shh, it's ok, I gotcha buddy, we'll get through this.
I'm sure you have a lot on your mind right now.
Tell me about your home life, growing up. Was it...a happy time?"

[CainRG]

I like this video, it's short and to the point with good information, too many youtubers would take ten minutes to say what you said in 1 minute, so good job.

[samdrake]

I delayed watching this one but it's a good refresher. Glad I watched, I've tended to move forward, ducking under punch path, and using inside punches to soften up that gut area. You made me think with your arm wrap, et al.
Appreciate it !

[aidylsharil]

What's up Guys. Scarce here. Welcome to another episode of FightTips Quick tips.

[bobbyhill]

With boxing and other combat situations, You should be focused on what parts of their body moves to minimize your reaction time and make it faster because you’ll see a punch coming far before it lands. distance management and reaction time goes hand in hand. A lot of people will be wildly punching, but remember that they only have two arms and so do you. Anyways, I’d say that there are three places in which you can strike a person on the arms in a combat scenario from a punch and you can do that in a number of ways by using blocks coming from a guard and strikes, and the three places would have to be the fists, the forearms, and the upper arms (triceps and biceps). (However this is a defense against straight punches, not haymakers). When you see wild punches coming at you, you could do a number of things since they cannot kick while doing their punching. Weaken the core with a kick to the solar plexus or groin to bend the person downwards to help you work a technique or finish the fight, or use modern boxing guards/panantukan counters against wild punches and open the centerline for strikes and takedowns or work an angle if you choose to use the upper body (fists) to attack them depending on the punch type. With distance management, you know the distance In which your reflexes will actually see the punch coming and be ready to stop it using the training you’ve done to do that. People can actually throw punches out really far. To see this, just extend your arm out to its maximum distance, then push the scapula forward, then twist the hips and lean forward and you’ll see your maximum punching distance, doesn’t matter if it’s a haymaker, Jab, or cross. You can control the distance and respond. A good base won’t be weakened while controlling distance and stopping punches and you won’t get thrown over, if you do, it’s rolling techniques from there which should be effective and leave the other person either unconscious, or with broken limbs and torn ligaments. BJJ fighters are good at rolling, I’d recommend you learn BJJ if you live in a bad neighborhood as well. Now, go learn and go spar!

[derrickrichard]

good defenses. I usually go for stepping in and blocking the punch on whichever side it's coming from while countering with the other side. or double hand blocking while gaining arm control then either going into knees or just sending them to the ground. great transition into a joint lock as well

[gorangayden]

could u do a vid on how to see punches coming and also how to avoid them instinctivly. many thanks and keep up the good work.

from a long time subscriber.

[kyleblake]

Fuckin loved this shit straight and to the point just like they should be. You guys look pretty quick too mad props.

[JosephMadder]

Haymakers are definitely the most common punches when the guy has no idea how to fight so this is pretty useful

[lucasbiohazerd]

hey shane I doubt you'll see this but your channel was the reason I started boxing and I should be starting MMA this summer I just want to thank you for all the information you gave me to improve on being a legit fighter

[AWM]

Nice, on the first one, you're going to pick yourself up in a risky fight. The second, it repels and surprises. The third, you connect him properly. To be chosen according to the type of opponent and the degree of confidence. There is also the jab which can be effective and which reduces the power of a haymaker. Without forgetting the defense of the step forward with the raised shoulder. The opponent will smack their nose on your shoulder. That should calm him down for a few moments.

[dubraefox]

AWSOME! Explanatory and straight to the point

[isahaqsahardid]

I won ten fights this year and there's rumours saying I'm he hardest in the year thank u fight tips

[jamiespeirs]

Quick and basic with good info thanks Shane and ant

[dan]

Wow short yet informative, great fight tip.

[TheLifeOnHigh]

Looking at Shane in regular clothes you'd never know he can kick your ass in a street fight. Self defense training is like a hidden super power for mere mortals.

[qazwsxedcrfvtgb]

I just love how fighting is with all the techniques n stuff it's beautiful

[BrettCarrollTV]

Been watching you for years... you've really grown! Hell yeah