Interesting Fact: A good footwork is absolutely essential and makes a huge difference in all of combat sports and even in street fights or self-defense scenarios.
Step and then punch, step punch at the same time, both we need to make our muscle memory. There is a period I forgot to step and then punch. My gym partners all knew when I step in, it means my punch comes at the same time.
The things I know currently are to step and jab double jab step with lead leg and jab rear leg comes in and step and jab again and to turn your hips when you hook really put your whole body behind the hook when throwing a 1 2 in boxing it’s also important to step into it i also for some people it’s right hook but for me it’s the left I’m a southpaw not fighting professionally yet or anything not even an amateur as a matter of fact just trying to learn and prepare but southpaw stance seems to be were I’m most comfortable but I lead with my right hand which is called leading with my cross I believe I lead with the opposite hand then my stance gives off my left hook is pretty good for Somone of my size my right hook seems to be slightly stronger so I work on my left hand a lot for hooks and uppercuts my left isn’t that good for jabing gatta work on that
It’s crazy if you think about it. There’s so much that you need to understand when it comes to boxing because the more you know the harder it is for your opponent to read you. Otherwise you get stuck in a pattern and they catch on.
Thanks for these videos Tony. Got a second hand bag and gloves and been binge watching your stuff. 60 soon and remember loving boxing training as a kid. Got a bit over exited and weakened my wrists first day so going at a slower pace. Cheers fella 👍
Make sure when you guys throw punches as you move you really focus on the timing. I seen guys start the punch then move and when they do move the punch that was already half way there gets thrown off. Fluid movement are key. Way to go Tony. Damn you have some handspeed
am using this for my cardio/ fun shadow boxing to build on stamina.......................want to get it right on the feet first , thanks tony jeffries .......................great teacher
Hey Tony, 'Just left a comment on your Boxing Heavy-Bag for Beginners Video. I'm a Kickboxer who wanted to work on my Footwork, when At Home, and Not with my Trainer - And looked around your channel for a more 'Pro-Version of Footwork. The foot-Work is On-Point. Great Video
basic stuff but it cannot be stressed enough how important those seemingly small details are, lots of people have no clue what are they doing now, even if you do it for fun and cardio do it right
My only concern is how much of my back leg should I bend when switching from a front jab to back in the stance or to the side-step footwork because I find it a bit slow when I try to abruptly change direction, I guess this may be fixed through time.
Just a tip brotha when you're jabbing and throwing straights whatever bring your fist back to your cheek if not you are going to leave yourself open for a counter strike.
Tony! Thank you! I have a question about body sparring.. when we spar to the body and my opponent keeps his arms wrapped over his torso. How do we create an opening to bang them to the body? It's not like I can jab to the head etc.. to create an opening.. its not as easy as open sparring. very frustrating!
Honestly, when you're body sparring your opponent should defend his head as if it were a real match. Your coach should instruct him to defend properly rather than just defending his body. Otherwise, I'd wait to counterpunch and try to get a liver shot in if he over-reaches.
I had trouble with this. They don't hold hands realistically because you're not hitting the head. So now I punch everything. Jab the chest, hit the arms, shoulders. Don't look for the "clean" bodyshot.
Tony any advice on learning to fight going backwards.. I feel like when I'm throwing while being pushed back I can't generate anywhere near the same power
Big thank you brother for another master vid. Btw I seen your poster on the wall from old times events, in Carl Greaves boxing gym in Newark on Trent - UK 👌🏻🥊
Almost like a chair if all legs were together and close than the chair would fall but when all legs are spread out it keeps the chair in balance and stable
I think if you practice punching whilst hoping on one foot it will improve your footwork and punching ability. It isn't a technique exercise it is more an athletic exercise. Because all leg movement running included is a series of hops on single legs. By forcing to strengthen one foot at a time you will improve your foot speed which indirectly improves your foot work. Also a lot of punches that actually land are those that don't have conventional movement patterns. For example the step then the punch and also the step and punch at the same time can be read by your opponent. However if you are explosive enough you can jump off both feet and make that 1 inch adjustment closer to your opponent and land the punch. Fighters like Roy Jones did this and others. This is difficult to read because it is unconventional. Making slight movement adjustments on one foot and land a punch translates being able to do it in the fight better with both feet. Because the small hops have a direction away, towards and to side of your opponent that needs training in accuracy in the movement.
I got a real stumper which i think is why we instinctively make the mistake of stepping left by moving right/back foot first: if youre orthodox, then when you step back, you move the back / right foot first. If you step left, you move the front / left foot first. But! Which foot do you move first when you step back and left (diagonally)? If you move the back/right foot, the feet cross. If you move the front/left foot, its better but youve still got poor balance, especially if you take a big step. Yes no maybe? What do you think?
I'd suggest either, depending on what you want to do... Eg1, assuming orthodox, and the opponent is closing, step diagonal back with the right, which will turn your body, and throw a left hook to the head, then step with front foot to align to where they are. Eg2, assuming orthodox, and the opponent is closing, step diagonal back with the left, putting yourself square on, but slightly off the center line, throw straight right to head/body as your right shoulder is now lined up with their center line. If they are still moving forward, step back with your right. But still keep your legs apart, like coach says!
I have not trained for 1 week. I have been doing it constantly for years and my rival is depression/loneliness etc. Need some inspiration again! I am a real fighter!
I've got a question, I don't know if it's wrong or not but when I'm stepping which a punch I always bring my left foot first and then tge right foot instead of doing it at once. For example when I'm throwing 1,2,3 I step with the left foot while jabbing then right foot with cross and then the left foot with hook. Is it okay or should I change it?
