Fights are fights, sports are sports
Guys,
I am sorry that it has been so long, but I have been busy. Anyhow, today I want to talk about the difference between sport fighting and fighting. Now that geniuses are going to say
"one is real, one is a game." Ummm yeah, but there is a little more to that I think. Let's take boxing. Now I believe that boxing teaches a lot of good things, like footwork, crisp punching and endurance. But remember that there is a mindset that you need when you are in a real fight.
You don't have all day to fight someone. Most fights are over in about 10 seconds anyhow. That equates to the length of a good hockey fight. Now as much as I can appreciate boxing, it does teach some habits that can get you really hurt in a real fight.
The first thing is the punches. Boxers can punch for a long time, with their hands properly wrapped. In boxing the main target is the head. So in a real fight, boxers tend to head-hunt, to the detriment of their hands, and the use thereof.
The second is defense. Boxers employ excellent footwork. In a ring. In between 2 cars, or in a melee, they may lack the ability to defend as effectively. Also, boxers are very good at bobbing and weaving. Good for a waist and up sport like boxing. Bad when someone can clinch and knee you in the face. Also boxers tend to block with their gloves. Now this is a dangerous habit to develop. For all of you ultimate fighting fans, think of the Tito Ortiz/Chuck Liddell fight. Tito was using good motion just like his boxing training conditioned him to do. He was covering his ears with gloves that are much smaller than the boxing gloves he trained in. Result? He caught a punch behind the ear, that put him down and out. Remember folks, fights are fights, sports are sports.
I am sorry that it has been so long, but I have been busy. Anyhow, today I want to talk about the difference between sport fighting and fighting. Now that geniuses are going to say
"one is real, one is a game." Ummm yeah, but there is a little more to that I think. Let's take boxing. Now I believe that boxing teaches a lot of good things, like footwork, crisp punching and endurance. But remember that there is a mindset that you need when you are in a real fight.
You don't have all day to fight someone. Most fights are over in about 10 seconds anyhow. That equates to the length of a good hockey fight. Now as much as I can appreciate boxing, it does teach some habits that can get you really hurt in a real fight.
The first thing is the punches. Boxers can punch for a long time, with their hands properly wrapped. In boxing the main target is the head. So in a real fight, boxers tend to head-hunt, to the detriment of their hands, and the use thereof.
The second is defense. Boxers employ excellent footwork. In a ring. In between 2 cars, or in a melee, they may lack the ability to defend as effectively. Also, boxers are very good at bobbing and weaving. Good for a waist and up sport like boxing. Bad when someone can clinch and knee you in the face. Also boxers tend to block with their gloves. Now this is a dangerous habit to develop. For all of you ultimate fighting fans, think of the Tito Ortiz/Chuck Liddell fight. Tito was using good motion just like his boxing training conditioned him to do. He was covering his ears with gloves that are much smaller than the boxing gloves he trained in. Result? He caught a punch behind the ear, that put him down and out. Remember folks, fights are fights, sports are sports.
posted by Anthony, freestyle kenpo teacher | 7:04 AM
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