Pit Pack

This month we are focusing on Countering punching before we do I will start with this month’s training tip.

Mental Training Tip - CANI
(Constant and Never Ending Improvement)

If you could take one concept with regards your training and in fact life then this would be the one I would advise you to take on board and use it daily. CANI should be applied to anything you do, by constantly asking your self how can I train better, how can I improve my technique, fitness, knowledge, respect, confidence, humility and relationship with your partner, just to mention a few you will be well on the way the mastery. Have a passion for learning, progressing and growing and you will!

Counter Punching

Counter punching will give you an edge over your opponent, it will help you develop your upper body movement by slipping punches and make you more relaxed under pressure which will allow you to have more time and see more opportunities. You will also be able to capitalise more effectively on your opponent’s mistakes.

1. Evasive Skills

-Slip Left & Right

Keep you feet still and chin tucked in, hang your hands by your head and elbows tucked into your side. Move your upper body left and right to avoid the oncoming jab.

-Roll Back

Bend your back leg and roll back, keeping your chin tucked in and your shoulder facing your opponent. Roll back to evade the oncoming jab.

-Duck

Bend your knees, keep your back straight and duck to evade the attackers jab.

-Practice these movements separately, and then one after the other, and finally free play in any order. Remember we want to develop a natural movement without thought.

-To counter simply add a jab counter after movement, you can work these by yourself, with focus pads, or padded up with a partner.

TIPS FOR COUNTER PUNCHING

1. Focus on your chin being tucked in and your defence being tight.
2. Remember to keep breathing
3. When working with a partner try not to go too fast too soon develop your skill and take your time - relax!
4. Develop these movements until you are not thinking.
5. You can then start experimenting with different attacking punches and counters.

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