takes a bit to break your nose...just spar light with people and really work on your defense when u spar...just work your jab and keep a tight...
Yeah in hind sight this is 100% right...at the time though I was just not thinking like this and obviously escalated...though I did say at the...
ha yeah fair enough. Like I say the sparring is good but this guy was trying to take my head off...whats worse is he has the experience to...
Well the way to do it is simple will power and making that decision in your mind that enough is enough and quitting. However some people can do...
Just started sparring again at my gym and was doing some with a lad who was really quite good (had 15 fights or so). So we start off and he is...
Hi guys / gals Looking at getting a new head guard and want some good protection for black eyes and nose. I just got this one...
ha yeah will do - cant believe i didnt think of that! cheers :-)
OK cool, will buy one I think - it comes in small / medium and large?! how do I know which to go for? The one issue with online shopping...Any...
I was going to start my own thread but thought this one would suffice. I am going to get a head guard and I want one with a bar because ideally I...
Yeah if they are hurting see a doctor. The with your training have an instuctor look at how your throwing your punches because they will be able...
You're a star pal - thanks for your advice, I would agree with everything especially my guard being down when in range and to high. Cheers mate.
Well yeah but the point is your hands will be faster by training in heavier gloves and also it means you can spar harder without damaging your...
Appreciate the insight and I agree but Im not trying to be the next ray leonard - i just wanna get a few tips on what Im doing wrong. You said...
Id always use heavy gloves such as 16oz because when you ever put any lighter gloves on your hands feel really light and quick. Training with say...
outside for sure. Treadmill if its rain badly or I just want to do 10 minutes to warm up or something but you cant beat outdoor running in my opinion.