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[WarDog]

I would say that you would need to really hammer in your boxing. Slipping drills, movement, and hand speed. For your cardio I wouldn't run or do anything involving a sweat suit, they are used to strip water weight off of your body. IMO they’re not ideal for the body, but they do work. They trap in your bodies core heat temp and you can over heat yourself. The weight will come right back. And there is no need for that if you are just training at this point. I train boxing and for my own personal running routine I keep a fast pace for 3min and fast walk 1. And so on for the desired rounds that I am training for. It helps greatly with your Heart Rate Recovery time and helps to control your breathing. Eat a minimum of 1hr before your training session, carbs (light) CARBS =Energy. And after your training the same light carbs and add protein, because after expending all of that energy you need to keep your body happy and replenished with energy producing foods and not feeling neglected. If you deprive your body of these things than even that chicken that you woof down can be stored as fat. If you don’t have any fights coming up and you are just starting out you don’t need to worry about making weight for a fight. Incorporate a good diet and exercise to lose the unwanted fat and tighten up. But to answer your question you need to be well rounded at the sport you are training in, but nothing feels better than punching someone in the face.

[Strikknucklez]

Originally Posted by Rockx

Because you need to hear yourself breathe, get used to catching your breath, because in a match you won't have headphones.


Oh course if you are in great cardio and know how to breathe without listening then you can wear them, but I never run with headphones. FOCUS FOCUS!!!

ahh good point no more head phones it is...

[Strikknucklez]

Originally Posted by tapper

im attending a seminar with penn on monday, i hope to take home alot of info. i'm really excited about this one.

you sir are soooooooooooooo lucky!!!!!

[Strikknucklez]

Originally Posted by WarDog

I would say that you would need to really hammer in your boxing. Slipping drills, movement, and hand speed. For your cardio I wouldn't run or do anything involving a sweat suit, they are used to strip water weight off of your body. IMO they’re not ideal for the body, but they do work. They trap in your bodies core heat temp and you can over heat yourself. The weight will come right back. And there is no need for that if you are just training at this point. I train boxing and for my own personal running routine I keep a fast pace for 3min and fast walk 1. And so on for the desired rounds that I am training for. It helps greatly with your Heart Rate Recovery time and helps to control your breathing. Eat a minimum of 1hr before your training session, carbs (light) CARBS =Energy. And after your training the same light carbs and add protein, because after expending all of that energy you need to keep your body happy and replenished with energy producing foods and not feeling neglected. If you deprive your body of these things than even that chicken that you woof down can be stored as fat. If you don’t have any fights coming up and you are just starting out you don’t need to worry about making weight for a fight. Incorporate a good diet and exercise to lose the unwanted fat and tighten up. But to answer your question you need to be well rounded at the sport you are training in, but nothing feels better than punching someone in the face.

Cool cool very good advice

yeah i was wondering if I really needed the sauna suit, so I'll nix it for now
yeah I'm learning the fundamentals for boxing and right now... my trainer is poppin' me in the mouth with jabs so defence/footwork is the first phase...

I'm pretty dilligent with diet and supplements I can't wait to fight...

I got offer to fight in this little underground thing I'm thinking of taking but I don't know... I dam sure don't feel like I'm ready to bang just yet

[Metalhead]

I dont' train to fight, but I am an athlete and a great team sport guy. All advice given is great advice but I would add that it's all mental. You don't need to be the best athlete, you just have to have the stronger brain. The thing is, as already said, stay calm. A lot of people when punched in the face, panic, and forget what they're doing. Learn to control your anger and agression. Learn to focus on only what you're doing and not let anything get to you. For instance, when you fight, learn to tune out crowd noise, and only concentrate on what you're doing and what your corner is trying to tell you.
One way to look at it is think of what police officers do. All the shit they deal with all that is thrown their way, they manage to stay calm and keep cool (most of the time).

The key to sport is between your ears.

[Strikknucklez]

"A lot of people when punched in the face, panic, and forget what they're doing."

lol! thats where I'm at this stage of the game... I can take the hit but my eyes close and all that dumb shit starts happening

Is there a trick to keepin your eyes open??

[Metalhead]

Originally Posted by Strikknucklez

"A lot of people when punched in the face, panic, and forget what they're doing."

lol! thats where I'm at this stage of the game... I can take the hit but my eyes close and all that dumb shit starts happening

Is there a trick to keepin your eyes open??

Getting used to it, and that mental toughness I was talking about.

[WarDog]

Try to keep your chin tucked in towards your chest and ALWAYS keep your eyes forward. Try to Perry your opponents punches down and if you do take a hit, (and you will) take it to the top of your head. That’s why keeping your chin down is so important. It’s a natural reflex to close your eyes. It’s a safety defense to protect your eyes. Keep practicing your slipping, ducking dont forget to move and move and move. Try to always finish with the jab to regain you distance. While sparring work on certain areas. The Jab, for instance is the most important punch in boxing, it sets everything else up. Work that jab. Try to circle and Jab and switch the rotation of the circle. It really racks up the points in a bout, and is so effective, a good boxer or fighter will always use his jab. A jab to the nose will close anyone’s eyes for a second, and that is all that it takes to follow up for a finish. To to practice exhailing on all punches, so if you do take a punch to the body those lungs wont be filled with air. I would get a good solid 3 months with boxing before attempting a bout. Remember everyone is training to beat you. So you need to beat yourself. Leave all ego and pride at the door when training, because there is always someone that you can learn from. And when people see that you are willing to learn with a good attitude, they will teach you.

[SimpleJack]

That's hilarious. I just told a friend last night that it is a very strange feeling the first time you really get punched in the face.

I trained kenpo for 8 years and then moved to Jiu-jitsu (GI). I moved into combat self defense systems in 2000. Fought numerous non-sanctioned fights (6), gloved (Tough man style at local bars) and 6 actual event fights. Unfortunately, I have very problematic hands and wrists. Due to a motorcycle accident in '02, I can't bend my left wrist much, so many movements both with gi and without kill my wrist. I would have to say I am retired unless something with full wrist wrap and 12 oz. gloves comes up.

Advice: Take care of your body and keep a level head. Train as many sports as you know how. Skills from other sports translate. Keep your hands up. Jump some rope. Green vegetables.

[dewrdie]

I once trained 2 months to fight my 2 sisters. Does that count?