keep core tight, but when?

[classic86]

I find when I throw punches, I can be a little loose with my core, and only focus on actually throwing my punches. I sometimes have to consciously keep my core tight when I throw punches. My question is, should i always keep my core tight? Even when throwing punches? I feel like I get winded faster when I throw punches while I keep my core super tight. Even when just moving around the ring? Even when I only have my hands up? When should I keep my core tight?

[jas]

Don't hold
Your breath

Breathe through your nose

[NearHypnos]

I tend to tighten my body during the movement of the punch and try to be pretty loose and aware enough throught to keep tight when needed and loose when not.

Like the above said, breathe through your nose. Slow and deliberate. Stay calm.

[classic86]

Don't hold
Your breath

Breathe through your nose

I know, but you can still keep a tight core while breathing. My question is, should you keep your core tight throughout the whole time? When throwing punches, when moving around the ring, when just standing there with your arms up? Or just when you're about to receive a punch? Or should you keep loose when doing everything?

[classic86]

I tend to tighten my body during the movement of the punch and try to be pretty loose and aware enough throught to keep tight when needed and loose when not.

Like the above said, breathe through your nose. Slow and deliberate. Stay calm.

awesome, thanks. so when exploding with the punch keep yourself generally tight, but relax when need be? what about with movement, like darting in and out, and side to side? keep core tight, so youre balanced?

i ask this, because when i throw really hard shots, and keep my core super tight, i get winded a lot quicker.

[NearHypnos]

awesome, thanks. so when exploding with the punch keep yourself generally tight, but relax when need be? what about with movement, like darting in and out, and side to side? keep core tight, so youre balanced?

i ask this, because when i throw really hard shots, and keep my core super tight, i get winded a lot quicker.

It really just depends. When moving quickly whatever muscles you need to move but realize that if you're tightening your body BEFORE you do this many people have sense enough to know you're coming. Likewise for a punch if you tighten too soon. It's a sign/tell. Keep your breathing in cadence throughout your own ounching rhythm, etc . Din't overcommit thats probably why you get winded. *Bad* technique or nerves. It comes with time being fit isnt the only thing.

[nivek535]

i find it nearly impossible to throw a punch without tightening my core... at least for a brief moment lol

as for WHEN to tighten ur core..
for me (and has worked well so far for a year)
is:
1. start loose, relaxed, breathe as you would taking a walk in a park.
2. when you initiate/punch tighten.
3. when you're on the defense, tighten when the punches come (and a bit more if you sense a feint/punches being doubled up)

i think you'll get the hang of it from experience

[classic86]

It really just depends. When moving quickly whatever muscles you need to move but realize that if you're tightening your body BEFORE you do this many people have sense enough to know you're coming. Likewise for a punch if you tighten too soon. It's a sign/tell. Keep your breathing in cadence throughout your own ounching rhythm, etc . Din't overcommit thats probably why you get winded. *Bad* technique or nerves. It comes with time being fit isnt the only thing.

ok.

i find it nearly impossible to throw a punch without tightening my core... at least for a brief moment lol

as for WHEN to tighten ur core..
for me (and has worked well so far for a year)
is:
1. start loose, relaxed, breathe as you would taking a walk in a park.
2. when you initiate/punch tighten.
3. when you're on the defense, tighten when the punches come (and a bit more if you sense a feint/punches being doubled up)

i think you'll get the hang of it from experience

awesome tips. that's exactly what i wanted to know. THANKS!

[nivek535]

ok.



awesome tips. that's exactly what i wanted to know. THANKS!

you're welcome. and u might get more traffic in NSB, but training section will have better quality

[classic86]

you're welcome. and u might get more traffic in NSB, but training section will have better quality

duly noted, good sir.