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Punch Footwork
- Thread starter Kane Fan
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Not exactly sure what you're describing, but I think you're talking about whichever foot is forward (if boxing orthodox it would be the left foot, while throwing the left hook, or the right if southpaw) moving instead of being planted while the punch is being thrown.
If that's it, then yeah, I do that sometimes; a lot of guys do. It's wrong though. You'll get more leverage if you practice planting the foot and pivoting.
If that's it, then yeah, I do that sometimes; a lot of guys do. It's wrong though. You'll get more leverage if you practice planting the foot and pivoting.
Saintinistic
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If it feels natural, then your on track.
and as we all have different body types, some styles should be modified by you to get the maximum potential out of it. instruction is just the ingredients and methods of the final product.
you personally decide how much, of what, to use to get to your own conclusion.
and as we all have different body types, some styles should be modified by you to get the maximum potential out of it. instruction is just the ingredients and methods of the final product.
you personally decide how much, of what, to use to get to your own conclusion.
Saintinistic
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Kane Fan said:
..and its good that your instructor is open to you adapting and evolving, and encourages it. awesome
I agree partially, because most coaches will tell you about doing what feels natural, but this means only up to a certain point. Some things can be done in a variety of different ways, so a fighter can do it the way that's more comfortable to him as long as it's still within the range of good form.
However, some things are just bad form and any coach/trainer will say so. Example: One fighter throws a jab and moves his arm so the shoulder raises a little, giving some protection to the side of the head.
A second fighter doesn't do this, but does duck his head down a little as he throws. Neither fighter would be yelled at for being wrong.
A third fighter throws his jab both tucking his head down and protecting it with the shoulder, then instead of bringing his hand straight back, he brings it back below chest level.
The third fighter will get called out for this because even though it was more comfortable to do so, it will get him counterpunched.
However, some things are just bad form and any coach/trainer will say so. Example: One fighter throws a jab and moves his arm so the shoulder raises a little, giving some protection to the side of the head.
A second fighter doesn't do this, but does duck his head down a little as he throws. Neither fighter would be yelled at for being wrong.
A third fighter throws his jab both tucking his head down and protecting it with the shoulder, then instead of bringing his hand straight back, he brings it back below chest level.
The third fighter will get called out for this because even though it was more comfortable to do so, it will get him counterpunched.
Saintinistic said:
well he's been teaching for awhile now
he knows what he's doing
he says we are going to be focusing on the ground more now
for training because we know most of the concepts for striking we just need practice on it
but learning the ground is more complicated
Yarg!
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stand at an angle, one shoulder should be infront of the other, feet alittle more than shoulder width apart. when you cross your head should be tucked in , sort of resting against your punching hand. as the fist comes forward, try not to lean into it, pivot your hips and go on a tip toe on the foot thats on the same side as your fist(left cross, left foot). its kinda hard to explain, but its soo much better if you have a trainer evauluating your punches and kicks.
