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darrianation · 10-24-2003, 01:07 PM

Timing is something that needs to be developed. Some people pick it up fast and it comes natural to them. Others it takes time and a lot of work. I had this problem too. I worked and worked on it and I finally got it.

Things that may help at least helped me. You can do partner drills to help. Some I really like but definitely not limited to.

The parry drill: My partner will throw a jab at me I’ll parry it and throw a jab back and he’ll parry jab. We will go back and forth developing a smooth rhythm as we get better we speed it up while maintaining good rhythm. Then we will do the same thing with him throwing a jab right cross I’ll parry both and return in kind he’ll do the same and repeat. Then add left hook, then add right uppercut and etc. The main thing is to develop rhythm.

Focus mitt drills: Have the holder try to move the mitt away as soon as you try to punch to make you miss (this will develop speed too). Next drill you wait until the holder moves the mitt then you punch and try to hit the mitt before he is able to move it too far out of reach.

Sparring and lots of it! This is the only true way to learn timing! Slow down Watch what your partner is doing get a nice comfortable rhythm going. Don’t worry about being hit or scored on just work on your stuff. Remember evade (foot work or slip), parry, if those fail block then always counter. Learn to recognize openings in your partner’s defense then as you get better start taking advantage of those openings. If your partner is going to fast/hard ask him to slow it down. As you get better then you can start speeding it up. Learn from your mistakes and try new things to add to your bag of tricks.

These are only a few things there are a lot more out there. I’m sure others will come forth with some good ideas. Remember timing, rhythm, and recognizing weakness and openings then take advantage. It’s all a process so be patient and relax and sooner or later you’ll get there.

10-24-2003, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
darrianation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,161 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Timing is something that needs to be developed. Some people pick it up fast and it comes natural to them. Others it takes time and a lot of work. I had this problem too. I worked and worked on it and I finally got it. Things that may help at least helped me. You can do partner drills to help. Some I really like but definitely not limited to. The parry drill: My partner will throw a jab at me I’ll parry it and throw a jab back and he’ll parry jab. We will go back and forth developing a smooth rhythm as we get better we speed it up while maintaining good rhythm. Then we will do the same thing with him throwing a jab right cross I’ll parry both and return in kind he’ll do the same and repeat. Then add left hook, then add right uppercut and etc. The main thing is to develop rhythm. Focus mitt drills: Have the holder try to move the mitt away as soon as you try to punch to make you miss (this will develop speed too). Next drill you wait until the holder moves the mitt then you punch and try to hit the mitt before he is able to move it too far out of reach. Sparring and lots of it! This is the only true way to learn timing! Slow down Watch what your partner is doing get a nice comfortable rhythm going. Don’t worry about being hit or scored on just work on your stuff. Remember evade (foot work or slip), parry, if those fail block then always counter. Learn to recognize openings in your partner’s defense then as you get better start taking advantage of those openings. If your partner is going to fast/hard ask him to slow it down. As you get better then you can start speeding it up. Learn from your mistakes and try new things to add to your bag of tricks. These are only a few things there are a lot more out there. I’m sure others will come forth with some good ideas. Remember timing, rhythm, and recognizing weakness and openings then take advantage. It’s all a process so be patient and relax and sooner or later you’ll get there. __________________ The law of tyranny: 1. Any power that can be abused will be abused 2. Abuse always expands to fill the limits of resistance to it. 3. If people don't resist the abuses of others, they will have no one to resist the abuses of themselves, and tyranny will prevail. Welcome to the Socialist States of Amerika . Coming soon Jan 20th 2009!