I'll restart training on sept 1st at a regular gym to get back in shape.. I was thinking of doing weights.. 3 days upper body + jogging/bike 1 day lower body 2 days only jogging/bike Depending on work/school obviously. Maybe some sparring thrown in there at random, but i first wanna get in shape before maybe going back to a boxing gym. Just wondering if it's a good idea and if I should do more lower body weights? Now to my boxing related questions.. I sparred with a friend for fun yesterday and today and both our jabs appear ineffective. We usually just block or lean back or take a step back. Sometimes it will hit, but it's usually above the eyebrows, which does not hurt at all with headgear and 14oz gloves. Today, I most of the time decided to lead with my right hand and use the jab as a defensive punch more than anything else, it worked better for me. I know it's kinda hard to answer without footage or anything, but what do you guys belive could be wrong with my jab? Thanks.
Oh and as I said, don't tell me to ask my trainer cuz i don't plan on going back to a boxing gym for a good 8 months for sure. So, got no trainer, eh.
Just because a jab doesn't land does not mean it is inneffective. That jab hides the follow up right hand. Anyhow, the reason you jabs aren't landing to often, is all in timing. If you have good timing, you wait for the spilt moment when your opponent is about to punch, this means that one of his hands will be leaving his face, if you time it right, throw the jabs and BLAM! He'll eat that sucker right in the mouth. Double up on the jab, throw the first jab, it gets blocked, then the second one lands. Where are your feet? Are you stepping in with the jab? Unless you are tall and the opponent is short, step in with that ramrod. Are you using angle to move in, or are you standing right in front and being predictable? That's all I can think of, for now, it would be easier if I saw you guys in action. Just remember, don't abondon the jab. The jab is the best punch in boxing. It may not be the strongest, but you definately can win a fight with the jab alone.
Alrtie, I'll try these things, but it's quite possible I don't step in enough when I jab. The timing thing should not be the problem since I was able to time his jab and land with my right hand over his jab quite a few times. Also, most of the time we fight from the outside, I'll try to see if I can get on the inside after doubling on the jab next time. thanks for the nice reply.
put more power or a snap to it. don't step too much or u will countered REAL bad. try to double up on em to
Work legs more. Take one of those upper body days out and add a day for lower body. Work your core alot. As for the jab it was already covered.
because I feel my lower body is already way more developped than my upper body, but I guess I,ll listen to you and do 2up 2low. And no, lower body ain't a *****, I always enjoyed lower body trainings since high school. Edit: I havent had the chance to spar again since he hurt his thumb again last time and it's a ***** to heal. eh.
yeah as many have said you have to step in with your jab. it helps with your timing to, well at least it does for me. also the step in gives it more power. when i use the jab just a starting tool for something behind it though, i don't really step in i just flick it out there and sometimes double it. your training regime looks basically good hope this helps at all.. harley