Me shadowboxing

[moneymayforever]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUme6...3iUHswzFXte9Kz (filmed today)

It's been a while since I made a shadow boxing video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cWPM...eature=related (this one was made like, 3 months ago)

I transferred to my new gym from the 1st of December, and have been training there until today.

If anyone could give me pointers that would be great. Am I improving at all? Also, when I shadow box with my handwraps I don't know why but it doesn't feel right.

Have a great New Years everyone!

[Rockin']

O.k, it's obvious that you are new to this but still I have to give it to you how I see it or it's just meaningless.

Your first punch that you threw, a left jab, was the worst example of a jab that I have seen in a long time. Not only was your elbow out but your wrist was limp and tilted towards the ground when the shot would have landed. This is a perfect way to injure your wrist. Aswell with that sissy jab, I would walk right through it. With an opponent that throws light and soft jabs I would allow them to hit me while I'm timing a right hand back over it.

With your right hands they came nice and straight but you will want bring those hips with you when throwing the shot. To me it looked like with your right hands that you were just throwing out your arm. For now over-exagerate the motion, I just want you to feel the difference in power with hips as opposed to no hips. Bring that hip forward.

You'll aswell want to speed up your combinations in due time. Take the time now to get the punches proper before excellerating the output.

Your left uppercuts are almost punching you in your face. Get that uppercut out there away from your body where his chin will be.

You brought your hands back to gaurd nicely and I liked that you were moving your head. But you will want to make the motions of your head crisper and sharper aswell as not following the same pattern of motion time after time after.... mix it up abit.

Theres a ton for ya. Work hard and sweat the small details in your training. Can't build anything up into the shy with out a solid foundation. In your case the fundamentals. Keep up the good work........Rockin'

[moneymayforever]

O.k, it's obvious that you are new to this but still I have to give it to you how I see it or it's just meaningless.

Your first punch that you threw, a left jab, was the worst example of a jab that I have seen in a long time. Not only was your elbow out but your wrist was limp and tilted towards the ground when the shot would have landed. This is a perfect way to injure your wrist. Aswell with that sissy jab, I would walk right through it. With an opponent that throws light and soft jabs I would allow them to hit me while I'm timing a right hand back over it.

With your right hands they came nice and straight but you will want bring those hips with you when throwing the shot. To me it looked like with your right hands that you were just throwing out your arm. For now over-exagerate the motion, I just want you to feel the difference in power with hips as opposed to no hips. Bring that hip forward.

You'll aswell want to speed up your combinations in due time. Take the time now to get the punches proper before excellerating the output.

Your left uppercuts are almost punching you in your face. Get that uppercut out there away from your body where his chin will be.

You brought your hands back to gaurd nicely and I liked that you were moving your head. But you will want to make the motions of your head crisper and sharper aswell as not following the same pattern of motion time after time after.... mix it up abit.

Theres a ton for ya. Work hard and sweat the small details in your training. Can't build anything up into the shy with out a solid foundation. In your case the fundamentals. Keep up the good work........Rockin'

Thanks Rockin', for the advice. My coach also points out that I need to close my elbows in. Yes, I had terrible issues with the right cross ever since I started boxing, and my punches also seems and are weak. I don't understand how anyone can make their punches so speedy and crisp like the punches are "cutting" the air, if you know what I mean.

By "bringing the hips forward", do you mean to concentrate on the rotation of the hips? I always turn my right pivot foot and then connect it to rotate my hips, but my coach told me that I need to turn my hips first. I tried doing it but the rotation was slow as ****. Is there any way I can make the rotation of the hips faster?

[Redd Foxx]

You have a lot of good things going on that beginners often lack like consistency, balance, upright posture, footwork, and a tendency to go for clean technique vs lobbing punches. However, there's a couple big issues to fix. One, there's nothing behind the punches. It looks as if you are tapping at someone and teasing them, rather than striking them. That's ok for warming up your muscles and joints, but don't shadowbox like that or you'll develop real problems.
Also, you're not using any shoulder thrust (turning the body) or body movement in general which is stifling your punches. I see you trying to turn your hips but the upper body doesn't follow. It's good that you're not swinging wildly, but you really need to incorporate the entire body for power. Try sparring like that and someone will eat you alive.

The hooks and uppercuts have no range. The opponent is rarely going to be inches in front of your face like that. You're going to have to land those punches at a much further distance most of the time.

Overall, I get the impression that you would do well to "work the bag" on something with some weight that won't let you push it around too much.

[johncods]

You're too stiff bro, like robotic stiff. Loosen your shoulders up.

[Young Money]

Duno why but your wrists looks really limp.

[winky's right]

you've improved a lot. keep it up

[FrenchDeLaHoya]

predictable nd a powershot can be easily timed. easy ko for amateur welters.

[Josh_Shing]

I would say, yea you've improved since the 1st video. Your hips twist faster, and your technique is better. It looks cleaner. But like everyone's saying, there doesn't seem to be any power or weight behind the punches. Your left punches (hook and uppercuts) looked a lot more like arm punches. Some strong guys can get away with arm punches at times, but the real power comes when you torque your body with the punch. If you haven't yet, try arm punching the heavy bag. Then try pivoting your rear foot and twisting your hips with the punch and see how much harder the bag was hit. It's pretty amazing seeing the difference. The hook should be thrown more with your body, like you're turning your body with the punch. The uppercut should be thrown with your back. Kinda hard for me to properly explain the uppercut, but think of it like driving your fist from below up into the opponent.

Your left guard also dropped pretty low with your head tilted forward, like you were inviting someone to hit you. I haven't seen you spar yet so i don't really know how good your weaving is, but if I were a beginner I wouldn't try something like that quite yet. Keep your guard up. Have your hands touch your cheek bones.

Also, have you read/watched Hajime no Ippo? Your weaving and peek a boo like stance reminded me of it. That manga/anime is also not a bad one to check out if you like boxing. I definitely think it's the best sports anime yet.

[Josh_Shing]

Hey so here's some videos that can help supplement your training at the gym:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaaDJ...g5Qrlt03XmRLy2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NLK1...5WxLQS0odRQOw3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbDoo...fJlK_CG28HwTmI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL9DP...aCh-TonONTHswF

These videos are mostly 1 minute long and a lot of them are pretty common sense and actually useful. I used to eat these tips up like a fat kid loves cake. Try 'em out, check out some more of the videos, and never give up! Boxing is an investment. And never underestimate it!