Unfortunately we were unable to use the training room (large conference room), but it was a good opportunity to take advantage of the mirrors in the gym.
Mike was videotaped to and worked on the following:
Blocking the jab
Parrying the jab
Jab (1)
Jab-Straight Right (1-2)
I worked on the same and snap-back and slipping jab defenses.
We covered the general importance of the jab and its many uses.
Mike, remember the observation of the stance and how it can affect your ability to throw the rear hand, and defend your left side. Remember to point the big toe of your lead foot at your opponent, and you should OK. Also emphasized that your lead hook needs a lot of work. Use the hips for the power!
More to follow and illustrations from the training video (once I view it!).
NDT
Monday, June 28, 2004
Thursday, June 24, 2004
More on the jab
- Remember to snap the punch right before impact. Relaxation will increase your speed and decrease inertia so that your can react more quickly to an opening or an attack.Slide forward to increase power.
- Remember hand, then foot. If you step first, not only will your opponent hit you on the way in, your lead will either miss or be slipped and countered before you know what hit you. If you can see it coming, you can usually defend it. If your opponent punches and then lets the legs carry him forward, any sacrifice in power is made up by the increased probability of hitting your opponent and doing it safely. A good strategy.
- Stop-hit: the jab is one (along with the side kick) best weapons to intercept an attack. You usually want to use it against an angled or curved attack, such as the backfist (depending on how it's thrown), the haymaker, hook, uppercut, any spinning attacks (be careful here), as well as roundhouse and hooking kicks.
- Rotate the fist as it snaps and hits the target, a la Muhammad Ali. The benefit of this is to increase the damage of the technique on by tearing at the skin, especially around the eyes of your opponent. This, incidentally, is one reason why we wear headgear...
- Do not retract or chamber the fist first. Keep it in front of you and throw it without any added motions. This will increase perceived speed, and increase your hit percentage.
- Remember to vary the type of jab that you throw; some should be power-jabs, trying to hurt the opponent; a setup jab will just touch, and gauge your distance for a power-jab or straight right hand; a speedy jab can snap out to get a reaction from your opponent, or to disrupt his rhythm or halt a planned attack.
- Another way to vary the jab is to double or triple jab. Most often, you won't hit with the first technique.
- Always position the lead hand aimed at your opponent. If someone is close enough to do you damage, you want to aim your weapon at him. This serves as an obstruction to him just attacking straight-away.
- Commitment is key to success. If you aren't committed to really hitting and doing damage or setting up another punch, don't throw it. Another way to think of it is, "If I do this, will my opponent have to react?" If not, he may just blast through it, or ignore it.
The Jab- building block of boxing
How many times have you been hit while trying to advance on your sparring partner? How many times have you swung - and missed by a mile? How would you like a way to safely stop someone from beginning one of those 5-punch combinations that really hurt?!!
Try the JAB!
The jab has the following benefits:
*Lead safely- it's already half-way there and has least risk when used properly.
*Best start to a combination. If done with commitment, will force an opponent to react, thereby creating an opening for the remainder of your combination.
*Can "freeze" an opponent by interrupting their train of thought, rythme, or bisecting his combination and saving your butt!
*When completing this punch, you're back in your defensive or "base" position with your guard up.
*It, along with the lead-right, is the least telegraphing punch to throw.
*Range-finder. Increases your hit-percentage by checking the range that you're at and allowing you to decide if it's time to fire!
How to perform the jab:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MORE TO COME.
Try the JAB!
The jab has the following benefits:
*Lead safely- it's already half-way there and has least risk when used properly.
*Best start to a combination. If done with commitment, will force an opponent to react, thereby creating an opening for the remainder of your combination.
*Can "freeze" an opponent by interrupting their train of thought, rythme, or bisecting his combination and saving your butt!
*When completing this punch, you're back in your defensive or "base" position with your guard up.
*It, along with the lead-right, is the least telegraphing punch to throw.
*Range-finder. Increases your hit-percentage by checking the range that you're at and allowing you to decide if it's time to fire!
How to perform the jab:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MORE TO COME.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Home training recommendation for ChoDan Mr. Sam 6-12-04
This was designed specifically for Mr. Sam in response to his request for a twice-a-week, 30-minute home solo training program. Modify and apply as desired.- NDT
General Structure/Outline
Warm-up: 5 minutes
Skill improvement: 10 min
Endurance work: 15 min
Cool-down and stretch: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Schedule
Workout 1-Forms
Warm-up: 5 minutes Jump rope, or light shadow-fighting
Skill improvement: 10 min Slow-motion forms or broken-down portions to improve technique
Endurance work: 15 min 10 forms in this amount of time. To show best improvement, I recommend working on only 1 or 2 forms that whole workout.
Cool-down and stretch: 5 min Stretch at least 3 minutes of this time.
Total time: 35 min
Workout 2-Fighting/Sparring
Warm-up: 5 minutes Jump rope, or light shadow-fighting
Skill improvement: 10 min Work one technique at a
Endurance work: 15 min 10 forms in this amount of time. To show best improvement, I recommend working on only 1 or 2 forms that whole workout.
Cool-down and stretch: 5 min Stretch at least 3 minutes of this time.
Total time: 35 min
Focus
Forms: 3 areas need improvement: Stances, Footwork, Hand, then Focus
Stance: Front stance is pretty good, but could be lower. Only thing I'd do is aim the front toe in slightly. The center of the foot should point straight.
Back stance is usually out of alignment - heels should be on the same line, not offset. Sit down in this stance.
Tiger stance should be lower. and more consistent in length. Remember to lift the front foot and there should be no weight shift. Bend the knees!
Footwork: This is the area that needs most improvement. You have the basics of the stances, but the transition movements need to be coordinated better. I think you know what I mean. Remember, there are two pivot points on the foot - the ball and the heel. When you are shifting the weight forward, you use the ball, backward, you use the heel.
Hands: Fists should remain clenched, but squeeze at the moment of focus. Keep the index finger in tight.
Knifehand needs to have tension throughout the hand, and hook the thumb without it touching the rest of the hand.
Blocks should all remain a set distance from the body - usually a spread-hand's distance from it. Also remember the direction of the force.
Rear hand, when pulling, should be up at about the first rib.
Focus: What do I mean by this? Put all your power and the strength of your hips, legs, abs, and the snap of your arms or legs into every technique. Synchronize all movement so that your body becomes like steel for a split-second, then you're relaxed enough to, with no wasted energy, transition to the next movement with good form. You know it when you see it, and should really be able to feel it.
Finally: What will help you the most with any skill is repitition of proper technique. Once your head and body can act as one, you can get really creative and start scaring me even more!
Fighting/Sparring Techniques:
• Practice movement without crossing the legs (a la walking). In other words, try to move with a shuffle so that you are never out of position.
• Drill massive commitment when leading or countering. If not, you may as well not try - it leaves you vulnerable and shatters your own confidence when something doesn't work.
• Visualize scenarios. That was what was so great about the Channel 5 Kung Fu movies, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and the other movies that we watched - they help you play out the scenes and you put yourself in the situation. You need to do that while shadowboxing.
• Visualize, then drill a certain attack, defense, or counter repeatedly so that you are successful and build muscle memory.
• Don't just punch/kick the bag. Use malicious intent when hitting, then use some speed and snappy techniques - mix it up. Work a certain combination over and over. Use clearing footwork after an attack - angle off like you know you should. Keep your hands up when working it.
• Keep that rear hand in front of you, and your rear heel off the ground, even a centimeter will do it. Remember, if your back foot is flat, you will be vulnerable. What do sprinters do when in the blocks? They have their weight forward and ready to drive off the rear leg.
• DO MANY MANY KICKS. The kicking group of techniques is now your weakest area.
• STRETCH!
General Structure/Outline
Warm-up: 5 minutes
Skill improvement: 10 min
Endurance work: 15 min
Cool-down and stretch: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Schedule
Workout 1-Forms
Warm-up: 5 minutes Jump rope, or light shadow-fighting
Skill improvement: 10 min Slow-motion forms or broken-down portions to improve technique
Endurance work: 15 min 10 forms in this amount of time. To show best improvement, I recommend working on only 1 or 2 forms that whole workout.
Cool-down and stretch: 5 min Stretch at least 3 minutes of this time.
Total time: 35 min
Workout 2-Fighting/Sparring
Warm-up: 5 minutes Jump rope, or light shadow-fighting
Skill improvement: 10 min Work one technique at a
Endurance work: 15 min 10 forms in this amount of time. To show best improvement, I recommend working on only 1 or 2 forms that whole workout.
Cool-down and stretch: 5 min Stretch at least 3 minutes of this time.
Total time: 35 min
Focus
Forms: 3 areas need improvement: Stances, Footwork, Hand, then Focus
Stance: Front stance is pretty good, but could be lower. Only thing I'd do is aim the front toe in slightly. The center of the foot should point straight.
Back stance is usually out of alignment - heels should be on the same line, not offset. Sit down in this stance.
Tiger stance should be lower. and more consistent in length. Remember to lift the front foot and there should be no weight shift. Bend the knees!
Footwork: This is the area that needs most improvement. You have the basics of the stances, but the transition movements need to be coordinated better. I think you know what I mean. Remember, there are two pivot points on the foot - the ball and the heel. When you are shifting the weight forward, you use the ball, backward, you use the heel.
Hands: Fists should remain clenched, but squeeze at the moment of focus. Keep the index finger in tight.
Knifehand needs to have tension throughout the hand, and hook the thumb without it touching the rest of the hand.
Blocks should all remain a set distance from the body - usually a spread-hand's distance from it. Also remember the direction of the force.
Rear hand, when pulling, should be up at about the first rib.
Focus: What do I mean by this? Put all your power and the strength of your hips, legs, abs, and the snap of your arms or legs into every technique. Synchronize all movement so that your body becomes like steel for a split-second, then you're relaxed enough to, with no wasted energy, transition to the next movement with good form. You know it when you see it, and should really be able to feel it.
Finally: What will help you the most with any skill is repitition of proper technique. Once your head and body can act as one, you can get really creative and start scaring me even more!
Fighting/Sparring Techniques:
• Practice movement without crossing the legs (a la walking). In other words, try to move with a shuffle so that you are never out of position.
• Drill massive commitment when leading or countering. If not, you may as well not try - it leaves you vulnerable and shatters your own confidence when something doesn't work.
• Visualize scenarios. That was what was so great about the Channel 5 Kung Fu movies, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and the other movies that we watched - they help you play out the scenes and you put yourself in the situation. You need to do that while shadowboxing.
• Visualize, then drill a certain attack, defense, or counter repeatedly so that you are successful and build muscle memory.
• Don't just punch/kick the bag. Use malicious intent when hitting, then use some speed and snappy techniques - mix it up. Work a certain combination over and over. Use clearing footwork after an attack - angle off like you know you should. Keep your hands up when working it.
• Keep that rear hand in front of you, and your rear heel off the ground, even a centimeter will do it. Remember, if your back foot is flat, you will be vulnerable. What do sprinters do when in the blocks? They have their weight forward and ready to drive off the rear leg.
• DO MANY MANY KICKS. The kicking group of techniques is now your weakest area.
• STRETCH!
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
6/5/04 Training Diary for Nathan
1. Guard up. It's usually down.
2. Practice what you preach on footwork and clear laterally (45-degree angle).
3. Hook with the rear-guard up.
4. Punch crisper, snappier.
5. Seem to be flatfooted too much.
6. DON'T TAKE ANYONE FOR GRANTED-EVEN IN TRAINING! (right Mike?)
2. Practice what you preach on footwork and clear laterally (45-degree angle).
3. Hook with the rear-guard up.
4. Punch crisper, snappier.
5. Seem to be flatfooted too much.
6. DON'T TAKE ANYONE FOR GRANTED-EVEN IN TRAINING! (right Mike?)
6/5/04 Training Diary for Mike
Several observations
1. You have guts to punch me in the head 3 times in a row! I am smiling as I write this. I am enjoying having you as a student and training partner. I can speak for Mr. Sam in this 'cause he's said the same.
2. Your conditioning has improved, or you're just less nervous about sparring. Either way, this was the first time I've done head contact with you and I was very please.
3. We all need to work on throwing the lead hook and keeping the rear hand up as a guard. It should cross and protect the left side.
4. As I said Saturday, practice moving laterally while keeping your defensive stance aimed at your partner. In other words, don't turn around or you'll have no defense and get killed!
5. Practice punching then angling off, or clearing by stepping off to the side. You never want to attack, then just back straight up. It'll also get you clocked.
Good work...
Comments?
1. You have guts to punch me in the head 3 times in a row! I am smiling as I write this. I am enjoying having you as a student and training partner. I can speak for Mr. Sam in this 'cause he's said the same.
2. Your conditioning has improved, or you're just less nervous about sparring. Either way, this was the first time I've done head contact with you and I was very please.
3. We all need to work on throwing the lead hook and keeping the rear hand up as a guard. It should cross and protect the left side.
4. As I said Saturday, practice moving laterally while keeping your defensive stance aimed at your partner. In other words, don't turn around or you'll have no defense and get killed!
5. Practice punching then angling off, or clearing by stepping off to the side. You never want to attack, then just back straight up. It'll also get you clocked.
Good work...
Comments?
6/5/04 Training Diary for Sam
Was a good training.
Here is what we focused on.
JUDO
Reviewed back, side, then front ukemi (breakfall). - On this, you need to concentrate on a couple of things:
1. Keep your chin down on your chest during all of them.
2. Relax more. Slam the mat when you slap down, and make it more natural. The tape will help.
3. Do not try to roll into a standing position yet. My senseis have emphasised that you need to walk before you can run...
BOXING
-I noticed from observation Saturday, and from reviewing tapes of past training that you end up out of position a lot. In other words, your lead leg may sometimes be in the front, or parallel to the right leg. You seem to be stepping through.
Also when moving backwards, you "walk", instead of shuffling sometime.
-We all need more work on ducking hooks for it to become a reflex. I noticed when you were sparring that you were more focused on offense than on ducking.
We will all drill blocking and ducking more. Mike needs to work on the ducking part.
PLEASE COMMENT.
Here is what we focused on.
JUDO
Reviewed back, side, then front ukemi (breakfall). - On this, you need to concentrate on a couple of things:
1. Keep your chin down on your chest during all of them.
2. Relax more. Slam the mat when you slap down, and make it more natural. The tape will help.
3. Do not try to roll into a standing position yet. My senseis have emphasised that you need to walk before you can run...
BOXING
-I noticed from observation Saturday, and from reviewing tapes of past training that you end up out of position a lot. In other words, your lead leg may sometimes be in the front, or parallel to the right leg. You seem to be stepping through.
Also when moving backwards, you "walk", instead of shuffling sometime.
-We all need more work on ducking hooks for it to become a reflex. I noticed when you were sparring that you were more focused on offense than on ducking.
We will all drill blocking and ducking more. Mike needs to work on the ducking part.
PLEASE COMMENT.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Check out this boxing site
Stickgrappler's MMA page - Boxing - Frank Benn's first boxing post to r.m-a page
Click the link above to check it out. Has some interesting tips. I will try to include things like this from our training and my experience. Please do the same. I may make you guys members and able to post yourself. Let me know...
Click the link above to check it out. Has some interesting tips. I will try to include things like this from our training and my experience. Please do the same. I may make you guys members and able to post yourself. Let me know...
Good links and articles on Judo (mostly)
This is a pretty site. Please click on the articles link for great Judo articles. They also have an excellent link to techniques.
As I learn more Judo, I will try to incorporate that knowledge into what I share, so that we can practice together. That doesn't mean, however, that I'll stop kicking you in the head!
As I learn more Judo, I will try to incorporate that knowledge into what I share, so that we can practice together. That doesn't mean, however, that I'll stop kicking you in the head!
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