How young is too young for combative training? That’s a common question I get from concerned parents looking for a solution to their child’s declining fitness because of their sedentary lifestyle or their hyper-activity because they’re not “burning off” their pent up energy. Or as in the case of a...
I recently came across a combative training entry on a forum at Dr.Squat.com by someone who was experiencing nagging shoulder pain from holding the focus pads for a hard-hitting training partner. He is a boxing coach and indicates that regardless of how hard he tries to resist the impact (which...
One of the most powerful methods I’ve found to teach proper punching and striking skills in the fastest, most efficient way is focus mitt training. WHAT ARE FOCUS MITTS? Focus mitts (also called focus pads, coaching pads, punch mitts and target pads) are flat, hand-held pads that are about 12...
I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Holiday Season! I’m just guessing but I’m thinking that many of you might be brainstorming some New Years’ resolution ideas for 2011. Maybe working off those turkey dinners and frosty fermented beverages consumed over the holidays? Here is an email discussion I...
