why is western boxing underrated?

[EmptyneSs]

is it just me or does it seem as if what western boxing alone has to offer is underrated? i love boxing, and those of us who do it know that there is so much more to it than people think. it also makes u tough as hell which is also good.

[Thai Bri]

Those that under rate it never dare go into the ring with an exponent.

So don't worry about it.

[darrianation]

I think boxing is one of the greatest sports as well as one of the best systems for self-defense. As TB stated many of those that berate boxing haven’t gotten into the ring, or a street fight against a competent boxer.

Many TMA stylists think because boxing doesn’t have kicks, or fancy trapping techniques it can’t be good, or because it doesn’t have grappling it can’t be good, ETC. For street fighting it doesn’t have everything you would want, but anybody would have his or her hands full against a good boxer in a street fight. What people fail to realize is that persons trained (TMA) or untrained alike most often resort to punching in a street fight, and this where boxers reign supreme!

Boxing is definitely the “sweet science” and people truly do not understand that science. A good boxer is very hard to hit, and in return can hit with great accuracy, speed, and power.

[gregimotis]

What they said.


People who don't respect boxing as an effective style don't know what they are speaking about.

[Tom Yum]

People who don't train in boxing don't know it.

One of the main differences is the training and preparation that goes into it. In martial arts, you learn striking techniques that you practice. In addition, you learn self-defense sets that may or may not have anything to do with the striking techniques that you just learned.

For example: You learn how to throw a punch, a ridge hand, a side kick etc. Then you learn 10 defenses against a punch all under conditions of a static opponent who leaves his fist hanging out, doesn't move and doesn't hit back.

Granted, that doing this 10,000 times, you will eventually get faster and more fluid at doing this. After a few years, you'll be able to handle someone a little more spontaneous.

Boxers train to hit moving targets that hit back from day 1. On top of that boxers stay in great shape from running, focus mitts, heavy bags, plyo and rope work.

Alot of MAists supplement their MA training too, which is great. One of the main differences though is that they are more prone into bodybuilding type training rather than strengthening their core, working on hand/leg speed, improving their stamina etc.




Hey greg, tell Spankmeister I says hello.

[gregimotis]

Hey greg, tell Spankmeister I says hello.

Will do, just as soon as he gets out of the shower.

[sherwinc]

A good boxer is very hard to hit,

there are only two results in a boxing match:
1. the looser with full of bruise, cuts, blackeye, etc
and....
2. the winner with full of bruise, cuts, blackeye, etc

why????

cause both of them are very hard to hit thats why......

[Roland]

Those who under-rate western boxing tend to equate quantity with quality.

What? Only four punches?!?! That stuff can't work, can it?!?!

[EmptyneSs]

there are only two results in a boxing match:
1. the looser with full of bruise, cuts, blackeye, etc
and....
2. the winner with full of bruise, cuts, blackeye, etc

why????

cause both of them are very hard to hit thats why......

since they both have skill, there skills cancel eachother out, so they are able to hit eachother as well as evade eachothers hits. if a boxer was boxing with someone who wasnt a boxer, he wouldnt be the one getting hit. most people , cept for kickboxers wouldnt even have the endurance and cardiovascular strength to fight a boxer in a boxing match.

[EmptyneSs]

oh, i also wanted to mention that fists are deadly. the only reason boxers go so many rounds is because of the gloves. without the gloves it only takes a few hits to put down a person. barehanded body shots can easily break ribs, and shots to the face will break bones and draw blood with ease.

[sercuerdas]

the gloves are there as much to safe your hands as to protect your head.

[Ikken Hisatsu]

yeah. hitting someone in the forehead without gloves= ouch

[darrianation]

there are only two results in a boxing match:
1. the looser with full of bruise, cuts, blackeye, etc
and....
2. the winner with full of bruise, cuts, blackeye, etc

why????

cause both of them are very hard to hit thats why......

When you have two skilled boxers with solid physical and mental attributes, they can throw a lot pf punches some will land some won’t. Because of the toughness, even though they have received some hard shots they can continue fighting long after the average person would have been knocked unconscious or sent running to his mommy.

Boxers have the innate ability due to their footwork to move in, out and around at angles, with blazing speed and cat-like swiftness. They can make you miss with body movement, head movement, slips, catches, and bobbing and weaving. Their ability to withstand blows and keep fighting is a testament to their physical/mental toughness, and their superior conditioning.

Do not under estimate a good boxer!

[EmptyneSs]

western boxing owns

[sherwinc]

oh, i also wanted to mention that fists are deadly. the only reason boxers go so many rounds is because of the gloves. without the gloves it only takes a few hits to put down a person. barehanded body shots can easily break ribs, and shots to the face will break bones and draw blood with ease.

how about comparing KungFu Leopard Knuckles versus Boxers Fists?????