Remembering combo's

[donnydarkoIRL]

For training I found the Bas Rutten audio tapes for boxing to be quite good.
He has a 10x2min or 7x3min round boxing cd. During the rounds he calls out various combinations
and during the rest he tries to keep you motivated and gives you tips.
There are a couple of youtube videos of guys working out to the tape so have a look on there
and you will get an idea of what its like...

If you don't like the BR tape you could record a few rounds of your own preferred combinations and play them back on your mp3 while training..

I think thats very commercial.

[bananajama]

Sorry if it came across like an advert was only trying to describe what has helped me and it is pretty easy to do your own tapes, I am not pushing anything.
I remember reading that Cus D'amato used to record tapes of combinations that he would be play back in the gym to help drill his fighters so just trying to take a leaf out of the masters book.

[ST1]

Thanks for the replies guys, I have donee one session so far and things have greatly improved. Thanks.
Please keep the advice coming.

I have the bas rutten tapes and they do give you a good workout. Only thing I don't like is that you not thinking for yourself. But remember the combo"s will only come with time and practise I suppose.



My next queston is regarding putting the combo's onto the bag. Now we know a hook can only be used when your close. The jab and the cross are more lange range punch than the hook. So effectively when you do a 1-2-3 . Its a jab, short right then hook. Does that make sense? Cos after the jab I move my body in close enuff to hook, then throw the short right. The reason its a short because I think it would take to much time to go from hard straight right to then leaning your body in then launching your left hook.

When practising combo's on the bag that include uppercuts you Do not atcually make contact with the bag do you?

[donnydarkoIRL]

Sorry if it came across like an advert was only trying to describe what has helped me and it is pretty easy to do your own tapes, I am not pushing anything.
I remember reading that Cus D'amato used to record tapes of combinations that he would be play back in the gym to help drill his fighters so just trying to take a leaf out of the masters book.

No problem at all mate, I only interjected because I feel you have to come up with your own specific system of remembering combos.
Yes I heard that about Cus. Was it Atlas or Rooney that employed the numbering system and marketed a bag with a sequence of numbers printed on it

[Youngblood]

Ya was Teddy. I have no idea wtf the numbers mean on it tho. lol

[donnydarkoIRL]

Ya was Teddy. I have no idea wtf the numbers mean on it tho. lol

The numbers apply the basic way;
1 Jab 2 Straight 3 Hook 4 R. Hook etc.

The primary problem is that with most punches we should be aiming to punch through the centreline of an opponent and Teddy's system inhibits this.
Still I guess its more for a workout than a developing fighter.

[greynotsoold]

I've always been of the opinion that the whole D'Amato/Rooney/Atlas way of doing things is way overrated, and the whole number system idea makes me chuckle.