This puts a LOT of pressure on your back as well... Patterson(and Frazier) developed back problems pretty early on.
I completely agree with what you say. To me, fighting from the peak-a-boo guard feels most natural, makes my punches feel tighter and more compact, and the continuous upper body movement plays into my strengths. I have an endless amount of energy and tend to outlast in the exercises far past most of the younger fighters in my gym that have been there longer than me. My coach initially did not like the peak-a-boo stance but he hasn't corrected me since then so I figure he's just going to let me develop this way if I feel it works best for me. As for the above statements, I'm not entirely sure what I have yet. I know from experience in the past, I have naturally good reflexes and it rolls over well to boxing. After a while with boxing with my dad, I was able to see his punches coming like they were in slow-motion but instead of dodging, it was more natural and easier to parry rather than move out of the way. I don't think parrying will translate well from that guard so I've been trying to see if I can use those strengths to translate into slip/dodging. :bbb Speaking of parrying, are there any fighters worthy to notate on that subject? Would love to see a pro at it.
hey about the jack dempsey book, i was wondering if any modern experts have been able to verify his techniques using new scientific knowledge? also, is there anywhere i can download the book completely? links?
From the link he posted, I was able to save a copy of it. You can do it within Adobe Reader and I think there was a download link somewhere on the page.