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thanks for taking your time to do this man. my brother and uncle are natural fighters and 100+ pounds on me, but ive been studying and ive caught them! my next big thing is defense and footwork, gotta get hit less!
Close your eyes?!?! No definitely dont want to do that. Sweat rolling into your eyes sometimes can have that effect but never close them if can avoid it. Get a sparring partner to hit you in the face lightly till that fear goes away and develop a skill instead of a weakness.
I’m a big MMA fan and boxing is my favorite martial art. A lot of MMA fans don’t realize that boxing is more than just punches. The footwork, head movement, angles, defense, etc is beautiful artwork in motion. Great video! 👍🏼
@@ilisten1163 mma is a great sport same with its fighters. But compared to boxing. Mma is checkers. Boxing it’s very hard to pen a guy up and put leather on him. Just like chess, you have to get your opponent to open up his king. Mma if you’re not striking with him you can Leary’s clinch or wrestle him or leg kicks. It’s much easier to open up his defense
Slow sparring and mitt work really helps with not closing your eyes, cuz your gonna be able to see punches and get used to seeing them. Also you can put your guard up, cover your face but look at the punches thru the guard, just tell your sparring partner to go easy.
Yeah if you have a good coach thats great stuff. Sadly there are a lot of gyms when guys with 20+ fights are simply beating the shit out of the guys that are training for their debut. Some sad shit.
@@floydaprilweatherjr.3581 I hate that ! light sparring is so much better working on good techniques ! No learning bad habits like putting your head down etc
Pay attention to Floyd Mayweather. More often than not, when he receives a blow, he does not close his eyes, but narrows them. While many eminent boxers close their eyes after receiving a blow. Because the basis of his fight, in my opinion, is perception. Thank you for your hard work, Health!
In shooting it's the same way. Helps greatly if you don't blink after every bang. But like in this instance, it comes with training and experience. Which I don't have, so I blink a lot.
I agree man. Im learning defense watching Andre Ward, i gotta say this guy explains what ive been suffering from in training exactly how it is. Thanks!
@@PrecisionBoxing can you make a video on VR boxing,, occulus quest and thrill of the fight. I use it a lot,, I like boxing but I dont like any hits on my head,,, have to use it for other things,,, so the VR variants are as the nearest I get.. People say you have to do matches to become a good fighter, they are right! but VR are better than nothing, and its give some practice and cardio.
So, I am new in a gym where I am the only "newbie". First day, first time sparring was like torture. I wont give up. If the coach doesnt tell me what to do, even when I tell him that I am new, I learn it myself through this Gentleman right here and ask the coach next time for direct advice. Other members seem really respectful, so I get the oppurtinity to train and not getting badly hurt. Funny thing is, I dont regret it. Its like I lost all anxiety in life, except getting punched in sparring. Its really strange to feel absolute calm and only having one problem in life. Its really elevating. Nothing helped me more in life. edit for anyone who is unsure or is going through the same: still going! coach takes his time now, because I stayed after training asking questions. He told me that he didnt think I would stay and that I got better. that boosted my confidence a ton... sparring is one of the most fun things I have and had in my life. And yes, I have a bruised rib, but if I tell them "please no right hooks on the body", anyone will watch out for me. The most fun thing is, if you spar and watch THIS CHANNEL, it makes a lot more sense and you can even learn A TON. My true coach is you, mr!!! much love guys!!
Yes, I am also doing kickboxing for over 2 months now, but I avoided the sparring training and I will avoid it for 1 more month. I am doing only technique and conditioning for now. I managed to injure my shoulder in the first weeks and it frustrates me really bad, But I am reading allot about shoulder injury and rehab and I am doing the exercises. Anyway, as you said, the training really helped me with other problems in my life and I enjoy overcoming the fears through training. You are lucky to have gym members that are respectful, that helps a lot for sure. Also just ask your coach for direct advice all the time, he will give it to you for sure. This happens to me also, the coach is not giving me that much advice if I am not asking him all the time.
Probably the biggest problem with martial arts is that the coach wants to spend his time with his best fighters. Understandable. You have to put in a lot of work to let them know your serious and get the personal training that will make the big difference.
Yeah some coaches suck. You're supposed to do light sparring first to get used to working on your fundamentals. Maybe consider agreeing with one of your gym mates to have some light rounds. Get used to keeping your eyes open, not flinching, and pulling your hands back up after you punch. If the sparring is lighter you aren't as afraid to make mistakes and have more time to improve. Then when it's time for heavy sparring you'll know what to do. You can even request light sparring for 5-6 rounds after you get used to 3 for building up endurance.
When we were kids my bro and I played the flinch game: at any random time if one of us flinched to a punch it was 2 shots to the arm. When I started boxing I already didn't flinch.
Thank you so much for your vids homie. I joined a boxing gym about 3 or 4 months ago and am working on two months of complete sobriety from alcohol/opiates. Been eating clean, sleeping well and attending class more regularly and am much more enthusiastic. Your vids have been an incredible resource for us noobs out here. Appreciate it!
I was outboxed in light sparring in my muay thai class yesterday, wich left me absolutely devastated and dejected because my boxing sucks so much whereas my kicks and everything else is just on point. This is the best advice i've seen through my research. Really opened my eyes, what kind of mistakes i was making and how to fix them. Great content, thank you so much!
I was taught in muay Thai to watch the chest. It helps me dehumanize the person an see feet an hands. Oddly I watched a couple mma fights an they are obsessed with eye contact.
My coach told me that squinting helps lessen the blink reflex and since I've been doing it I've had much less problem keeping my eyes on my opponent while being hit
No, you reduce area of sight. Way too easy to miss hooks or uppercuts. Even tho it’s a trick that may bring quick results, the results aren’t good enough. Just practice what’s said in this video
A pro I sparred with told me to grab behind my ear for single side blocks to the head. It allows you to see while still blocking if they double up turn to your blind side but still covers temple and chin. It's helped me a lot since. Love your content.
This is for me, but if you want to use it go right on ahead! 3:26 Not Blocking Your View Drill 4:20 Don’t Look Down Drill; Remind Yourself To Not Look Down and Keep Your Eyes On Your Opponents
Roland did u deliver my mums milk a was told my dad was the milk man only kiddin lol jst seen the McCarthy can i ask where ur from am a scottish lad from irish grandparents x
@@davidmccarthy3562 Hi brother. You're from Ireland man? That's cool Got that fighting spirit! And it is cool we both have McCarthy as our last names. But no, I can't say I know you. I've never been to Ireland. I'd really like to go someday though! Maybe I'll run into you there. Who knows!?
@@rolandmccarthy3284 lol am from glagow (bonnie scotland) meant desend from irish grandparents but ireland n scotland very similar both loved rnd the world both shitty cold wet weather n good for shootin movies lol😂😂 kl man guessin ur in usa kl 👍
@@davidmccarthy3562 Oh, oh okay. My bad then brother. But still though, you come down Irish descent. So I know you still got that fighting spirit! But yeah man, it would be nice to go up to Scotland too. Go and see that nice, cold and wet weather for myself.😂😂 Sounds like a great place to train if you ask me. Maybe I'll see you there one of these days? I think it would be nice brother.
This man is a very good boxing teacher yo. I ain't go even lie, his techniques been helping my ass in the gym for real. If I became a successful boxer I'm sending him cash bruh. Thanks and much love homie.💪🏿❤
@@PrecisionBoxing man you're welcome homie. I gotta keep it real with ya. I didn't really know a damn thing about boxing but street fighting till I start watching you. But on my life I'm gonna send you cash on your cash app or whatever you use to get money. Thanks a million again my big bro.
@@cooka.s2817Yeah cuz he did help you get right bro. He basically helped your ass beat the s*# out of them Fanchers in that neighborhood boxing match back in February by watching his videos. You owe this man yo life cus them boys was trained good tho.
@@ihateevilpeople4298Right. That's what I'm saying. If I get big fight contracts he ain't go have to worry about it. He getting paid with me. I couldn't do half the shyt I'm doing now if it wasn't for his videos.
I’m 20 yrs old no boxing experience just started 2 months ago I don’t have a problem with my offense or combinations with the mitts or punching bag , yesterday was my first day sparring against a pretty well rounded boxer who also had some good experience and and I knew I had to defend myself a little more harder even though he was going light on me because it was my first time but still like when the punches was coming at me I didn’t really know what to do , cause it’s like a natural instinct I tend to cover up with the gloves not really having a clear peripheral vision on my opponent and I was still moving but I felt myself gassing out within 20-30 second in to the first round which was 2 minute rounds , my legs was shot and felt like I was easily going down if he would’ve landed a easy cross or a hook , I do want to get back in the ring and spar , just wanted to know exactly what should I do for my conditioning and cardio to improve thanks
@Designated Marxman same thing happen to me ! I thought I was the only one but thanks for the advice I’m definitely going to be running a lot more and working on my breathing , that’s another thing takes a big part in the boxing ring if you don’t do it properly
As I'm beginning to get better in boxing I start to understand that defense is not only my biggest weakness but also what is the hardest to learn. You punch, you slip, roll, move your head, even dance, but you have only small windows to properly practice taking punches. This video is reaaaaaally helpful mate, as it caters the fundamentals and helps you understand the logic. Cheers
Extremely helpful, I’ve been teaching myself how to fight and skipped some defensive things I should have covered. I competed in a kickboxing tournament and was great on offense but terrible defensively, turning away and everything but never discouraged from that just looking to correct it and this helps tremendously. Thank you
Best boxing coach on the internet! Thank you for your lessons it’s perfect for me at 48 years old and want to just learn at home and for the love of the sport and you never know when you have to protect yourself someday. 🙏🏻
100% agree JT seemed a half decent fighter some nice stuff but not dissing his boxing or style but his real purpose n path in life is this online coaching sum tips a get better than previous real time coaches like 2min odd check hook vid sum amount of info in little time hes a very humble man n great inspiration n he must know but doesnt brag etc a cant fault anything av seen there r sum vids less aimed at myself but still good info n tactics etc really helped me while lockdown n pandemic gave me the fitness n boxin fever bn orderin gloves headgear wraps pads etc n tryin to inspire yngr ppl but no much takers lol they dont get that me n my best mate can trade in a heatrd spar n love each other at same time lol keep it up brother
Had to give you a Like for the " Get your Grandma to put the gloves on." I 'll subscribe because it's the truest think I've seen on youtube. Look down be down, my coach once said.
The best explanation I have seen here on RU-vid 👏👏👏 Others are forever beating around the bush instead of getting straight to the point. You get straight to the point and explain it in a really logical and understandable way --> subscription-secured
Thanks very much!! I'm a MuayThai amateur fighter, and I was trying to work this guard defence if mine since while I'm sparring or fighting I noticed that I do not came back fast with my left hand and there fore I took many clean shots like punches, elbows or even kicks. I'm still a begginer but with the help of my coach I would love to became a professional even though I'm 32years old, I'm willing to put on work, and ready to do whatever it takes! He recommended me some exercises but as he told me : " I know about MuayThai, but not about boxing , I don't know everything" so I decided to take some box classes at least for learning how to foot work properly and eventually adapting all those techniques to my MuayThai training and fighting. I'm really Powerful, I never ever would imagine that o can Puch that hard, and i would like to learn boxing techniques to use my power the proper way 👊🏻🙏🏻
Been watching you for years. Just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work you put in to this channel. A lot of invaluable info on here. Continue to and have learnt a lot from all your content. Thanks!
Very helpful! I feel I’m at a bit of a disadvantage not training mma until I turned 22. But being able to work on striking outside of the gym as well is gonna be a game changer! Your channel is amazing. I am definitely gonna drill these
Your not at any disadvantage (your are slightly but don’t make it a big thing). I sparred the NATIONAL Champ at 147 pounds after 1 year months of boxing (I’m 24) and frankly I beat him up. Are you obsessed? Because if your not, it won’t matter what age you started Peace and Love
i'm learning muay thai, not been doing it very long, but it is really cool to me how closely fighting and certain video games are in theory. i got to a pretty high level in smash bros and dota 2 and there's many concepts which i can see will cross over, with one of the biggest ones being spacing. when you're new to these games you need to do the equivalent of holding your gloves up all the time for your defense, but the better you get and the more aware you become of spacing and timing, the more you can walk the fine line between defense and offense by being *just* out of range of something the more efficiently and accurately you judge the spacing, the less effort defense takes, and the less offensive ability you have to sacrifice to have an adequate defense. just like when you see a fighter pull back from a punch which just skims past their nose, then they lash back with a counter... that exact thing happens in games like dota all the time
Thank you VERY much for the "holding your breath" part!!! It's simple, but i hope it can help me with my short breath in sparring! Really, I haven't ever thought about this!
Keep doing what your doing. I’ve been watching you since 2017 and learned a lot from your post and vlogs. Appreciate your work and passion in boxing! 🥊👍🏻💪🏻🙏
I’m a slim built 6’0 157 with a 76 inch reach and naturally athletic I’ve been boxing for 6 months now and luckily I grew up watching the sport so I was ahead of most but thank you for the videos because my main focus as of now is defense because with my reach and speed my goal is to get into a position where my physical gifts and defensive skills make me very difficult to hit in-turn making it a lot easier to counter and destroy dudes from the outside
Going through a frozen shoulder and impingement. I am older but that doesn't make it easier to accept. Don't take it for granted my friends. Stay fit and protect your shoulder health. No shoulders, no boxing. Much respect to PS! Love it.. Peace.
Thanks for your video. Even as a child lesrning Karate, it was drilled in my head to keep your hands up. The same defensive strategy i employ for kickboxing and have never forgotten it. Your video reminds me that not everyone gets their hands up in defensive posture when just practicing on a bag, but its absolutely important to drill this into your head so you never drop your hands in a real fight, in the ring or God forbid out on the street.
It's really interesting seeing how you Americans defend, in Mexico we have whole different style on catching hits and making the defense as minimalistic as possible. Good video, it's always nice to see different techniques.