Is Moving Like This Just Fancy and Unfunctional?

[11wordisbond]

I don't think this dude is a poser at all. These steps are not only common, but they are actually very effective when used correctly. If you type in "learn how to box boxing footwork training" in youtube (sorry I can't post links until I reach 15 posts), you'll see these same drills being taught by respected coach, Derek Roche. I don't think he would name one the "swagga step" though. This would make you lose instant credibility with oldschool cats.

[DiLLiNGER]

Coach Rick is a FAKE!! This guys the biggest joke out. Please dont take this clown serious. He aint no pro boxing trainer, he's an internet phony.

you're right...look at him at 0:10 when he moved to the right..he moved with his left leg first..wtf? Any amateur boxing coach will tell you if u move to the right u move with ur right leg first because other wise ur gonna be outta balance.

[DiLLiNGER]

This guy has an idea about boxing check his videos out..that rick dude is a joke.

[shogunn]

If youre first learning I wouldnt recommend this at all, especially :19 - 23, you woudlnt ever need to teach someone to dance.

some of his moves are natural movements, but this isnt something youd teach, and it should never be considered as boxing fundamentals.

Naturally athletic boxers can get away with this, but it shouldnt be taught as a rule of thumb.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

If youre first learning I wouldnt recommend this at all, especially :19 - 23, you woudlnt ever need to teach someone to dance.

some of his moves are natural movements, but this isnt something youd teach, and it should never be considered as boxing fundamentals.

Naturally athletic boxers can get away with this, but it shouldnt be taught as a rule of thumb.

Perfectly said..............

[Domey]

Yes, most of these steps are not something that one teaches. These are steps people pick up and learn on their own along the way. People have a hard enough time not pulling their right while throwing a jab, being flat footed, to close/spread feet, being off balance, ect.. Teaching this would just throw more **** on the pile for someone to say WTF!!!!

Once you learn basic footwork and are not so tense, you'll find yourself doing some of these steps without even realizing it.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

I have talked about this with the young boxers in my gym many times, if you want to imitate someone that's fine but you first need to learn the fundamentals.

The reason Ali, Mayweather, Leonard, Roy Jones, Sweet Pea...etc could do what they did is because they were incredibly naturally gifted.

To emulate something they do could get you in serious trouble.

[Suckmedry]

I have talked about this with the young boxers in my gym many times, if you want to imitate someone that's fine but you first need to learn the fundamentals.

The reason Ali, Mayweather, Leonard, Roy Jones, Sweet Pea...etc could do what they did is because they were incredibly naturally gifted.

To emulate something they do could get you in serious trouble.

Well said.

I've seen kids in the gym try and do the flashy stuff haha. In fact one my sparring partners who is actually a pretty good fighter with good reflexes does that pull away with low hands thing when you throw a punch at his head. He's ok at it but he tried to be real flashy and did it heaps, I just moved up on him and nailed him clean and nearly dropped him. Didn't try it so much anymore

A better story is the guy we had visiting our gym, he is a real flashy guy and he does this thing where he drops onto his backfoot to get away from a punch. He is fast so sometimes he get's away with it because he can change position quickly. But he tried it on a real, real good southpaw in our gym who also happens to be very fast. He leaned away from a right jab and then quick as anything took a straight left on the button. Down he went and his nose was busted up pretty bad.

So sometimes you can get away with that stuff, but you have to be aware that people with good fundamentals know how to combat it.