Training questionnaire

[ExecutiveOutlaw]

Out of curiosity I have a few questions for you guys:

1. How long have you been boxing
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
3. Weight/Height
4. Why do you box
5. What do you need to work on the most
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
8. What are your pet peeves while training
9. Which drill are you best/worst at
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
13. What supplements do you take
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know

My answers:

1. How long have you been boxing
3 months
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
fun
3. Weight/Height
147/5' 10.5"
4. Why do you box
Like to box, stay in shape
5. What do you need to work on the most
balance/coordination/form
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
cross/left uppercut
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
offense - haven't sparred yet, but I would attack like mayweather i.e. short bursts of punches.
defense - an orthodox winky wright
8. What are your pet peeves while training
gettin sweat in eyes, mouth. smelly equipment. Snot running down my nose
9. Which drill are you best/worst at
punching bag/speed bag
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
2 hours a day, 3 days a week
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
havent got there yet
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
keep your hands up at all times, even when the other hand is punching
13. What supplements do you take
Casein protein 1-2 times a day, nitro-tech protein after workouts
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know
sprint for as long as possible to increase stamina.
a lot of power comes from legs, twisting of hips

[sukhenkoy]

Out of curiosity I have a few questions for you guys:

1. How long have you been boxing
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
3. Weight/Height
4. Why do you box
5. What do you need to work on the most
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
8. What are your pet peeves while training
9. Which drill are you best/worst at
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
13. What supplements do you take
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know

My answers:

1. How long have you been boxing
3 months
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
fun
3. Weight/Height
147/5' 10.5"
4. Why do you box
Like to box, stay in shape
5. What do you need to work on the most
balance/coordination/form
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
cross/left uppercut
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
offense - haven't sparred yet, but I would attack like mayweather i.e. short bursts of punches.
defense - an orthodox winky wright
8. What are your pet peeves while training
gettin sweat in eyes, mouth. smelly equipment
9. Which drill are you best/worst at
punching bag/speed bag
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
2 hours a day, 3 days a week
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
havent got there yet
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
keep your hands up at all times, even when the other hand is punching
13. What supplements do you take
Casein protein 1-2 times a day, nitro-tech protein after workouts
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know
sprint for as long as possible to increase stamina.
a lot of power comes from legs, twisting of hips

1. Been boxing for 3 weeks now.
2. Amateur, although I have no fights yet.
3. 152 pounds; 5 foot 9
4. I enjoy it
5. Everything because I just started. But right now I would say dodging punches.
6. Favorite - don't really know because I haven't done too many, but probably uppercut. Least favorite - again, not too sure, but probably left hook.
7. Don't know too many boxers yet.
8. Sweat in the eyes and mouth.
9. Best - just the working out that comes before bag drills. Worst - shadow boxing.
10. At least 3 hours a day; 6 days a week with 1 hour on Sunday.
11. Not even close.
12. Keep your hands up.
13. None.
14. Twist your legs when you punch. Don't know any other ones yet really.

[punchDrUnK MONK]

[*]How long have you been boxing
-i been boxing officially since mid 2006, training from home.. then i joined a real gym in sept 07.. sooo, about 5 months for real...[*]Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
- i started boxing for fitness and my love for it... and quickly learned it was the road i wanted to take and now im officially an amatuer, just still training for the first bout / exhibition..[*]Weight/Height
- walk around at no more then 145, fightweight 139.. height is 5 9[*]Why do you box
- i box because i always had a tempter n hit ****.. and its a release from the bull**** in life and stresses, its a great thing i box bcuz of my passion n love for the sport. period.[*]What do you need to work on the most
- watching whats coming at me... blocking... countering... setting the pace.. i got TONS to work on the most lol..[*]What is your favorite/least favorite punch
- on the bag: right hooks is my least fav punch to throw . favorite left hook to the body.. [*]Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
- me[*]What are your pet peeves while training
- no music lol[*]Which drill are you best/worst at
- best with leg work / anything conditioning... worst at ab **** / running / skipping[*]How many hours do you train and how many days a week
- at least 5 days a week.. sometimes the full 7... usually at least 2 hours a day, sparring is an additional 2.5 hours becuase its at night at a different gym.. my gyms odd like that but its cool.. so i spend all of my time either in the gym or at sparring[*]How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
- great question for me... when i boxed at home it was all simply preperation for myself... i felt i didnt wanna join a gym and make a fool of myself, so i bought a bag, bought gloves n wraps, n taught myself the basics... i would NOT let myself join a gym until i felt like i was ready... it took me over a year to get ready and learn how to throw proper punches and how to move and ****.. clearly a gym quickens the process.. but i made that choice and stand by it.. once i joined the gym i was ready but still found a whole new bunch of **** to learn.. so my answer is.. u never know ALL the aspects and parts of boxing, it is a deep game. u keep learning until u die. remember that[*]Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
- keep ur hands up and ur chin down[*]What supplements do you take
- gatorade. good food..[*]What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know
- i aint no trainer lol... work hard tho, thats the best tip lol

[mightymouse2k]

1. How long have you been boxing:
Since i was 14 (ten years)
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun:
fun, with some amateur fights
3. Weight/Height:
207lbs (94kg), 6.3"
4. Why do you box:
I sustained a leg injury when i was 14, stopped me from thaiboxing for a while, so i started boxing to keep my training up and never left it.
5. What do you need to work on the most:
left hook
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch:
overhand cross (favourite) /bolo (never works for me)
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense:
i have no idea, cross between tyson and hatton in offense??
8. What are your pet peeves while training:
people who gel their hair when training
9. Which drill are you best/worst at:
heavy bag (best)/ speed bag (awful considering how long i've trained)
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week:
45 minutes of weight training each day, 1.5 hours a day (boxing/muaythai training), 5 days a week
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing:
Got a long way to go before im proficient in all aspects of boxing
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of:
keep your guard up, stay relaxed
13. What supplements do you take:
I don't take supplements
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know:
Don't look for hidden secrets or miracle techniques to get good, simply practice and train hard.

[Darkstranger]

1 - 10 months
2- Carded Amateur
3 - 241lbs (109kg) / 6'3"
4 - I box because it's the greatest sport on earth
5 - Slipping
6 - Favourite Shot: Snappy Jab / Least Favourite: Don't have one
7 - Most like: Started off trying be a Mike Tyson now more like a Lennox Lewis
8 - When people walk into the gym for the first time and try to act like a badass
9 - Heavy Bag / Uppercut bag
10 - 3 days in the gym, 4 days 4 mile runs
11 - Still learning so I don't know all aspects of boxing as yet, that's years away
12 - Be confident and improve your mental toughness
13 - Creatine Ethel Ester and L-Cartinine
14 - No secrets, just hard work, blood, sweat and tears

[marshallstack]

1. How long have you been boxing
I've been running and lifting wieghts for 3 years. Fought all the big bullys all the way through school and just started boxing last week.
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
Once I've had some ring fights I'll know.
3. Weight/Height
6'0" / 156 lbs. as of today
4. Why do you box
I decided to start boxing because my relationship with my future wife went to hell in a hand basket and I needed to keep her outta my mind.
5. What do you need to work on the most
I wanna gain muscle size. I'd like to be heavier than a middlewieght. I don't eat enough protien. And sometimes I won't lift wieghts for a while and I''l lose a couple pound of muscle that I worked so hard to get.
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
Favorite=right jab or right hook. one or the other. Least Fav= long monkey like haymakers.
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
Dunno? But on defense I usually stand there and take the hits and wait for an opening, or offense will be my defense and I'll just lean in and wear out the opponents midsection. But my favorite boxer is Evander. Looked up to him since I was a kid.
8. What are your pet peeves while training
MUSIC HAS TO BE GOOD. No Country. Its gotta be Either Ozzy or something that bumps hard.
9. Which drill are you best/worst at
Black & Decker. No, I am probably worse at the bench press cause it makes my elbows feel like they are grinding together.
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
I train until I'm exhausted or hungry, then sometimes eat and train some more, once a day. Everyday.
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
I am nowhere close to there, haven't even found there on the map yet.
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
The first hit is the only one you really feel.
13. What supplements do you take
Raw eggs, raw deer, any uncooked protien that will not make you sick.
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know
Not always does the most well trained come out on top. you'd better be willing to give it all you've got.

[gilb]

1How long have you been boxing? about 2 weeks now but 2 or 3 years before
2Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun?one day amauture even pro
3Weight/Height?175 pounds roughly and im 6 foot 1
4Why do you box?to stand toe to toe
5What do you need to work on the most?roadwork
6What is your favorite/least favorite punch?right hook/left uppercut
7Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense?dunno
8What are your pet peeves while training?dunno
9Which drill are you best/worst at?pad work/road work
10How many hours do you train and how many days a week?2 and a half hours 4 to 5 days a week and proberly an hour extra weights situps and pushups on a sunday
11How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing?still dont
12Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of?keep your gaurd up
13What supplements do you take?none
14What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know?i dont i wish i knew myself

[fraidycat]

1. How long have you been boxing
2 years
2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
None of the above. Local smokers, maybe 1st am bout this year.
3. Weight/Height
164 lbs. / 5'9"
4. Why do you box
Gotta love any sport where there's hugging at the end
5. What do you need to work on the most
Footwork
6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
A feint / a right cross thrown at me
7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
Marciano and Winky Wright
8. What are your pet peeves while training
People who chat idly while working out
9. Which drill are you best/worst at
double-end bag / uppercut pad drills
10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
90 minutes, 2 or 3 days per week
11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what you were doing in all aspects of boxing
Not there yet
12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
"Get over it."
13. What supplements do you take
Whey, multivitamin, CLA, Maca, Vanadyl Sulfate, HMB
14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know
Keep a poker face.
Also, when you get tired, even in drills, put your guard up and move your feet while you catch your breath. Make it a habit outside the ring and it'll become a habit inside the ring.

[lukeybg]

1. How long have you been boxing
just over 2 months now 2 hours a week

2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun
i defo want to fight at an amateur level but know its going to be hard work getting there!!

3. Weight/Height
6'2 weigh 159 pounds

4. Why do you box
because i have always loved the sport and being 22 years old decided now was the time to give it a go.

5. What do you need to work on the most
doubling and tripling up on my jab i can throw a single jab well but struggle to throw more than one

6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch
Favourite punch either my big overhand right or right hook to the body. Least defo the left hook


7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense
offense - being tall and rangy for my weight coupled with being athletic i would like to think im like kessler. defense - no idea yet only sparred a handfull of times. I like to evade shots rather than block and parry tho!!

8. What are your pet peeves while training
the gym i go to is very popular but very small and occasionally we get young timewasters who dont train properly and just waste the equipment.

9. Which drill are you best/worst at
I like to think im good at bursts and sprints. Worst - i seem to bottle it when on the pads with coaches i get too up tight.

10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week
i train 2-3 hours a week.

11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing in all aspects of boxing
I am know where near knowing what im doin in all aspects. I like to think ive mastered footwork and jab

12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of
Everything comes from the jab and footwork and winning is in the preparation

13. What supplements do you take
whey protein shakes, multi-vitamin tablets and omega 3 tablets!

[Hieu]

1. How long have you been boxing

-I've been boxing for 1month and a half and lovin it xD



2. Are you an Amateur, Pro, or just training for fun

-I'm not an amateur and not pro...But I wanna be gold medalist and champion of the world!



3. Weight/Height

-114lbs [still gaining muscle weight...to 126] 1m64



4. Why do you box

-The love of the sport and i wanna know what it is to be strong!



5. What do you need to work on the most

-When im tired my punches tend to be more wide...



6. What is your favorite/least favorite punch

-My favorite punch is my powerful right straight
-I don't have a least favorite punch.


7. Which boxer's style do you most resemble on offense and defense

-Iron Mike Tyson [ yay! ]



8. What are your pet peeves while training

-uh...when new people come in the gym and thinks that they are world champions xD


9. Which drill are you best/worst at

-I'm best at the heavy bag...and...roadwork...
-I'm the worst when it comes at skipping rope...


10. How many hours do you train and how many days a week

-I train 3 intense hours a day 6 day a week
SUNDAY REST [ yahoo! ] xD


11. How long did it take for you to feel like you knew what your were doing
in all aspects of boxing

-I'm nowhere near that XD



12. Whats the most important advice in boxing you know of

-Keep your hands up!
and a good jab = good boxing


13. What supplements do you take

-I take multi-vitamins...



14. What lesser known tips/advice/secrets of boxing/training do you know

-TRAIN HARD TO BE BETTER THAN YESTERDAY AND YOUR DREAM WILL ALWAYS COME TRUE [DON'T SLACK OFF!]