|
|
| Author |
Message |
the beast
Black Belt
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 1313
Location: Pittsburgh Pa
Styles: Shotokan
|
 Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject: Head work |
 |
|
I need help with my head work. Does anybody know of any drills other than sparring that will help with this. 
_________________
Semper Fi , Dave |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Kuma
Black Belt
Joined: 03 Dec 2008
Posts: 1092
|
| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Shadowboxing helps a lot. You'll just have to use lots of good visualization to really focus on avoiding those punches. Move around, throw combinations, keep your head moving, and stretch.
You can also make a homemade maize bag by getting a tennis ball, poking a hole in it, and hanging it in your garage or basement at about head height. Get it swinging, then throw combinations and move your head when it comes forward and backward. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RichardZ
Brown Belt
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 624
|
| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
We had did the tennis ball thing, also we used a ball-bearing base so it can start spinning thus breaking of a set swinging pattern.
Last edited by RichardZ on Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:31 am; edited 2 times in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
tallgeese
Black Belt
Joined: 04 May 2008
Posts: 6879
Location: McHenry County, IL
Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Gokei Ryu Kempo Jutsu, MMA, Shootfighting, boxing, kickboxing, JKD, Pekiti Tersia Kali
|
| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
The double ended striking bag is a good choice and will get you slipping and bobbing the head quite well. I'll also second shadow boxing, with the emphasis being on defensive movements. Also don't forget to keep the head movments going during your heavy bag work.
Last but not least you already called- keep up the sparring. Do some work that makes you do nothing but defend ans slip for a few light rounds a day. It'll go along way. Remember to keep your sparring structured to work on things, not "just spar". |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
the beast
Black Belt
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 1313
Location: Pittsburgh Pa
Styles: Shotokan
|
| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks for all the advice. I'll definitely give them a try.
_________________
Semper Fi , Dave |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RichardZ
Brown Belt
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 624
|
| Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| tallgeese wrote: |
The double ended striking bag is a good choice and will get you slipping and bobbing the head quite well. I'll also second shadow boxing, with the emphasis being on defensive movements. Also don't forget to keep the head movments going during your heavy bag work.
Last but not least you already called- keep up the sparring. Do some work that makes you do nothing but defend ans slip for a few light rounds a day. It'll go along way. Remember to keep your sparring structured to work on things, not "just spar". |
Good call on the double end striking bag. This would help. Add a strobe light and you have........ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ShoriKid
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 14 Dec 2007
Posts: 900
Styles: Matsubyashi-Ryu, Okinawan Kempo, wrestling, bits of BJJ
|
| Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I you have a partner to work with at times, mitt work. As you lead into combinations, or finish them, the mitt holder puts out a straight punch or a hook that you have to slip/bob and weave to avoid.
Other than that, go with what everyone else is saying. Shadow boxing is excellent if you don't have any gear or a partner. A double ended bag is about the best equipment you can get for timing, evasion, hand-eye coordination.
_________________
Kisshu fushin, Oni te hotoke kokoro. A demon's hand, a saint's heart. -- Osensei Shoshin Nagamine |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RichardZ
Brown Belt
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 624
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:30 am Post subject: |
|
|
Bobbing and weaving with a clothes line..
Dont forget to put grease or something slimy or nasty on the line.... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wildman1717
Yellow Belt
Joined: 18 Jan 2010
Posts: 38
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| All sound like good advice, I feel head movement is underrated to say the least. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
on the post.
