how long does it take?

cfr · 07-15-2005, 12:11 AM

Since lots of JKD'ers fight "strong side forward", how long does it take to develope a good rear cross? I did a combo of JKD/ Muay Thai/ FMA for 14 months.
Then I didnt train then for about 6 months due to injury with the exception of shadowboxing.
Then 6 more months on my own shadowboxing/ heavy bag work because I knew I was going to move and my school only did contracts.
Now Ive been back at a new JKD place for 6 weeks and have recently noticed that my rear cross sucks. Its nothing compared to when Im not going strong side forward. So, how long does it take to develop a good rear cross for the rest of you strong side forward guys? Any pointers on how to get there?

EGstudent · 07-15-2005, 07:09 PM

practice throwing a tennis ball against a wall really hard. That can help your cross because it has similar body mechanics. hence (throwing a cross)

07-15-2005, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
cfr Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 85 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	how long does it take? Since lots of JKD'ers fight "strong side forward", how long does it take to develope a good rear cross? I did a combo of JKD/ Muay Thai/ FMA for 14 months. Then I didnt train then for about 6 months due to injury with the exception of shadowboxing. Then 6 more months on my own shadowboxing/ heavy bag work because I knew I was going to move and my school only did contracts. Now Ive been back at a new JKD place for 6 weeks and have recently noticed that my rear cross sucks. Its nothing compared to when Im not going strong side forward. So, how long does it take to develop a good rear cross for the rest of you strong side forward guys? Any pointers on how to get there?

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EGstudent Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 80 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	practice throwing a tennis ball against a wall really hard. That can help your cross because it has similar body mechanics. hence (throwing a cross)

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