Combinging Karate (hand techniques) with Boxing?

**YeongJin** · Posted On: 4/30/2012 4:19pm

Originally Posted by j-squared

I agree yes, but not because boxing is harder, but because it is easier. Learn 4 punches (jab, cross, hook, uppercut), learn how to parry and practice some basic footwork and you can probably defend yourself against 80% of the population with just those things. They are "mostly" gross motor movements too.

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If thats all you think there is to boxing then you don't understand boxing! There is a lot more to learning boxing than learning 4 punches.

**onlythestrong** · Posted On: 5/01/2012 5:11pm

lol do you get off correcting people?

but to answer you face punches

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 5/01/2012 7:14pm

Originally Posted by onlythestrong

lol do you get off correcting people?

No, apparently you do.

**onlythestrong** · Posted On: 5/01/2012 8:18pm

cant take responsibility for what you assume lol

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 5/01/2012 11:29pm

Originally Posted by onlythestrong

cant take responsibility for what you assume lol

Yes, it obvious you can't. Good to know. Two people said the same thing and now your feelings are hurt. It is just a discussion board you'll be alright.

**onlythestrong** · Posted On: 5/02/2012 7:24pm

Originally Posted by It is Fake

Yes, it obvious you can't. Good to know. Two people said the same thing and now your feelings are hurt. It is just a discussion board you'll be alright.

haha dont worry bro i'm fine. karate is my primary art and when i said it is not a quick study compared to others I was speaking to my own experience. I take it thats why its not the most common mma striking base.

**Mihup** · Posted On: 5/18/2012 1:50am

I think what he's trying to say is with boxing, you don't have to master it for years for it to be effective in real life. In real life, sometimes all it takes is a couple of punches.

To answer the TS question, I know how you feel. I used to train in both boxing and Muay Thai. I dropped Muay Thai because I always find myself attempting to knee my sparring partner.

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 5/18/2012 6:53am

Originally Posted by Mihup

I think what he's trying to say is with boxing, you don't have to master it for years for it to be effective in real life.

We know what he was saying and it was wrong.

In real life, sometimes all it takes is a couple of punches.

Yes, even karate punches when trained properly.

**RWaggs** · Posted On: 5/21/2012 12:06pm

Originally Posted by It is Fake

We know what he was saying and it was wrong.
Yes, even karate punches when trained properly.

And since his style field says "full contact", I would assume KK or KK offshoot, in which case he should know that.

**Gryphon** · Posted On: 6/30/2012 1:05pm

Originally Posted by It is Fake

Some styles do not mesh well. You need to pick one or the other and incorporate/mix both later. You are still a beginner to boxing even with 9 years of striking. What I found is TMA doesn't always mesh well with Boxing, but it is easier to mesh a boxing background with TMA.

Where do you train in xingyi and have you tried blending it boxing? Based on your post do you think that it's easier to first learn boxing then xingyi?