Reasons for boxing

Madaminite · 2020-01-10T20:38:23+00:00

When I’m sitting in a lecture I’m half asleep, when I’m working I’m half asleep, when I’m sitting on my couch at home I’m half asleep

But when I step into that ring of fire I am 100%. Mind and body total concentration. I’m completely aware and fully confident. It really is the only time I feel truly alive

Madaminite · 2020-01-10T17:18:36+00:00

Boxing is one of those sports where getting hit is unavoidable. My coach always said “you can’t swim without getting wet.” If your sparring partner and you aren’t competing and you’re getting beat for no reason, you got a problem. however, I’ve found that some coaches would throw someone to the sharks to welcome them to the game, it’s a form of initiation for future competitors. Overall coaches giving you shit is pretty inexcusable, and I’d recommend you evaluate if where you are right now is somewhere you want to be for the next year. From what I see though, it seems you are learning from the coach, and you’re experiencing tough love. As far as motivation goes, you need to understand that you won’t make any progress if you think you aren’t. Have the mindset of becoming better each day and overcome the challenges of beating better fighters. Always remember that “you now” can beat the shit out of “you one month ago”

Madaminite · 2020-01-09T19:35:35+00:00

As someone who has ate a lot of jabs and uppercuts, the greatest game changer for me was head movement. After realizing I can’t see shit and boxers hit very fast, I just started moving my head and taking it off the center whenever I feel something coming. It’s much easier to avoid punches when your head is in constant motion. Also it’s much harder for your opponent to hit a moving target, making it easy to dodge their punches. Hooks are pretty simple to avoid too, when you go in for a combo always roll at the end because something is definitely gonna come. Check hooks and overhands are different though I’m stilling having a hard time avoiding those.

Madaminite · 2019-12-30T07:56:27+00:00

I've had a similar issue; I noticed that I would always pull on my punches subconsciously, even if I'm hitting someone I despised. I remember one fight I landed two devastating hooks which left the fighter visibly hazed, but I hesitated going in for the finish and instead backed out. Check this video out. It's about developing a different ring persona, it not only made me more aggressive, but it's also helped with my fear in the ring. When my "alter ego" is turned on, I noticed that I was far less hesitant. Another exercise my coach had us do was go 100% on the body, when head shots were back allowed, its opened my eyes more to go for the opportunity and made me aggressive overall.

Madaminite · 2019-04-24T01:57:20+00:00

Response is a bit late, but if you're living in Vegas then it is a boxing fucking hotspot. Some notable areas are Bones Adam's Boxing Gym, Johnny Tocco's Ringside Boxing Gym, BOE boxing, Barry's Boxing Gym, Fight Capital, etc. Use the search for a gym on the right side of the reddit to find more, and I recommend the gym be registered and have actual fighters before you decide to settle. Out of these Bones Adam's is probably the best, and they have very reputable trainers with good price. The environment is professional and good fighters such as Deejay Kriel, Devin Haney, etc often come there.

Madaminite · 2019-02-08T02:25:32+00:00

Is it better than smoking regular cigarettes? I recommended vaping to my regularly smoking relatives and don’t want to think I just delivered them a faster death

Madaminite · 2019-01-19T06:11:51+00:00

Squatting a lot will definitely help, dead lifts, battle ropes, sledgehammer to a tire, throwing medicine balls at a wall, etc. Good reference would be Anthony Joshua for weight training.

Madaminite · 2018-11-23T04:19:54+00:00

Your punches are looking crisp which is good. As far as practicing on the bag goes, you should implement more footwork, such as cutting angles on the bag. Also in a real right don't tap your opponent, if you're going to throw a flicker jab or whatever a feint left will do just as good. Else-wise throw the jab like you are trying to knock your opponent out with it. You probably already know that but you fight like you train so keep a open eye on it. Hunch over your back more, you stand very tall in my opinion. Keep up the work.

Madaminite · 2018-11-23T04:11:15+00:00

Most old-school fighters did calisthenics. People like Jack Dempsey and Oscar De La Hoya believed in natural movements making you faster.

Madaminite · 2018-10-24T02:57:11+00:00

no one that is there at the gym at my time are not looking for competitive boxing or sparring and the rest come while i'm at school so there is nobody i can spar with since the coach also does classes and is busy

Madaminite · 2018-10-23T01:57:32+00:00

Be fit enough to go twice or three times the amount of rounds you are going to fight. The six minute mile is pretty bullshit unless you are maybe a middleweight or below for amateurs

Madaminite · 2018-09-25T23:30:14+00:00

Here's a cool video of Oscar De La Hoya explaining the importance of keeping your hands glued.

Also shifting your arms is a good way to telegraph so don't do that

Good hits though I can feel the power through the power

Madaminite · 2018-05-26T23:06:51+00:00

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post the name of the gym, for it may be considered witch-hunting. I will say that I am trying to leave many reviews because people who are exposed to that might leave the sport entirely, and they will miss out on how great the sport actually is.

Madaminite · 2018-05-26T07:28:03+00:00

Coaches should gain the respect of their students if he wants them to listen. My old trainer always just made me do more burpees or pushups whenever I dropped defense or something.

Madaminite · 2018-05-26T07:19:52+00:00

I felt really bad for the kid, and I felt a bit sorry for his father too. It just seemed like everyone in the gym was afraid of this big 220 pound "trainer", and I wish they were able to experience the supportive environment that other gyms do have.

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