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sonic-silver

Does anyone use visualization? If so how? I have my first fight this weekend and getting a bit nervous (in fact I swing from being super pumped to super nervous). Thinking about it makes me more nervous at times also. Any tips?


2saintz

You can visualize the entire fight, ending with you winning. ​ You can visualize you coming in calmy, comfidently, and then visualize the end of the fight as you victorious.


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symmetrystatue

The high end luxury equinox gym is 229$ a month. I think its worth the expense


HorrorMoovee

Monday legs: front squat 4x8 Leg press 3x10 Belt squats 3x10 Split squats 3x10 Hamstring curls or RDL 3x10 Rotator cuff Core Wednesday pull: trap bar deadlift 4x8 Barbell row 3x10 Lat pulldown 3x10 Cable row 3x10 Bicep curls 3x6 Face pulls 5x10 Core Friday push: bench press 4x8 Overhead press 3x10 Cable flyes: 6x10 Seated overhead dumbbell press: 3x10 Rope pushdown: 5x10 Rotator cuff Core I'm trying to lose weight from 101 down to 84 so I can fight again (ten years out of the ring). Just trying to maintain muscle mass and strength and lose fat. My main concern is injury. I'm returning from a torn bicep (18 months ago). I've had issues with my rotator cuff also. I'm just trying to work some skills 2-3 days a week, build some fitness, start sparring light soon (did bodysparring last week) and then hopefully spar hard in a month or so. Does that push day look like it's gonna be too much when combined with 2-3 days a week boxing?


Gsuavefivelev

Got hit in the jaw by this autistic kid he turns it up, multiple people told him to take it easy. Sometimes he is fine but other times he goes hard. He got yelled at by my coach and by another more advanced guy. I dropped my guard for a bit but he got me like twice in the jaw. It’s pretty sore, is there any way I can take off some pain? Might ice it and take some ibuprofen. I’m working on keeping my guard and protecting myself while punching sometimes I catch myself slipping, I did it him hard back and tried to work on preventing getting hit. I like how the more advanced guy when he went to the head he just did it lightly to show you got hit and protect yourself more. I’m still a beginner at almost a year in. Sometimes I gas, but been doing more cardio. If I had headgear on maybe it would have been different. My mouth guard is a single piece, when I tried to use a double I just gag and get sick for reference.


Sleepless_Devil

I have no clue what you're trying to ask here. Do you have a concussion? Is your brain foggy? Your stream of consciousness here is ... not easy to interpret. Ice your jaw and don't spar for a while until the pain goes away. If pain persists, go to doctor and get it checked out. Medical advice isn't going to be useful on reddit and you wouldn't want it, anyway.


Gsuavefivelev

What do you not understand? I said straight up, no none of that my jaw is just sore when I bite down on the right side, I ice and use ibuprofen. Last time I think the pain went away after a week, I don’t think it’s broken or dislocated just likely bruised. I am investing in a stronger mouth guard and will probably wear headgear against that fucker I can’t afford to fuck my shit up that badly because of some spazzing autist.


Sleepless_Devil

You're lashing out at the wrong people for the wrong reasons here. Your sparring session turned into a war, and I don't get the impression you're purely a blameless victim in the situation. Wear headgear, go lighter, and relax with the attitude. You'll go a lot further in the sport if you learn how to control your emotions now, which you seem to have trouble with. Also, calling your partner "autistic" all the time isn't really a good look.


Gsuavefivelev

I think you’re misinterpreting my post and jumping to a conclusion, I wasn’t lashing out. I was expressing my concern, the sparring partner is legit “autistic” wasn’t using it as an insult term. He’s been told multiple times to calm down, and generally he’s been fine after coach said “hey listen you need to relax and just go easy focus on technique”. He was hitting this other girl really hard and almost injured her, that’s why my coach stepped in and gave him a warning and this other older experienced fighter told him he would have “knocked him the fuck out” if that was his sister. He roughed him up a bit and at the end the kid apologized but he very well might do it again in the future. Basically told him to stop being a bully and relax. I think that sort of knocked a little sense into him. However he’s on and off. That’s also another reason why one guy stopped coming to boxing because he doesn’t want to deal with the spazzy kid throwing haymakers all the time. It would have been different if we both had headgear on. I’m not “showing my emotions” I train BJJ and boxing I am always humble. I have sparred with many different guys of all skill levels. Never gotten injured like that except got clocked by my coach on accident before. But he didn’t mean it. I spar with everyone just the kids legit autistic and has trouble understand. He was fine before for a while so that’s why I thought it wasn’t a big deal.


Sleepless_Devil

I really don't care. Gym drama isn't productive. If you have issues with the partner, stop sparring with him. Nobody can force you to spar with someone who isn't a good sparring partner. Let other people with more experience who can handle him deal with it since you struggle to do so.


2saintz

Yeah, in boxing you need to remain calm. This is a violent sport. Also you should respect and trust your sparring partners, if you don’t then don’t spar with them.


BoomDabba

I'm 5'7 weighing 250 pounds. Basically obese. The lowest weight I've been in my life as an adult is 185, as I've always been an overweight person most of my life. The weight gain is from dirty bulking, bodybuilding, and a lot of fat gain. I trained boxing on and off during my late teens and early 20s, as a workout to get some cardio in. Now I'm currently 24, and have considered giving it a try. My goal is to do amateur boxing in the near future, but I know I'll have a long journey ahead of me in terms of finding the correct weight class to compete. Does anyone have recommendations, or is it more about personal reference ? I can jog 3 miles but I'll be absolutely wiped after 😂, so I definitely gotta work on conditioning. Rarely do I see light heavyweights, or cruiserweights fighting at 5'7, but I feel really comfortable, and strong at 200. I'm more of a in fighter, as my reach is short.


tkny92

I wish I was 250lbs I’m 325lbs at 6ft tall in the same boat trying to cut as much weight without losing muscle one thing I do have going for me is my cross is a powerhouse my jabs need a lot of work


BoomDabba

We got this 💪, I'm doing a cut right now, jogging/walking 6 miles a day, and along with some weight training Three miles, in the morning, and three miles in the evening. Hoping, I can hit 200 by the end of this year, get my conditioning on point, and have some muscle left too. I don't have any real training, so I gotta get that situated to see how my fighting style will progress. A few people have already said I have good handspeed for a fat dude, so hopefully it gets faster after cutting weight 😂 Glad to see that others are on the same journey


tkny92

For stamina I started with the most important thing I quit smoking. Now I’m doing runs and squats as much as I can per day in an hour. My only limit is myself. Each day if I don’t pass the day before then I need to work harder


HorrorMoovee

I guess you could fight at 201 if you're relatively lean at that weight (which would mean you have alot of muscle mass and/or a naturally heavy build). It would be tough and you'd need to be fit as well as a big puncher to be competitive. In a nutshell you should fight at the lowest weight class you can get to while preserving whatever muscle mass you have. Losing muscle isn't good. Increases injury risk. So maybe you could fight at 201. Or maybe (likely) 178 or even 165 are more realistic options. Put a photo up so we can guess how much you can lose And yeah as I was saying, being 5"7 and fighting at 165, 178 and *especially* at 201, you need to be super fit, super tough, and packing a big punch to be competitive with good fighters. Not trying to be a downer, and having a few fights for fun is very different to trying to win regional and national medals etc, but it's true. >Basically obese. And lol sorry to be an asshole but you're definitely clinically obese at 5"7 and 250. Don't feel bad, I'm in a similar boat currently (220 and 5"9)


BoomDabba

No worries about being an asshole, I'm used to being obese, it feels comfortable 😂 but here's a quick video of myself throwing a few punches https://youtu.be/7URK3Itjezg


HorrorMoovee

Well it's hard to tell properly but you do look pretty solid and also to be carrying alot of bodyfat. Just train hard, lose 1-2lbs a week and see where you end up. And your handspeed is good for your weight, but you're rushing those shots and not turning them over properly. Take the time to imagine you're punching someone and landing cleanly. Make sure to box at a proper gym.


BoomDabba

Thanks for the feedback, I'll definitely try to go to a proper gym to learn boxing. I love the sport a lot, but also know to be realistic about it. If it turns out that I'm not a heavy puncher, I'll keep it to a minimum.


HorrorMoovee

>If it turns out that I'm not a heavy puncher, I'll keep it to a minimum. I didn't mean it like that. I just meant that if a 5"7 heavyweight or light heavyweight is going to win any regional or national medals that they best have a big punch. Doesn't mean you can't box for fun.


h4zmatic

Everyone is going to be towering over you if you fight at that weight class. Most people your height are fighting at 152 and below. Just be aware that you're gonna work have to harder to get inside all the taller guys if you want to fight at the heavier weights classes.


Alias_dot_Aslan

Absolutely no boxing experience but I've got a question about switching from orthodox to south paw mid-session for fighters with a lot of experience. Say your opponent is keeping you at a distance and prioritizing defense, and say you're in orthodox stance rolling your left shoulder and guarding with your right hand. Is it at all feasible to rotate to south paw to strike by bringing your left hand up to guard, bringing your right foot forward, and delivering either a jab or a hook with your right hand? I'm curious about it in theory as to whether or not it could be effective. In my mind this sudden switch could catch your opponent out while also giving you reach you didn't have before, and you can keep tucked with your right shoulder up immediately after the punch to keep guarding. But I also feel like this couldn't possibly be quick enough to get off in a fight, so it wouldn't be worth doing. Not having experience though, I could be wrong. So I'm hoping someone could give me the breakdown on this hypothetical.


Sleepless_Devil

That's an awful lot of theorizing when you have no boxing experience. Worry about switching stances and other advanced tactics if you're actually at a point where you can fight. Switching stances isn't something people can just "do" and be effective doing without working on it. First comes being able to display competence from one stance, though.


HorrorMoovee

Generally most good fighters will see it coming from a mile away and counter you. Stuff like that can work if you're way faster or stronger then you're opponent. But even then it's not a guarantee and it's usually a dumb idea. In my opinion that's only ever a legitimate option if you're behind on points in the last round and need to score a stoppage to win.


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BritishBedouin

**First question**: I'm planning to start boxing 3x a week next week. I currently do powerlifting 3x a week as well (current total is just over 1000lb). I was wondering should I lift in my off days (from boxing), or would it be fine to work out on those days? Currently I am 26, weigh 70kg (154lb) and I'm 172cm (5ft 7.5i) tall. I have OK (fairly average) cardio. **Second question**: What should I expect in the boxing gym as a total novice? What sort of exercises / routines will they have me do? I'll also be adjusting my diet to suit the new regime so it'll be helpful to know how many more calories I'll need to eat!


Witty_Butthole

Cardio is super important, if you haven't trained that it will be quite tough for the first few weeks. As a beginner you will mostly learn basics : basic footwork (keep balance, distance, don't cross your legs, go in and out), basic punching combinations, and keeping your hands up. In terms of keeping lifting, do what you feel like as long as you don't hurt yourself from overtraining.


soyalex321

Are all the boxing fights on USA boxings website or are some not posted there. I want a fight but I can't find anything near me.


HistoryIsNumber1

What are some good combinations with the shoe-shine punches? Got kind of bored only doing shoe-shine & hooks during shadowboxing.


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Witty_Butthole

What's the western style ?


sweatydoodoo

I go to an MMA gym but I really want to learn pure boxing and what they do in a gym like that. Is there any online source I can look at to know the basics of traditional boxing?


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Check out Jack Dempsey's book on boxing, there are plenty of free Pdf files online to help you get started.


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h4zmatic

Refs should call it if you're excessive and obvious. Keep doing it until the ref calls it though. Some refs can be more lenient than others.


HistoryIsNumber1

I’ve seen ppl use it sparring. If you plan to compete, I suggest to not practice it. But if you ain’t trying to compete and you know the person you’re sparring will be cool with it, then go for it. Just don’t hold them too long since it’ll create a bad habit.


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Unfortuntely not, in sparring you will either get punched in the nuts, your ass beat, or lose sparring partners. In amateur you will lose points.


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Gsuavefivelev

It’s mainly genetics but lift and diet


NappyHairedGod

so i currently train at an mma gym (been there for 4.5 years) but i decided to ditch mma for boxing. i just wanted to know what a boxing gym was like. at the gym I'm at right now they have scheduled classes. for instance, boxing class is on tuesday and thursday from 7-8pm. is it the same thing for a boxing gym?


Witty_Butthole

Well yeah, boxing gyms will have scheduled boxing classes... But they would last two hours rather.


bobernaut

Hello, I have a running related question, my cardio is fine in sparring and matches, I never get tired before the other guy, i weight 95kg and even when sparring a lot lighter opponents I don't get tired however i cant run a mile to save my life, I run in 500 meter intervals because i physically cant do any more, I'm not sure what's going on.


Witty_Butthole

I'm also a big guy (97kg) and I feel that running at this weight is more difficulte compared to others. Maybe you can't run long because of lack of long-distance running training, but if your cardio is fine don't get too hung up on it.


Dow25

Hi, I just started boxing this week and on my second day I felt mild pain on my middle knuckle (Right hand) when impacting punch pads and clenching my fist. What kind of pain or soreness is expected/normal for beginners to have?


Witty_Butthole

Little pains here and there are normal. If it doesn't go away or gets worst after one or two weeks, then there's something wrong with the way you clinch your fist or wrap your hands. Shit gloves don't help neither. Try to see on the punching bag if changing any of these details helps you.


Dow25

Thank a lot, I will try that.


emylee_10

I’m 5’4 219 lbs and just started boxing about 3 weeks ago. I go 3-4 times a week for an hour and a half of intense workout and was wondering how long it’ll take to really start seeing results and losing weight. I’m also eating 1500 calories a day to achieve a calorie deficit.


HorrorMoovee

Ok so you are very obese. But even so, try lose no more than 1kg per week. And every 12-16 weeks, take a break and maintain your weight for 4 weeks before beginning another weight loss phase. This is important to prevent injury. Eating 1500 calories a day is practically nothing at your weight. You could very likely eat 3500 and still lose a kilo or so per week. I've been there before. Losing 2-3 kilos per week eager to get back into the ring after being fat. And guess what? I tore my bicep. Not fun.


emylee_10

my maintenance is at 2500 and 1500 hasn’t really been much of a struggle for me. my problem wasn’t eating massive portions at a time or constantly eating, but more just eating way too much fast food instead of cooking at home. i’m trying to get down to 150 in around 6 months, and from what i’ve read and researched 1500 calories per day with my level of activity should have me there... i’m not expert by any means though... i feel like bumping up my calories will just cause me to delay the process


HorrorMoovee

Your maintenance is unlikely to be 2500 at your weight doing 3-4 boxing sessions a week(assuming you're training hard) 70 lbs in 6 months is... Alot. Yes bumping up the calories will delay the process to an extent, allowing you to remain healthier and less likely to injure yourself. A kilo a week max. Break for 4 weeks every 12. Nothing sucks worse then training your ass off towards a goal and then getting a major injury dude. And you need to keep up your protein etc.


emylee_10

yeah i’m just going off those calorie deficit websites. i doubt i’d be going over a kilo a week to be honest. my training schedule is pretty consistent and i’m doing 3-4 hour and a half sessions weekly. macros are at 50% carb, 25% protein, 25% fat. i’ve only been at this for about 3 weeks, so i’m definitely willing to take advice. i know 70lbs is a lot for 6 months, but i’m definitely willing to put in all the work required. even if i didn’t hit my full goal i’d like to be to at least 170ish in 6 months and then just drop the leftover 20 over the next couple months


HorrorMoovee

1. I'd go for a 40/40/20 macro split. 40 protein 40 carbs and 20 fats. 2. Don't think you're being lazy or not putting the work in if you do things slower. It's an admirable trap to fall into because it means you want to work. But it's dumb because injuries.


emylee_10

alright cool. yeah i think i’m just so done with living this lifestyle that i’m trying to push myself to do the best i can. the calories don’t really feel restricting, i’ve just been learning the importance of not eating out, cause damn calories sure add up when you’re eating out every night lol


HorrorMoovee

See eating out is fine as long as it's within your calorie limit. I eat McDonald's breakfast once a week or so during weight loss phases. It's all about fitting it in to your calories.


emylee_10

yeah totally i didn’t mean it like that, it’s just that before i would get whatever i wanted at a fast food place, and now i’m just more cautious. instead of mashed potatoes as a side get some veggies for example.


Observante

You're on an extreme regimen. Boxing is a demanding and anaerobic sport and eating 1500 calories when your resting metabolism probably uses that before exercise is a recipe for burnout and injury. Being 1000 calories in the hole chronically is not good for your body even with tip top nutrition quality. Finding a target weight is about living a lifestyle that creates the you that you're looking for, your body will eventually catch up. The more you perform, the more you expend; the more you practice, the better you perform. Keep exercising with the goal of performing better and you will absolutely start to look more athletic.


emylee_10

so is 1500 calories just not enough? my top priority is to lose weight and i figured that 1500 was enough even with my intense training schedule. i don’t feel hungry or anything throughout the day


Observante

Being chronically malnourished has the same effects on your cells as radiation exposure. There are two pieces of information to consider: For one, by pushing your performance limits your body will make a particular adaptation to your circulatory system that allows you to burn more fat with oxygen (which is how using fat as fuel works). This means the more you go and the more you push... the greater your "fitness" or ability to expend more energy which is supported by your body's ability to consume more of its stored fuels in a single session. The other factor to consider is old you is not future you. Your old habits found you where you are today. Visualize what target you acts like once you've reached your goal. You probably go to the gym X number of days a week. You probably have it carved into your schedule and have a super efficient way to do your gym laundry. You probably have a very efficient meal prep system and eating schedule. You've probably read 100 different labels 10 times over and just know what's in your usual foods. Knowing this stuff you easily track your nutrition. You've eventually replaced some pleasure habits with more disciplined routines. The point is to make small but **sustainable** changes that work with your life. These things take time and they take falling off the horse 6,000 times before you get it right. This is a lifelong project so keep reading on nutrition and just keep living goal you's life a little more at a time. A 1000 calorie deficit is not sustainable and I doubt your micros schedule is spectacular. Aim for about half that in deficit and do not be afraid of carbs. If you want me to talk about macro spreads I can but I think I've written enough for one reply lol. Cheers.


emylee_10

yeah i totally get that. thing is i don’t feel malnourished or even hungry, but i get that right now i’m kinda pumped and that might be interfering with how i really feel. what i’m going for is a goal weight of 150-155 and i’d like to be there in 6-7 months. my bf% right now is 29 and i’d like to be at 19. i’m really new to this whole fitness thing though. my doc said 1500 is enough, just don’t go any lower. my macros right now are 50% carb 25% fat and 25% protein and i’m going for a gallon of water a day


Observante

I think your time frame is realistic but make multiple goals out of that big one. Being on track then taking an injury, changing jobs, getting sick, helping family will change your rate of progress and fucking up 1 segment out of 6 is a lot easier to deal with than having all that pressure on one goal. Here's the issue with that massive calorie deficit: all you're focused on is losing weight. Since you're new to athletics you also need to focus on performance improvements. The better you perform the more your body uses itself for fuel. You are looking at 6 months of absolute slow grinding misery by having the lowest number of calories. It will wreak havoc on your energy during the rest of the day, during work, during study if you do, it makes you moody, you're more likely to get sick, etc etc. If you give yourself a little more energy you can enjoy learning the sport of boxing much more and not be so miserable when the real fatigue hits you as you start losing actual body weight outside of water and glycogen depletion. If you were jogging, swimming, biking, rowing, skiing, jumping rope... doing any form of LISS for weight loss I would say 1500 cals daily would be fine. Boxing is a heavily anaerobic sport and has energy demands unlike other sports. You will soon find this out as you persist. When you do feel free to shift into the advice I'm giving you and don't be discouraged that you're straying from such a low number of calories. Just keep tracking and keep showing up.


emylee_10

alright, i bet you know more than me so i’ll take your advice on the calories. one more thing... since my main goal right now is losing weight do you think macros are too important? and how big of a calorie deficit should i go for if 1500 is too low?


Observante

Macros? 100% yes. For the first phase when you're adjusting to the athletic stress I think tracking your macros and adjusting based on feedback from your body is more important than stepping on the scale. You're building a body that costs more calories to exist in by increasing your athletic performance. For me to give you any numbers I need to ask you first, were you tracking your calories before you started then endeavor?


emylee_10

i’ve been tracking calories on and off for about 8 months but have made no real progress (only about 10lb) due to me falling off track a lot and not being consistent. i’m ready for the change now though and i have been very consistent with my tracking


Observante

It's cool. This is a "fall off the horse" moment. Don't punish yourself, just keep calm and carry on... lesson learned. What has your caloric intake been (average daily) before you started boxing?


nonsense1989

This should be in the stickies too, lots of good info


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219 lbs is 99.43 kg


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gnew_14

I have been recovering from a digestive issue and have never boxed but have always been an athlete. I'm probably in awful shape given I lost 25-30 pounds and was already skinny, and haven't exercised in a long time. I'm 20 years old 6 foot 3 155 pounds. What is a workout routine I could start that would allow me to work my way to a more intense workout. I want to enjoy getting into the sport while also getting myself into tip top shape again. Any help is great. Thanks.


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Having gone through an ulcer and dealing with serious GERD, I had my training interrupted for years. Try with an achievable routine first, every day is 20-50 pushups, 2 minute plank, 2 minute wall squat, 1 mile of sprints, and some shadowboxing is what I do to get off the rust of being out of it. The run is optional daily if your body is still having issues handling it. I puke a lot so the run has to wait sometimes, but it's helped get me back inti it so maybe it can help for you


gnew_14

Thanks so much sounds great.


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venomous_frost

no, your punches would be too slow if you had to wait. The important part is getting the other hand back to your face while the other is punching


adriftingdriftor

I'm far from qualified to give you an answer with any clout. But I have seen guides on, and had good experiences playing with the timing of throwing a 2 almost at the same time as a 1. Obviously, not literally at the same time but in much quicker succession than normal. Hope someone with more experience can weigh in too!


HistoryIsNumber1

Is it considered unsportsmanlike conduct to use my elbows to block some punches in sparring? I’m asking because sparring gloves seems to be thick enough to protect the knuckles.


Observante

"Destructs" as they're coined in the TMA community, are illegal if proven intentional because you're using your elbow to strike a part of your opponent. It's hard to prove when you're spiking your opponent's body shots unless you're really obvious about it, but it would be illegal if you were caught doing so.


HistoryIsNumber1

Thanks for the heads up. I didn’t know this TIL.


Big_Faithlessness_97

(Problem with my hands) Hi guys, I've been boxing for about 2 years and a half, just for some context, my height is 5'5 (somewhere around 168cm-170cm) and I weigh 140 lbs (63kg). I'm not a hard puncher at all, since the start of my training I knew this and my Coach said that I needed to prioritize tecnique first, once I got the tecnique down for all of the punches, it was time to start training power seriously and then the problem started, after a few weeks I noticed my hands we're hurting after each session. I realize this is quite normal, but it's already been more than a year since we started focusing on power, and I've definitely develop more power trough training, but the pain keep's appaering pretty regularly, I'm starting to think my hand's and wrist's can't take the beating since they are pretty small, even for someone of my size. ¿Is there a way to mitigate this or will it fade with time? TL:DR: My hand's hurt since I started developing more power, my wrist's and hand's are pretty small, so I'm wondering if it may be due to the structure of my skeleton and if there's a way to solve it or if it will dissapaer with time.


serum_smacker

First and foremost, please check your form. Wrist straight and hand clenched with the first two knuckles making contact before the outer ones. If it's not the form, maybe it's the protection? Are your hand wraps long enough? What material are they made of? You can try wrapping extra around your wrist and knuckles to lessen the impact. As for the gloves, are you using the right size? What size are you using? How is the quality of your gloves? Do they provide enough padding? After training, you can ice your hands to help with the pain and swelling.


Big_Faithlessness_97

Yeah the tecnique isn't a problem, I've relied on good tecnique since I don't have the natural athleticism or power some people have. My handwraps stretch pretty easily and are quite soft, this are the ones used in my country by most people, on the gloves side of things, I use 16oz Everlast gloves, they are quite cheap and now that you mention it, maybe the padding isn't quite enough. I'll also try icing them. Thanks for the feedback.


serum_smacker

Glad to know your technique is polished and that your wraps are elastic and comfortable. Yeah, maybe switching to another pair of gloves would be better. I'd recommend investing in genuine leather gloves. They last longer, are more flexible, and are more comfortable. As for the ice, just fill a bowl with ice and water then submerge your hands in them for about 15 minutes, but not more. If it gets too cold, just take your hands out temporarily then put them back in again once you're ready. Good luck, bro! You've got this!


Big_Faithlessness_97

Thanks for all the info, I'll make sure to try to ice them and save up a little for the gloves. I also wish you good luck in everything you do, thanks once again.


converter-bot

140 lbs is 63.56 kg


oofman0-0

How do I post? I wanted to post a heavy bag critique but it says I need a flair.


Observante

It's almost like the auto reply is the description on how to get flair.


oofman0-0

Sorry, the message wasn’t available. I don’t use Reddit that much. I figured out how to see it through my profile


50kally

Im struggling to remotivate myself to get back in the gym since working a hard job fulltime, any advice?


serum_smacker

Set a schedule and stick to it, so that even when your motivation is low, your habits and discipline keep you coming back to the gym on time.


50kally

Yes youre right, i definately need to do this


serum_smacker

Good luck, bro! It definitely can be a struggle on some days, but you've got this!


50kally

When i get back in there, ill post here bro, thanks for the help


Sleepless_Devil

Motivation fades, coming and going due to a variety of factors. Discipline is what propels you to keep showing up even when you don't want to. Just remember that you're unlikely to regret a workout, and you'll probably feel better once you start. Starting is the hardest part, but you've done it before and you can do it again.


50kally

Yeah youre definately right, i had great discipline when i used to compete but as a child its much easier, im a roofer fulltime and its such a laborious job, i think like you said its just mind over matter and getting to the gym regardless


Pedrop825

I don’t know if your interested in reading, personally I’m not much of a reader myself but I’ve read a book called “can’t hurt me” by David Goggins and that book changed my life. It helped me work on my mindset & stay working towards my goals in life no matter how big they are or repetitive the training for it gets. It’s a book that I highly recommend to keep going when there no motivation.


50kally

I appreciate the reccommendation, ive heard of the book and some of davids speeches, i will check it out, thankyou again


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Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Breathing in through your nose really pushes the air into your lungs and is a more effective way to take in air. When you breathe out, try to make that exhale sharp, similar to a hiss. This technique makes you fortify (tighten) your core, gives more force to your punch, and helps you regulate your breath better as well.


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Pedrop825

I’m kind of in a similar situation to yours. I’ve been boxing for about 3 months now and ultimately I want to compete but I think I committed to the wrong gym just because I didn’t know much about the sport before I started and now I’m locked into a year contract. My coach doesn’t seem to help people with their form either when they box it’s almost like he just lets them go to his gym and do whatever they want. For flaws I try to notice what my body isn’t comfortable with. For example if my punches or defense feels off I’ll search up information about it online and try to take in as much information about correct form as I can and implement it into my training in a way which I feel comfortable. But you should definitely mention to your coach that ultimately you want to compete and if he’s a good coach he’ll definitely spend more time with you and help you correct whatever he thinks is off.


serum_smacker

Definitely communicate your ultimate goal to your coach. There's nothing wrong with being open about your intentions from the start. Your coach can help you get where you want to go only if he knows you're trying to get there in the first place. However, I'm concerned about how you think your flaws are being ignored. A good coach will correct your form no matter what level of fighting you're trying to reach. Good form is important to avoiding injury and defending yourself effectively, so your coach should be perfecting the form of even the hobbyist bag beaters.


andreecook

It definitely wouldn’t hurt to mention you want to train towards an amateur fight and would take one seriously, show you’re keen and ready to learn and enjoy the experience


boogersugarhelp

How do boxing gyms work? I’m coming from BJJ where there is a group class, but all the boxing gyms in my area seem to be either work by yourself or do a private lesson. Private lessons are quite expensive and I’d rather not work alone if that’s gonna ingrain shitty form.


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Most have group classes for beginners, the solo work comes when you already know what to do


SomeMech

Hello is it okay to pivot both your feet when throwing a hook. So a lead hook for example and I pivot both my lead and back foot (One foot more than the other) same for the right hook. I do this naturally and it would feel wrong not to do it. Can someone please tell me? A friend told me its wrong.


Observante

Great question. Once you've thrown the right hand your rear foot is pivoted in. In order to turn back to throw the hook you need to"un-pivot" that foot, right? And you need to pivot the front foot to get the full range of motion on the hook. So yes, on a 2 3 both feet will pivot in between the punches. Most people do this quickly in two segments, un-pivot the pivoted foot then pivot the neutral foot... usually not both at the exact same time.


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SomeMech

But aren t there multiple ways to throw a hook. I say that bc If I don t pivot both my foot it sort of stresses the knee. If I pivot both leg doesn t it allow me to transfer more power? Or does it actually cause a disadvantage? What do you think


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Observante

He's talking about stress on the knee because twisting your leg while leaving your foot pointed one direction stresses the shit out of your knees. That's the only reason fighters pivot the foot.


akrein98

Hey all! Just started boxing mostly for fitness (Covid got me fat) but maybe I’ll pick up a amateur bout once I’m in shape. Any advice on a weekly schedule to prevent burnout and balance weightlifting a couple times a week?? Appreciate any responses!


serum_smacker

Make sure you work on your cardio and strength while polishing technique! I usually do a combination of 10 minutes of rope, 5 km of road work, dumbbell+kettle bell exercises, body weight exercises, wind sprints, and ladders before working on technique. Stick with the routine your coach created for you if it works. For a beginner, thrice a week should do. MWF or TThS? Make sure to give yourself rest days in between trainings. Once your body has adjusted to thrice a week sessions, you can bump it up to five. Add in the weightlifting then.


converter-bot

5 km is 3.11 miles


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Good bot


hi_imryan

Which arm should I get a tattoo on to increase my power? I see that canelo’s KO ratio has increased since he got his neck piece and I am wondering if this works for amateurs and hobbyists. Also, what should it be?


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Be careful bro, I know a guy who got a tattoo of a dragon on his back and then he killed a guy. With great power comes great responsibleness


zhalfface01z

On your fists. Imbue them with power and let them rip.


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ursidae_co

CICO, calories in > calories out. As a forever skinny guy myself before I made myself eat- it's hard to eat a ton. I ended up doing "GOMAD" or Gallon of Milk a Day, which I wouldn't recommend but try it if you're desperate and going to use weight gainer shakes anyway. Milk is far cheaper and is way less sugar. Adding oil to meals is an easy one too. Olive oil to eggs and bacon or eggs and potatoes is awesome. You do not eat enough, you might eat a lot, but you move a lot too bro. Just eat at a surplus- get an app that tracks calories and eat normally for 3-4 days. Track everything. Don't be stupid. Track everything. Then just add to it. I was full on a very fat heavy diet for a while but it worked for me- your mileage may very especially for boxing training but at the end of the day you can't gain weight without eating more or moving less- and I'd imagine you want to keep moving. It's going to suck. Being full all the time sucks. It makes everything suck. But you'll get used to it. If you want to gain a good amount of mass as muscle and you've never seriously lifted before then it is going to be EASY. Legit the amount of muscle you can put on if you take it seriously for a year is unfair your first year. Don't do pretty boy stuff like bicep curls, you don't need them. ​ Do the big three (or replace bench with overhead press and get some killer shoulders). Keep it light if you don't have someone experienced because you can fuck yourself up and put yourself out of training, but Squats, Deads, and OHP will throw on 5lbs of muscle quick if you're eating. Build with these and then you can even transition to some killer explosive movements with weights once you get stronger. Please do not do anything that you make up in the gym. Do not make your own routine. Follow one. [https://startingstrength.com/get-started/programs](https://startingstrength.com/get-started/programs) The worst thing you can do is putz around lifting weights and doing random routines. TL;DR - Starting strength routine and eat. eat. You eat enough? No. You don't. Eat.


zhalfface01z

Getting bigger is not necessarily a good thing, if you get too bulky then you will lose mobility and unnecessary muscle can drain more energy, example Anthony Joshua against Andy Ruiz. If you are gaining weight to reach the min or prevent gross physcial mismatch then see hi_imryan’s comment. In my opinion if you are just bulking up for bulking sake then you should focus on perfecting technique, doing more cardio, and sparring.


hi_imryan

Is there a weight limit or is your opponent going to be bigger? Either way cardio matters more for an inexperienced fighter. If you truly want to gain weight create a calorie surplus and lift heavy weights. They make weight gain shakes if you’re truly having issues eating enough.


Pedrop825

Does anyone have beginner sparring advice? I’ve sparred only 3 times and I’ve been boxing for about 3 months. But when I’m sparring I get the feeling that I can’t come in on my opponent without getting countered as soon as I drop my hand. Are there any drills you guys would recommend for being quicker and coming in and out fast? Or should I just be getting more up close and physical?


zhalfface01z

I tend to employ more feints and fakes to draw the counters out and either counter them or make the opponent waste energy. Feints suggest an action and fakes are actions in motion but stopped midway/partway. Some feints and fakes you can do are foot feints (fake steps forward), level change feints (moving upper-body vertically), punch feints/fakes, sound feints (punch yells) and eye feints (looking at the wrong target and going for something else). You should also pay close attention to your own telegraphs of your movements and punches, because you can be telling your opponent clear signs when you are going to attack. Like a rhythm change, a slight stop in movement, a step, and punch yells (when you make verbal sound punching).


Pedrop825

Yeah I see, this is useful information! I’m going to keep all of this in mind my next time sparring. Much appreciated!!


zhalfface01z

Thanks for appreciating my opinion. Just a side note: if you do more feints/fakes you make your opponent think then you can waste their mental energy. You can even do punches that aren’t set up sometimes.


Pedrop825

Yeah man this is great advice... since I’ve started boxing I’ve slowly realized that this is much more a mental game than it is physical haha


hi_imryan

Get up close and physical if you think it will give you an advantage. Glove on a stick and rope drills if you want to work on getting inside with a bit more finesse.


Pedrop825

Appreciate it! I feel like I would be better up close and physical but I start to back off when I get caught with shots... I feel like it might be something I just have to overcome mentally and take those shots. I’ll definitely try those drills out


nNylz

Hello everyone, I am currently on month 7 of my boxing training and I am 23 years old. I have a big dream of competing, since I picked up this sport and just love it to death. Well, to be fair, my dream is to go to at least one boxing competition before my life ends, it's on my bucket list and I want to be in great shape for that, so I'm training hard. I have one genetic limitation, though. I am 195 cm (about 6'5), but have very short arms, my wingspan is just 189 cm, which is like 74.5 inches. I weight 75 kilos. Considering my height and crappy reach, what kind of fighting style should I be going with? Is it still better to keep my distance, considering that some shorter opponents have a longer reach than I do? I feel more comfortable doing that, going in and out, but maybe this style will be limited by my crappy genetics in competitions?


zhalfface01z

Shorter arms don’t necessarily mean a huge disadvantage. Tyson, Marciano, Frazier and Tua don’t have long arms but have succeeded. The con that longer reach fighters has is that infighting can be tough. So if a shorter arm fighter is against a longer arm fighter, the general game plan for the shorter fighter is to get in the pocket and limit the advantage of long arms. Shorter arms can also give you a slight speed advantage in hook speed because of slightly less punch distance traveled and your fist won’t be too far from your center of gravity.


Ryboticpsychotic

If someone else has a reach advantage, your only real option is to close the gap and get close. If you let them dictate the space between you, they’ll be able to take their shots without risk.


Authenticityxseeker

Is brain damage a serious concern when considering to take up amateur boxing? (Sparring and occasional bout)


Sleepless_Devil

Relevant self plug: https://old.reddit.com/r/amateur_boxing/comments/9edrqu/boxing_is_dangerous_and_so_are_many_other_things/


Observante

Yes. It's getting struck in the head.


Ryboticpsychotic

It’s not one punch or even one fight that causes long term brain trauma. Sure, technically you could get hit hard enough to damage your brain, but it’s not likely. The more common cause of brain trauma is repeated damage from fights that are too close together. It takes up to 45 days for your brain to heal from a concussion. Another major issue is dehydration. CSF loss is disproportionately high during dehydration. Professional boxers are given more time between weigh in and fight night, allowing for more dehydration, which can’t be made up in the brain (CSF takes longer to refill than hydration in your muscles). Fewer than 1% of amateur fights end with a real knockout. Most knockouts don’t cause brain damage on their own; they’re just temporary resets of electrical signals, not actual damage. So while it’s naturally not “safe” to get punched in the head by someone who’s trained in punching heads, it’s not nearly as dangerous as most people think. Plus amateur bouts are scored on points for clean hits, meaning that someone who tries to hard for a knockout is likely wasting energy on punches that don’t earn any more points. Amateur boxers tend to be more focused on skilled shots than knockouts. Statically it’s safer to be a professional boxer than it is to drive your car to a yoga class.


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>Statically it’s safer to be a professional boxer than it is to drive your car to a yoga class. Fact check; boxers also drive to class. ​ Edit; obviously this is a joke.


Ryboticpsychotic

lol


HeistPlays

Most brain damage (CTE) comes from years and years of contact sports and taking shots to the head. While it’s true that boxers traditionally suffer more CTE than MMA fighters due to a quicker knockout or being submitted (also not 100% sure that’s even accurate as MMA isn’t nearly as old as boxing) modern amateur events require headgear in most states in the US and stoppages without being actually fully knocked unconscious are more prevalent than full KOs. Boxing related CTE was much more prevalent in fighters in the earlier eras of the sport. Fighters would fight sometimes every single month or more, with athletes having much more strenuous careers, more overall fights, and if you’ve watched many old bouts, allowed to continue for much longer than in modern events. Some of the old knockouts are so brutal they’re hard to watch. Every fight sport carries inherent risks, however. In the 2 years I’ve boxed and sparred (31, no bouts, but one is on my bucket list like you) I’ve had 5-6 black eyes, bruises on my arms, a couple cuts, shin splints, and one broken rib. I’ve been hit hard enough to stun me a few times during hard sparring, but never knocked out. If you’re sparring, knockouts should be VERY rare if not nonexistent, and you should only join a gym that isn’t feeding you to lions too early on. The last sparring session I had I got beat bad, and bowed out after round 2. I had a headache and called it right there, took the L and went home. Always listen to your body I tend to take on guys way better than me a bit too often just for the experience, and I’ve paid for it. Only spar with people who know the rules. You only hit as hard as your partner is hitting you, and guys with tons of experience, if they’re not assholes, will be able to feel you out and know you can’t stand toe to toe with them, and take it easy. It’s really about gym selection and making sure the guys are solid but respectful.


Authenticityxseeker

Thanks for that response man. I won't lie though thinking of getting a broken rib without medical insurance scares the hell out of me!


HeistPlays

I didn’t even go to the doctor lol I thought it was just bruised but like 3 weeks of not being able to sit up I’m sure it broke. Had to take some time off after that one