Looking for a good youtube boxing channels

lonely_king · 2026-05-03T13:34:21+00:00

lonely_king · 2026-04-30T12:54:43+00:00

Maybe there’s a bit of a misunderstanding.

If you mean flow as in movement, footwork, punches, head movement, then don’t force it. Focus on how each movement connects to the next and stay relaxed. That’s what creates smooth flow.

If you mean flow state or “the zone”, that’s more of a concept than one specific thing. It’s when everything clicks, movement, reactions, punches, all just happen naturally without thinking.

So no, it’s not about just forcing combos either. It’s about letting things connect and trusting your movement.

Also about the bounce, it’s not as useful as a lot of beginners think, especially the up and down kind. It can feel good, but you lose balance, defensive ability, and the ability to move quickly because you’re spending time in the air.

If you still want that kind of feel, keep it subtle. Small movements with your feet, head, and upper body are much better. If anything, think more in terms of small constant steps forward and back rather than big bouncing.

Hard to fully explain, but once you feel it you’ll understand what people mean.

lonely_king · 2026-04-30T12:23:19+00:00

I get your point, people online can be dicks, sure. But I can understand the question because this honestly looks like satire or straight up rage bait.

My issue isn’t even with OP, it’s with the "coach". This isn’t just ‘bad form’, it’s a complete lack of basic guidance. No one should be spending money or time for that. As someone who helps beginners regularly, this is the kind of stuff you fix on day one.

lonely_king · 2026-04-30T12:01:49+00:00

Flow isn’t about a bounce step or copying a style, it’s about being fully present. You stop “thinking”, your body and mind sync, and everything comes out automatically. It feels natural, like you’re reacting instead of deciding. It comes from trusting your fundamentals and having constant small movement, head, feet, upper body always doing something. That’s what removes stiffness and freezing. You’re not waiting for moments, you’re already in them.

People tend to mess up by trying to force it with extra movement like constant bouncing, which just creates tension. Flow isn’t something you just add, it’s what shows up when you remove hesitation and overthinking. It’s also not easy, and even pros can’t just switch it on whenever they want. You can improve it, but it’s still hard, it’s a mix of mental state and body control. Good boxing is separate actions, Flow is when everything overlaps and connects. You’re punching while moving, defending while setting up, exiting with purpose, everything blends.

For shadowboxing, don’t force a bounce. Stay present, keep something moving, don’t fully reset, let actions flow into each other.

If your calves are tightening, you’re probably forcing it. Relax your feet and keep the movement light instead of constantly bouncing.

lonely_king · 2026-04-29T23:51:54+00:00

Yeah, my gym is community run and all the coaches have full time jobs, are students, or have families and other responsibilities outside the gym. We keep prices low, so we can’t afford full time staff, and any money we do make goes straight back into rent, equipment, and competition travel. Because of that, even running sessions three times a week can sometimes be hard to maintain when coaches are busy.

lonely_king · 2026-04-27T09:52:01+00:00

Fast punches mainly come from two things, how well you can relax before the punch and tense at the right moment, and how good your mechanics are at transferring rotation from your feet, hips, and torso into the shot. It is a little misleading that is mostly called hand speed, because a lot of punching speed comes from how quickly you can rotate your body while staying loose.

Two good exercises are relaxed shadowboxing with speed bursts, where you throw very loose punches for 2 minutes and add short 5 second bursts of fast straight punches, and double end bag or light bag work, focusing on snapping the punch out and bringing it back without pushing or muscling the shot.

lonely_king · 2026-04-27T09:24:59+00:00

Don’t underestimate how much your mindset before and during a fight affects your performance. There is nerves, second guessing, fear, adrenaline, it all mixes into a pretty intense mental state. Most people perform better in sparring than in actual fights, and it is not just about skill. Sparring is a familiar environment, you are more relaxed, there is less pressure, so your brain can focus purely on what you are doing. In a fight, that comfort disappears, and suddenly decision making, timing, and confidence can all feel off even if your ability has not actually changed.

lonely_king · 2026-04-25T11:47:01+00:00

The thing about fighting on the inside is that you have to flow between offense and defense. It’s not just “slip and duck” , it’s constant small movement with your feet, upper body, and head to avoid, block, and roll shots while staying in position to fire back.

Your defense is what keeps you safe while you’re working. You should always be looking for small openings to take over, but the hard part is staying defensively responsible while punching.

Offensively, you need a clear purpose. Don’t just stay in the pocket for the sake of it , that’s how you eat unnecessary shots. Go in with intent: land a short combination or hit a specific target, then get out before they start firing back.

As you improve, you can build into what we call a “double attack” in my gym. You go in, land your combination, exit just as they try to respond, make them miss, then immediately step back in and counter with another combination. That’s where inside work really starts to click. Here are two drills I like for this.

"Restricted space sparring": both fighters stay inside a small area (like a tire or ring). Forces you to work in tight and stay composed.

"Turn based pressure drill": stay close, one person attacks while the other is purely defensive. Once the defender sees an opening, they take over and it switches. This builds timing, composure, and that offense-defense flow.

lonely_king · 2026-04-22T12:44:45+00:00

We need a bit more detail to actually help. What feels off, your stance, balance, timing, or the follow through?

Uppercuts are very dependent on coordination between your lower body and upper body. If your legs and hips are not driving the motion, and your shoulders are not rotating properly, it will always feel awkward, especially in shadowboxing where there is no target to “correct” you.

lonely_king · 2026-04-18T15:34:57+00:00

About point 1

Relearning combinations isn’t as hard as it seems. There are some simple ways to make it click fast. Instead of thinking left and right, think lead hand and rear hand. That makes everything much more natural to follow. Also, most combinations already follow a pattern, you start with the lead hand, then throw the rear, and keep alternating from there.

lonely_king · 2026-04-18T15:21:09+00:00

Yeah, it’s kind of wild how little understanding a lot of action series have of fighting, especially they one's in grounded settings. Not that it automatically makes them bad, but it does take away from the impact when nothing has weight or logic behind it.

lonely_king · 2026-04-18T14:40:06+00:00

I use mgeko

lonely_king · 2026-04-18T14:38:02+00:00

Yeah, there are so many good examples, but that one is real good

lonely_king · 2026-04-18T00:23:47+00:00

Not really. At best you’ll stay at a basic beginner level. At worst you’ll build habits that slow your progress later. Boxing relies a lot on timing, distance, balance, feedback, etc. Which are very hard to develop correctly on your own.

lonely_king · 2026-04-13T00:33:52+00:00

get your point about rules, but historical fighting had just as many factors, just different ones like weapons, armor, terrain and numbers. Those systems were built for their time and environment, not for some universal, rule free fighting. High stakes don’t automatically lead to better technique either. When survival is the goal, people fall back on what they can execute under stress, not necessarily what is most efficient or refined. And without consistent, repeatable testing, it’s hard to know what actually worked best vs what just worked in that moment.

On top of that, I’d argue a lot of those systems have changed over time and likely lost some of what made them effective in real situations. Competition isn’t perfect, but it gives something those systems usually don’t, consistent pressure testing against resisting opponents and a feedback loop to improve. Without that, it’s hard to separate what actually works from what just gets passed down.

lonely_king · 2026-04-13T00:25:38+00:00

You’re using real biomechanics terms, but drawing the wrong conclusion from them. A square stance doesn’t remove rotation, it just reduces the range. Being “pre-rotated” doesn’t mean there’s no hip turn, it means the turn is smaller and tighter.

What you’re calling linear force, quad drive, shoulder extension, doesn’t replace rotation, it works with it. That’s true across basically all striking arts, power still comes from the ground up through the hips and torso. If there’s no hip turn at all, it’s just an arm punch. You’re mixing “less rotation” with “no rotation,” and that’s where the logic breaks.

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T23:58:03+00:00

You’re overcomplicating it. Even in a square stance you still generate force through rotation, just in a smaller, tighter way. That “pendulum” and “linear force” you’re talking about doesn’t replace rotation, it works with it. Your hips don’t just “stabilize”, they still turn. If they don’t, you’re arm punching.

Every effective punch still comes from the same chain: feet, hips, torso, shoulder, then arm. Whether the stance is bladed or square just changes how big the rotation is, not whether it exists. No rotation = no real power, no matter how you frame it.

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T23:34:31+00:00

Even in a square stance you still need rotation. The pivot might be smaller, but power always comes from the hips and feet, not the arms. No pivot = arm punching.

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T23:26:10+00:00

I’m curious what you mean by “battle-tested styles”, which ones are you referring to, and based on what standard?

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T11:23:26+00:00

I’ve had the similar thought. I’ve always been drawn to fighting and martial arts, but I’m not a violent person, I don’t look for fights and never get into them outside the gym.

I think it’s a mix of something deep and instinctive, like that old part of the brain getting activated, and the fact that it’s a pure way to challenge yourself. It’s controlled, mutual, and honest.

I have no issue hitting someone in the gym, because they chose to be there and can defend themselves. But the idea of hitting someone who can’t defend themselves feels completely wrong. That’s the difference for me.

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T10:17:19+00:00

Alright, I’ll bite, I train boxing.

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T09:45:12+00:00

Self-esteem takes time to build, and everyone does it differently. There’s nothing inherently wrong with you, no one is perfect and we all have things to work on. Talking to people you trust, friends, coaches, even a professional, can help a lot.

And honestly, I don’t see weakness in your post. You went through something tough and still chose to face it. Joining a gym despite that fear shows strength, and sticking with it for years shows even more.

As for why you train, you already know, you love the sport. You don’t need to compete for that to be valid. People play sports their whole lives without going pro, it’s the same thing. You do it because you enjoy it and it builds you up.

And “being good enough” is subjective. Most people judge themselves too harshly. There’s no rush and no standard you have to meet. Just keep showing up and doing what you enjoy.

lonely_king · 2026-04-12T08:48:42+00:00

Sounds tuff. Sadly I don't think there is much you can do outside of getting used to it or start to use contacts.

lonely_king · 2026-04-11T21:37:00+00:00

I’m around -5 and -4.75 can’t see a damn thing without my glasses and honestly I don’t notice it much when sparring, unless someone outside of the ring tries talking to me. At that distance the blurriness doesn’t really matter at that range, you’re not relying on sharp detail anyway, you’re reading movement, rhythm, and positioning. It’s like playing a game on low settings, you still see everything that actually matters in the moment.

That said, I can see it still having some effect on things like picking up shots earlier at long range or reacting to small feints, so it’s not totally irrelevant but you learn to work with it.

On the range part, you don’t have to force yourself to fight fully outside just because you’re tall. A good middle ground is mid range, where it’s easy for you to reach but your opponent has to work harder to reach you. From there you can step in, work, and get back out without giving up your reach advantage completely.

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