so I just started going to another gym

[whatevathehell]

and the trainer there is telling me I dont know how to throw a jab. now I been going to this other gym for like 5 months and aint nobody said nothing so Ima go in tommorrow and ask the trainer whats wrong with my ****.

however he doesnt know Im going to this other gym so if he says its ok should I say well so and so at wherever told otherwise or what?

this **** is bothering me. you know what it feels like to do something for so long and think its right and have somebody else tell you otherwise?

[Animal Squabbs]

everyone has there own view on everything. There really isnt a set way to jab, as long as it gets the results and does what it is supposed to do. It also depends on what type of fighter and what size you are etc. For example, Ike Quartey, and Winky Wright both have great jabs but they throw them completely different, and Tyson has the throw a differant jab than they do because of his short arms etc etc etc. I use many differant types and variations on the jab. Its a good range finder, it keeps the opponent off you, it backs the opponent up, it sets up combos, it opens the guard, it closes the eyes, it snaps the head back, aslong as it can do those and you bring it back to protect and dont lean in or back or anything its alright. Basically just step forwardand throw it.

I wouldnt tell the trainer because most are dumb and paranoid and will think that you are "taking his secrets and giving it to the other guy"

[Hazmat]

Yea, listen to the new trainer and see what he has to say. then judge the merits of what he's telling you vs what you are doing. for instance, if he's saying something like "only use a pawing jab, never use power" then that's an opinion and a dumb one at that. On the other hand if he says, your droping your left hand before you throw and throwing your elbow out or your bringing your hand back low or something like that then that is technique and generaly most people agree on the basics.
But I know what you mean, I was doing a round of just right hands and this dude, says, "your just throwing big old arm punches, your not pivoting" and I was like ****, I thought I was pivioting but we went over it in the mirror and he was right. It was both frustrating but also my right hand imporoved alot so it's a mixed blessing.
good luck.

[whatevathehell]

Yea, listen to the new trainer and see what he has to say. then judge the merits of what he's telling you vs what you are doing. for instance, if he's saying something like "only use a pawing jab, never use power" then that's an opinion and a dumb one at that. On the other hand if he says, your droping your left hand before you throw and throwing your elbow out or your bringing your hand back low or something like that then that is technique and generaly most people agree on the basics.
But I know what you mean, I was doing a round of just right hands and this dude, says, "your just throwing big old arm punches, your not pivoting" and I was like ****, I thought I was pivioting but we went over it in the mirror and he was right. It was both frustrating but also my right hand imporoved alot so it's a mixed blessing.
good luck.

I see what both of yall are saying but 5 mos. Im tempted to say the hell with this. man I dont feel like relearning what I thought I knew..

[Hazmat]

**** dude, you better be willing to relearn what you thought you knew, because the second you stop learning is when your done for. You will continue learing things about every aspect of the game from your jab to foot work to your breathing for your whole career and if you don't then you will pay. That's what the game and life in generaly is about learning. learn to love it.

[whatevathehell]

**** dude, you better be willing to relearn what you thought you knew, because the second you stop learning is when your done for. You will continue learing things about every aspect of the game from your jab to foot work to your breathing for your whole career and if you don't then you will pay. That's what the game and life in generaly is about learning. learn to love it.

good advice, im just going to both gyms and pik up whats best from both.