Boxing for FMA

**SuperGuido** · Posted On: 1/11/2008 2:19pm

Sounds like an interesting combination.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZibyaXYSewk

**dingirfecho** · Posted On: 1/11/2008 7:16pm

Interesting!
Although our Kali stance is a lot more mobile.

**Tofudog** · Posted On: 1/12/2008 12:42pm

Originally Posted by dingirfecho

Interesting!
Although our Kali stance is a lot more mobile.

How does this differ from basic boxing stance and does it affect your punch power?

**dingirfecho** · Posted On: 1/12/2008 10:20pm

Originally Posted by Tofudog

How does this differ from basic boxing stance and does it affect your punch power?

Well, the Kali stance that we use looks a little like the boxing stance, but with wider steps. We also tend to bend the knees a little more when stepping towards diagonals for level switches. In general, our arms are less "set" into a guard (I mean orthodox guard, not philly shell) and even when not punching, they´re moving a lot. Remember that we use the forearms to punch.

**Tofudog** · Posted On: 1/13/2008 2:03am

Originally Posted by dingirfecho

Well, the Kali stance that we use looks a little like the boxing stance, but with wider steps. We also tend to bend the knees a little more when stepping towards diagonals for level switches. In general, our arms are less "set" into a guard (I mean orthodox guard, not philly shell) and even when not punching, they´re moving a lot. Remember that we use the forearms to punch.

Thanks. I am very much intrigued and puzzled by FMA´s. I try to take a Kali intro seminar later in year