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Master Don Juan
I never trained in boxing by itself, just as part of mma training, and we were often discouraged from doing the gimmicky things that can work in point-sparring boxing, like leaning backwards to avoid punches, but which only work if you don't care about giving up an easy takedown or kick to the legs.don't said:Boxing teaches you to do a lot of stupid stuff, like leave your thumb hanging out in space, hit with the little fingers, and disregard the lower body, except as a platform to get you within reach with your hands.
He suggested to get boxing gloves
You want 16 ounce training gloves:
http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-Styl...6LUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339428412&sr=8-1
Get in the habit of hanging them up when you are done training so that the sweat doesn't rot them.
I would recommend getting a big striking pad like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-7330...=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1339428891&sr=1-2
Every has seen the smaller, hand-held mitts, but the big one takes a lot less skill to hold. It's also easier to hit and safer for both you and your PT.
After you get a brief lesson in how to stand, move, and punch, your trainer holds the pad for you as he calls out a number between 1 and 4, which is the number of times you punch the pad. Stick to straight punches, jabs and crosses. Hold your hands up next to your eyes and keep them there as much as you can. Your trainer moves around like a sparring partner with you, continuing to call out numbers. Get a round timer and start with 1 minute rounds and 1 minute of rest between them, then work your way to longer rounds. It sounds easier than it is, and most new people last about 45 seconds. Those 1-pound gloves make your arms tire quickly.
Important disclaimer to anyone reading this who actually does want to fight: Don't do this drill without a competent fight trainer to critique and correct your form as you train, or else you will develop bad habits in punching form that are almost impossible to get rid of later. Even great fighters still use trainers; they lend a valuable perspective.