Sparring philosophy

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Dark Sider, Jan 6, 2012.


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  1. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I do Muay Thai. We have public classes, some open training time to kick the bag and such, but what should I do on my other days when I can go to a regular gym?

    I do footwork because I believe in it (and it helped me a lot). I don't shadow box, but I could do that.

    Jump rope-- suck at it, should I keep working at it?

    I got to see how I do sparring against guys better than newbs, too.
     
    Dark Sider, Jan 9, 2012
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  2. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    You could get a good trainer to go through fundamentals with you but keep very basic.
     
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  3. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    We sometimes box in sparring if a guy doesnt have shin guards. So I always end up doing 1-2 rounds of just boxing.

    Now how will I know if the trainer I get isn't a **** trainer like most people talk about?
     
    Dark Sider, Jan 9, 2012
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  4. norfolkinchance

    norfolkinchance Active Member Full Member

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    yeah I have some firm ideas about boxing training and have over the years trained at probably 6 or 7 cklubs. some have great reputations too but I firmly believe I would be a better trainer than any of them.

    in a few years I will help at a local amateur club I think. I would love to open a boxing gym somewhere but cant see myself having the cash in the near future.

    many trainers show someone a move and expect people to able to replicate it in sparring. you need to repeat something hundreds of times until it is instinct then you can repeat it under prewsssure. good topic....
     
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  5. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't think they really expect anyone to get good. The trainers get lazy with age, other clients and family stuff. Or they have no motivation to help people when new boxers talk big and quit.
     
    Dark Sider, Jan 10, 2012
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  6. skunk

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    Try to spar with everyone.
    Kids - let them hit you whilst u work on defence, pressure and footwork
    heavyweights - combos, moving backwards and jab
    lightweights - practice countering and blocking
    Experienced fighters - see how you measure up and what you need working on
    Beginners/first timers - expect the unexpected coz people tend to punch diffrently at this stage. learn to adapt
     
    skunk, Jan 17, 2012
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  7. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I fully agree with Primate. Learning is key.
    But don't forget that in the ring, you'll find ALL types of opponents. Rarely you'll find a session when the other guy just wants to go at it. And you can't avoid those situations either. That's when you learn certain aspects of yourself as well other than skills.
     
    JDK, Jan 17, 2012
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  8. bald_head_slick

    bald_head_slick Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Harder when I am evenly matched, outclassed, or never met the guy. Still, I won't go for broke on hooks and head shots. Stay competitive, but safe.

    Skill specific/very limited when we know each other or they are not as good. Don't mind eating full on body shots, but will retaliate for head shots.
     
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