Me doing Bag Work(2 videos)

No Brothas around? They hate getting hit and will probably be your nemesis as an aggressive fighter.

I know this sounds silly, but, how do they "miss" you? Are you slipping the shots or are they just timid and throwing air punches? Depending on the conditions, you can still get some pretty good training in for both of you IF they are looking to progress.

If they are decent (cardio for full round, basic footwork, and jab), but inexperienced so you are slipping? Work to close/cut off the ring, tap the body twice, and let them scoot away. The focus being your offensive ring generalship, i.e., tracking down and trapping a mover.

If they are tentative/skittish? Work on jab sparring with you focusing on ONLY arm blocking and getting to their chest. The key here is to NEVER get hit. If they touch you? Let them scoot away. The focus here is the much neglected blocking/defense of an offensive fighter.

Well at least being aware that your comp may not be all that shows you are aware. It would be bad if you didn't acknowledge it and found out another way. Good luck Devil Dog. :good

 

Yes, i was always told this also. Instead of stopping it, use your footwork to move around and come in a at different angles

 

One thing I would say is what people have already posted - the lack of leg movement. As pointed out punching comes from the legs, its not only about power but transference of weight for combinations and getting the punches off correctly. It may not be so noticeable on the bag but I reckon once fighting a mobile opponent it is going to show.

The way you step off the bag, spinning off the front foot I would also suggest needs work. You need lateral head movement or to step off to the side, that spin you do is a common novice move but by moving like that you aren't actually getting your head out the way of anything. In and out quick or roll off to the side... spinning your back leg round on the spot is asking for a punch on the chin.

Also snap the shots more, link punches together rather than throw one after the other (again that's in part tie's in with your footwork). Variety of shots, angles and movement is key.. even when just working a bag.