Training in the UK. Your Thoughts.

[Scrap]

I think its egos, that causes the problem, in this game anything new is Bollocks, the reason being They dont understand it. So they dont have to explain it, funny talking to a well known Promoter who I hadnt seen for some years. He asked if I was still doing all those crazy ideas I use to do, I said yes, He said its funny How everybody else is doing them now and yet in the70s and 80s they thought it was Bollocks .

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Does it feel good to be right?

[Scrap]

To be Honest Missy it makes you feel Lonely

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Shame. Do you have boxers seeking you out because of your 'progressive' views.

[Scrap]

From all over the place, or the phone all the time.

[donnydarkoIRL]

My hamstrings are testament to training "mal-practice."

I did what I was told as a youngster.
I followed instructions and expected it would make me a better athlete.

Now I'm having to invest time undoing damage donwe from endless running, skipping on poor surfaces and being taught a "knees straight" style.

Still, hope its not too late.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

My hamstrings are testament to training "mal-practice."

I did what I was told as a youngster.
I followed instructions and expected it would make me a better athlete.

Now I'm having to invest time undoing damage donwe from endless running, skipping on poor surfaces and being taught a "knees straight" style.

Still, hope its not too late.

I've only been in one gym which had an area specifically for skipping. It was like a large raised wood sprung box....that was in Vegas. I've not seen anything in the UK.
The other place was a KB gym but all the floor was padded.


I think we have to be a little insistant and say you've got bad knees (even if you haven't), I'll skip but only in the ring.

[Sharla]

Could be worse... could be football coaches!

I think its egos, that causes the problem, in this game anything new is Bollocks, the reason being They dont understand it. So they dont have to explain it, funny talking to a well known Promoter who I hadnt seen for some years. He asked if I was still doing all those crazy ideas I use to do, I said yes, He said its funny How everybody else is doing them now and yet in the70s and 80s they thought it was Bollocks .

Now i realize i'm treading on dangerous ground here but do you think perhaps it is because boxing at the coaching and high level is a male dominated sport? Full of alpha male types?

I know there are a few good guys around who would not contribute to the problem but the fact they know their stuff intimidates other alpha males who want to be top dog?

Makes me think of boxing SA and how any HUGE shout down arguments people have over stupid, stupid stuff and it really is like a power struggle to be alpha male. People don't and can't really negotiate on a level playing field. Admiting someone who want or believes or does something different could be right is reliquishing too much power.

Similarly in an all female environment you'll often get women with queen bee syndrome who want to prevent others from improving and a lot of bitchyness and gossip. I definately don't think all female environments are any better but they are different.

Perhaps the ideal situation is more mixed but you also need people with real experience - preferably more bouts than the people they coach in my opinion and right now that's very difficult for most women to accrue due to a lack of matches etc etc.

The worst coach i ever had (for about 2 weeks) was a female who just couldn't help making snide bitchy remarks every two seconds. I can't really say I'd want to have a female coach but i think taking on a say nutrition tip from a non threating female might be more likely to happen than for one alpha male to listen to another sometimes?

[Scrap]

Sharla you make some very goods points there.

[Scrap]

Think we have touched on this before Biomechanics a joints fundamentles and there movement to respond to the thought of do. your take on improving mobility in response to signals from outside influences.