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My Story Continues: I recently tried a few other styles in my area, and was considering training in one, but after some more consideration ive decided to continue with boxing has i feel it will provide me with the best benifits overall.

That is true, i wasnt happy with the training being provided. Unfortunatly it took me a long time to work out what i actually wanted from training, but im all the better for it now.

Agreed. Im not saying you shouldnt practice high kicks, or do them in tournaments, but if you are talking about realistic self defence i would not even attempt a kick above hip level.

The problem is that most fights start up close and personal, not at the same distance you would start at in a tournament.

Haha, Competition doesnt interest me, but i like to be well rounded.

Hey everyone, just thought i would keep you updated. Ive increased my training in boxing to 2 days a week at the gym, plus the other training i do at home. Ive recently bought a floor to ceiling ball and am enjoying working with that.

What does that look like?

A good place to start would be feet about shoulder width apart, one side forward, about 50% weight on each leg, knees bent a little.

Which aspect of training specifically, would you say helps your temper?

Why would you even bother training if there is "no need for it"?

Personally, i dont see the need for high flying technigues, 360 techniques, cartwheels, etc in martial arts... gymnastics yes, but not martial arts.

There are a few guys and gals on the forum that practice kyokushin, im sure they will introduce themselves shortly. Until then, here is a site that will give you an overview of the style, plus alot more links for you to take a look at: http://www.answers.com/topic/kyokushin

I dont know any of the history of your art, but if its like most traditional styles, i doubt that "high flying techniques" would have been a part of training years ago. Im sure you can shed some more light on this in relation to your art specifically. I dont train so i can brag to anyone, i train specifically so i can defend myself if i need to and its an enjoyable way for me to stay fit and active. The question i was replying to was "i now look at the high flying stuff as important as the life saving and tournement winning aspects, do you???" For me, the answer is no. IMO, high flying techniques arnt important in comparison to self defence techniques. But like you said, people train for different reasons. Cheers, Cross.

Good stuff, Achieving something that you never thought possible always gives you an undescribable feeling. No, The "high flying stuff" has never been a big priority for me. I train the things i need to know to help me defend myself and stay fit. Spending time on "high flying stuff" that only looks cool takes up time i could be doing something more practical.

My 2 main reasons for training are fitness and self defence, plus i enjoy it. Never been in a real fight, but like some others said, if i was ever in a situation where i needed to protect myself i like to know i have the ability.

Welcome Goku39, Im sure you will find alot of useful information on this forum. Don't be afraid to ask questions, everyone is always happy to help.

Its going very well, thanks for asking. Im really enjoying it, thinking of increasing my training to 3 days a week at the gym. Over the next 6 months or so we are moving to a new location with all new training equipment etc. Should be good to see how it all goes. Im glad i made the transition from karate to boxing. My karate instructor is still a good friend of mine and agrees that its the right thing for me to do. cheers, cross.

I agree, i find it hard not to crack a smile at the "tough guys" who puff up their chest and take themselves really seriously.

I have to agree with DokterVet here.

I understand the point you are making, but if we are talking realistically some styles are simply more benificial than others when it comes to self defence and specific techniques. Thank you.

I guess it depends who your talking to. Having someone kiai while doing techniques at me almost makes me laugh. I guess some people just have a "look" generally not something they do on purpose, that can make them seem quiet intimidating.

One thing i noticed about some of Matt Hughes interviews is that before the fight he talks himself up and may come across has "arrogant" or having a big ego. But after the fight(win or lose) he almost always mentions about his respect for his opponent and comes across in a more humble way. Maybe talking himself up is just a tactic either to put his opponent off, or mentally prepare himself for the fight.

Its not really like say that at all, there are numerous reasons why the hands are more effective than feet when it comes to self defence situations(which is all im concerned with). Im not saying kicks should be ignored completely, but im trying to train more efficiently to acheive my goals which means focusing on the most benificial techniques for self defence, in my opinion boxing offers this.

Couple of gyms in Kansas listed on this site: http://www.boxinghelp.com/kansas.html

This is a good point. However, i dont think the issue is the actual type of technique, its more to do with how these techniques are trained. Often martial arts teach you alot of techniques and they are only tested against non-resistive opponents. This is important to do when you first learn, but the techniques must then also be practiced in an "open" setting, where other techniques are allowed and the opponent is reacting. The good thing about boxing is you get a good chance to work on technique, plus apply it in a live situation.