Boxing Against a Random Thrower (More Detailed Question Inside)

[RozzySean]

Maybe Gally's parets are drunks and hate him.


seriously, as mich as boxing is a great first line of defense, there are other things you can do/learn in the meantime until you get wheel.

muay thai, judo, and brazilian jui jitsu are great options. Even gecco roman wrestling is a great combat sport to learn and any of these will compliment boing skills quite nicely....which you can pick up later.

It's a hell of a lot faster to become effective with Bjj or Muay Thai than it is with boxing.

How much Muay Thai does it take, do you think, to get effective with the basics? Since my boxing gym is attached to a Muay Thai gym and I can take those classes anytime, I've considered giving it a try, but I didn't want to mix up my techniques at this point in my learning. Not that I'm particularly concerned with street fighting and self-defense, but I'm kinda curious. They even offer BJJ once per week, but I haven't gotten around to giving it a try.

[Trainer Monkey]

To actually be good at Muy Thai takes alot of conditioning,its murder on your shins

[Youngblood]

Ya know, as ridiculous as this may sound, it isn't bad practice fighting or sparring these wild nut backyard type guys if you're an amateur. For about 1/2 of the people I see at tours are basically doing just that, but just with slightly more technique.

Atleast it prepares you a little bit for it.

[RozzySean]

To actually be good at Muy Thai takes alot of conditioning,its murder on your shins

That I know. The Muay Thai guys are conditioned incredibly well. I've watch their workouts, and they are tough SOB's. They're conditioning routine is brutal.

[Trainer Monkey]

To actually be good at Muy Thai takes alot of conditioning,its murder on your shins

That I know. The Muay Thai guys are conditioned incredibly well. I've watch their workouts, and they are tough SOB's. They're conditioning routine is brutal.

I did it a bit,my shins are still a scar from knee down. I mean it just tears you the bad word up

[Bomp]

To actually be good at Muy Thai takes alot of conditioning,its murder on your shins

That I know. The Muay Thai guys are conditioned incredibly well. I've watch their workouts, and they are tough SOB's. They're conditioning routine is brutal.

I did it a bit,my shins are still a scar from knee down. I mean it just tears you the bad word up

I am curious about Muay thai, though I hate a knock on a shin. Was wondering if your shins get used to it, and if the bones actually get tougher after practicing it for a while?

On a related note, what are your guys opinions on the benefits of doing a little kickboxing or Muay Thai to complement boxing? Does the act of repeatedly kicking a heavy bag (with proper form, not wellying it like a football) help develope leg strength and balance?

[Youngblood]

That I know. The Muay Thai guys are conditioned incredibly well. I've watch their workouts, and they are tough SOB's. They're conditioning routine is brutal.

I did it a bit,my shins are still a scar from knee down. I mean it just tears you the bad word up

I am curious about Muay thai, though I hate a knock on a shin. Was wondering if your shins get used to it, and if the bones actually get tougher after practicing it for a while?

On a related note, what are your guys opinions on the benefits of doing a little kickboxing or Muay Thai to complement boxing? Does the act of repeatedly kicking a heavy bag (with proper form, not wellying it like a football) help develope leg strength and balance?

I know nothing of Muay Thai or kick boxing. What I do know is this. Most everyone at my club are ex MMA. They now focus specifically on boxing, and brought a set of skills with them that I believe started them off way ahead of others. Some of them have incredible hand speed.

I think it probably helps having some background in some combat sport for anything, to lead into another.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Maybe Gally's parets are drunks and hate him.


seriously, as mich as boxing is a great first line of defense, there are other things you can do/learn in the meantime until you get wheel.

muay thai, judo, and brazilian jui jitsu are great options. Even gecco roman wrestling is a great combat sport to learn and any of these will compliment boing skills quite nicely....which you can pick up later.

It's a hell of a lot faster to become effective with Bjj or Muay Thai than it is with boxing.

How much Muay Thai does it take, do you think, to get effective with the basics? Since my boxing gym is attached to a Muay Thai gym and I can take those classes anytime, I've considered giving it a try, but I didn't want to mix up my techniques at this point in my learning. Not that I'm particularly concerned with street fighting and self-defense, but I'm kinda curious. They even offer BJJ once per week, but I haven't gotten around to giving it a try.

Well you're learning to throw elbows and knees correctly so automatically, theres a big advantage (from a street point of view.)
Muay Thai requires big fitness, brute force and determination, its a great regime.

BJJ....what can I say? Anyone gets on the ground with an expiereinced BJJ practiocioner and you'll get broken up.

[iceman]

but after a time it is nice to get hit in the shins and merely exhale and no harm is done...he he