Kung fu is largely known for its pugilistic practices. But for me western boxing has helped me a ton. My footwork and cardio are the first things that come to my mind. Anyone else box here?
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Kung fu is largely known for its pugilistic practices. But for me western boxing has helped me a ton. My footwork and cardio are the first things that come to my mind. Anyone else box here?
My first instructor for striking arts, who taught Kenpo, was very well-versed in both western boxing and wrestling. He particularly liked to incorporate the boxing into our training and free-sparring. Also, many of the upper students had boxing or kickboxing backgrounds. This was back in the '70s, when freely combining eastern and western modalities was not nearly as common or accepted as it became in more recent years.
IMO, it's invaluable for every MAist to have at least some experience with boxing...both training it and sparring with boxers.
I do believe exposure to boxing should come very early in one's training. It can help prevent a lot of self-delusions from cropping up.
However, not all TCMA are overly defensive...depends on the individual and even the system itself. Traditionally, TCMA like CLF are very aggressive.
Most TCMA teachers do not do the practical training, conditioning and sparring necessary for competitive fighting. Those interested in such things are forced to look elsewhere to find a suitable training environment.
Those not interested in hitting, or being hit, can safely train TCMA with out being pushed out of their comfort zones.
Both these cycles perpetuate themselves. I don't believe I am in denial here...
In the SC system, most SC coach will teach defense and counter after 3 years. In ACSCA, the defense and counter is the 3rd degree black belt testing requirement. The reason is simple. A SC coach wants his students to attack, attack, and still attack.
The SC spirit is to act like a tiger and trying to eat your opponent alive. Here is an example of the "SC tiger spirit".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF10...ature=youtu.be
hate to break up the love fest, but you guys do realize that the OP has never boxed in his life.......
he does like gladiator movies though
If all TCMA guys can look at combat from the boxing and wrestling point of view that you try to knock/take down your opponent ASAP, their training path will be much simple and clear.
What I like about boxing is, a boxer always talks about jab, cross, uppercut, and hook. A boxer will never talk about "How to deal with a hook".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_sWTnfb-MY
recently uncovered footage of spike "boxing"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27wt2S9-Fyo
Hate to break it to all of you but you do know David Ross has never done anything in his life except lama forms. Do not try to derail my thread. We have a productive discussion going on. You still have a more work to do before the Christmas season starts so keep eating. Lol