Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Footwork is everything. If your stance and distance are off, you’re already losing the fight.
In this brief video, I break down why footwork is so crucial, especially against skilled opponents, and introduce the concept of “Open Close, Open Close.” It’s something I used in my own fights and something you’ll see in guys like Mike Tyson if you know what to look for.
Whether you’re training for MMA, boxing, kickboxing, or just trying to move better in the cage or ring, understanding this rhythm will instantly improve your fight IQ and positioning.
💥 Improve your footwork
💥 Control the distance
💥 Stay balanced under pressure
I will go more into detail with this stance in another video, since I KNOW that there will be "yeah but's" and I will have an answer for all those "but's" as well.
This one’s short—but it’ll stick with you.
Learn about my intercostal muscle workout tool, the O2trainer, by visiting https://www.o2trainer.com.
Learn more about Bas Rutten at https://www.basrutten.com.
Footwork is everything. If your stance and distance are off, you’re already losing the fight.
In this brief video, I break down why footwork is so crucial, especially against skilled opponents, and introduce the concept of “Open Close, Open Close.” It’s something I used in my own fights and something you’ll see in guys like Mike Tyson if you know what to look for.
Whether you’re training for MMA, boxing, kickboxing, or just trying to move better in the cage or ring, understanding this rhythm will instantly improve your fight IQ and positioning.
💥 Improve your footwork
💥 Control the distance
💥 Stay balanced under pressure
I will go more into detail with this stance in another video, since I KNOW that there will be "yeah but's" and I will have an answer for all those "but's" as well.
This one’s short—but it’ll stick with you.
Learn about my intercostal muscle workout tool, the O2trainer, by visiting https://www.o2trainer.com.
Learn more about Bas Rutten at https://www.basrutten.com.
