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With there being a Grappling training discussion thread, I thought it'd be worth trying to set up a thread for those of us who train the subtle art of punching people in their face. I'll try to update this OP with good or useful info to help new people as I'm also a relative rookie. Boxing Boxing is one of the most well known striking sports in the world due to it's long history mixed with over the top antics by it's competitors. This is the sport where you can only use your hands, and that's it. None of the silly footsie stuff. Amateur boxing is also an Olympic sport, as well as a part of something called the Commonwealth Games which I assume is for some weird people who live on an island in the Atlantic. Historically people have always punched each other in the face so boxing can trace itself back to 2000 BC or so if you want to dig that deep. In 1867 though the modern set of rules for boxing was set up entitled the The Marquess of Queensberry Rules by John Chambers. These set up 12 or so rules as a base criteria, with things such as fights needing to be "a fair stand-up boxing match" and so forth. Over time these rules have been expanded upon. In more modern times, boxing is the combat sport where you talk a lot of poo poo about an opponent and then avoid actually fighting them for months or years until they're no longer relevant. Or you can just jab people to death like the Klitschkos. Boxing gyms vary in quality (from what I've been told) but you can usually find one in any town or city. Muay Thai Muay Thai is also referred to as "Art of Eight Limbs", this is where you can punch, kick, knee, or elbow someone during a stand up only fight. It's pretty similar to MMA only that you can't hold someone on the ground and hope the judges thing you're winning. Dating back to the 16th century of modern day Thailand, Muay Thai became the preferred combat sport for that region. It then became the national sport for all of Thailand not too long after. In modern times Muay Thai became well known internatinoally during the 20th century because tiny Thai guys would wallop on other martial arts practicioners in show matches using Muay Thai techniques. The Dutch have even gotten in on the Muay Thai bandwagon thanks to things that they did. The Dutch style is a bit different, and they various Muay Thai organizations they've set up have different rules than traditional Muay Thai. Muay Thai is a pretty popular sport to train in, and most places have at least one or two gyms that teach it. Kickboxing Kickboxing is another striking based combat sport that nobody seems to care about ever since Chuck Norris' World Combat League shut down. The sport has a long history and mostly draws from boxing, muay thai, karate, and other styles. There's no real set or concrete history for kickboxing since it can be a very broad term, as kickboxing is a bit of a hybrid striking art form according to Wikipedia. However in the 1960s Japan there would be regular kickboxing based events held which then spread to the USA, which helped the rise of various organizations who have floundered until MMA and the rise of the UFC helped elevate combat sports in general.
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Common Terms to Know Jab - The jab is a straight blow delivered with the arm above the lead foot. It's meant to be quick and explosive, and is meant for distraction, keeping distance, setting up, and defense. Cross (or straight) - A direct straight punch similar to the jab, except delivered with the rear hand. Power is generated through the rotation of the hips and is meant to be more damaging than a jab. Hook - A punch involving the use of turning to aim toward the side of the head or body. Uppercut - The fist is raised vertically towards the target, usually the head or upper body. Since most guards are held with the arms in a vertical position, the uppercut can be used to avoid the opponent's attempts at blocking. Shovel Hook - A close range punch that is halfway between a hook and an uppercut. Shovel hooks are most commonly used to strike the body at a 45 degree angle. For example, a liver shot can be done using a shovel hook. Haymaker - A punch in which the arm is whipped sideways from the shoulder joint with minimal elbow bend. Since a haymaker's power is derived completely from weight transfer and momentum instead of muscle contraction, a long windup is required to generate sufficient force. Overhand - A semi-circular and vertical punch thrown with the rear hand. It is usually when the opponent is bobbing or slipping. The strategic utility of the drop relying on body weight can deliver a great deal of power. Backfist - A backfist is performed by forming a fist and striking with the tops of the two largest knuckles. A spinning backfist is performed when the attacker swivels 360 degrees before landing the punch, adding extra momentum to the attack. The fighter will lunge and begin spinning toward the side of the opponent of which fist he or she will attack with. Simpler terms, go to the left, spin to the left and connect with the left fist and vice versa. Superman Punch - A superman punch or diving punch is a technique. The striker will lunge toward the opponent pushing off with the back foot punching with the opposite arm of the leg used to push off with although there may be variations in the name and technique, depending on the fighting style. The pose should resemble that of Superman flying through the air, hence the name. (more will be added later)
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