Apologies for "spamming" everyone else, but would you contact me, please, Ken? E-mail to you is bouncing, but hopefully you will read this on-line. Thanks, ...
I read years ago in a magazine that included a section called Boxing Bits ,the writer mentioned that 'Whips' or hired pugs kept order with riding whips or...
We sure be a quiet bunch no? Anywho....how many of you practice barring? For those who are not familar with the term, it usually means placing your forearm...
'Morning Ken, hiya all. I tend to agree that barring's use is somewhat limited. However, I also think it can be modified to work against modern boxing by...
... It's hard to type with broken hands from hitting people Bare Knuckle. ;-) ... I've tried it but haven't had any great success. I prefer parrying when I...
... Timothy Ruzicki wrote: 'Morning Ken, hiya all. I tend to agree that barring's use is somewhat limited. However, I also think it can be modified to work...
When I spar in Mui Thai, I usually block punches to both the head and torso with my forearms. It not only is a good defense against uppercuts and hooks to the...
Hi Guys, I am not a big fan of barring myself as it basically takes one hand out of action. When I am boxing I like my opponent to feel as though he could be...
Hi All, Whilst boxing with my Kali instructor last night, he was continually able to hit sensitive areas of my extended left hand with his knuckles. ...
Stu, Hmm...it's interesting that you found yourself vulnerable to a rounding blow while throwing a lead. Usually, this doesn't happen, since the distance along...
I'm surprised too, as the left lead can cover alot of distance. As far as rapping the lead hand, early footage of boxers often show them keeping the lead hand...
Hi Tim, the blow he was hitting me with was an extended one delivered on a forward step. My opponent was fighting from almost a parallel stance which allowed...
... far as rapping the lead hand, early footage of boxers often show them keeping the lead hand in constant cyclical motion. Not saying that is what it is for,...
For Stu, Next time you spar try to video tape the session ( i do this with myself and my students on a regular basis) you may have some idiosyncrasies creeping...
Stu, Apart from what Craig has already recommended, try following with a right lead immediatly upon throwing the left. This will put your body in a better...
Stu, Also remember that in bkb you can grapple. If your sparring rules discount this you may be better off with modern boxing tools. If he is throwing a ...
Hi Stu, I seem to recall you saying that your instructor was one of the top Kali men in Australia......if I am remembering correctly couldn't it just be his...
... We do the pummeling drill here as part of our grappling workout. Most of our grappling is of the standup celtic style so it fits in real well with the ...
Hi Guys, Thanks for all the advice. I did try switching leads at various times during the fight and this worked for me quite a bit as the act of switching...
On that note, how do list members train the grapple? ... 'Lutte' as pertaining to Savate , mixes upper and lower body maneuvers ,used in conjunction with the...
... So what do you consider "appropriate" equipment? -Missy...
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... Something that won't have you looking like the elephant man after 10 rounds of punching on . If your fighting with out gloves then a head guard with a...
... The Art and Practice of Boxing reccomends that you keep your hands in constant motion so that your blows can not be anticipated. Page 7 ... Manuevering ...
... In BKB, my sparring partner and I have been using a drill that I stoll from Aikido to train BKB grappling entries. Your oponent takes a neutral stance and...
... Hey Ken. :-) I can't wait to get up there again and get some more drills and tips from you. The wife was supposed to go on an extended weekend visit this...
... ^^^^^ "stole" Dang. Maybe that'll teach me to hit "spellcheck" :P Peace favor your sword ... "In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having...
I like Kirks drill which can be modified in several ways , one way i teach my senior students is have one partner wearing mufflers and punching on fairly hard...