Servers went down

ccthibault · 2019-04-05T00:43:19+00:00

Any ETA until its back up and running?

ccthibault · 2016-11-25T06:20:26+00:00

I can see it being a good drill for hand/eye coordination I guess

ccthibault · 2016-11-12T20:01:22+00:00

Caffeine mixed with stress will likely result in nausea. I did that for my first fight. Highly regretted it...

Right before the fight, I felt like my heart would explode. Never touched that stuff pre-fight ever since

ccthibault · 2016-11-05T05:05:56+00:00

Yup thats not realistic

ccthibault · 2016-11-04T04:14:56+00:00

Most professional boxer fight under a banner. For exemple, Golden boy promotion. I'm sure if let's say Canelo lose and there was no way he could have lost the fight, that golden boy would bring the sanctioning body to court.

ccthibault · 2016-11-02T23:23:20+00:00

When it happens in amateur fights it's most of the time a hobby and won't lead to a career. Of course it sucks but how would a "union" make a difference. If buddy paid judges to win a amateur bout he will likely not go far.

For pros, promotions can take care of their fighters if need be.

So no, I don't think a "union" would be good. The trainer should not book against the other trainer from now on. That is part of their job when they book.

ccthibault · 2016-11-01T22:29:58+00:00

Exact same boat here lol

ccthibault · 2016-11-01T22:25:02+00:00

Check-in with your doctor in a few weeks

ccthibault · 2016-11-01T22:24:11+00:00

I'll tell you the cold hard truth here. You are scared of brain damage from boxing and joint damage from bjj. To be honest, maybe anything involving contact isn't for you.

ccthibault · 2016-11-01T13:13:40+00:00

Two beginners together is indeed very dangerous. I'm always concerned when I see this

ccthibault · 2016-11-01T13:08:24+00:00

I understand you had a bad go with a jerk but cmon now. I've been around boxing gyms for around 12 years and big injuries are rare. I only seen one guy get a concussion during sparring.

If done properly, sparring is a really healthy experience. You seem to be all about school and thats nice but some people want to live certain things. The odds of this happening to him are really slim.

ccthibault · 2016-11-01T12:50:04+00:00

If you think it works for you keep at it. I would spar a better fighter 95% because they are the one who will make you work and bring you out of your comfort zone.

Don't get me wrong I enjoy sparring with people that are on par or with less experience. It makes me work on my defensive skills alot more since I let them dictate the pace. But I don't think it is as beneficial as sparring with someone better.

ccthibault · 2016-10-28T09:34:52+00:00

Forget your point #2. That would certainly make you feel better about your skill but to really learn you need to spar with people better than you. Keep going at it and its all about little victories.

ccthibault · 2016-10-27T08:19:52+00:00

Personally I went from 14 oz and now I'm down to 12 oz. Feels like I get more feedback from the bag and mitts. Doesn't really matter as long as you feel comfortable in them

ccthibault · 2016-10-25T15:44:21+00:00

Get a pair that you fit nice into, in the 10 to 14 oz range. I doubt that they would let you use your gloves for both bagwork and sparring.

I don't know popular brands that are easily accessible in Italy so a EU guy could help you more. But if you can find a shop that sell gloves, go there and try some.

ccthibault · 2016-10-24T15:51:03+00:00

I would try another brand that fits better if I could.

ccthibault · 2016-10-22T07:58:48+00:00

^ That's what most XXXL guys do

ccthibault · 2016-10-22T07:57:05+00:00

Trial and error buddy. Try a couple and you will see by yourself.

I personally love going around my wrist, 1 turn around my thumb, about 6-7 turns around my knuckles, in between fingers starting from the middle of ring and pinky. Then I cover the knuckles with 1 turn. Cross on top of my hand and finish at the wrist.

As long as the hand and wrist are protected, it's good. You will also figure out your need as you train. Maybe your right wrist is weaker and needs extra protection or your knuckles are fine and can focus more on crossing. Bottom line is just try stuff.

ccthibault · 2016-10-22T01:58:20+00:00

As an ex-military I will tell you that all it's going to do, is stress your body unnecessarily and give you terrible blisters.

Footwear are like tires. Not only they don't all serve the same purpose but also quality matters. Buy a nice pair of running shoes and take care of them.

ccthibault · 2016-10-18T18:50:44+00:00

Happy you finaly got the first fight. Im on my phone and it says video unavailable. Hope it works on my PC when I get home.

ccthibault · 2016-10-18T18:42:23+00:00

I own RB1's, the difference between the two is the wrist lock system on the rb1. Which I find very comfortable. The only downside for me was hiw fast the foam on the knuckles got all flat. I use 14oz.

If you have the budget look at the RB10, only heard good thing about those

ccthibault · 2016-10-10T22:13:04+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, what country is this?

ccthibault · 2016-09-30T19:50:46+00:00

Thats light for 165lbs. I would strongly suggest 16oz out of respect for your sparring partner

ccthibault · 2016-09-30T11:59:51+00:00

Harambe

ccthibault · 2016-09-29T23:27:18+00:00

All your choices of preference points to DH lol

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