how can you tell if your punches are hurting someone??

[warriorsingh84']

Alot of the times, people are good at concealing the painful expression on their faces, also some people don't back off when you keep landing a "hard" shot; so is there any real way to tell if your punches are having any effect?? cuz sometimes when I'm in there, I end up thinking to myself about whether or not I'm hurting them.

[maxorido]

Yeah but you've got to remember that it's hard to hurt someone with the big sparring gloves on and the headgear. I'm sure you know the signs of someone being hurt, them backing off looking stunned for a bit. If it's not happeniing in sparring, remember that it would be a whole lot different in an actual bout.

[juggernautburn]

Alot of the times, people are good at concealing the painful expression on their faces, also some people don't back off when you keep landing a "hard" shot; so is there any real way to tell if your punches are having any effect?? cuz sometimes when I'm in there, I end up thinking to myself about whether or not I'm hurting them.

yeah, some people are good at concealing pain, but you will know when your opponent is hurt and you should try to finish. but for the most part, don't pay attention to if a person is feeling pain from your punches, chances are, they might, but it won't matter, because they won't be going anywhere anytime soon if they are not seriously hurt. if you stumble someone though or you see them trying to hold on for dear life, or simply not answering your punches, then they are hurt. if they are still in your face, then they aren't hurt. simple as that.

[fraidycat]

If they stumble, and you're not in a match, let them get their bearings. If they say, "Ow," or appear stunned, give them a second. Back off, touch gloves when they're ready. This is just good manners.

Besides, if you keep bringing the pain in a sparring match after someone is clearly already overwhelmed, you can guarantee that someone else in your gym will hear about it and return the favor.

At least, that's how it works in my gym.

[fraidycat]

Also, it never hurts to put your gloves down for a second, and ask if they're OK. When in doubt, ask.

[Banderivets]

When they get dazed, put their head down and stop throwing, you know you hurt em.

If they dont show any signs and are still focused then your not.

If you are hurt you cant pretend you arent. You will show a sign.

[Chipper]

It's best to always conceal your emotions while fighting. You never want the other guy to know you were hurt by one of his shots cause he'll go in for the kill!

Or if your out of gas don't make it obvious, again the guy will go in and finish you while you are vunerable.

Practice hiding your feelings while training/sparring so when fight night comes, you seem like a ****ing rock.

[mini_tyson]

If they stumble, and you're not in a match, let them get their bearings. If they say, "Ow," or appear stunned, give them a second. Back off, touch gloves when they're ready. This is just good manners.

Besides, if you keep bringing the pain in a sparring match after someone is clearly already overwhelmed, you can guarantee that someone else in your gym will hear about it and return the favor.

At least, that's how it works in my gym.

Pay back's a ***** ay

[leff]

whan your sparringpartners occasionly gets koed......its a good indication on your power

[yrrej]

Sometimes the punches aren't hurting the other guy. Sometimes they are really good at hiding a problem.....