Okay so I have come across some training videos that talk about rhythm, or chattering. Basically it’s always moving your upper body and head at all times while bouncing on your feet. I am thinking of incorporating this, but I have been fine without. Usually, I keep my head and body relaxed, only moving when I see a punch coming. I study professional fights a lot to learn strategies and I I do not see any professionals doIng this at all. They keep their upper bodies stiff, use lots of footwork to get around and move when it is time such as when an exchange of punches are thrown.Is this something that is just a myth?
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I always had my head moving when in range, ala Rockin' Robbie. Head movement and feints can twist an opponent in to knots. I was always on them as pro(ultra aggressive), classic Ray Robinson as an amateur, that's how I was trained. You must have head movement though. As for your question above, get your shots off and keep working around him. Take a side and keep workin'. .….Rockin'Originally posted by Dawn-nightmarex View Post
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remember head movement is to make your head a more difficult target to hit. Your doing this to make your head a more difficult target. Slipping punches is a reaction to a punch that is thrown. If your not in range, no need to do either but recognize the difference between head movement and reacting to a punch.Comment
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We were always taught that you have 3 lines of defence . Your feet head and hands. You should always be moving at least 2 out of 3.
You don’t want to stand stiff in front of someone. I don’t mean huge movements but a slight movement. I also found when I got in the habit of always moving my head a tiny bit when I see the shot coming it’s easier to just exaggerate the movement and I found my slipping and ducking improved greatly.
It’s pretty much impossible for
Most people to rely solely on reaction time for your defence.Comment
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Mikey Garcia has a good rhythm for not being very fast. I noticed guys like him that lull u into a k.o. typically feint a lot with their feet.Comment
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I think keeping head steady and try to move for defensing opponent, is a good option, while it all depends on the situation you are in.Comment
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Right. Mikey starts slow, one of his biggest weaknesses. Scared he will run out of time in fights. But like u said he does eventually find his pace and rhythm, and also figures the rhythm of his opponent and times him. Id always like Mikey to get things rolling sooner, but with his skill set coming on late works for him. But fighters need to be able to change their rhythm at times to be most effective, or beat the best. If ur not winning u need to change the beat. Not be predictable.Originally posted by Boxfan83 View PostComment
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Just to add to what has already been posted, there is something to be said for being economical, effective and relaxed. I've been watching Eubank (Sr!) recently, his fight with Kid Milo is a case in point. Kid Milo makes an effort to be constantly moving but it is a lot of wasted energy, and he seems quite stiff with it. Eubank, in contrast, waits for his moments and nicks rounds, doing the minimum.Originally posted by Dawn-nightmarex View Post
Also, though, I think it is good to be proactive as opposed to purely reactive, i.e. making the opponent fight your fight. Body movement and head movement can play a role in that, that is, to keep them guessing using feints and preemptive moves. Otherwise, you give your opponent the initiative..Comment
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