New to boxing and totally discouraged

[mkmona04]

I started boxing lessons about 3 months ago. I have been going to the gym about 4 - 5 times per week and working hard there for about 90 minutes each time. The trainer has had me do a warm up followed by 3 three minute rounds on the heavy bag, 3 three minute rounds jumping rope and three 3 minute rounds on the speed bag. may once every 2 - 3 weeks, he will have me do 3 three minute rounds with the mits. i think he would do more mit work with me, but i totally suck and i think he wants me to develop more skills on the heavy bag before investing more time with me on the mits.

so far i have learned to throw a jab and a cross. i don't do a great job on either. i have also been working on my left hook and totally suck at that. anyways - my question is this. i feel like even with all the time i am investing into this thing, i am not advancing very much and maybe i just do not have it in my DNA. the poor coach training me is so patient because he keeps working with me to correct the same ****** mistakes i keep making (not moving/shifting my body weight properly when i punch). after 3 months of going this much to the gym, if i still do not even throw a cross properly and can't throw a left hook even close to properly, should i just conclude it is not in my DNA and call it quits? i really want to learn to do this badly. but maybe i just do not have it in me or i am too old to learn (age 52). or - am i not being patient enough and need to invest more time and expect less of myself?

thank you

[MPX309]

3 months is your answer. That's no time at all.

[.!WAR MIKEY!.]

practice practice practice, sounds like you not thinking about what your doing. Think about what your doing do it slow motion but do it right and then just pick things up as you start to master things.

[Redd Foxx]

You should ask a mod to put this in the training section.
My advice; get personal lessons a couple times a week for 3 months. Tell them that you are not doing to to get in shape, but want specifically to work on your form. They will take you through the ergonomics of each punch and show you what you need to correct.

The trick is, getting a coach that speaks your language and can articulate directions in a way that clicks with you. You don't want a fitness boxing coach. You want someone who understands the nuances of boxing form.

Being 52, it's a great time for you to start boxing as it's a full-body workout that's fun workout that will help contribute to your overall health. At my old gym, there were a lot of guys and gals over 50 that would come in the mid-day to keep in-shape.

[LoadedWraps]

You should ask a mod to put this in the training section.
My advice; get personal lessons a couple times a week for 3 months. Tell them that you are not doing to to get in shape, but want specifically to work on your form. They will take you through the ergonomics of each punch and show you what you need to correct.

The trick is, getting a coach that speaks your language and can articulate directions in a way that clicks with you. You don't want a fitness boxing coach. You want someone who understands the nuances of boxing form.

Being 52, it's a great time for you to start boxing as it's a full-body workout that's fun workout that will help contribute to your overall health. At my old gym, there were a lot of guys and gals over 50 that would come in the mid-day to keep in-shape.

[Real King Kong]

I don't know what your personal goals are...but if you want to learn to punch correctly, you'll need instruction, not just left to hit a heavy bag. Shadow box in front of a full length mirror so you can see your mistakes, and just mimic pro fighters or instructional videos from youtube. If you want to just get in shape...keep doing what your doing, but pick up the intensity over time.

[John Locke]

3 months isn't very long at all, giving up shouldn't even be going through your mind atm, it's wayyyy too early. If you genuinely want to learn and you keep practicing, I promise you, you'll even surprise yourself with how quickly you start picking up on things. Once you turn the corner, it's all uphill from there, you can only get better. Keep grinding and earn your reward, don't just expect it. Rome wasn't built in a day.

[The Problem Child]

Trust me man, NOTHING will prepare you like REAL street fights. You CANNOT get the experience, adrenaline and just overall understanding of the psychology behind boxing WITHOUT being in a real one. Do you have any buddies you can fight with or people you know you could start a fight with that wont sue?? Seriously, roughen up and the results will show when you go to the gym. YOU CAN'T teach fighting and throwing punches with intentions unless the street roughs you up into a fighter. MOST pro boxers got their start with street fighting.

[Zaroku]

Work on your form, and the mechanics of each punch, then practice at home.

[Zaryu]

If you're enjoying it, keep at it. If you feel the show progression is taking the fun out of it, I would advice you to give it 3 more months to see if you can get the hang of it.