I Got a problem hitting people

[Squabbles94806]

Ever since i was a kid i've always enjoyed hitting things and people. I don't know why. I never had a problem with getting hit or hitting. I guess it's just something i've grown accustomed to.

[j]

i hear ya. i have no fear of hitting myself. it is when i hit someone and i feel and hear it take all their air out of their lungs, i am just not the kind of guy that will go in for the kill afterwards. just like to let em know i can lol. obviously, im talking about sparring. getting someone ready for a tourney fight(s) is a bit more intense more frequently.

I used to have that when I was just starting, it was actually my biggest problem, I was not afraid to get hit, but was afraid to hurt my opponent. It went away after a couple of weeks.

[jowiesicario]

your missing his point, i know what hes talking about.. hes not afraid to hit someone... just unsure how HARD to hit in sparring...

I say I make it as rough as my competitor does

like he said....

if he wanna kill u kill him,thats what i do!!

if he is a big guy there u go go for a good sparing trow all u got! this is ur time to train with biggers guy than u..defence and do what u can do

[Squabbles94806]

your missing his point, i know what hes talking about.. hes not afraid to hit someone... just unsure how HARD to hit in sparring...

I say I make it as rough as my competitor does

like he said....

if he wanna kill u kill him,thats what i do!!

if he is a big guy there u go go for a good sparing trow all u got! this is ur time to train with biggers guy than u..defence and do what u can do

I don't think it depends on how hard you hit, but rather the technique you execute. Ya know? Most of the times when i spar with my partners, i work on specific things rather than try and duke it out. If i stick them with a solid shot, then i'll nod my head to check if they're aiite.

The point of sparring is to push yourself and your partners at the same time. Usually i tell them, let's push and then work. So a few rounds we'll go hard and fight, but when we start getting tired then we'll just work. Does that make sense?

[GAMILARAAY]

I know what you mean, it basically depends on the level of your sparring partner and if he can take it and trade blows, but remember if your sparring partner is not at your level your better off doing situational sparring and working on things then rather beating the **** out of the guy.

At the end of the day its better to be ruthless and have no sympathy for your opponent at all.

[Detroit Detroyr]

Great Thread

I think this is a great thread for boxers just starting in the sport and just entering the ring to start to spar. You shouldn't quit at all. Whoever said you should quit should get kicked off this site. I too found the same problem with myself when I started to spar. I am not a mean spirited person and have built a lot of friendships with those I spar with. It took me a while (and I'm still learning to gauge my power) before I felt comfortable throwing punches.It helped to get hit a few times so I knew how hard they were going to be throwing then I could adjust from there.

But you should never get into the ring to spar to knock someone out. That's not the point. The point is to work on parts of your technique. The same goes for your opponent. I still struggle with this at times but am confident that this is an issue that will be resolved within time.

[j]

squabbles, i understand exactly what u are saying when u mention that u can feel the intention.

did u know, that there are exclusive training methods to "listen" to people?

it is very old, and has a thousand years of knowledge. but, i can tell u know some fighting as u said that.

and bro, i do the same many times - i mean working on a specific type of force.

it is no coincidense that we can know these same things from different training methods.

keep up ur good work bro.

[RJTikwe]

think of it this way.. u wouldnt want ur sparring partner to hold back on you would yah? u want him to catch u on the side of the ribs with a decent body shot so next time u'll be afraid of it and retract ur arm quicker after punching.. u want him to throw jabs fast enough for u to learn how to time ur slips and get faster with them while keeping ur balance.. but yeh dont knock em out though

[j]

think of it this way.. u wouldnt want ur sparring partner to hold back on you would yah? u want him to catch u on the side of the ribs with a decent body shot so next time u'll be afraid of it and retract ur arm quicker after punching.. u want him to throw jabs fast enough for u to learn how to time ur slips and get faster with them while keeping ur balance.. but yeh dont knock em out though

yeah. ur right. but u also dont want to be injured during training. training is supposed to make u stronger, not weaker.

what a fluffin conundrum, hey?

[mannypac22]

I have not boxed in any matches, but i have sparred and i have problem fighting with other people i am always worried that i will hurt the person and i hold back a lot and by doing this i just tend to miss the person just a bit and hardly land any punches. I know i shouldn't be having this problem with a fighting sport, but how can i go about holding back from not being ******, but without it effecting my sparring this much. I don't mind being critisized or whatever i just want it told how it is. Maybe u guys had this problem 2 and overcame it, really need help on this one guys.

Thanks RD

Its true if u dont have a killer instinct and r afraid of hitting people u should not be boxing but ill make an exception and help u out this 1 time.

snap ur puches back as fast as u can u wont hurt them ull look fast and good.

they shouldnt even have to hurt pull em back as fast as u can.

besides people dont care if u touch em up in sparrin u said urself ur worried bout hurtin them they dont mind as long as u dont load up completely just hit them with ur normal fast sharp punches and thats enough power.

People dont care mate if u touch them up its how they learn