Does anyone here do boxing for fitness or in the ring
Does anyone here do boxing for fitness or in the ring
Hi All,
Just took up boxing at the age of 35 after doing other martial arts for many years. I have no desire to box in the ring, but for fitness is great, and I am enjoying learning how to box.
Just wanted to know if anyone else here does this also?
Just took up boxing at the age of 35 after doing other martial arts for many years. I have no desire to box in the ring, but for fitness is great, and I am enjoying learning how to box.
Just wanted to know if anyone else here does this also?
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Re: Does anyone here do boxing for fitness or in the ring
Not yet, but . . .mustang66 wrote:Hi All,
Just took up boxing at the age of 35 after doing other martial arts for many years. I have no desire to box in the ring, but for fitness is great, and I am enjoying learning how to box.
Just wanted to know if anyone else here does this also?
Did a bit of boxing as a teenager then Judo for a couple of years, then karate for 20+ years.
when I gave up karate (the students are just too namby pamby nowadays) I went back to Judo for about a year, then tried Capoeira and Wing Chun and even Seven Stars Praying Mantis.
Judo and Capoiera were far too tough on my old knees and the Wing Chun / Mantis (with the greatest respect to practitioners) were just more 'systems' without any real 'martial' content.
I have a very good boxing club very close to me and I've been down for a 'look see' and my youngest even gave it a go for a month or two.
I am very tempted to take it up (like you) just for fitness with the very real advantage of practicing a proven martial art. I haven't taken the next step of actually doing a bit but I reckon I will - soon.
You should definitely take it up, the fitness and conditioning you get out of it is great. Like you I have done a few martial arts, also did wing chun, very strange art, judo and brazillian jiu jitsu too hard on my knees.
Did taekwondo for 5 years, but thats more kicking and more focus on patterns and kata, not a real world style that you could use to defend yourself.
Boxing is the best by far, already learned so much, its weird to realise that you never really did punch properly, so I am learning alot for my money its the best martial art there is.
Did taekwondo for 5 years, but thats more kicking and more focus on patterns and kata, not a real world style that you could use to defend yourself.
Boxing is the best by far, already learned so much, its weird to realise that you never really did punch properly, so I am learning alot for my money its the best martial art there is.
My philosophy, too. That's why I studied Kendo for a few years. Kendo is the martial art of Japanese sword fighting. Not as aerobic as boxing, to be sure, but I always liked the idea of using a 4 foot stick on somebody coming at me!Squire wrote:My philosophy is to stay out of reach of anyone who might want to hit me.
Thinking of getting back into it.
Gene
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If I'm going to shoot a .45, I'll use the 1911. If I'm going to use a 4 foot stick, I'll use a baseball bat. Love the sound it makes when it strikes bone. If I'm going to use a rifle, I'll use the M14, although I've acquired a liking of the M1 Garand and the 1903 Springfield. Oh what a world.desertbadger wrote:Naw, a Colt 1911 or a Glock chambered for a .45 ACP....Racso_MS wrote:Smith and Wesson 3-5-7...
Regards,
David
I realize none of the above will get you in any sort of physical condition, but if utilized correctly, you won't have to run or break a knuckle on someones head. I've broken three knuckles in fights and it is a very painfull experience. Ergo the pistols, rifles, and I forgot my Winchester 1200 Shotgun.
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Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
My cousin is currently in training to be a PA state trooper and used the Glock chambered in .45 and is very happy with it. Personally I love the feel of a 1911 despite being younger than many here and having no military service. Something about picking up a 1911 for the first time, when it was brand new and right out of the box, putting 6 rounds in 2 holes at 20ft just made me fall in love. I love the S&W 357 we keep around the house as well, something about the 6" barrel and no recoil makes it loads of fun, and comforting to know I have something adequate around if I ever want to hunt small cars.Racso_MS wrote:If I'm going to shoot a .45, I'll use the 1911.desertbadger wrote:Naw, a Colt 1911 or a Glock chambered for a .45 ACP....Racso_MS wrote:Smith and Wesson 3-5-7...
Regards,
David
Nick
Give me Lavender or give me death.
Give me Lavender or give me death.
If you pop by, I'm sure there are lots of gents who would be happy to let you try 5 or 6 handguns you'd like even more, myself included.mustang66 wrote:You guys in the USA are lucky, our gun laws here are way too strict, but if I could Id love to have a glock 9mm
Nick
Give me Lavender or give me death.
Give me Lavender or give me death.
I keep revolvers around for the wife, just in case. The S&W .38 and S&W .357 have never gone snap or click unlike some semi-automatic weapons I've used. And the .357 gets everyones attention with the big frame and grips I have on it. I personnally like the Ruger 41 and 44. Kicks like a Kentucky mule but what a blast.function wrote:If you pop by, I'm sure there are lots of gents who would be happy to let you try 5 or 6 handguns you'd like even more, myself included.mustang66 wrote:You guys in the USA are lucky, our gun laws here are way too strict, but if I could Id love to have a glock 9mm
A 12 gauge shotgun also garners a lot or respect. Never found anyone that didn't know what the sound of a 12 gauge makes when you rack in a round. Everyone gets on the ground.
Best Regards From the Deep South...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
Exactly, and loaded with bird shot it is relatively safe as an in-home weapon, not enough velocity in the shot to pass through walls and do collateral damage, but enough power and spray to dispatch an unwelcome guest without aiming too much.Racso_MS wrote:
A 12 gauge shotgun also garners a lot or respect. Never found anyone that didn't know what the sound of a 12 gauge makes when you rack in a round. Everyone gets on the ground.
Nick
Give me Lavender or give me death.
Give me Lavender or give me death.