The fighting sports are amongst the most difficult athletic pursuits known. Most sports require a high level of physical conditioning and mental preparation, but only the brutal one on one competition of a fight can so absolutely invoke the primal survival instincts that each of us posses. There is something raw, wild and unyielding that [...]
The Martial Art of Boxing
October 27, 2009 by ·
Most people, even fighters, don’t think of boxing as a martial art. Boxing is a western sport and has no place in practical martial arts discussion because there is no carry over into a combat or self defense situation, or so most people believe. Nothing could be further from the truth when discussing the practical [...]
Let’s Go to the Scorecards!
October 27, 2009 by ·
The current scoring system in professional boxing leaves a lot to be desired. There have been numerous recent decisions that have left many fans of boxing wondering if the judges actually watched the same fight as everyone else. Additionally, how many times have we heard of hometown decisions or of fighters being “robbed” because of [...]
A Twist To Complex Training
August 30, 2009 by ·
Many of boxing’s training philosophies have originated out of tradition, rather than science. Trainers often refuse to change, continuing to teach archaic techniques. Unfortunately, the failure to accept change is just one of the problems. Many boxing trainers are unable to implement new techniques due to insufficient funding. Boxing is a sport that thrives in [...]
Brandon Jackson Sparring – 11/17/2009
August 1, 2009 by ·
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Markus Strayhan Sparring – 11/17/2009
August 1, 2009 by ·
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