Boxing Tips

See the result of eating kids cereal!

Martin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:30:26 +0000

Ever wondered what happens after eating bowls of sugar for breakfast?

Wonder no more: http://mmatrainingworkoutsonline.com/4272/bas-ruttens-health-tips-for-kids-on-the-cartoon-network/

Yes, Bas has been eating too much sugar!

But if it helps kids to get fit then we should all start chugging cheerios

ps I read research showing that sugared drinks don’t make kids hyper, hyper parents do…

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Still no time to train?

Martin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:08:07 +0000

Try this workout on your way home: http://crossfitmobile.blogspot.com/2010/09/public-transportation-wod.html

You will get a workout, utilize wasted time and work on your stabilizing muscles all at the same time.

Yeah, the title it a bad pun

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No time for the gym?

Martin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:38:17 +0000

No time for the gym? Don’t have a gym?

Ross over at RossTraining.com might have the solution! http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/08/26/strength-training-for-parkour/

The bear crawl and push-up/handstand (whatever its called) walk looks like a good variation of Frankie Edgar’s weight-plate push. Video at http://combattrainer.com/2010/08/24/frankie-edgar-strength-training/

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Frankie Edgars – winning workout

Martin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:08:32 +0000

Combat Trainer has a great video showing Frankie Edgars circuit workout.

Simple exercises but you know they are tough to do: http://combattrainer.com/2010/08/24/frankie-edgar-strength-training/

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Diesel Crew does MMA Conditioning!

Martin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:28:11 +0000

Diesel Crew does it again!

Their video at http://www.dieselcrew.com/mma-strength-and-conditioning-high-intensity-resistance-training-circuits shows the hardcore way of adding power lifting to MMA conditioning.

Their strong man medley at http://www.dieselcrew.com/medley-training-for-combatathletes work your muscles, lungs and mental strength all at the same time.

Once again, the Diesel Crew come through!

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Boxing Tips – Basic Stance and Footwork

Martin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:48:03 +0000

I want to share my thoughts on stance and footwork.

Everyone has a way of standing and moving that suits them. You have to find the best compromise between being able to move, being able to protect yourself, being solid enough to punch and your own comfort. I have embedded a few videos below that show parts of what I think is a good all-round stance and ways of moving. I will make a video so its all in one place.

All stances and movements are based on having the left foot forward or the orthodox stance. Having your right foot forward is known as southpaw. Read basic stance and basic footwork at http://kidsboxing.net for more information about getting started.

Stance

A good introduction to the boxing stance. You can’t see his feet in the video but his toes are turned 45 degrees from pointing straight ahead .

Stance and footwork

He takes a wider, less mobile stance. Its a good stance for starting and using upper body motion to avoid punches. Eventually bring the feet a little closer together and bend the front knee a little more. This will make it easier to move especially when adding in throwing or defending kicks

This video is harder to watch but I think the stance is better. The front foot isn’t so far in front that the boxer cannot move without having to move the foot first. That is, to go backwards, the front foot will have to move back, then the back foot then the front foot again. With this stance, the boxer can balance on the push backwards with the front foot causing the back foot to move then follow with the front foot, i.e. two movements not three. The arms are held in a good position for boxers starting out.

Footwork

Its a little bit hard to understand the coach but listen carefully, he really knows his stuff. I like what he says. Watch the difference between the coach’s foot and the boxer’s when moving forward and backwards. He is using as little movement as is needed, the boxer is taking extra steps. The coach is saving energy whereas the boxer is wasting hers.

A good video of the basics. I think the rear foot does drag a bit too much on the ground when moving forward. Moving forward fast, the back foot should push the front foot forward. The back foot should not be bought up to meet the front before the front foot moves.

This is a great example of what you can work up to. A slow motion option would really help However, make sure you have the technique before speeding up. I think he is giving up some technique in order to be faster.

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A very scientific approach to The Thaiboxing Workout

Martin — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:12:41 +0000

Tosteng has a very detailed scientific approach to a Thai boxing workout at http://thaiboxingsite.com/?p=366 A shorter version for MMA workouts is at http://www.bestmmatrainingworkouts.com/blog/why-mma-conditioning-workouts-need-to-be-done-right/

Energy systems and max heart rates are covered before a sample workout and exercise routine.

A must read for all, at least to understand why your trainer gets you to do some painful exercises;)

“There are few rules in Thai-boxing and boils down to survival of the fittest.”

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