3 Set-ups for the Spinning Backfist
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The Spinning Backfist has long been a favorite technique of Kickboxers & Muay Thai fighters. The amount of power created by the spin is incredible, and it's a difficult technique to see coming. Some MMA fighters such as Shonie Carter and Jon Jones have used this technique in the highest level of MMA competition, the UFC.
One of the most important aspects to the spinning backfist is the set up. The set up will increase the effectiveness of the technique.
Here's three set ups you can add to your arsenal:
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Backfist
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Hammerfist
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Hammerfist
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Elbow
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Step 1
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Another angle
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close up of footwork
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Step 2
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Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
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Step 5
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Step 1
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Step 2
First, you can use the backfist to strike with
Second, you can use the hammerfist to strike with
Third, you can use the forearm to strike with
Forth, you could also use the elbow to strike with
The 1st set up, Sally throws a jab to the outside of my head (missing on purpose)
Sally misses to the outside, trying to get me to follow the jab with my hands, which opens up the opposite of my head. This step also allows Sally to determine if she is at the right distance to throw the technique.
Sally steps outside my foot to make it easier for her to spin around with the backfist
Now Sally can spin and strike with the backfist
For the next set up, Sally leads with a jab
Sally follows up with a straight right...
Sally now throws a left hook, the hook is more of a slapping hook, to help create momentum for the spin...
Sally starts her spin...
Sally now finishes with the backfist
For the third set up, Sally drops low like she is going to shoot. As Slick sees my hands go down to defend the shot....
Sally quickly spins and slams her fist into my face.
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nice post (and nice extension on that last one)
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ya, great extension.
Yea, I would not suggest using your face as a replacement mitt too much... She hits pretty !@#$ hard! I use the 1,2,3 setup for the spinning backfist once every purple moon... but now I must try the fake shot!
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nice
Spinnin back fist has always been one of my fav's since the first time I saw one done when I was about 8 years old lol.
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nice setup with the shot
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My favorite setup is just after a whiffed 10. If they're out of range on a 10 whiff and you feel them wanting to come in to capitalize on it, finish the turn and use the momentum/rotation for a spinning backfist to catch any over-eager opponents.
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Due to my Rocky Balboa fighting style, Ive never trained any technique that begins with the word spinning LOL, but this video made it look much more effective with the simplicity of the setups. I will definately play with these setups for sure, Thanks.
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cool I learned something I might use it with the axe kick
I'm a HUGE fan of the spinning back fist and hae used it pretty effectively, but I have seen one instance of this move going badly wrong when using the forarm as the striking point. In sparring I had a friend use this about 3 times on a boxer pretty effectively. the fourth time the boxer stepped in to shorten the range and my buddy hit the side of the boxers head with his forearm and snapped his own forearm. It was NASTY! whole thing was intended and had to be pinned back together. Chaz, can you give any insight into the propper hand positioning when striking with the forearm.
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Speaking of Shonie Carter, I totally saw him fight a couple weeks ago! No spinning backfists though, he knocked out Danny Abaddi with a right cross. It was bad. Even though he was wearing a bikini bottom. Yes.
Good moves Slick!
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I was just talking about this move with my kickboxing partner he said its good to throw but risky. And easy to counter. I like it. He doesnt. He says its a good way to get KO D. But like I said I like it and its worth the risk. Good post thanx.
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Hurray ! Spinning Backfists !!! That's My Sh*% Son !
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I like doing a double spinning back fist but it's only something I do every once in a while. Just another tool in the tool box.
Keep training and enjoy what you do.
fifth, you could use the dangling modifier to strike with.
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Im going to practice this for sure. Thanks
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A great street fighting technique...my only opinion would be to stay in somewhat close or tight to gain a quick spin and let them have it, Chuck Norris had one of the quickest spinning back fist I have seen in his tournament days, go back and look, he was very fast.
Great technique.. I used in on some of my standup fight.
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Excellent, Chaz, thank you for this.
Sally's technique is awesome and educational to watch in detail. I was really noticing how during the spin her center of gravity stays a little bit forward, and the way she sweeps her foot around driving her heel. The footwork for the spinning back fist has always challenged me.
I also love that the spinning back fist is a traditional martial arts technique.
It seems to me the hammerfist puts the elbow at less risk in case of one's opponent moving in suddenly during the spin.
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Love the set-up from dropping low. I've used it a number of times successfully.
Dray. Yay!!!!! make sure you hit the "I hit this" button..!!!
Steppin_razor, if the rules allow it, I always recommend throwing the hammerfist, I've seen too many broken arms from the backfist version.
Sally just drilled me with this today... i need a "I've been hit by this" button...
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