being nervous kills my stamina...help

ghwan · 08-02-2007, 01:14 AM

I've been sparring with new people lately and for some reason I really get nervous and tensed...I start to feel weak in my legs and seems like I get worn out faster then when I train. I know this is the mental aspect of boxing but any tips on how to get rid of this tension?

silvy_chris · 08-02-2007, 07:28 AM

dont think about it too much but its important not to be too relaxed aswell. just think bout all the hard work you've put in and think more so on techniques as ur waiting to get in the ring, and not so much "ohh shit man im nervous... fuk i betta calm down... oh no im waisting energy" ect....

Relentless · 08-02-2007, 07:36 AM

give it time.

Raja510 · 08-02-2007, 12:14 PM

Focus on your breathing. Other than that, just spare more.

After getting some ring experience you'll learn how to calm down...it just takes time.

R

Bazooka · 08-02-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Raja510

Focus on your breathing. Other than that, just spare more.

After getting some ring experience you'll learn how to calm down...it just takes time.

R

This is the truth, sometimes when your new to the sparring game its hard on you, you tense up, sometimes even hold your breath, take deep breaths through your nose and let it out slow especially after you throw some shots get air as often as you can, when you punch breathe, you will be okay just try to relax a little, not too much though just a bit.
Taking a deep breath can help with the nerves.

boxbible · 08-04-2007, 12:18 AM

Whenever you feel like you're getting tense, take a couple steps back and to the side... then take a deep breath and exhale it quickly letting the shoulders drop at the same time. This is a classic relaxation technique.

Try it while you're shadowboxing or hitting the bag and make it a regular part of your game. And while you're sparring, get someone at ringside to yell it out to you so you remember to do it. Vitali Klitschko used it all the time.

MrSmall · 08-04-2007, 03:28 AM

Breathe normally, know that you're gonna get hit also helps.

CMBoxer · 08-04-2007, 05:35 PM

Take slow deep breath. Don't focus on the outcome of a fight like winning or any ego stuff, or past outcomes, focus on the now. Is he/she a slugger, fast puncher, counterer, etc. Remember you're balance and take it slow and play it as a game. And as you spar more you'll be more relaxed.

ghwan · 08-06-2007, 01:46 AM

Thanks for all the advices guys. I'll be sparring tomorrow again and I'll try what you guys told me!!

karmazon · 08-06-2007, 01:55 AM

Play in your head the theme from Rocky(Gonna fly now).

08-02-2007, 01:14 AM	#1
ghwan newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 vCash: 1000	being nervous kills my stamina...help I've been sparring with new people lately and for some reason I really get nervous and tensed...I start to feel weak in my legs and seems like I get worn out faster then when I train. I know this is the mental aspect of boxing but any tips on how to get rid of this tension?
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08-02-2007, 07:28 AM	#2
silvy_chris Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 249 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help dont think about it too much but its important not to be too relaxed aswell. just think bout all the hard work you've put in and think more so on techniques as ur waiting to get in the ring, and not so much "ohh shit man im nervous... fuk i betta calm down... oh no im waisting energy" ect....
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08-02-2007, 07:36 AM	#3
Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 32,975 vCash: 1900	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help give it time.
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08-02-2007, 12:14 PM	#4
Raja510 newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 33 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help Focus on your breathing. Other than that, just spare more. After getting some ring experience you'll learn how to calm down...it just takes time. R
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08-04-2007, 12:18 AM	#6
boxbible Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wash DC Posts: 486 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help Whenever you feel like you're getting tense, take a couple steps back and to the side... then take a deep breath and exhale it quickly letting the shoulders drop at the same time. This is a classic relaxation technique. Try it while you're shadowboxing or hitting the bag and make it a regular part of your game. And while you're sparring, get someone at ringside to yell it out to you so you remember to do it. Vitali Klitschko used it all the time.
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08-04-2007, 03:28 AM	#7
MrSmall newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 0 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help Breathe normally, know that you're gonna get hit also helps.
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08-04-2007, 05:35 PM	#8
CMBoxer Journeyman Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 62 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help Take slow deep breath. Don't focus on the outcome of a fight like winning or any ego stuff, or past outcomes, focus on the now. Is he/she a slugger, fast puncher, counterer, etc. Remember you're balance and take it slow and play it as a game. And as you spar more you'll be more relaxed.
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08-06-2007, 01:46 AM	#9
ghwan newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help Thanks for all the advices guys. I'll be sparring tomorrow again and I'll try what you guys told me!!
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08-06-2007, 01:55 AM	#10
karmazon impossible is a dare Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 42 vCash: 1000	Re: being nervous kills my stamina...help Play in your head the theme from Rocky(Gonna fly now).
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