Nerdcore Boxing

No class today. Did 30 min of cardio and about 5 rounds of shadow boxing.

I just got done studying a lot of Mike Tyson film. He was a master of moving his head while coming forward, and that’s been a big part of my recent training. Tonight my shadow boxing consisted of:

• Moving forwards/backwards rapidly while moving my head
• Side stepping during v-slips
• Moving forward during the dip in the v-slip
• Stretches and movements to loosen up my hips
• Worked on some long left hooks and getting some more range on my straight right

Don’t buy boxing gear from a sporting goods store, ever. Never ever. Where do they get the crap they stock on their shelves? Why does it cost almost the same as the quality stuff you order from Ringside or Title?

The wraps are too short to properly wrap your hands. The mouthpieces don’t have large enough airways to breath and crowd your tongue. The jump ropes are stiff and awkward.