got my first cut today...and it feels good

ok, define 'smart training'. How the **** does this thread "prove" that taping a glove to a bamboo stick and using it to simulate strikes is bad? because a few pussies think it's too hardcore? And where did I say, or even imply, I thought I was a bad-ass? All I said was that I was glad it happened because enduring pain builds fortitude. If you can show me a quote where I imply that, then talk ****.

The same **** could happen getting punched, so I don't know why you specified using bamboo, as if it's some bad thing....you're obviously a *****

 

exactly, but what if there is a better training method with higher risk of injury? should it be discarded?

ok....and he's given me a bloody nose before with a punch. this is boxing, **** happens. it's not like he said to stand up against a wall and take 5 whacks.

nothing is better than sparring overall, but this is a specific drill aimed at honing defensive techniques such as slipping, ducking and creating angles with footwork. plus, being that it is a bamboo stick, one is much more likely to work. I never said it was better than sparring anyway.....

no, it feels good having the experience because it's just another building block. basically, I just like the punishment, because it benefits me. I don't think myself any "tougher" than I was the day I got into boxing....I'm just more used to punishment...toughness is just a perception, atleast in the way you're using it.

this drill is good because one will improve their defense more. If he ever does it again with me, you better believe I'll dodge every one of those shots, because I don't want to get cut. and like I said before, it could easily happen in a fight, given your opponent is going all out, so one mistake and you'll probably be ****ed up....so instead of always doing it with pads where there's no pressure and then getting in the ring where there is, it simulates it better.

 

I was comparing the bamboo drill to sparring. I was speaking on its benefit, in regards to itself.

I think you are misinterpreting. He taped a glove to the top of a bamboo stick, he didn't use the stick by itself. This was the first time we've ever done this...everything else was pads and sparring mostly.

yeah, it's risky, I know.