17/1/17: Boxing evasion methods and knife v empty hand loop drill

BOXING EVASION METHODS

Classical slipping against straight punches 0 shoulder to knee style forward dip, the closest you want to be is so that the incoming punch just grazes the ear, go to far and you will find it hard from a mechanical perspective to get back on your centre. It is a fast and tight motion.
We worked single punches to enable motion refinement.

Tyson slipping straight punches – these are more applicable and effective against multiple punches. It is also a great method to keep the opponent guessing because you will not be where the punch is when he throws is. It also helps to set up your punches. Seeing the videos below of Tyson is action is simply awe inspiring. I can’t imagine the terror of that metronome motion and power coming towards you.





To develop the motion, the opponent threw continuous left and right punches. It was key to ensure that the punches were straight down the centre and not chasing the head. This was tricky as you almost get hypnotised by the motion and have to focus on delivering fast straight attacks.

Rock back against uppercuts – because we have the rear heel up, when the uppercuts come in, we have the space to lean (slightly) back out of the line of the punch. It doesn’t need much motion. As above, short and tight motions coming from springy legs and a strong core.

Bob and weave against hooks – go with the punch then corkscrew down and up. This too comes from the legs. They need to bend a lot to lower your level, the torso might have a slight forward lean but there is no bending over. The eyes need to be forward as the body moves in fluid bobbing and weaving motions.

Working all motions against the six punch count then adding short punches. An evasive flow then working short punches to develop the feeling of hitting whilst moving in evasion. Hit first and hit last.

Pad round combination
Jab and slip, cross and slip, jab-cross, lean back and bob and weave, hook-cross-hook

Shadow boxing: working the evasions practised earlier on in the session, plus footwork and lots of short tight punches. Similar to the concepts practised a few Thursdays ago

KNIFE LOOP DRILL

Stab to the heart – cut across, pass down, elbow trap and finger jab, lap and punch (on me not in me), pass it back across and move the head to move him so he has to reset.