Kimbo's catch all question/answer thread.

[AdamGB]

Kimbo I think you need to go and do a small bit of reading on the basics of exercise and sport training.

the questions that you're asking are basically the same as asking "how long is a piece of string?"

[HerbM]

Yes, that "elbow flare" (prevention) is another good point.

And to be specific, if you turn you hand anytime before the END of the punch then the elbow will necessarily flare out, turning it once the arm is practically straight (i.e., right at the end) will not matter.

So if you want to hit with a horizontal fist for any reason, including the 'shoulder position' being a better defensive posture then you must wait to turn it.

[Fran@myboxingcoach]

Get a tatoo of a ship's anchor on your forearm. Eat a can of Spinach. Stalk a woman called Olive and learn how to laugh like 'gug gug gug'. Oh, and be careful of a guy called Bluto.

[God.in.my.corner]

my the randomness is difficult to follow.

How do you throw a 'Haymaker'? If that is indeed a serious question, join a boxing gym and learn that in boxing Haymakers are not used. Same with Haymaker Kicks. Join a martial arts gym and learn how to kick properly.

Trying to learn 'Haymakers' over the internet is a recipe to get hurt. Concentrate on your schoolwork instead. No hooks before books...

[Kimbo123]

i dont know how to counter a haymaker in boxing can someone please help

[AdamGB]

Simple: counter it.
(ask a vague question and you'll get a vague answer)

Please think before posting.

What is the other fighter's stance?
What is your stance?
What is your position in the ring and relevant to him?
What side is he throwing from?
What angle is the punch coming from?
What position are you planning to be in after countering?
What is his next move going to be?

[Youngblood]

It's good that you are asking a lot of questions kimbo, but as Adam suggests, you really need to put more thought into your questions before posting.

How about giving us a bit of your background, experience and so on. That might be a good place to start from, and might let us help you better with replies. (try to be as detailed as possible, thanks)

[Kimbo123]

@ adam i want too be in the position where i can throw a left hook to the face

[0james0]

Seriously?

You've asked the same question 20 times now.

Can no one else see this guy is taking the piss?

[tod]

Truthfully if you are interested in defending yourself stick to a jab and a straight right to the body. I have ended many would be confrontations with those 2 punches. The jab if executed semi-correctly is more than enough to break a nose, tear up the eyes, interfere with breathing and it keeps you in a good defensive position and at a distance from any surprise blows. The straight right to the solar plexus (generally wide open after the jab to the face) quickly ends most confrontations and if for some reason it does go on from there I guarantee their desire is fading fast. The body punch targets an unexpected area, interferes with their breathing and takes all of their punching power away.
A haymaker is easily avoided or countered-if by some miracle it lands your hand will most likely be broke and if they dont go out you are left defending yourself with 1 hand.
Lastly a side step or drop step will save your face better than any haymaker and will put you in a position to do serious damage with your jab

[God.in.my.corner]

my this guy is preoccupied with 'Haymakers'...

[0james0]

i dont know how to counter a haymaker in boxing can someone please help

I know who you are, your cover is blown!

Move along Audley Harrison.

[gramm]

He has gotta be fuckin with us, because no one can ask this many retarded questions.
I'm shocked he doesn't have any cool clicks yet. lol

[Andre]

Should be the easiest one to see coming; unless you've over committed and youre caught blindsided by your own arm or you are leaning.

Do that twice and they may well have one waiting for you.









Combine harvesters are easier to see coming than haymakers.

[HerbM]

@ adam i want too be in the position where i can throw a left hook to the face

Well there you go: Assuming a right hay maker (which takes a relatively long time and goes way around to your left), just step inside and HIT HIM with your LEFT HOOK BEFORE the hay maker completes.

If you are slow to realize what he is doing, then use s short sharp upwards traveling left hook -- his punch will dissipate when yours gets there first, and because you have step inside of the punches arc.

Alternatively you can first block or duck his punch and throw the counters after.

As by now you should know the problems with haymakers is that they are SLOW, OBVIOUS (to call them telegraphed is to be kind -- they send formal notification), EASY TO BLOCK, EASY to AVOID, and EASY TO COUNTER.

The only thing you really must do is remain vigilant (don't lose your attention), have a good stance/balance from which you can MOVE. The only time such a punch works is when you fall asleep and LET HIM hit you -- it mostly happens outside the ring where two guys are arguing and one of them sucker punches the other who isn't protecting himself.

So: don't do that. Pay attention, especially if angry man is standing in front of you.



There is a real answer. Take it and give up the subject. Start asking good questions.

People have tried repeatedly to help you but you are becoming an item of ridicule by persisting in silly (not thought out) questions.

Contrary to popular sayings, there are such things as stupid questions.