CagedWarrior

Having seen old texts from as far back as the 18th century which discuss how to throw a jab, I'd say you're mistaken. Well I don't know anything about that, but I know you never really saw a jab in the early 1900's. And even after invented they sure didn't use it like they do today.

Shoulder/chest area usually. It's weird to get used to, but where the shoulders go the hands follow- and where the hips go the feet follow, so....

Maybe he's just a wuss?

No way. Ali called himself the greatest of all time and he was right, even up to today. A guy like Tyson wouldn't be able to touch him in the ring. On the street, maybe, because Tyson is more of a brawler anyway. But don't forget the incredible speed Ali had either. And as far as the rumble in the jungle is concerned, maybe everyone thought the odds were against him, but Ali was always a better boxer than Foreman, not to discount Foreman. Ali was like Michael Jordan- while every generation or decade has it's greats, he was on a whole different level.

Stick and move!

Infrastructure.

No, you don't. That is only one way of generating power. Other than stepping into the punch, what is there that can compare?

Personally, I consider myself a fighter. I have no real desire to be a martial artist, and I wish more distinction was drawn between the two.

I don't see how, but I'm no expert with this so it's possible I guess. Personally, I'd just choke them out (5 seconds max- and when they go out you're conveniently already holding them) or just hit them to knock them out.

You can start by eating things like white rice, pasta, and potatos as your carbs with lean white meat as your protein, those thigns digest very fast and will be out of the way for your next meal. Eventually your stomache will stretch and your appetite will be bigger.

Training for speed takes away the "negative effect." That means shadowboxing, using a speed bag, or whatever. It usually doesn't mean lifting light, although I hear some people will lift a light weight very fast to train their muscles for speed. Personally I don't think that would work very well.

You have some pretty good grappling experience having wrestled for 12 years.... You could learn some BJJ really fast and be a seriously dangerous grappler (and apparently ground n pounder.) It sure wouldn't hurt to have some striking skill, for which there is no better than muay thai or boxing. They're the best strikers in the world, and anything else will almost surely be wasting your time.

For the most part, moneygqj is right. Exceptions are out there, and a real good striker can take you down by landing one good punch (not even good enough to knock you out, but to set up the knock out.) However, one should also note that people like Lidell and Silva are excellent at defending the takedowns and in the clinch, and therefor could be considered great grapplers as well. Still, if you're a striker who can't keep himself from being taken to the ground, your odds are pretty slim.

Why? We've learned along the way, not to mention it's almost surely a more combat less "gentlemanly" oriented sport these days. Think about this- until the 19-somethigns (I want to say 40s???) there was no such thing as the jab. No one did it. Can you imagine boxing without a jab!?

E.g. Randy Couture....

The sooner you do that, the sooner you'll realize that some techniques work and some don't. Once you realize that, you'll get good at those, hopefully, and then maybe you can be a good fighter.

You know, boxers are pretty much the best strikers in the world , probably the best from the waist up, and can destroy you very fast. You could try to use kicks, but the 80/20 rule says that you use mostly hands in a fight- and once he's in range you're in trouble unless you're just as good. I'd advise trying to get him to the ground pronto- and make sure your takedowns are clean so you don't get hurt when you mess up.

You know, I'd say within 6 months of, say, 1.5 hr classes a week, one could know enough to make it useful. Now, you won't be armbarring opponents left and right and choking everyone out on the street, but you'll have a better idea of what to do on the ground- especially against untrained opponents. After all, it's not that hard to ground n' pound, you just have to know how to achieve and hold mount, then punch him. After that it only gets better.

That's not necessarily true. Chest and shoulder exercises in particular with barbells are unnatural and not too good for the shoulder joint. Dumbells are probably (important word) the better choice.

The calories in vs calories out ideal is a simplified version of what's going on, but it's generally a good thing to follow. Exercise in order to keep your muscle mass (you will probably lose some, but not much if you do it right). Eat approximately equal carbohydrates and protein, leaning more towards protein but don't do that no carb *. Make sure you get your healthy fats (unsaturated) but for the most part avoid them at all costs. If you want more, PM me.

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Just being healthy in general. Vitamins, enough sleep, exercise, etc. Other things that help are caffeine, or ginseng....

I don't think it's the oxygen that creatine affects.

It's more about your diet. PM me for details.

What they said.