The title pretty much says it all. I currently do BJJ, but in a couple months I may be looking to cross-train in a striking art. However, I don’t want to leave my training behind before I walk out the door. Meaning it would really suck if while learning (insert MT, KB, Boxing or San Shou here) I got a concussion or two during training and never even got to compete because doctors didn’t let me. I don’t mind bruises and feeling sore all over, I get that with BJJ because of over-spastic white belts and it’s alright with me. I’m in good shape and I’m willing to work hard for results. However, I don’t wanna train in a way that will hurt my ability to fight more than it will help. So any advice on how to avoid injury in general and head injury in particular while learning a striking art? Like which type of headgear is the best, how to guard your chin, etc? Thank you for your insight.
P.S.
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Not a great striker, but here’s what I learned that might be useful for you:
As in BJJ, the best protection is using your head and choosing your training partners wisely. If they’re hitting too hard, ask them to tone it down. If they still keep it up, tell them you need to take a break and find a new sparring partner. Make sure you go to a solid gym. Post a link to the place you’re looking at, some members will probably know about it.
Make sure you get good headgear and a really good quality mouthguard. Use 16 ounce gloves and wraps, and make sure your partner does the same. Always tuck your chin.
ViciousFlamingo
Thanks, I appreciate the advice, but how hard is too hard? If they are significantly heavier/stronger than me, I guess even if they don’t go all out they can still hurt me. Does that mean I should only stick with partners of my own size/strength? In BJJ I try the opposite, because it forces me to develop technique. What about skill level, I imagine someone who studied striking for a couple years will be able to make a punching bag out of me without even trying, should I ask them to take it easy or what?
Are noobs aloud to flame bots in nooby town ?
Has this ever occurred before ?
doesn’t matter …
You have signs of one of the hardest parts of striking already hardwired in . Aggression can be hard for some people . I think you will be ok though .
Keep your hands up , learn to watch , find a decent coach .
Yeah … I think that about covers it after ViciousFlamingo’s comments .
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Nothing wrong with asking people who are rocking you consistently to tone it down . Hard contact is good but you shouldn’t be seeing stars constantly and badly limping after every single practice .
I’m not sure if I can give you a definitive answer in writing, you’ll know when you get punched in the face for real. It’ll go something along the lines of smack “Ok, he’s hitting too hard.” Your eyes might tear, your head might ring, things might go blurry, but the point is you’ll definitely know when you’re getting hit too hard.
And for skill level, the thing for BJJ applies for striking. A better skilled striker, regardless of size, will be able to outstrike you without losing control of the pace of the fight, i.e. having to use physical ability, which will make things more dangerous for you. Just tell them how long you’ve been training (they’ll figure it out anyways, but it’s better to tell them first), and it’ll be ok.
These Bots don’t know how to treat guests and newcomers.
BackFistMonkey
Thanks for the advice, man.
“learn to watch”
Sorry, but what do you mean by that? I take it you don’t mean I should learn to watch tv to become the next Mike Tyson…
Omega
“I like bloxing with my face.”
Funny, I never tried that. Now that the mighty Omega revealed to me that the secret to his success was “bloxing” with his face, I may choose to follow his example. Or wait. Let me re-consider that. I may not.
First of all shit head I’m 100% serious with the head gear. Second of all I’m not joking with the block face protection, actually it’s called headbutting the impact. So after you get done taking your foot out of your mouth realize that out of everybody here that replied to your gay ass thread I have the most experiance in striking.
a good boxing coach would probably teach you how to maintain a good guard while striking. there is a defensive aspect to the whole thing, it’s not all about getting punched in the head.
Omega
You are a troll, even if you experience. That is why I asked you not to make gay ass comments in my thread. If you wanted to be taken seriously, you should have been serious from the start. I’m not taking any advice from you even if it sounds rational unless someone more respectful else says the same thing and please, go back to your swamp. It’s not tons of experience and ego, which you do seem to have that makes a good instructor. It takes someone who has good intentions and the right attitude as well as skill.
Neildo
“if i kill him can i be your apprentice?”
Would you rape your Mom to be his student? Are you sure you want to be his student even if it was FREE?
He wasn’t kidding about dropping the head on the impact JB.
The heavier gloves will help, also vaseline (er sorry, pet troll um jelly) will help to avoid lacerations. Other than that, just get out and box, get used to taking shots and keeping your chin tight/hands up.
Oh, and threads are like bastard children, once you lay the seed, the bastards have a mind of their own ;p.