My Questions...

[Aznboi73]

Sup People..i'm new here ahha and i'm pretty new to boxing..the only reason why i'm getting into it now is cuz in my crew, we have a thing called fight club..we fight ever so often..and i wanna be one of the best..so now i'm seekin all yall help...ok ..i fought my first fight yesterday..i did ok for a noob.. i guess..but it seems to me that i'm just using my right arm only..i never really used my left..can anyone tell me how to get use to punching with my left arm..cuz it's strong..but not when it's punching ahha ..

also, whenever i punch, i always aim for the head...now i kno that's not right cuz your suppose to jab body and stuff..but i always get the feeling that if i punch the body, they'll punch the head you kno? cuz all my friends aim for the head...

also..when i fought last night, i think i punched wit my right arm way too far..i think i hyperextended my arm and now it's kinda hurting..can you give me some advice to how it should heal or is this a regular process for new boxers?

also..it seems to me that when i punch, right after, i back up so i don't think i'm hitting them wit enough power..do you think that right after one punch, i should hit another?...

also...how do you start the fight because when i start the fight, i end up letting them hit me first..or let them try swinging at me first because i feel so vulnerable when i'm swinging first...do you have any combos you start out wit or any techniques..if so..explain them to me..cuz i don't even kno that much about how hooks or jabs looks like

thanks for the help people..hopefully i'll gain alot from this forum...thanks

[dave_UK_MT]

'kin ell, with friends like that who needs enemies!!!!

Go to the gym and get someone to teach you properly, just be carefull when fighting your 'friends' or stage your fights near a hospital.

Seems like a wierd thing to do socialy though, your energy would b better spent in a gym then in the ring , just my opnion though

[platinum_angel]

i disagree with dave for one. i think that is a good idea to have a fight club just as long as have the right eqipment and safty gear(all you really need is boxing gloves)

now for your problems.

all you need to do is train yourself. first make an image in your head and hit air with your punches-thats what i do when i don't have a punching bag. start off slow do 1-2 combos left-right. be creative in your combos. there really is no set combo you just make it up.

practice swaying and weaving in and out of puches with your friends.VERY IMPORTANT. when you go in for a right jab keep your left arm up. last thing when you are to visualize your fist going through your opponent and not just making contact.

[Arms_Of_Thor]

Me and my boys have a fight club too. Its good to build your fighting experiance but you know if you really go for them you could really **** them up, and mess up your knuckles, but I dont know Y you would want to do that to your friends.

[Arms_Of_Thor]

Practice Punches:

Jab, Right, Left, Hook, upper cut, chain punching.

Stance, head bobing, parries, closing in, 45 degree setup, Blocking, elbows, WEight & endurance training, nutrition.

Bench press, military press, upright rows, bentover rows, shoulder press, barbell curls, chip ups. 3 sets/reps 6-8

[Kingston]

*sigh*

heh, dont worry about getting the first shot, it leaves you open as your attacking....but your kinda new to fighting...so it mite not matter either way, heh, just kick him in the knee when he comes in for the punch...if hes stupid enough to fall down, or leen forward just grab his head and start kneeing it things change if you have boxing gloves, and depends on how tough/big your "friend" is. hmm, another good tip is to stay calm, youll move more naturaly...if you dont have gloves..go for the guys head/neck/hair. try to get behind him...he will go wherever you bend his neck....pull his head back, he falls on the floor and you sit on his head....easy'er said then done....the more you fight the better you will get, one thing i notice is bouncing around alot and constantly moving your arms around confuses people...heh

lol but what do i know

without much training your fights will be pretty yeti styles....
lol, if you want you can discuse what worked and didn't after you finish fighting, or even during, that way you can better understand what your doing, good or bad.

[dkm]

Whatever happened to Study Clubs? I guess they are being replaced by fight clubs.

[jonbid]

kickboxing might help, shadowbox, use a mirror. Keep on he balls of ya feet so ya can move in and out and away from attacks. Kick the legs - punch the head.

I aim to punch 1 inch into them, dont punch through them. The less time your fist is there the more energy is transfered. Practice getting your range. Where you can attack him with most power.

[Builderofmuscle]

looks like you need to develop some power on that left arm. Try hitting the weights, and the heavy bag. Begin by focusing on the muscles that you use mostly in fighting: lats, hips, and abs. If you ever notice after a good fight, that's where you feel the most soreness. Here's my bicep, back, and heavy bag workout. See if it works for you, but since you're new, go light:
Dumbell Curls 4x6
Concentration Curls 3x6
Preacher Curls 4x8
Inline Curls 3x10
Pull-ups 3x20
Seated Row 3x10
Undergrip Rows 3x10
Deadlift 4x10
High Cable Rows 3x10
Chin-ups 3x10
Heavy Bag 3 rounds (1 round = 3 minutes work, 1 minute rest)

see you in the ring!

[Arms_Of_Thor]

also dont forget that nutrition is a big role of building muscle.
Get 2 g of protein per pound of weight. And 150 G carbs.

[Builderofmuscle]

2 grams of protien per pound is a lot of protien, and hard to get. I myself strive to get 1 gram of protien per pound, but then again, I gain muscle pretty fast. Adjust your protien, carbs and fat to suite your needs. The general rule is 50% carbs, 30% protien, and 20% fat. Try to get about 20 calories per pound of bodyweight. But you should establish a good training routine before you begin you're nutrition.

[Arms_Of_Thor]

2 cans of tuna= 60g protein
2 oz of Chicken breast= 48 g protein
4 glasses of milk= 28g protein
Protein powder with milk= 29g protein
TOtal= 165g protein

just an example

[platinum_angel]

i think our posts are in vain. i don't think he is even lookin at the forum. but if you are please reply to our posts.

[robertlee]

boxing hands

If you are in a fight club and useing boxing as the format . Work on your jab it sets most all the punching tools up for you. I prefur if its the face start the jab headed for the nose. throw it fast with a little hip action snap it about two inches past point of impact hit the nose hard enough you water the eyes lets your next punch land easyer. Work on punch and step if you are covering a range. start with this slow to get the movement down. Just after the punch begins let the foot lead into the striking range. for a follow up slight acvance as the other punch is moveing toward the target this will work if the person has began retreat movement. Then work on a jab cross combination, body has to follow punch for power do not over extend your balance. Then move on to jab cross hook. then jab slide lead hook. Work on weaving and slipping the incoming punch follwowed with counter moves. Remember to find a good guard that will help you cover and maintain protection as you strike and enter. Then work to on body punches low jab rising lead hook. low jab shart hig jab cross. And as you explore more you will get better. DO NOT over extend you tools and start slow then speed it up in the training. In the ring find your distance with the jab and use it to keep the opponent at bay. Just a few thoughts might help good luck

[Builderofmuscle]

Punching Combos on Heavy Bag:
Jab, Cross
Jab, cross, hook
Hook to body, Hook to head
Jab to head, cross to body, hook to body
Hook, uppercut
Cross, uppercut
Uppercut, uppercut

Just work the bag and practice your step, and you should be fine.
Yah, I think our posts are taken vain. Someone should email or send him a message or something.