Originally Posted by
Youngblood
I think there are many differing thoughts, approaches to teaching/learning for the beginner. One thing I think is important is to learn the very basics of the jab. I'd like to hear others thoughts on it, but will share my own from the little experience I have.
When I first walked through the door, I knew nothing and didn't pretend to and was freakin scared shit-less. Knew I wanted to box though and was willing to learn. I had a trainer I knew was good, and he taught me not much more then to jab, and to do it properly. Over and over, again and again...jab, jab...how to step with it, how to snap it...where my elbow should be, etc, etc, etc. I felt like I was missing out on everything else, watching older more experienced fighters working their combos, hooking, uppercuts. But still, jab, jab...get it right, jab jab he'd say over and over.
Next thing I knew it was 8 months later and was standing in a casino in front of over 1000 people for my first fight. Nearly crapped my pants was so scared. Other guy was a bit older then me, a bit bigger then me, a little more experienced, but, BUT... I nearly jabbed him to death! lol. Didn't throw anything else for I barely knew anything else.
But it all made sense to me then as he smiled and told me I was ready to move on. That was a while ago and have added a pile of more punches and technique to what that foundation was, and so far I believe it was a great foundation. Learn how to jab properly, then learn how to box.
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