Integrity28 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 So, I was starting to become a fat, old Ape. I can't control the old part, but I can control the fat part. I've decided to add boxing into the myriad things I'm doing when I workout/train - which includes running, p90x and weight training. I'd never hit a heavy bag before - except when dicking around at friends houses who had them. I bought a bag, and I'm looking for a proper gym to learn technique at. Shouldn't be tough to find a good spot, given the part of the country I live in. Right now, I've been following bag workouts I've found online. Pretty solid. I know how to throw a punch, and the bag came with crappy gloves, and I've got new ones being delivered tomorrow. It has instantly become my favorite way to workout. So, the reason I'm starting the thread is to display some humility and solicit any advice from folks here who might have insights to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 We used to punch and kick the living sh!t out of this thing. Technique didn't matter. That's all I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'm in the same situation you are; I just started adding boxing (hitting the heavy bag specifically) to my workouts a few months ago, and I love it. I was thinking about getting a speed bag to try out, too. Those look fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets0712 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've had a heavy bag in by garage for 10 years now. Used to use it. Frequently. Now. Not so much. Just on Sunday's around say about 415 ish or so................Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 If you're just using it for exercise, there is not much advice needed. Make sure you're wrapping your hands correctly and take care of your elbows if you ever feel pain in your tendons with ice and rest. Keep your hands up, stay on the balls of your feet, step when you jab, move with and off every punch, practice moving laterally and don't ever cross your feet, punch with your butt and hips, and learn how to slip and roll. If burning calories is your only goal then I'm sure the videos are helping just fine. Aside from that, the best thing you can do is to go to a real boxing gym and do a few rounds of focus mitts with a trainer. Not a regular gym, not a kickboxing fitness gym; an actual boxing gym where fighters train. Even if you only do it once, they will be able to correct a ton of stuff based on that and give you some things to work on. The key to learning how to box well is remembering that every single movement in the sport is counter-intuitive, from the way you stand to the way you step. And the sport is specific to each individual in that everyone does things wrong differently, and it takes someone watching you for a little bit, if only a few minutes, to really correct anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 5 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said: If you're just using it for exercise, there is not much advice needed. Make sure you're wrapping your hands correctly and take care of your elbows if you ever feel pain in your tendons with ice and rest. Keep your hands up, stay on the balls of your feet, step when you jab, move with and off every punch, practice moving laterally and don't ever cross your feet, punch with your butt and hips, and learn how to slip and roll. If burning calories is your only goal then I'm sure the videos are helping just fine. Aside from that, the best thing you can do is to go to a real boxing gym and do a few rounds of focus mitts with a trainer. Not a regular gym, not a kickboxing fitness gym; an actual boxing gym where fighters train. Even if you only do it once, they will be able to correct a ton of stuff based on that and give you some things to work on. The key to learning how to box well is remembering that every single movement in the sport is counter-intuitive, from the way you stand to the way you step. And the sport is specific to each individual in that everyone does things wrong differently, and it takes someone watching you for a little bit, if only a few minutes, to really correct anything. What about the " eye of the tiger"? Without that you got nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Clouds Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 17 hours ago, The Crusher said: What about the " eye of the tiger"? Without that you got nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 0:42 PM, RutgersJetFan said: If you're just using it for exercise, there is not much advice needed. Make sure you're wrapping your hands correctly and take care of your elbows if you ever feel pain in your tendons with ice and rest. Keep your hands up, stay on the balls of your feet, step when you jab, move with and off every punch, practice moving laterally and don't ever cross your feet, punch with your butt and hips, and learn how to slip and roll. If burning calories is your only goal then I'm sure the videos are helping just fine. Aside from that, the best thing you can do is to go to a real boxing gym and do a few rounds of focus mitts with a trainer. Not a regular gym, not a kickboxing fitness gym; an actual boxing gym where fighters train. Even if you only do it once, they will be able to correct a ton of stuff based on that and give you some things to work on. The key to learning how to box well is remembering that every single movement in the sport is counter-intuitive, from the way you stand to the way you step. And the sport is specific to each individual in that everyone does things wrong differently, and it takes someone watching you for a little bit, if only a few minutes, to really correct anything. This pretty much sums up how it's going for me - I found a local place I'll be going as soon as my schedule frees up, for some coaching. In the meantime, I'm pretty much doing what you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: This pretty much sums up how it's going for me - I found a local place I'll be going as soon as my schedule frees up, for some coaching. In the meantime, I'm pretty much doing what you said. I'm ready when you are!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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