What do you honestly think of this?

One of the first things I learned that helped me was that boxing is not fist fighting. Huge difference between a "school yard" boxing match. And boxing. Maybe this gem can help you?

 

really hope you listen to the advice given itll serve you well

 

you need to tighten it up as your punches are a bit wide

spend more time with the trainer

also work on speed, not so much hand speed but you seem to **** your shoulder/that area back a lot before punching

 

OK... lots of things.

The good.

1. You are having fun, and that is key for sticking with it. Keep that up.

2. All that work is getting you in good condition. Keep that up.

3. You are moving around the bag. Keep that up.


The not so good:

1. You are off balance throwing your shots, and that reduces your power tremendously. Ask your trainer to show you basic stance and footwork. It is where you start. Otherwise you are thrashing the bag with arm punches and doing no damage. Also, if you take a punch off balance, you are going down on your butt with the quickness.

2. Many times you are not looking at the target. Keep your eye on the target and punch slower, concentrate on form. Power comes from the proper form. Speed comes from repetition of that proper form. Start slow and work your way up, otherwise all that work is for nothing.

3. Learn things in phases. Start with the stance, then footwork (stepping, circling) then the jab, then the straight right, etc..

4. Once you learn how to stand, move and punch, put them together in combination. Practice them in slow motion on the bag until your movement is correct. Concentrate on transferring your weight, which is where your power comes from, keeping your eye on the target, landing flush punches and then recovering to your guard.

I'll be happy to answer any questions if you message me.

Good luck.

 

Item 3 under the not so good... awesome advise for those guys who rush into things.

 

Words of wisdom from my coach. He's always telling me, "Slow down, don't worry about power. Power and speed will come later. Worry about doing it right."

 

I could but I see no reason to.

 

no its cos youve been exposed and you want to keep posting advice on other threads and being taken seriously which you know if people are going to read this they wont take you seriously

 

Well, the kid has had a hard ride in this thread... mostly by me, but he 'appears' to have turned a corner... good stuff.

Tommygunn - I would suggest to you that this is only the beginning of your journey. If you genuinely have listened and are applying the advice that has been given, good for you, but don't let it stop there. For a young fighter, this forum is a valuable resource, with access to many well informed people with regards to training, diet, injuries etc right at your fingertips. Believe it or not, many people that post here are here to help the likes of you. All most of us ask is that people listen, otherwise we feel like we are wasting our time trying to help, and that can be very annoying. Stick with it... tenacity is a good thing for a fighter to have. Keep on working and asking questions, and you will improve.

If you choose not to continue to use this facility, all I can say is that I hope that you have learned one thing... and that is the importance of listening to good advice. If nothing else, this should set you in good stead for the future.

 

ya got the yabuts man.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=yabut

 

Do you seriously think you are the only person who can benefit from this thread?