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- brandelec
anybody here box?
i'm thinking about joining the local club just for training, is there anything i can do to prep for it? like should i start running or is shootin back raw eggs a hazard?oh yea and don't forget Gatti vs. Mayweather Jr. June 25
- jdcomba0
foxy boxing?
- todelete__20
i only participate in midget boxing matches.
i always win.
- Jaline0
ooooooooooo...boxing. just don't get killed, James.
:)
And to prep, you should watch Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, and Cinderella Man.
- fate_redux0
Um, I'm no expert, but this will help...
Start running. Endurance is the most important thing, above hitting harder or moving fast. Build up your endurance.
Shadow-box with some 5,8, and 10lb weights. It's best to work in front of a mirror. It will help you get the proper motion for punches down, and the weights will aid in the conservation of momentum, as well as making you punch stronger. I've worked up to 20 pound dumbells for each hand.
Get a punching bag. That's common sense. Practice moving in circles around it, punching at least once a quarter.
Jump-rope, string tied to ankles, tire courses will all help with co-ordination.
- SteveJobs0
have your favorite 8 year old hit you in the face repeatedly. then take a hot bath and wrap a hot towel around your head. then make yourself some soup.
- brandelec0
kOna, someone just told me there's this club in the philippines called "Low End" and the staff is made up of midgets... weird
- Witt0
boxing increases neural death. is that what you want?
- brandelec0
thanks fate, i think thats top of list to cover, endurance
jaline, i'll get my nose insured :)
- brandelec0
boxing increases neural death. is that what you want?
Witt
(Jun 6 05, 11:16)i just want to train do you wanna fight about it?
;)
- Point50
come out here to Vegas this weekend and catch me at about 4 am when I'm hammered off of Wild Turkey and Hennessey and I'll be more than happy to puch you in the face at least 5 times. That should get you ready. I'm also capable of choking you til you pass out if you want to get ready for Jiu Jitsu too.
- todelete__20
hahaha@brandelec
oh, and 'low end' sounds more like a gay bar. haha.
- canuck0
I understand russel crowe practiced throwing phones at people for his role in cinderella man. Maybe you could try that?
- brandelec0
point, that means more to me than you will ever know
- todelete__20
i wanted to get into boxing a few years ago but was flat broke and there were no meat processing plants near me, so instead of punching a side of beef i bought a few whole chickens. not really the same thing. i ended up using the chickens as more of a hanging speed bag.
then the neighbors dogs burst in like that scene from a christmas story and ate my boxing chickens.
and just like that, 2 days into training, my boxing career was over... and i killed 6 dogs... and my neighbor.
- brandelec0
hahaha i imagined the chicken swinging back and smacking you in the face
- todelete__20
i removed it's talons beforehand just in case that were to happen.
- tonx0
ummm, whilke fate_redux is spot on in the endurance pointer...do not start shadowboxing with weights...I get all my training equip at ringside.com
Find a good gym and start watching people....
one of two things will happen...
1.) An old guy will approach you and ask how much you weigh, he will tell you that you are a natural and if you would like he can train you...he will then ask you if you want to go a few rounds with his boy...don't do it....
2.) You will be approached by everyone. They will take an interest in you and start giving you pointers. No one will ask you to spar for a good 2 to 3 weeks, when they do it will be sparring, very controlled, 'work'. Find a gym like this and you have a great place to train.
NOTE: If you show up to a gym and they want you to spar right away you are about to get K.O'd
- JazX0
wee wassa' talkin' 'bout dis nah too long ago. I ussa speak Ingly, no it be Ebonics. somm mofo beet me silli
- brandelec0
thanks tonx! appreciate it much
have you been boxing long?AND...
but what about #3: if a girl comes up to me and asks to spar, do i still decline?