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One thing my JKD instructor noticed the first night was how often I cross my feet. He said it was a good way to get my feet tangled, although I don't recall ever having done so. My MT instructor never mentioned it.

We could probably all use work on our foot...work.

I agree, Baron. I just finished a book on boxing, and in the footwork section it is mentioned to make sure that you never cross your feet up. I think it is something that is seen more in some Karate/TKD competitions, though.

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Hey folks,

Had my first night of boxing training tonight :D !

Was excillent, i have to admit im feeling the pain right now, but in a weird way its a good pain... cant wait for the next lesson.

Coming from a traditional background of karate (which i still train in) i thought my fitness would be alright, but when we started the skipping then bag work, all non stop, it really added up and was a good eye opener.

Thats about it, ill go and have a nice cold shower for about an hour or so... hehehe.

Practicioners of traditonal martial arts often have a false sense personal fitness. When they start training like a kickboxer or a boxer .... even grappling then they are quickly humbled.

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Had my second and last night of boxing tonight :lol:

The self defence seminar i attended on the weekend helped clear up a few conflicting thoughts about what direction i want my training to head in. And the session helped finalize my decision. Coach didnt offer me any of his time, he spent the whole session with his son who is training for an up-coming fight (which i completely understand, thats his priority) leaving me hitting the bag (which i can do at home). This may not happen every week, but with an increased fight schedule, his son will be requiring alot of his time in the near future. Plus boxing doesnt fit into my slightly re-evaluted training objectives, initially i thought it would help, but there are other areas that require more attention.

2 nights.. it was fun.

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Cross, if you learned even one thing, it was worth it. Or just for fun's sake, too...

Only as good as I make myself be, only as bad as I let myself be.


Martial arts are like kinetic chess. Your move.

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Had my second and last night of boxing tonight :lol:

The self defence seminar i attended on the weekend helped clear up a few conflicting thoughts about what direction i want my training to head in. And the session helped finalize my decision. Coach didnt offer me any of his time, he spent the whole session with his son who is training for an up-coming fight (which i completely understand, thats his priority) leaving me hitting the bag (which i can do at home). This may not happen every week, but with an increased fight schedule, his son will be requiring alot of his time in the near future. Plus boxing doesnt fit into my slightly re-evaluted training objectives, initially i thought it would help, but there are other areas that require more attention.

2 nights.. it was fun.

I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble finding a good trainer who'll work with you. Most quality boxing trainers don't really have time for someone who isn't competing because that's not traditionally where the money is, though some trainers are wisening up and realizing they can actually do better today in the fitness market.

I've enjoyed reading about your journey. Although I'm sure your objectives while evolve some more over the years, I hope you find what you are searching for.

With respect,

Sohan

"If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo


"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim


"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu

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That's a bummer, cross. However, if you now know what you are looking for, then it is probably for the better.

Thats the way i look at it 2. Glad i had the chance to experience it.

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All hope may not be lost, i spoke with the trainer again today and expressed my concerns. He understood completely where im coming from and graciously offered to train me on a day when his son is doing conditioning work (requires less help from the coach), so that i will have more learning time.

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All hope may not be lost, i spoke with the trainer again today and expressed my concerns. He understood completely where im coming from and graciously offered to train me on a day when his son is doing conditioning work (requires less help from the coach), so that i will have more learning time.

It is nice to see that he is willing to work with you somewhat. Hopefully, it will be intensive enough to suit your needs.

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It is nice to see that he is willing to work with you somewhat. Hopefully, it will be intensive enough to suit your needs.

Yes, he is a great coach, hopefully this will give me a chance to spend more time under his guidance.

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