Street Boxing

Have you watched any Mixed martial arts cage fights lately?

It's always fascinating to see how each bout ends.

Occasionally, you'll have a fight go all three rounds and the judges will have to declare a winner based on how well each competitor fought. This is a minority of fights.

More often, the fights end in the first or second round due to:

Knockout
Choke out
Tap out

Here's what I've observed.

Choke outs rarely happen. A good choke hold is especially hard to get in an Mixed martial arts fight simply because both fighters are so experienced.

Even if one fighter does get a choke hold on the other person, the losing fighter usually taps out before he passes out.

Tap outs are a little more common than choke outs.

Tap outs usually happen when one fighter gets some kind of arm bar or arm lock that threatens to snap the other guy's arm in two. Most
fighters will tap out before they allow that kind of damage to be inflicted on them.

And knockouts...

Knockouts are by far the most common way fights end in the cage.

I've seen plenty of fights end without even going to the ground. The guy with better boxing skills simply wears his opponent down before landing a fight-ending punch to the jaw or temple.

I've seen even MORE fights end on the ground, with one guy on top beating the other guy's head in like a piñata.

In a recent Mixed martial arts fight, I watched in shock as the winner knocked out his opponent with a single punch. Then, as the man fell to the canvas, his opponent leaped on top of him, landing THREE MORE devastating head shots before the referee could stop him.

The man was out cold, eyes rolled back, and with each of the three successive punches, his head bounced off the canvas like a bobble-head
doll.

And THAT is a perfect illustration of the raw power of tightly honed boxing skills.

FACT: The Very Best Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Are Wicked-Good Street Boxers

The fact is, an increasing number of the highest ranked Mixed martial arts fighters are pursuing street boxing as a core skill in their "quiver" of fighting skills.

The reason they're focusing so much attention on boxing is simple:

Boxers hit harder.
Boxers hit more accurately.
Boxers end more fights with knockouts.

Street Boxing is effective. More importantly, boxing is relatively simple compared to other forms of martial arts.

Imagine being in the ring with a ripped opponent. He's got tattoos covering his arms, shoulder muscles rippling. He's a mean dude and he's intent on taking you to the floor and pummeling you to a pulp.

In that situation, you don't have time to think about dozens of possible moves. You can't be debating about whether to punch or kick, go for a takedown or start grappling.

You're in "reaction mode."

You're in the moment - attacking - defending - doing whatever the moment calls for so that you maintain your dominance in the fight.

And it's in just such a situation that you want to have mastered a few simple, yet effective moves to help you win.

Because it's not the number of moves you know that counts - it's how well you've mastered a small number of moves - so you can execute them in the blink of an eye, without thinking.

Which makes boxing for the street a "must have" skill for any fighter who wants to win (and win repeatedly).

Street Boxing is a discipline that stands on its own. Even better, it enhances all other fighting styles. It'll help you hit harder, land more punches, evade attacks, and defend against the most aggressive attackers. And get this%u2026

In street boxing a boxer's stance is an important part in maximizing ones mobility while also being able to protect the boxer's vital areas. In trying to improve your boxing stance you should remember several factors. Foot positioning, how your knees are bent, how your chin is positioned, and so on, is all important factors to an ideal stance. Here are a few tips to remember when boxing for the street and also if you find your stance needs some improvement:

Feet: You always want your feet to be in a position that is proper. The last thing you want is to get your feet crossed. Your feet are used in balancing making it critical to delivering successful punches and the ability to shift your body quickly. Without good footwork, everything else will not properly work.

Knees: Your knees should always remain slightly bent versus being in a locked position. If you have locked knees, you can only move with your ankles, which is not correct. With flexing the knees slightly, your full leg is used when stepping making for the best mobility.

Shoulders and Hips: Keeping both the shoulders and hips level is also very important to the proper stance. These areas should remain level because if not, the center of gravity is shifted to one side or the other. You will not be able to move quickly and smoothly. It is important to note that with technique, shoulders can be titled for a moment but as far as a basic stance, you want them level.

Waist: Bending at the waist is important in avoiding a hit. You want to slightly bend forward at your waist which still allows you to have a significant amount of power within your punch. It will create a greater range while also allowing you to have a safe margin which you can pull back a bit when your opponent goes in for a hit.

Chin: Keeping your chin down is going to be very important. By down, that means tucked against the chest. There is no need to lift your chin when you are in the ring and it is your most vulnerable spot so it is crucial to keep it protected at all times.

Eyes: Where and how you look is also a part of your stance. You are going to need to learn how to look out from the top of your eyes. Since you won't be lifting you chin, you are going to need to do this to watch your component. Get out of the habit of looking from your brows.

Hands: The hand that you lead with should always be kept out and up in front and should be level with your eyes. Keep in mind that the further out that your lead hand goes, the faster you will be able to jab the opponent. If held lower, you will be slower yet have more power.

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