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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12964
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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One thing my JKD instructor noticed the first night was how often I cross my feet. He said it was a good way to get my feet tangled, although I don't recall ever having done so. My MT instructor never mentioned it.
We could probably all use work on our foot...work. |
I agree, Baron. I just finished a book on boxing, and in the footwork section it is mentioned to make sure that you never cross your feet up. I think it is something that is seen more in some Karate/TKD competitions, though.
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throwdown
Yellow Belt
Joined: 12 Dec 2006
Posts: 29
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Styles: Kickboxing: full-contact & low kick, Jiu-jitsu
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: First Night Of Boxing |
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Hey folks,
Had my first night of boxing training tonight  !
Was excillent, i have to admit im feeling the pain right now, but in a weird way its a good pain... cant wait for the next lesson.
Coming from a traditional background of karate (which i still train in) i thought my fitness would be alright, but when we started the skipping then bag work, all non stop, it really added up and was a good eye opener.
Thats about it, ill go and have a nice cold shower for about an hour or so... hehehe. |
Practicioners of traditonal martial arts often have a false sense personal fitness. When they start training like a kickboxer or a boxer .... even grappling then they are quickly humbled. |
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cross
Black Belt
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
Posts: 1864
Location: Australia
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:12 am Post subject: |
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Had my second and last night of boxing tonight 
The self defence seminar i attended on the weekend helped clear up a few conflicting thoughts about what direction i want my training to head in. And the session helped finalize my decision. Coach didnt offer me any of his time, he spent the whole session with his son who is training for an up-coming fight (which i completely understand, thats his priority) leaving me hitting the bag (which i can do at home). This may not happen every week, but with an increased fight schedule, his son will be requiring alot of his time in the near future. Plus boxing doesnt fit into my slightly re-evaluted training objectives, initially i thought it would help, but there are other areas that require more attention.
2 nights.. it was fun. |
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baronbvp
Black Belt
Joined: 27 Feb 2005
Posts: 1128
Location: Berlin, Germany
Styles: JKD/MMA, Muay Thai, Shorin Ryu, military combat arts, fencing, archery
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:27 am Post subject: |
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Cross, if you learned even one thing, it was worth it. Or just for fun's sake, too...
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Sohan
Black Belt
Joined: 08 Apr 2006
Posts: 1986
Location: Atlanta
Styles: Shorin Ryu Karate-Do, Muay Thai, Shudokan Karate-Do, Boxing, BJJ, Hung Gar Gung Fu
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: |
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| cross wrote: |
Had my second and last night of boxing tonight
The self defence seminar i attended on the weekend helped clear up a few conflicting thoughts about what direction i want my training to head in. And the session helped finalize my decision. Coach didnt offer me any of his time, he spent the whole session with his son who is training for an up-coming fight (which i completely understand, thats his priority) leaving me hitting the bag (which i can do at home). This may not happen every week, but with an increased fight schedule, his son will be requiring alot of his time in the near future. Plus boxing doesnt fit into my slightly re-evaluted training objectives, initially i thought it would help, but there are other areas that require more attention.
2 nights.. it was fun. |
I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble finding a good trainer who'll work with you. Most quality boxing trainers don't really have time for someone who isn't competing because that's not traditionally where the money is, though some trainers are wisening up and realizing they can actually do better today in the fitness market.
I've enjoyed reading about your journey. Although I'm sure your objectives while evolve some more over the years, I hope you find what you are searching for.
With respect,
Sohan
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12964
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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That's a bummer, cross. However, if you now know what you are looking for, then it is probably for the better.
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cross
Black Belt
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
Posts: 1864
Location: Australia
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:22 am Post subject: |
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| That's a bummer, cross. However, if you now know what you are looking for, then it is probably for the better. |
Thats the way i look at it 2. Glad i had the chance to experience it. |
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cross
Black Belt
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
Posts: 1864
Location: Australia
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| All hope may not be lost, i spoke with the trainer again today and expressed my concerns. He understood completely where im coming from and graciously offered to train me on a day when his son is doing conditioning work (requires less help from the coach), so that i will have more learning time. |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12964
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:58 am Post subject: |
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| cross wrote: |
| All hope may not be lost, i spoke with the trainer again today and expressed my concerns. He understood completely where im coming from and graciously offered to train me on a day when his son is doing conditioning work (requires less help from the coach), so that i will have more learning time. |
It is nice to see that he is willing to work with you somewhat. Hopefully, it will be intensive enough to suit your needs.
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cross
Black Belt
Joined: 22 Jan 2003
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Location: Australia
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| It is nice to see that he is willing to work with you somewhat. Hopefully, it will be intensive enough to suit your needs. |
Yes, he is a great coach, hopefully this will give me a chance to spend more time under his guidance. |
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