What do you take from boxing?

**Killing Moon** · Posted On: 9/13/2006 8:58am

Originally Posted by PirateJon

This got me thinking about personal styles, and about taking what you find useful. We all know boxing has some great aspects, but is high specialised and so limited. The real question:

Do you personally integrate western boxing techniques in to your overall striking style?

If not why not? If so, what did you take?

Well some of the concepts from boxing were also shared from my original Kwoon. Such as the short “hissing” breaths (Snake). But I’ve learned to utilize the bobbing and weaving more naturally along with my footwork. That and applying more fast hand combinations back to back (jab, jab, cross, upper, hook, upper, for ex.). It starts to change at closer ranges though, then I apply elbows, knees, shoulder bashes, etc. But it’s AWESOME for bridging the gap.

For the most part, I’ve taken the advanced focus mitt drills, countering methods and slip/bob and weaving.

**Epicurus** · Posted On: 9/19/2006 9:57pm

Everything, although my favourites are the lead straight, lead hook (especially to the liver) and cross.

I also love the idea of the bob and weave but being tall really makes it near-impossible for me to make it work.

**Ecks** · Posted On: 9/21/2006 3:27pm

If you're really tall, your jab should be your favourite technique.

**Epicurus** · Posted On: 9/21/2006 3:30pm

Originally Posted by Ecks

If you're really tall, your jab should be your favourite technique.

You better believe it - although my jab is generally a bit of straight as well. I put my strong side forward so my jab is quite nice for my build and level of training.

**Ecks** · Posted On: 9/21/2006 4:53pm

Oh, so you fight against your natural position? Are you an orthodox or a southpaw? 'Cause a southpaw with a strong jab is a nightmare to fight :P I hope you don't end up in my amateur division if you are heh.