too tense in the ring....

**hollo3255** · 08-07-2006 03:27 AM

I have a problem I've sparred about 3 times now and i know i do it and im told i do it. the thing i do is im way to tense in the ring and its taking away from my speed and power. I know the relaxing comes from experience but im sure there something else i can work on to help me out anything. please help a brother out

**AdamGB** · 08-07-2006 10:48 AM

There's nothing much really, if it is a symptom of being nervous all you can do is soar till you get comfortable in the ring.

It'll come, there are no special tricks, it just takes time and patience.

**Scrap** · 08-07-2006 05:37 PM

Youve got paralysis by analysis its a common trate with beginners. Nervesnous brings it on and it affects memory response. Dont worry to much as Adam says its a passing phase everybody goes through, enjoy it its all part of growing up as they say.

**AdamGB** · 08-07-2006 05:42 PM

never heard that one, Paralysis by Analysis... like it :P

Didn't mention that... even if you are calm in the ring... if you a begginer you'll have like 100 things going through your head which will soon become instinct.

If I want to get inside a taller fighter I don't think 'I need to put my gloves here, step like this bend from here, get in range bla bla bla' I just work the game plan... just like if I want to walk to the shops I think about the 'plan' (go to the corner shop :P) not where to place my feet and how much I need to bend my knees etc...

its instinctive and natural and so is boxing when you practice

**greynotsoold** · 08-10-2006 10:58 PM

Maybe you are trying to do too much in the ring. Everybody wants to step in and hit and not get hit before landing the huge shot that kos the other guy. But the reality of the game is something different. Also consider that sparring is a work session, a training session, and not an over all assessment or summary of your skills. The simple fact is that your will not be able to fully exert yourself offensively until you are comfortable defensively. You'll be punching from too far away, without setting your feet, pulling your head back and so on. Boxing is a game of pieces and to be effective all the pieces must come together.
You want to develope certain skills in the ring and this is done by sparring; never get in the ring without a purpose. Today work on your defense and countering with the jab. Do the same thing every day until you get it right. Then work on the hook...I digress into my left handed daydreams...The point is this. Focus on something each and every day in the gym and in the ring. Practice is the key and sense of purpose frees the mind in the sense that if you know what you are working on it will come easier. Over time you work on each and every thing to the extent that it all becomes automatic.

**AdamGB** · 08-10-2006 11:02 PM

more good points

It's true... the mind set when learning to box is weird... you have to give it you all to be sucsesfull, but not try to hard.

I used to get my self frustrated... pissed off if I didn't defend a shot... every punch had to be defended and I'd get wound up and make more mistakes...

Honestly... i think I was close to tears after sparring one time, then I learned to relax, enjoy it and I learned more in a month than I had in 3.

**Tito BHB** · 08-10-2006 11:15 PM

i jus used to parry alota jabs when i was stiff and then when i countered while stil tense at least it wasnt weak as hell, but i would have my right hand up and my left arm dangling when i shadow boxed to keep it loose and practice throwin a jab a bit elusive like and it helped loosen my arms and then i found it easyer to loosen up and keep both hands up and throw a jab feels real nice n snappy now.lol:P

**Scrap** · 08-10-2006 11:30 PM

I keep looking at the title of this thread and it keeps making me laugh

**Lords Gym** · 08-11-2006 04:20 AM

Its natural brother… you know why your tense ? I’ll tell you why . the guy across the ring want to cave your head in. LOL here is what you do . before the bell ring you have to fool yourself a little bit, take a deep breath, let it out slowly take another breath let it out slowly, relax all you muscles and don’t think about anything other then going out there and having some fun. . The more you spar the easier it will be to get relaxed.