I tried this a minute ago and was pretty happy with it, but the two squirrels and the jackass that run my internet provider had different thoughts.
When I train fighters I like to work with people in one of two categories: very young (4-12 years of age) or those that have been trained by others and have experience.
I like beginners that are young because they listen and don't get bored, if you present it properly. My method begins with a firm foundation in punching technique and balance; there is nothing beyond that without that. That is how I start a fighter evry time. Learn to throw your punches and maintain your balance without walking all over the place. Once you can do that everything is possible. When I work with "older" people learning to box, say, 16, 17, who think they already know how to fight, I either send them to some one else or prove what I am saying. This is simple: I put on the mitts, they put on gloves, and I tell them to punch, alternating left and right, as hard as they can. I let them whale away, stepping, swinging, as they will, while I "punch" back, without moving my feet, just shifting my weight. Inevitably they either get turned sideways or get winded- the "old" man is still strong.
The point I am trying to make is not how strong I am, but how my theory works. Most fighters accept this and we go forward. A lot of "fitness boxers" don't. A lot of people are turned away by my "perfectionism"- OK. I'd feel like shit if I didn't do my best and had to watch them flounder.
Fighters that have experience tend to be suprised by my attention to detail. I am very specific about where to put your feet and when...
This isn't meant to brag. There are many on this site that are far superior to me when it comes to teaching boxing, have more knowledge than I will ever gain. That's just my practice and my thoughts onwhat matter.
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