Thinking about boxing sup training

[40 cent]

Hey guys, im thinking of doing boxing 1 day a week to supplement my kyokushin training. Im doing kyokushin karate 3 times a week, and the conditioning training and so forth is reasonably intense, however i feel as tho i need to learn punching to the head in a controlled environment.

 

What do u think of wacking boxing 1 time a week in?

 

Also, not sounding like a *, but the brain damage thing concerns me...how real is the danger. i guess it depends on how controlled the environment and so forth actually is. ive heard that 8 in 10 boxers suffer brain damage later in life....how much does head protection reduce the risk?

 

these questions have know doubt been asked, but any information is helpful

 

thanks

 

grant

[Flying Tiger]

If you are only doing boxing once a week, I take it your not entering any amatuer or pro circuits, which is when you will take the most hits to the head. I would say your pretty safe. But I'm not greatly experienced on the subject.

[thaiboxerken]

Head protection does reduce the risk of concussion, as it spreads the impact of the strike. However, you really don't have to spar full-contact to train in boxing. There are many, many boxing drills that you can do alone and with a partner using focus mitts.

[Shane]

If your not planning to fight in the ring I dont see any reason why you would be going all out with your head shots. Sparring with head shots is realistic and a must for the one hitting and the one being hit, but going all out is when you get into this dangerous area. Head gear is very important and can help reduce the risk of injury, but make sure your sparring sessions will be in a controled environment. All gyms are different but safety should be #1.

 

I dont know how long you have been training in your current style but if you have not been there long you might want to wait before training in boxing. If you have been training with your current style for some time now and have a good foundation then I say go for it.

[Jerry]

I agree with Shane, first build your style and be comfortable with it and then expand. If you are at this stage now, then it's fine. Just remember that you will have to stay in control and do not mess up your technique and style. But if you are an experienced fighter in your field, your technique will be a part of you like your breathing and heart rate.

 

Always remember why you are doing the boxing 1's a week and don't loose focus and end up boxing 3 times a week. The head guard will take a lot of the punishment, but you still get hit in the head. but don't let that put you off since you will not be going for ring fighting.

[Fat Donkey]

I disagree with Shane and Jerry. U identified one of the few weaknesses of your style and r trying to correct it. Good for u Also u can't really get a better Cardio workout than a good boxing routine. Finally, boxing is probably the hardest MA's to acheive proficency in. So the earlier u start the faster you'll get there.

[thaiboxerken]

Yep, I agree with the fat a..donkey. After a bit, you'll learn to throw the correct punch for the correct environment. Hand at the hip for your karate forms and hand on the face for when you're boxing or in a fight. You'll also learn to protect your head more than you would from kyokushin, since kyokushin rules don't allow punches to the head (if I remember correctly).

[cross]

You'll also learn to protect your head more than you would from kyokushin, since kyokushin rules don't allow punches to the head (if I remember correctly).

 

Thats right, usually the kyokushin guard isnt to bad, so its just a matter of lifting both hands slighty higher to protect the face.