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QuestionWhat mistakes should I watch for when I'm defending?David Engel is a Muay Thai Instructor and Self Defense Trainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of martial arts instruction and training experience, David runs California Martial Athletics with co-owner Joe Chernay. He has created and maintained martial arts programs at Rise Combat Sports in San Francisco and Round 5 Martial Arts Academy in San Leandro, with a mission to provide students with a level of comfort and competency that manifests both within and outside the martial arts context. He is also a registered cornerman for amateur and pro competitors under the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation). David was the youngest apprentice instructor of the Thai Boxing Association of America under Ajarn Chai Sirisute (2009), and was a top-ranked amateur competitor in his weight class (127-130 lb) in California between 2013 and 2015.One of the most common mistakes I see in boxing is trying to trade with the opponent too much, or trying to absorb a strike to give one back. That can work for a short period of time, but as the fight goes on, it starts to wear on your body. Instead, keep defense in mind, and focus on bobbing and weaving, slipping, or shin blocking in Muay Thai.
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QuestionWhat's the best way to counter after I slip or roll?Bananapeel32Community AnswerUse the reverse momentum of your roll. I suggest a body shot or a hook to the head. If you are slipping, you can still use hooks but also a straight shot to the head will work.
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QuestionWhat's a good way to see punches coming?TheThinkingPanda ZhaoCommunity AnswerStay a bit farther from your enemy. Once the fist is about 1/4 the way there, move back or to the side.
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QuestionIs being more of a defensive fighter better than being the offensive fighter?Community AnswerIt can help. A good example is Floyd Mayweather. But you should work on your offense as well, so you can do some good counter punches mixed in with your defense.
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QuestionI am from Nepal. I want to fight in MMA, UFC. Is this possible?Community AnswerYes. Train hard and compete in matches. Start by joining an MMA gym. If there are none, look for any kind of martial arts gym, such as karate, judo, wrestling or boxing; try to mix the styles by yourself.
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QuestionHow do I defend against a southpaw boxer?Community AnswerSouthpaw boxers are a big danger with their left hands, so avoid them. I suggest using a switch stance method; also, the Philly shell style works.
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QuestionMy friend wants to use boxing gloves and start punching me to prepare him for his match. Should I let him?Galasy4969Top AnswererOnly if you're willing to. If so, wear safety equipment like padded helmets and crotch guards, and agree on rules and intensity beforehand.
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QuestionIs boxing good for self defense?Charlie SullivanCommunity AnswerAbsolutely. Boxing is one of the most effective self defense arts, especially against inexperienced fighters. However, you might want to learn to defend your lower body as typically boxers do not hit each other's legs.
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QuestionIf there is no boxing gym in my country, how can l be boxer?Community AnswerMake your own gym. Use pillows wrapped around beams, with ropes for slip cords. Use an old Taekwondo chest guard attached to a 5-gallon bucket with weights.
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