Thursday, January 12, 2012

3 Things to Know About Boxing Flinch Reflex


It is human instinct to flinch at a punch coming directly at your face. This is an innate reaction, designed to protect you from imminent danger. A boxer must undue this reflex, however, as a functional part of his training. In order to accomplish this task, a fighter must habitually perform a series of drills, devised to eliminate his fear of oncoming blows.
Step 1
Practice moving forward, as punches are thrown at you from an adversary. One of the simplest ways to do this, is called "tapping". Have another boxer or trainer put on a set of gloves. Enter the ring and, with your guard held high, begin moving toward your opponent. As you do, he is to throw light punches at your gloves in an unpredictable manner. No matter what, continue moving in and resist the urge to flinch or recoil. Doing this exercise will get you used to a sense of "catching" punches on your gloves.
Step 2
Learn to counter-punch. This means to block an opponent's punch and return fire, so quickly that he has no time to draw back his guard. Again, stand in the ring facing another fighter. Assuming that you both are right-handed, allow him to throw a lead left jab at your face. Block the punch, by pushing it down, sharply, with your right hand. As you do so, shoot a crisp left jab of your own. Continue performing this drill, for several three-minute rounds.
Step 3
Participate in some "light" sparring sessions. By competing against another boxer, you will simulate the circumstances commonly encountered in a fight. The punches must be mild enough to present no real danger. yet firm enough to challenge your comfort zone. As you begin to internalize the "feel" of fighting, you will reduce any anxiety associated with defending attacks.

 
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