boxer

I can see your trainers point to make you guys proficeint on the bag work, BUT sparring is where you learn HOW to use the skills. I can't tell you how many guys look awesome on bag work, but couldn't land a punch to save thier life when sparring. Try to suggest to your trainer doing "flow sparring" or light touch sparring. THis will at least help you develop your range and timing. Don't spar with a guy who is trying to kill you---nothing will happen except for you being punch-shy.

What I mean is choose where you punch--just don't punch anywhere. Meaning, if you land a jab, just don't shoot out the right just for the sake of punching----look to split their guard with the punch. Look for the jaw, temple, or side of the head (done by angle punching). These locations sometimes can send a shock to the brain causing a knockout. Good body locations are the solarplexus or liver (done by slipping the jab and coming over-and-up with the left hook to the outside of the ribs). If you think about it, the so-called big punchers are excellent at choosing their punches. Everyone that fights at a high level has at least good power----the knockouts come by choosing your locations, and firing the punch quickly and accurately.

Yeah, about the whole power thing, I feel its cuz boxers invest all their time into perfecting punches and locations (locations being the biggest factor). About defense, straight punches are blocked with the right hand "catching or parrying" the punch, and hooks and wide kicks are with the gloves held parellel with the ears (cover). About leaning back, that could come back to haunt you if you mis-judge the fighters range, or get pinned against the ropes. If anything, I try to "crowd' the kick to take off some of it's power. When punching, always remember to throw punches in combo's. Develop a good jab, as everything is off this punch.

I'm gonna fight heavy or light heavy, but I'm only 5'11 and that makes me a little nervous.. Hell, I fought amatuer boxing at middleweight, so this is a BIG step in such a brutal sport as MT.

Slim, Thank you....anything you need to know about boxing, DO NOT hestitate to ask. About the kicking, I am actually too far out of range. My kicks are landing on the instep rather than the shin. It's weird to punch combo then kick. I sparred a top amatuer MT guy, and I immediately stopped kicking with him and went straight to all hands. His kicks were WAY better, but every one of my punches landed (his hands were terrible). Anyhow, thanks for the welcome, and anyone needing boxing advice, please ask.

I fought with that system,and it is extremely unfair to a heavy jabber like myself. They only score heavy shots, so if I throw a double jab with a right hand, only the right would score---and even then (3) judges have to hit the button simultaneously.

Thank all you guys for your replies. I did in fact do what you guys said last night, and it seemed to work. I am first raising my knee, then pivoting my foot, then twisting my hips. Hopefully this will continue to help. Thanks

First of all, let me introduce myself to this board. This seems like a helpful and informative place, so I figured I'd post my question here. Anyhow, as the name implies, I have a good boxing background, and have recently gotten into MT and IR kickboxing. I am having a real hard time developing my kicks, and I am having trouble getting the right distance (I hit with my instep rather than shin), and I always get COMPLETELY off balance. They say my timing is excellent, but the technique and power are a little off. If I can get my kicks in order, my trainers say I have a good chance to do well because of my hand speed and power, so this is very important to me. I don't want to be considered a "one dimensional fighter", and I would appreciate ANY advice on training tips, technique, etc. that you feel would help.

We used it alot in boxing. Good for punching combo's and such. First start with the jab by getting used to timing of the bag. Good start is to do this: Jab, Jab, slip, Jab Jab, Right, Jab, slip This will get you started...Remeber to take off power and concentrate on making contact with the bag (this will improve hand/eye coor.) Hope this helps.

First of all, let me introduce myself to this board. This seems like a helpful and informative place, so I figured I'd post my question here. Anyhow, as the name implies, I have a good boxing background, and have recently gotten into MT and IR kickboxing. I am having a real hard time developing my kicks, andI am having trouble getting the right distance (I hit with my instep rather than shin), and I always get COMPLETELY off balance. They say my timing is excellent, but the technique and power are a little off. If I can get my kicks in order, my trainers say I have a good chance to do well because of my hand speed and power, so this is very important to me. I don't want to be considered a "one dimensional fighter", and I would appreciate ANY advice on training tips, technique, etc. that you feel would help. [ This Message was edited by: boxer on 2001-10-24 10:16 ]