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Slightly frustrated, PJ threw more jabs, and eventually tried to move inside, but it did not go well.\n\nAfter all this movement, as soon as Coach PJ closed the distance, Gabe decided to unload with a quick jab, landing home right on PJ’s nose. This was the first time PJ had ever been struck by a professional fighter. Unbeknownst to PJ, Gabriel was actually taking it easy on him, as Gabriel was mostly working on his defensive movements. It was after that session, that PJ learned there are different levels to this sport.","Round One - Spar!",{"_uid":1016,"answer":1017,"question":1018,"component":670},"493cc65e-1322-4eb3-9817-38af7d4d2e5b","As Coach PJ learned, there are different levels of boxers' abilities. Amateurs aren't the same as pros, pros are not the same as contenders, and contenders aren’t champions. This experience was an awakening for PJ - he was good but not as good as he could be. He had a lot to learn and a lot to grow. 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The goal here is to get to a state where any option feels like it can lead to any other option without much actual thought based solely on reaction.","How do you do the boxing 5 Point Pivot Drill?\n",{"_uid":1257,"answer":1258,"question":1259,"component":670},"1c1d3951-34c6-4372-90bb-dc8ffb400213","I cannot stress enough how important good offense is to good defense. Without a threat to make them stop coming, it does not matter how good your head movement is you will get caught. This simple boxing dodge drill is a great and simple way to practice using head movement to set up punches that will make your opponent think twice about pressing. \n\nGet in your boxing stance (a big mirror is great here but not necessary) with a high and tight guard. \n\nFrom there slip, duck, or weave and stay in the position for a bit, feeling out where your center of gravity is. \n\nOnce you know what feels best, throw a punch from that position. \n\nUnlike the last drill, the goal here is to recognize what punch to throw from the position you’re in and to have it out as quickly as possible. This will help get you used to switching from defense to offense fluidly and taking openings the second you see them.","How do you do a boxing Frame and Shoot Drill?",{"_uid":1261,"answer":1262,"question":1263,"component":670},"bbd4e72b-10ef-48b4-ba7c-045cfb847c82","I used to dread this boxing head movement training drill so much when I first started out because it is killer on the upper legs, but it’s fantastic for training muscle memory. For this drill, the only boxing head movement equipment you’ll need is a long, straight line to follow (preferably tape at least 10-13 feet). Set up your boxing stance on the far end of the line so that each foot is on one side of it with your back to the length of the line. From there, we follow these steps, never letting your feet cross the line.\n\nThe opponent is pressuring with a jab. Slip towards your lead leg, loading up your lead hand.\n\n The opponent tries to catch your slip with a cross. Hop back with a lead check hook, slipping to your rear leg at the same time.\n\nThe opponent tries to smother you. Shuffle step back while throwing a cross (or uppercut), returning your head to a neutral position. \n\nRepeat step 1\n\nThe goal of this is again to train your body to always naturally move your head when you punch, whether going backward or forward. Speaking of forwards, we’ve reached the end of the line, and now have to go back up. Here are the steps for that half of the drill.\n\nYour opponent is holding his ground. step forward behind the jab, slipping to your rear leg (the inside).\n\nThe opponent is retreating but throwing punches. Step forward with a right cross while slipping towards your lead leg, avoiding the opponent’s check jab.\n\nThe opponent tries to hop back. Using that conveniently loaded lead hand, hop forward with a check lead hook while shifting weight back to the rear leg, both catching the opponent off balance and again taking your head far out of harm's way\n\nReturn to neutral and repeat the sequence\n\nThe purpose here is twofold. One is to get you used to one of the most common sequences in all of boxing (1-2-3 or 1-2 smother). The other is to train your body to constantly be in motion whether on offense or defense. 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These seemingly small ",{"text":1292,"type":738,"marks":1293},"movements",[1294],{"type":748,"attrs":1295},{"href":1296,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1297,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/boxing-movement-and-footwork-training-slip-rope-drill",{},{"text":1299,"type":738}," make punches miss the opponent and hit air, with the appearance of little effort. Of course, anyone who has tried to ",{"text":1301,"type":738,"marks":1302},"employ",[1303],{"type":1304},"italic",{"text":1306,"type":738}," good head movement against a seasoned boxer knows that it is anything but effortless, and requires a ton of specialized training to learn. You may be wondering how boxers train their head movement. Since it can be hard to figure out how to get better head movement, today, I want to share my favorite drills for training head movement so that you too can float like a butterfly.",{"type":759,"attrs":1308,"content":1309},{"level":761},[1310],{"text":1311,"type":738},"3 Boxing Head Movement Drills",{"type":759,"attrs":1313,"content":1314},{"level":767},[1315],{"text":1316,"type":738},"The 5 Point Pivot Drill",{"type":734,"content":1318},[1319],{"text":1320,"type":738},"This first boxing head movement drill I do every morning without fail doubles as a perfect warm-up and is incredible for getting your body used to moving with minimal energy expended. To do this head movement drill, get into your boxing stance. Then slip to whichever side you prefer, making sure not to let your chin cross your knee. From there you have 5 options:",{"type":1322,"content":1323},"bullet_list",[1324,1331,1337,1343,1349],{"type":1325,"content":1326},"list_item",[1327],{"type":734,"content":1328},[1329],{"text":1330,"type":738},"Pivot out, resetting the drill to the start (avoiding pressure and perhaps taking a better angle on your imaginary opponent)",{"type":1325,"content":1332},[1333],{"type":734,"content":1334},[1335],{"text":1336,"type":738},"Weave under to the other side (to avoid hooks)",{"type":1325,"content":1338},[1339],{"type":734,"content":1340},[1341],{"text":1342,"type":738},"Pull back/sway (good for avoiding uppercuts)",{"type":1325,"content":1344},[1345],{"type":734,"content":1346},[1347],{"text":1348,"type":738},"Double dip (duck further that way to avoid a catch shot, ALWAYS follow this with an immediate big pivot or weave)",{"type":1325,"content":1350},[1351],{"type":734,"content":1352},[1353],{"text":1354,"type":738},"Throw a punch (it's important that defense and offense are fluid) ",{"type":734,"content":1356},[1357],{"text":1358,"type":738},"Keep mixing up what side you start on and what options you go to until they all start to flow together and take it slow. This is all about smooth, precise motion. The goal here is to get to a state where any option feels like it can lead to any other option without much actual thought based solely on reaction.",{"type":759,"attrs":1360,"content":1361},{"level":767},[1362],{"text":1363,"type":738},"Frame and Shoot Drill",{"type":734,"content":1365},[1366,1368,1372],{"text":1367,"type":738},"I cannot stress enough how important good offense is to good defense. Without a threat to make them stop coming, it does not matter how good your head movement is you ",{"text":1369,"type":738,"marks":1370},"will",[1371],{"type":1304},{"text":1373,"type":738}," get caught. This simple boxing dodge drill is a great and simple way to practice using head movement to set up punches that will make your opponent think twice about pressing. ",{"type":1322,"content":1375},[1376,1382,1388],{"type":1325,"content":1377},[1378],{"type":734,"content":1379},[1380],{"text":1381,"type":738},"Get in your boxing stance (a big mirror is great here but not necessary) with a high and tight guard. ",{"type":1325,"content":1383},[1384],{"type":734,"content":1385},[1386],{"text":1387,"type":738},"From there slip, duck, or weave and stay in the position for a bit, feeling out where your center of gravity is. ",{"type":1325,"content":1389},[1390],{"type":734,"content":1391},[1392],{"text":1393,"type":738},"Once you know what feels best, throw a punch from that position. ",{"type":734,"content":1395},[1396],{"text":1397,"type":738},"Unlike the last drill, the goal here is to recognize what punch to throw from the position you’re in and to have it out as quickly as possible. This will help get you used to switching from defense to offense fluidly and taking openings the second you see them.",{"type":759,"attrs":1399,"content":1400},{"level":767},[1401],{"text":1402,"type":738},"The Line Drill",{"type":734,"content":1404},[1405],{"text":1406,"type":738},"I used to dread this boxing head movement training drill so much when I first started out because it is killer on the upper legs, but it’s fantastic for training muscle memory. For this drill, the only boxing head movement equipment you’ll need is a long, straight line to follow (preferably tape at least 10-13 feet). Set up your boxing stance on the far end of the line so that each foot is on one side of it with your back to the length of the line. From there, we follow these steps, never letting your feet cross the line.",{"type":1322,"content":1408},[1409,1415,1421,1427],{"type":1325,"content":1410},[1411],{"type":734,"content":1412},[1413],{"text":1414,"type":738},"The opponent is pressuring with a jab. Slip towards your lead leg, loading up your lead hand.",{"type":1325,"content":1416},[1417],{"type":734,"content":1418},[1419],{"text":1420,"type":738}," The opponent tries to catch your slip with a cross. Hop back with a lead check hook, slipping to your rear leg at the same time.",{"type":1325,"content":1422},[1423],{"type":734,"content":1424},[1425],{"text":1426,"type":738},"The opponent tries to smother you. Shuffle step back while throwing a cross (or uppercut), returning your head to a neutral position. ",{"type":1325,"content":1428},[1429],{"type":734,"content":1430},[1431],{"text":1432,"type":738},"Repeat step 1",{"type":734,"content":1434},[1435],{"text":1436,"type":738},"The goal of this is again to train your body to always naturally move your head when you punch, whether going backward or forward. Speaking of forwards, we’ve reached the end of the line, and now have to go back up. 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Using that conveniently loaded lead hand, hop forward with a check lead hook while shifting weight back to the rear leg, both catching the opponent off balance and again taking your head far out of harm's way",{"type":1325,"content":1458},[1459],{"type":734,"content":1460},[1461],{"text":1462,"type":738},"Return to neutral and repeat the sequence",{"type":734,"content":1464},[1465],{"text":1466,"type":738},"The purpose here is twofold. One is to get you used to one of the most common sequences in all of boxing (1-2-3 or 1-2 smother). The other is to train your body to constantly be in motion whether on offense or defense. 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Boxing head movement training is some of the most technique-heavy and precise boxing training you can find, so it's only natural that it might take a bit of time to get used to it. As long as you keep at it, it will click eventually as you find out how your body likes to move. Keep moving and remember to always answer the bell!",{"type":759,"attrs":1485,"content":1486},{"level":761},[1487],{"text":910,"type":738},{"type":734,"content":1489},[1490,1491,1496],{"text":914,"type":738},{"text":895,"type":738,"marks":1492},[1493],{"type":748,"attrs":1494},{"href":919,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1495,"target":751,"linktype":13},{},{"text":1497,"type":738}," has everything you need to work out on your schedule, with premium boxing equipment and hundreds of on-demand strength, conditioning, kickboxing, boxing, core, and recovery classes led by real fighters. ",{"type":734,"content":1499},[1500],{"text":1501,"type":738},"As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!” ",{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":1503,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1508,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1509,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":1504,"component":118,"meta_info":1505,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1506,"cover_image":1507,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[156,184,211,238,265,292],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2023-01-30 00:00",{"_uid":1512,"title":1513,"plugin":43,"description":1514},"18ae6c75-cbf5-43b5-85a1-822f0edd33a1","3 Drills to Get Better Head Movement in Boxing | FightCamp","Take your boxing head movements to another level with FightCamp. Learn to swiftly and comfortably dodge punches with these 3 boxing head movement drills.",{"id":1516,"alt":1517,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1517,"filename":1518,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},7016001,"FightCamp - Head Movement Drills for Boxing","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/d3137162de/fightcamp-3-drills-to-get-better-head-movement-in-boxing.png","Take your boxing head movements to another level. Add these 3 head movement drills to your training to swiftly and comfortably dodge punches.",[],"3-drills-to-get-better-head-movement-in-boxing","blogs/3-drills-to-get-better-head-movement-in-boxing",-5740,[1234],"0b5c6638-89ce-4030-a334-642ccf6b8335","2023-01-26T17:54:20.472Z",[],{"name":1529,"created_at":1530,"published_at":1531,"updated_at":1532,"id":1533,"uuid":1534,"content":1535,"slug":1710,"full_slug":1711,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1712,"tag_list":1713,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":986,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1714,"first_published_at":1715,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":989,"alternates":1716,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"How To Throw Long Boxing Combos Without Losing Steam","2022-04-12T08:39:42.135Z","2022-12-22T17:16:55.765Z","2022-12-22T17:16:55.816Z",123940474,"fdad5b11-1348-4610-861a-399daded7f64",{"_uid":1536,"faqs":1537,"title":1554,"topic":1555,"author":1279,"content":1570,"category":1691,"schedule":1699,"component":970,"meta_info":1700,"cover_image":1704,"description":1708,"contributors":1709},"a1f43f76-0713-42c6-b10b-5ba4fe794f4c",[1538,1542,1546,1550],{"_uid":1539,"answer":1540,"question":1541,"component":670},"450907f0-746f-4bc1-bdcc-87bf630cb02f","To throw long boxing combos without throwing steam, follow these tips:\n1. Keep it smooth and fast\n2. Keep in rhythm\n3. Breathe with your punches","How can you throw long boxing combinations without losing steam?",{"_uid":1543,"answer":1544,"question":1545,"component":670},"4967d498-2c0a-440f-9c3f-3652fa999964","This is probably one of the most important lessons any aspiring volume puncher (someone who throws a lot of punches to win exchanges) needs to learn: technique creates speed. Punching with proper form will always create faster combinations than just focusing on moving the hands as fast as possible. This is because both the hip rotation and the whip motion that a proper punch has will always be faster than only pushing with the muscles of your arm. A great example of this concept in action is Manny Pacquiao. His punches have great technique and flow well, naturally building momentum.","Smooth Is Fast",{"_uid":1547,"answer":1548,"question":1549,"component":670},"87c1857b-4dcf-4cf9-b6a0-85bd6bfc8271","Just as important as proper boxing technique is maintaining a rhythm with longer combinations. This doesn’t mean you should be predictable with your punches. It just means that you should try and keep your flow steady rather than switch between a ‘sprint’ pace and a ‘walk’ pace in between punches. The reason for this is that keeping a steady punching rhythm allows your body to maintain and adjust purely on muscle memory rather than conscious adjustment. For a fantastic example of this, watch Evander Holyfield. All of his combinations have a very noticeable rhythm.","Rhythm Makes The World Go Round",{"_uid":1551,"answer":1552,"question":1553,"component":670},"d3f6b7e2-c84d-4e50-90c8-04c32597787a","In boxing movies, you will often hear boxers ‘hiss’ when they throw their punches – and this is an actual boxing technique. Breathing and activating your diaphragm when throwing shots has the dual benefit of ensuring your core is engaged in the punch and making sure you maintain your oxygen levels, especially during long combos. I try my best to breathe in when I bring my punches back, and breathe out when I punch, making sure I keep my oxygen levels up to help fight off muscle fatigue. This one takes some time to get used to, so don’t feel bad if it doesn’t seem natural at first.","Breathe With Your Punches","How to Throw Long Boxing Combos Without Losing Steam",{"name":260,"created_at":261,"published_at":262,"updated_at":263,"id":264,"uuid":265,"content":1556,"slug":260,"full_slug":280,"sort_by_date":48,"position":281,"tag_list":1568,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":283,"first_published_at":284,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1569,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":267,"name":268,"category":1557,"component":39,"meta_info":1565,"block_image":1566,"cover_image":1567,"internal_notes":7},{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":1558,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1563,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1564,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":1559,"component":118,"meta_info":1560,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1561,"cover_image":1562,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[156,184,211,238,265,292],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":270,"title":271,"plugin":43,"description":272},{"id":274,"alt":275,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":275,"filename":276,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":278,"alt":275,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":275,"filename":279,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"type":731,"content":1571},[1572,1585,1589,1600,1613,1617,1626,1630,1634,1643,1656,1661,1674,1678,1687],{"type":734,"content":1573},[1574,1576,1583],{"text":1575,"type":738},"Long, flashy combinations are one of the most iconic hallmarks of a great boxing match. 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His punches have great technique and flow well, naturally building momentum.",{"type":759,"attrs":1614,"content":1615},{"level":761},[1616],{"text":1549,"type":738},{"type":1059,"attrs":1618},{"id":1591,"body":1619},[1620],{"url":7,"_uid":1621,"image":1622,"component":1092,"copyright_details":1625},"i-85c05c61-22d9-4098-97ab-318ca38790c0",{"id":1623,"alt":1597,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1597,"filename":1624,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},5474218,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/05108b0a36/fightcamp_throwing_boxing_combos.png",[],{"type":734,"content":1627},[1628],{"text":1629,"type":738},"Just as important as proper boxing technique is maintaining a rhythm with longer combinations. This doesn’t mean you should be predictable with your punches. It just means that you should try and keep your flow steady rather than switch between a ‘sprint’ pace and a ‘walk’ pace in between punches. The reason for this is that keeping a steady punching rhythm allows your body to maintain and adjust purely on muscle memory rather than conscious adjustment. A fantastic example of this is Evander Holyfield. All of his combinations have a very noticeable rhythm.",{"type":759,"attrs":1631,"content":1632},{"level":761},[1633],{"text":1553,"type":738},{"type":1059,"attrs":1635},{"id":1591,"body":1636},[1637],{"url":7,"_uid":1638,"image":1639,"component":1092,"copyright_details":1642},"i-dc87810c-b13a-41b8-99ea-07f24e85a12f",{"id":1640,"alt":1597,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1597,"filename":1641,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},5474221,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/e434aa7344/fightcamp_long_boxing_combos.png",[],{"type":734,"content":1644},[1645,1647,1654],{"text":1646,"type":738},"In boxing movies, you will often hear boxers ‘",{"text":1648,"type":738,"marks":1649},"hiss",[1650],{"type":748,"attrs":1651},{"href":1652,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1653,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/fight-news/whats-with-all-the-noise-why-fighters-make-sounds",{},{"text":1655,"type":738},"’ when they throw their punches – and this is an actual boxing technique. Breathing and activating your diaphragm when throwing shots has the dual benefit of ensuring your core is engaged in the punch and making sure you maintain your oxygen levels, especially during long combos. I try my best to breathe in when I bring my punches back, and breathe out when I punch, making sure I keep my oxygen levels up to help fight off muscle fatigue. This one takes some time to get used to, so don’t feel bad if it doesn’t seem natural at first.",{"type":759,"attrs":1657,"content":1658},{"level":761},[1659],{"text":1660,"type":738},"The Takeaway",{"type":734,"content":1662},[1663,1665,1672],{"text":1664,"type":738},"Throwing long punch combinations without burning out is something that takes a lot of practice and conditioning, and it's something even the very best fighters in the world struggle with. The most important things to remember when trying to work long combinations on the punching bag are to try and maintain a smooth flow to your punches, to keep your ",{"text":1666,"type":738,"marks":1667},"breathing",[1668],{"type":748,"attrs":1669},{"href":1670,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1671,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/the-power-of-four-box-breathing-for-your-boxing-workouts",{},{"text":1673,"type":738}," timed on rhythm, and to not fight the natural momentum by trying to keep yourself in one spot. It is by no means an easy technique to learn, but the Trainers at FightCamp are up to the task of helping you learn how to really let your hands go and get a great workout doing it!",{"type":759,"attrs":1675,"content":1676},{"level":761},[1677],{"text":910,"type":738},{"type":734,"content":1679},[1680,1681,1686],{"text":914,"type":738},{"text":895,"type":738,"marks":1682},[1683],{"type":748,"attrs":1684},{"href":919,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1685,"target":751,"linktype":13},{},{"text":1497,"type":738},{"type":734,"content":1688},[1689],{"text":1690,"type":738},"As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!”",{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":1692,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1697,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1698,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":1693,"component":118,"meta_info":1694,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1695,"cover_image":1696,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[156,184,211,238,265,292],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-12-22 00:00",{"_uid":1701,"title":1702,"plugin":43,"description":1703},"f9f410be-c30f-4a0d-8781-b784967ca360","Throw Long Boxing Combos Without Losing Steam | FightCamp","Don’t let a 16-punch combination faze you! FightCamp is sharing tips for throwing long boxing combos without losing steam and power.",{"id":1705,"alt":1706,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1706,"filename":1707,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},5474189,"FightCamp - How To Throw Long Boxing Combos Without Losing Steam","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/5609859016/how-to-throw-long-boxing-combos-without-losing-steam.png","Don’t let a 16-punch combination faze you! Boxer Iain Mackenzie shares his tips for throwing long boxing combos without losing steam and power.",[],"how-to-throw-long-boxing-combos-without-losing-steam","blogs/how-to-throw-long-boxing-combos-without-losing-steam",-4460,[1234],"091957f0-eaee-4c97-9dc3-831f4daf5026","2022-12-21T17:32:05.992Z",[],{"name":1718,"created_at":1719,"published_at":1720,"updated_at":1721,"id":1722,"uuid":1723,"content":1724,"slug":1861,"full_slug":1862,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1863,"tag_list":1864,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":986,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1865,"first_published_at":1720,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":989,"alternates":1866,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Step It Up! How To Aggressively Close Distance In Boxing","2022-04-26T14:00:34.014Z","2023-01-17T15:00:22.970Z","2023-01-17T15:00:23.003Z",128832683,"5c3512e3-5027-4b1e-832c-90c1dbf0a040",{"_uid":1725,"faqs":1726,"title":1718,"topic":1743,"author":1279,"content":1758,"category":1845,"schedule":1853,"component":970,"meta_info":1854,"cover_image":1857,"description":1856,"contributors":1860},"96d7fcda-e3db-4f35-935d-fd195032b834",[1727,1731,1735,1739],{"_uid":1728,"answer":1729,"question":1730,"component":670},"d1b0a909-0458-4e84-8ebe-f74d788ef568","Here are three (3) techniques you can use to close distance in boxing:\n1. Step behind the jab\n2. Front foot defense\n3. Cutting off the ring","How can you close distance in boxing?",{"_uid":1732,"answer":1733,"question":1734,"component":670},"bbc12770-4e94-4ea4-ae97-ae663489cc3a","This is the classic infighting advice, and it exists for a reason. Ideally, you should be stepping into range already throwing a jab, keeping your shoulder high to protect your chin. The reason for this is that by making contact with your opponent, even if it's only his guard, you have an instant lock on his distance, and more importantly, you will be able to feel if he shifts his guard to throw a punch back, which will allow you to get out of the way.","What does it mean to \"step behind the jab\" in boxing?",{"_uid":1736,"answer":1737,"question":1738,"component":670},"b7b92b79-a251-492d-9646-d1c1a62d127f","Front foot defense is the concept of avoiding punches while being the aggressor, and it is more of a philosophy than a single boxing technique. The idea here is that when you are the aggressor and you are stepping in, it is important to be both attacking and defending at the same time. For example, when you throw a jab while stepping in, it's a good idea to slip as well. This gets your head off of the center line and loads up the side you slipped to for a more powerful punch (usually either a body shot or, in my case, a leaping hook – but uppercuts and straight punches work great, too).","What is front foot defense?",{"_uid":1740,"answer":1741,"question":1742,"component":670},"b83cc041-e468-44cf-8175-a01dcd716ec2","Cutting off the ring is essential to closing the distance against rangy and slick boxer types. While it's an incredibly complex concept, the main point is to mirror the movement of the outside fighter. If they move left, you follow. If they step back, you step forward. The important thing here is patience: if you try to bull rush a boxer, they will pivot and rip you apart from range all night like a matador. Keep your jab pumping, always punch with them (if they attack, always attack back), and steadily walk them down. Once they’re on the ropes or the corner, that’s your chance to let loose.","How does cutting off the ring help you in boxing?",{"name":179,"created_at":180,"published_at":181,"updated_at":182,"id":183,"uuid":184,"content":1744,"slug":179,"full_slug":199,"sort_by_date":48,"position":200,"tag_list":1756,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":202,"first_published_at":203,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1757,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":186,"name":187,"category":1745,"component":39,"meta_info":1753,"block_image":1754,"cover_image":1755,"internal_notes":7},{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":1746,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1751,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1752,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":1747,"component":118,"meta_info":1748,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1749,"cover_image":1750,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[156,184,211,238,265,292],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":189,"title":190,"plugin":43,"description":191},{"id":193,"alt":194,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":194,"filename":195,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":197,"alt":194,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":194,"filename":198,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"type":731,"content":1759},[1760,1782,1787,1790,1795,1798,1803,1825,1829,1833,1842],{"type":734,"content":1761},[1762,1764,1771,1773,1780],{"text":1763,"type":738},"Boxing is a sport about ",{"text":1765,"type":738,"marks":1766},"range",[1767],{"type":748,"attrs":1768},{"href":1769,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1770,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/learn-the-difference-long-range-short-range-boxing-stance",{},{"text":1772,"type":738}," and ",{"text":1774,"type":738,"marks":1775},"distance",[1776],{"type":748,"attrs":1777},{"href":1778,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1779,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/learn-to-control-distance-and-dictate-the-boxing-match",{},{"text":1781,"type":738},", and the ability to close the distance between you and your opponent when you need to is vital in a boxing match. But how do you step in without getting hit with counterpunches and ranging jabs? How do you actually cut off the ring so that your opponent has to face you at your range instead of backing off? Here, we’ll answer those questions for you with some of the tricks that I use to safely close distance in boxing matches.",{"type":759,"attrs":1783,"content":1784},{"level":761},[1785],{"text":1786,"type":738},"Step Behind The Jab",{"type":734,"content":1788},[1789],{"text":1733,"type":738},{"type":759,"attrs":1791,"content":1792},{"level":761},[1793],{"text":1794,"type":738},"Front Foot Defense",{"type":734,"content":1796},[1797],{"text":1737,"type":738},{"type":759,"attrs":1799,"content":1800},{"level":761},[1801],{"text":1802,"type":738},"Cutting Off The Ring",{"type":734,"content":1804},[1805,1807,1814,1816,1823],{"text":1806,"type":738},"Cutting off the ring is essential to closing the distance against rangy and slick boxer types. 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You will benefit from increased nutrients and the removal of byproducts from your muscles due to all your hard workouts. You are more susceptible to injuries if you do not stretch post-workout. Incorporating a stretching routine will help you maintain or increase your flexibility, which in turn counteracts the activities of daily living for most of the population. Sedentary lifestyles cause our muscles to shorten over time, and we feel tighter, making it harder to enjoy a life without constraints. When our lifestyle of inactivity becomes the dominating factor, it creates muscular imbalances that will not allow us to function correctly. Not skipping our post-workout stretching routine will help eliminate low back pain because of shortened muscles like our quads, hip flexors, and chest. These muscles throw our spine out of alignment and significantly change our movement patterns and overall performance. ","Is post-workout stretching important?",{"_uid":1882,"answer":1883,"question":1884,"component":670},"3cd70049-37de-4376-a655-d6af87d5dfd5","7 Stretches to Help You Recover Post-Workout\n1. Shoulder Flossing\n-Start in a standing position.\n-Hold a towel, resistance band, etc., in front of your thighs with your hands about a foot wider than hip-width apart.\n-Maintain an active core as you bring your arms up and over your head without bending at the elbows or flaring out your rib cage.\n-Do not force this movement. If this is tricky, bend one elbow and go one arm at a time.\n\n2. World's Greatest Stretch \n-From high active plank, push in to bear squat, and lunge left foot forward. \n-Next to the left hand, raise the left hand to the sky. \n-As you breathe, maintain a straight right rear leg, pushing your heel towards the floor. \n-Lower the left hand and step your left foot back. REPEAT on the right and alternate for 60-90 seconds.\n\n3. Kneeling Quad/Hip Flexor Stretch\n-Step your right foot forward from a kneeling position far enough to lower your hips towards the floor. \n-Reach back (if possible) with your right hand, grab onto your left ankle, and maintain an upright posture. \n-Hold this position and breath slowly for 30-60 seconds, then switch legs.\n\n4. Cat/Cow\n-Start on all fours, neutral spine. \n-Inhale and let your belly fall as you lift your chin and your eyes look up. Draw your shoulders away from your ears. \n-Upon exhaling, press through your hands, round the spine, and tuck the tailbone.\n\n5. Thread the Needle\n-Start on all fours. \n-Open the right arm up to the sky, then take it under your chest behind the opposite arm. \n-Bring your right shoulder to the floor, then return to the start. Pair the movement with your breath, and take 3-4 slow breaths before switching arms.\n\n6. Thread the Needle With a Twist \n-Start on all fours. \n-Open the right arm up to the sky, then take it under the chest behind the opposite arm. Bring your right shoulder to the floor. \n-While the shoulder is down toward the floor, let your top arm open to a 'T' position, straight to the ceiling. \n-Return to the starting position.\n\n7. Scorpion Stretch (Prone) \n-Begin lying down, arms out in T. \n-Bring your right arm in, hand near the chest, and use it to pin down your left shoulder as you take your right leg (opposite of pinned shoulder) up and over and allow your hips to open up.","What stretches should you do after a workout?\n",{"_uid":1886,"answer":1887,"question":1888,"component":670},"3b596f54-fe8f-4ec9-bcde-7461d17c5a39","The stretches listed above should be done at least 5 days a week for at least 5 minutes to promote range of motion improvements. Consistency in post-workout stretching is positively associated with an increased range of motion, which means you will be more flexible and mobile. Pair this with consistent strength training to maintain a balance in your newfound mobility with added stability from the strength training sessions in the FightCamp app. Studies have shown that when pairing regular stretching and strengthening, you lower your chances of low back and shoulder pain. This means you can train your heart out as long as you are balancing selected sessions in our app.","How Often Should I Stretch?",{"name":260,"created_at":261,"published_at":262,"updated_at":263,"id":264,"uuid":265,"content":1890,"slug":260,"full_slug":280,"sort_by_date":48,"position":281,"tag_list":1902,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":283,"first_published_at":284,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1903,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":267,"name":268,"category":1891,"component":39,"meta_info":1899,"block_image":1900,"cover_image":1901,"internal_notes":7},{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":1892,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1897,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1898,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":1893,"component":118,"meta_info":1894,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1895,"cover_image":1896,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[156,184,211,238,265,292],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":270,"title":271,"plugin":43,"description":272},{"id":274,"alt":275,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":275,"filename":276,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":278,"alt":275,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":275,"filename":279,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"6a98b047-3e44-4f79-8e9d-ff87e5ee5dcd",{"type":731,"content":1906},[1907,1922,1926,1938,1943,1948,1978,1983,2010,2015,2037,2042,2064,2069,2091,2096,2123,2128,2144,2148,2172,2176,2187],{"type":734,"content":1908},[1909,1911,1920],{"text":1910,"type":738},"Post-workout ",{"text":1912,"type":738,"marks":1913},"stretches",[1914,1918],{"type":748,"attrs":1915},{"href":1916,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1917,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33338988/",{},{"type":1919},"underline",{"text":1921,"type":738}," help lower your blood pressure and are more beneficial than brisk walking when done consistently over time. Flexibility keeps us young, spry, limber, and injury-free, especially our post-workout stretches. The self-love of taking time out after your workout to stretch your body allows your heart rate and breathing to slow down. The post-workout ritual of stretching will also aid in the change from stressing your body and mind to resting your body and mind. This article will cover some of the benefits of stretching post-workout and the top 7 stretches we recommend you include in your repertoire. ",{"type":759,"attrs":1923,"content":1924},{"level":761},[1925],{"text":1880,"type":738},{"type":734,"content":1927},[1928,1936],{"text":1929,"type":738,"marks":1930},"Research",[1931,1935],{"type":748,"attrs":1932},{"href":1933,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1934,"target":751,"linktype":13},"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29623692/",{},{"type":1919},{"text":1937,"type":738}," has shown that daily post-workout stretching improves circulation, blood flow, vascularity, and connectivity in aged skeletal muscle. You will benefit from increased nutrients and the removal of byproducts from your muscles due to all your hard workouts. You are more susceptible to injuries if you do not stretch post-workout. Incorporating a stretching routine will help you maintain or increase your flexibility, which in turn counteracts the activities of daily living for most of the population. Sedentary lifestyles cause our muscles to shorten over time, and we feel tighter, making it harder to enjoy a life without constraints. When our lifestyle of inactivity becomes the dominating factor, it creates muscular imbalances that will not allow us to function correctly. Not skipping our post-workout stretching routine will help eliminate low back pain because of shortened muscles like our quads, hip flexors, and chest. 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But if you stay prepared and take the weather seriously, you’ll be able to enjoy a safe and successful winter workout.\n\nWatch the Windchill\nWe’re serious about this! No matter what type of training you’re doing and how long you’re outside, knowing when to go back inside is critical. When the windchill falls below -18 degrees F, frostbite takes only 30 minutes to set it. It’s also important to remember that if you get wet while working out in the cold – like running in the rain or the snow – it will be harder for your body to maintain its core temperature, and you risk physical injury and illness. \n\nProtect Your Extremities\nWhen you exercise, your body is sending all the blood it can to your core, leaving your extremities – head, hands, ears, and feet – to fend for themselves. This makes them especially vulnerable to frostbite. Here are some easy ways to protect yourself:\n\nWear thin wicking gloves beneath a pair of heavier wool- or fleece-lined mittens. That’s right – double the coverage! \n\nInvest in sneakers a half size larger than normal so you can comfortably wear thicker socks\n\nWear a hat or headband that covers your ears\n\nOn colder days, consider a ski mask, hunting mask, or balaclava that protects your face\n\nWear Layers\nWhen you exercise in the cold, your body goes through a roller coaster of temperatures. As your heart rate increases, you will start to feel warmer than you really are. But as your sweat evaporates, it pulls heat from your body, and suddenly you’re cold again. The answer to this Catch 22 is to wear layers that you can take off and put on as needed. Wearing a synthetic layer against your skin will help wick away sweat, and a fleece layer on top of that will provide insulation. For your top layer, consider something waterproof and wind-resistance. Avoid cotton at all costs; once it gets wet, it stays wet, and your body won’t be able to re-regulate its core temperature. \n\nDon’t Forget Sunscreen\nJust because it’s not hot out doesn’t mean the sun won’t burn. In fact, if you’re exercising in the snow or at high altitudes, the sun will be even more likely to burn your skin. If you’re exercising in the cold consistently, always wear sunscreen, a lip balm with sunscreen, and sunglasses. ","How do you work out in cold weather?",{"_uid":2231,"answer":2232,"question":2233,"component":670},"cec91481-87c0-479c-866f-7ac6986ed5ed","Motivating yourself through the dark months can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible. Do these easy cold-weather workout hacks:\n\nInvest in New Activewear\nWhen the cold weather hits, we all want to hunker down and hibernate in our cozy homes. To help you get outside, treat yourself to some new workout gear that excites you. It’s hard not to want to show off a new outfit, and wearing workout clothes that make you look and feel good can be an instant confidence boost!\n\nFind a Workout Buddy\nAccountability! Accountability! Accountability! Finding a workout buddy is a great way to get through cold-weather workouts. The social interaction will rejuvenate you, and the opportunity to set goals and meet people who will motivate you.\n\nBenefits of Working Out in the Cold\nWorking out in the cold weather can help you stay fit, keep your mind sharp, and ward off winter illnesses. \n\nCombat Seasonal Affective Disorder\nShorter days and less natural light can take a toll on your emotional and mental state. While exercise is known to be a mood booster year-round, it’s especially important during the colder months when sunlight and endorphins are in short supply. Fresh air and exercise will help overcome and prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), anxiety, and depression.  \n\nBoost Your Immune System\nRegular physical activity is great for maintaining a strong immune system, which is especially vital in the colder months when viral diseases are running rampant. It may be tempting to stay inside and stay away from others, but working out in cold weather will actually help you build up the resistance you need if a bug ever comes your way.\n\nDiverse Training Options\nDo you know what you can’t do in the summer? Ski! Snowboard! Ice skate! Play hockey on the lake! The cold weather offers numerous exciting exercise opportunities that don’t even feel like working out! \n\nBurn More Calories\nThis may sound like a myth but stay with us. When you’re exercising in the cold, your body has to work that much harder to maintain its core temperature. This means your metabolism is going through the roof and your body is burning more calories and more fat. They weren’t lying when they said summer bodies are built in the winter! 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