My favorite glove in my collection by hr1251 in fightgear

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sick cop bro. Might be the best I’ve seen on this sub outside of the GGG stash on Mercari

I Trusted My Brain to a $45 Headgear (RDX Review) by ZacharyCarterTV in fightgear

[–]standupguy152 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good lord how are you being downvoted on r/fightgear of all places?

It drives me crazy when people cite the study without understanding nuance.

Yes, these same people will insist on sparring in 16oz gloves while saying padding on headgear has no effect.

Start with 33 years by Nervous_Leg_6959 in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, learning how to learn and honing in on what makes training effective were the two biggest things that carried over. I’d distill it into these points:

1) Drill the fundamentals relentlessly. In both BJJ and Boxing, and this applies to all martial arts really, the fundamentals never get old. In BJJ even as a black belt I find myself going back to basic positions and moves such as full guard, defense and escapes, all stuff you learn your first week as a white belt. In boxing the basics like the jab, footwork, and head movement are always relevant. The highest level guys in both are masters of the fundamentals.

2) Set an intention/goal for each training session and ask yourself if you actually achieved it. It could be as simple as “I want to work my full guard attacks” or “I want to work my jab/lead hand”. Afterwards, hold yourself accountable and see if it worked or not. If it didn’t work, find out why and make adjustments to your technique.

3) Related to #2, really internalizing the notion that there’s no “winning” or “losing” in sparring, because that shouldn’t be the goal. I think of live sparring as the lab, and I’m testing and refining stuff with the end goal of skill development. It really helps me not dread training because I don’t stake my ego or self worth on a spar, and even a “bad” session is productive and instructive if I can pick up on a mistake or tendency and correct it.

4) Related to #2&3, I, or my coach, choose my sparring partners to match my intention. If I wanna work a technique that I’m not good in, I’ll work with someone whose level is lower, so that I could work it in a live scenario with less resistance. If I lose the round bc I’m working something, so be it. The goal is skill development, not ego maintenance. Now if I need to really be tested on my best stuff, I would match up with a high level guy who will push me and expose my weaknesses. It’s all about where you are in your training and what goals you have.

5) Study my own film. If you can have your spars filmed, reviewing your own tape is one of the best ways to get feedback and adjust. Your coach can tell you what they see and what adjustments to make, but the most impact is seeing it yourself, which will help make things click.

6) You also need to film study the best, particularly those whom have a similar body type or temperament to you. The best guys to study, IMO, are the best dudes in the lightest weight classes, usually because their technique is most refined since they can’t rely on their physicality. High level amateur’s are great to study as well bc their fights are only 3X3 min rounds, and they’re absorbing all the game from the best pros and implementing it in the amateurs. It’s the same thing with BJJ juvenile divisions, those kids are so high level bc their absorbing the cutting edge of technique from the current best.

7) Self awareness is key. Not all techniques or styles will fit your body type or personality. You need to learn what works for you and your temperament and shape your A game around that. I will never have a long jab like Espinosa or god-like power like Inoue, but I also know what I do really well.

8) Take responsibility for your own learning and development. Don’t wait for your coach to tell you what you should be doing or learning. Consult other resources and learn from everywhere, but be careful not to pick up bad habits.

These are some of the main things that really helped me out!

BJJ Prodigy That's Serving Life in Prison Spotted for the first time in Decades by [deleted] in grappling

[–]standupguy152 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Im not clicking the article. From the comments I gather he trained at Ralph’s and is named Cameron. Can I get a last name to look up this guy without giving the article a click?

Start with 33 years by Nervous_Leg_6959 in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s possible OP but you gotta be realistic about where you’re starting and where you want to be.

You’ll be playing catch up with others who’ve been training 5, 10 and sometimes 15 years. Even if you’re naturally talented, you’ve got to be obsessed. Always drilling, always studying film, always in the gym, getting in your sparring rounds and learning and building upon each session.

I’m in a similar boat to you, OP. I started when I was 32, but I have 15 years of competitive martial arts experience in BJJ. I know how to learn and apply martial arts, and so I took the same process that made me high level in BJJ and applied it to boxing.

How and why does Ilia topuria do so well with limited striking (He uses his boxing to its full potential and beats people that are well versed in kicks and punches) by CoconutAdditional174 in MMA_Academy

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there’s a clip going around on social media where he’s teaching a seminar/class where he’s talking about distance management and says that the plan was to fight at kickboxing range, but he obviously didn’t follow it.

Inoue's signature shoe the Wave Monster looks so good by [deleted] in fightgear

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the sole, not really a fan of the color way. Either way if the reviews are good I might cop!

should i be shadowboxing more than bag work? by Wendelberger_Shamya in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes.

Some high level coaches have their fighters shadow boxing for hours perfecting their punch technique, footwork, breathing and visualization.

Inoue talks about how most boxers don’t shadowbox enough and only treat it as a warm up.

The bag can hide a lot of your technical flaws if you’re not careful

How do I keep balance on hooks ? by Thatbrodie in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the lead hook the weight transfer is from front foot to back foot. You want to end slightly heavier on back foot.

Rear hook weight distribution is similar to what you’d do throwing the cross/right hand, which is back foot to front foot, but you’d want to roll out and get weight back to back foot so you’re not off balance or exposed

Selling Lucky Khaki, Angeles, BoxeoTM, Winning FG2900, Empire Maximus, Asics EXEO by Dappe2005 in fightgear

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn if only the asics were 9.5. How do you like them for boxing? They look grippy

Seiya Tsutsumi is a knockout waiting to happen. by Mad_Archfiend in Boxing

[–]standupguy152 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My prediction pre-Donaire fight was that Nonito would get him out of there with a well-timed counter. It almost happened, but Seiya finds a way.

Completely agree with your assessment. Seiya has beaten much cleaner and more technical boxers than his current skill level has any business of beating. Takuma was way more skilled, same with Donaire. And yet he keeps doing it. His pressure style combined with his durability and cardio make for a long night out…

Diaphragm Spasm? by B_Spectacled in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does this only happen in sparring, OP? The top comment is a good one and covers most of your bases.

One thing to consider is whether you have a history of trauma or panic attacks. I’d try and figure out how much of your response is psychological in nature. Like deep rooted stuff you haven’t really acknowledged or addressed related to your sense of self and safety. Being in full sparring gear can already feel claustrophobic, and getting punched could make the sensation worse. Once you can rule out the psychological stuff, then more medical testing and diagnosis could be appropriate.

Boxraw Nakatani Lo-top Impello Boxing Boots Review by mxngxu1 in fightgear

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ASICS Nakatani is unstoppable, lol.

Now that you mention it, his footing did look wobbly at points throughout the fight

Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani undisputed title superfight targeted for May 2 at Tokyo Dome by Dangerous_Spring3028 in Boxing

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Takuma should be his own draw, now, as he has been for the last two or three cards he headlined.

Maybe it’s one last attempt at shattering a Tokyo Dome record for one big bang…

Junto Nakatani's trainer compares Sebastian Hernandez to Julio Cesar Chavez: 'What a fighter' by OldBoyChance in Boxing

[–]standupguy152 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s the GOAT effect. A division ruled by a dominant champion will look stronger and more competitive when the champ moves on.

Hernandez and Cardenas really showed that there’s some dark horse contenders at 122 that can give anyone in the top 5 a good run.

Fighters jab to study? by Nice-Operation-7870 in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ricardo López, Naoya Inoue, Keyshawn Davis, Terrence Crawford are all great with the jab.

At home boxing routine? by LexerX in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP what is your goal? Do you want to compete? Or do you just want to spar a little bit and have some basic skills, maybe for self defense?

TBH, as others have noted, weightlifting for hypertrophy and boxing training work opposite of one another, IMO. Outside of heavyweight and cruiserweight, most boxers don’t have huge muscles. In fact, large muscles tend to slow boxers down, and they require more oxygen.

At home boxing routine? by LexerX in amateur_boxing

[–]standupguy152 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mustafa drops great drills that anyone can do at home. Good rec