sparring with trainer (video)

[AaronJW]

https://********/hg2ZNdP3nSM
Please take a look and let me know my good points and weak points.
I'm in the red headgear.

As usual I seem to be easy to hit, but maybe I can take a punch well.

[Freeworld124]

Get your footwork together. you cross your feet when moving to the right. Don't fall for feints so easily, and don't move your hands away from your face when anticipating a punch. For things that looked good, I like how you keep your hands up, that's where they are supposed to be. I like that straight punches are usually your primary weapon rather than hooks, and I like that you are a forward moving fighter. That may have been due to your partner holding back but that is a good habit to keep.

[Redd Foxx]

Though you're following him, you're not actually moving. You're always just placing yourself in front of him. Work on cutting angles, either before or after you throw. Get some real movement going and make him uncomfortable, don't just be his dance partner.

You're head is always in the same spot. Move your head by moving your shoulders, hips, and feet. Loosen up, get some flow going. Play some James Brown in the background, you'll get what I mean.

The guy with less range usually needs to set up his attacks and work in combos. You're pawing with a jab and waiting for him to be kind and let you practice throwing combos. POP that jab, throw a power shot, and get out of there. Feint, break your rhythm, change levels if you need to, but don't be so predictable for him.

One solid thing about you (and from your video you posted a while back) is that you don't seem timid or scared of getting hit. That's a huge thing that some never overcome so that's a good foundation. You need to put some funk in your footwork though. Everything else will come together after that. Your punches will be faster, defense will improve, you'll exert less energy, and you'll feel more in control.

[Mr.MojoRisin']

Pivot your foot when you throw that right cross.

[AaronJW]

Get your footwork together. you cross your feet when moving to the right. Don't fall for feints so easily, and don't move your hands away from your face when anticipating a punch. For things that looked good, I like how you keep your hands up, that's where they are supposed to be. I like that straight punches are usually your primary weapon rather than hooks, and I like that you are a forward moving fighter. That may have been due to your partner holding back but that is a good habit to keep.

Thanks for the feedback!
At which points in the video am I crossing my feet?
And yeah, I generally box like a pressure fighter but it's maybe only if my opponent isn't so aggressive. Perhaps I don't have enough experience yet to know what my style is.

[AaronJW]

Though you're following him, you're not actually moving. You're always just placing yourself in front of him. Work on cutting angles, either before or after you throw. Get some real movement going and make him uncomfortable, don't just be his dance partner.

Thanks for the advice!
Can you point me to any youtube videos that talk about this? I'll check myself too but let me know if there are any good ones.

[AaronJW]

Pivot your foot when you throw that right cross.

Thanks. It's difficult- how I am when practicing and what happens when sparring are different things. I'll keep at it!

[Redd Foxx]

Thanks for the advice!
Can you point me to any youtube videos that talk about this? I'll check myself too but let me know if there are any good ones.

Watch technique vids that showcase specific techniques and play them in slow-mo for you. I watch them while you get ready for the gym and make a plan for techniques you're going to work on that day. Then mimic the punching and footwork on the heavy bag.

This is a good place to start. Rigo's technique is mostly on basics, perfectly executed basics and it's his implementation that is so brilliant. Everything is done at the exact, right moment. Study the way he pops his punches and returns his hands to guard. The way he places himself in relation to the opponent and the footwork he uses to get there (and out of there).



Footwork study. Even if you can't move like that yet, it gives you an understanding of the when and why of offensive footwork.



You're not ready for this level of improvisation yet but this is good food for thought as it's well-explained and will get your mind turning.



This one shows many types of techniques. Andre ward isn't the most exciting guy to watch but, for those who are training, it's like a wellspring of information watching that man work. He's absorbed so many different techniques and styles. You will rarely find large men who fight with that level of technique.



As I say, mimic that type of stuff when you're on the bag and shadowboxing. Then, start implementing it in sparring. Once you get an idea of how and why, you'll get that rhythm and groove going.

[W1LL]

What's the context of this? How much experience do you have? Amateur or pro? Country? Your trainer seems to be having fun but he's very unorthodox, which isn't going to help you if you're a novice.

[AaronJW]

Watch technique vids that showcase specific techniques and play them in slow-mo for you. I watch them while you get ready for the gym and make a plan for techniques you're going to work on that day. Then mimic the punching and footwork on the heavy bag.

Thanks a lot. I'll study the videos and practice this week.