Hola!

[DaveJonesba]

I am researching martial arts as my 15 yo son is interested in practicing, I am currently out of the US so it is just easier for me to join a forum to learn ( rather that having to lear a foreign language in 2 weeks, lol ) I´m Dave, 35, this place is full of so much data that I will have to read and read and then some more hehehe
DJ

[Hardball]

Que Pasa Amigo

I am researching martial arts as my 15 yo son is interested in practicing, I am currently out of the US so it is just easier for me to join a forum to learn ( rather that having to lear a foreign language in 2 weeks, lol ) I´m Dave, 35, this place is full of so much data that I will have to read and read and then some more hehehe
DJ

What is your son's height and weight? Has he ever wrestled or Boxed? I suggest several trial visits at locals schools and then make a decision. I'm sure others will chime in with advise also.

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[DaveJonesba]

What is your son's height and weight? Has he ever wrestled or Boxed? I suggest several trial visits at locals schools and then make a decision. I'm sure others will chime in with advise also.

Welcome to the Boards

Thx for you reply He is 5´11 and 130 pounds. He precticed some Kunf Fu a few years ago but found it boring ( slow in his own words ) maybe I should look for something with western influence? Since I cannot speak Spanish yet, I haven´t had the chance to visit local schools, etc ( dunno where they are lol )

[Hardball]

Physical Characteristics

Thx for you reply He is 5´11 and 130 pounds. He precticed some Kunf Fu a few years ago but found it boring ( slow in his own words ) maybe I should look for something with western influence? Since I cannot speak Spanish yet, I haven´t had the chance to visit local schools, etc ( dunno where they are lol )

Your son would make a good boxer if he can get a good gym with a good coach. Others will chime in, I'm sure of it.

[DaveJonesba]

Your son would make a good boxer if he can get a good gym with a good coach. Others will chime in, I'm sure of it.

Why do you think so, because of his height/weight or cause he likes faster sports? Apparently boxing is very popular here ( or was in the 80s or so )

[Hardball]

Reach

Why do you think so, because of his height/weight or cause he likes faster sports? Apparently boxing is very popular here ( or was in the 80s or so )

Because of his height and weight his arms will be much longer than most of his opponents if he were to take up boxing.

[DaveJonesba]

Because of his height and weight his arms will be much longer than most of his opponents if he were to take up boxing.

Ha! He is gonna love that I gotta tell him and look into places to go visit **sigh ** I wish I was 15 again

[Hardball]

Shotgun Jab

Ha! He is gonna love that I gotta tell him and look into places to go visit **sigh ** I wish I was 15 again

Be sure to get a good coach thus your son can get a solid foundation in the basics starting with the Jab, Cross, Hook, uppercut then move on to footwork and defense. Get a jump rope, medicine ball, heavy bag and speed bag along with some focus mitts. With his physical attributes he should be a good boxer one day and boxing is a good base for self defense also. Hope this helps.

[DaveJonesba]

It does help a lot! At least I know where to start, there is a place here called Luna Park, I believe they have box training, etc ( many big fights are organized there ). I´m gonna go take a look before the end of the week