keeping rear heel up

[peopleschamp]

I noticed in the Trinidad-Wright fight that Tito keeps his rear heel up almost throughout the round. Is that good to still generate power from, or can he get away with it because he's Tito?

[Tom Yum]

Keeping your rear heel up places your weight forward in your ready stance. You never want to fight flat footed.

[peopleschamp]

Really, I learned to raise it for the cross, and sometimes for hooks.

[Tom Yum]

Stylistic differences I guess.

I was taught to keep it raised a little higher than the front foot to keep my body 'forward' but still centered.

[peopleschamp]

sounds like jkd, or was this traditional boxing. I'll try it out and see how the heavy bag responds.

[dredleviathan]

Where do you think JKD got it from?

[Tom Yum]

Originally Posted by peopleschamp

sounds like jkd, or was this traditional boxing. I'll try it out and see how the heavy bag responds.

I'm not a JKD practicioner and never have been. Yeah, I know it destroys some of the trolls hopes on here.

JKD is a good style though. The heel thing came from traditional boxing.

[peopleschamp]

cool, thanks guys - I definately noticed a difference with my heel raised.

[HtTKar]

Another thing I noticed about a lot of newer fighters, especially in lighter weight categories is their footwork. I see a lot of fighters with their rear foot perpendicular to their lead foot...almost like a forward leaning backstance. Instead of the traditional running stance where both feet point forwards. I notice that it helps them move circular a little better, but leaves them flat-footed a lot. Shots to the head really seem to take their toll on these guys. What do you think? Should both feet point forwards with feet about 18" apart, or should the rear foot be perpendicular to the lead foot? What are some advantages of your preferred footwork style.