Don Familton's superior boxing

[Holdfast]

has anyone ordered or seen these from Straigt Blast? Care to comment?
Thanks

[Mako]

I've seen the entire series. Very interesting.. like having a wiley old veteran in your corner. If you are looking for boxing as it applies to NHB, this isn't it. This is as pure as "the sweet science" gets. There are small clips throughout of him talking about techniques, experiences, memories, that I think added a lot to the series. Really breaks down some details I needed work on (how to move your feet to work effective body punching, etc)
Overall, I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up.

[Holdfast]

Thanks for the input Mako!

[Shaka]

If someone wanted to learn the basics of boxing, would the Familton series be a good place to start? Or is it intended more for intermediate and advanced practitioners?

[Mako]

I think it would be good for both beginners and intermediates. It shows the mechanics of a good jab, how to jab w/power. And, most importantly, how to combine it w/footwork. I've seen a lot of MMA series address how to strike, but not how to get in and get out w/good footwork. If you are wanting to learn good fundamentals, as well as application, this is a good series.

[Shaka]

Thanks Mako. Does Familton go into as much detail on the footwork for the other 3 main punches, as well? If so, this sounds like a great series.

[Maxximus]

If someone wanted to learn the basics of boxing, the only good place to start would be at a boxing gym

[Mako]

I agree w/you Maximus.. but don't confuse technique w/timing and application. You can practice good technique, and get into good "habits" solo. But it's hard to remember not to "float the elbow" on a jab after you've gotten hit.

Yes, he does go into footwork for all the major punches, as well as how to string them together into combos.

[Holdfast]

Mako, in your first post you said that "If you are looking for boxing as it applies to NHB, this isn't it " what do you think the difference is?
Thanks

[Mako]

In "pure boxing" you aren't concerned with things like leg kicks, takedowns, etc. You can train more to use the size of your gloves to defend against punches, etc.

Boxing as it applies to nhb has to deal with all of those elements, as well as getting kneed or elbowed in the clinch.

Not to say that boxing isn't an important tool in NHB. If you have trained boxing and your footwork is good, it's very useful to get in, hit and get out, especially if you couple it with the ability to sprawl.

Just my opinion.

[Lacrymosa]

Wasn't he that skinny little Spaniard boxer from the NES Game, "Mike Tyson's Punchout"???.....

.....you know the one with the rose in his mouth, that danced around the ring?

[Mako]

LOL!!!!

And in this corner.... Glaaaaass Jooooooooe!

(Showing your age there, Lac!)

[TracyKarate]

I would disregard boxing altogether for use in a no rules fight. It is simply not structured for actual combat. That is not to say that a boxer is not a "tough guy", just simply that for the average man an art with less resrtictions and more lethal options is more in order.
But I believe training in any artform is commendable, be it sportive, traditional, or combative. It is all about reaching your goals and potential first, everything else is a positive side effect.

[Lacrymosa]

Yes, I'm an old man, but this is who I am talking about.

Don Flamenco!