Got my ass kicked...TWICE

[Eric1987]

So long story short I had a BBQ party I ended up boxing 2 different people. The first person I boxed had about 30 pounds on me and about 4 inches. The second person had about 70 pounds but the same height. It seems my problem is that when I get hit I back up I dont keep going at it. And it seems like I close my eyes. Are these known problems?

 

[miplank]

I'd say if you're getting your ass kicked from it then it's a problem

 

[Eric1987]

Well how do I get over it? How do I get over my problems? It hurt my pride big time.

 

[the_alcatraz]

"flinching" or closing your eyes when you get hit is a common problem that all beginners suffer from....everyone gets nervous and afraid at the begining, you will soon get over it

when you get hit, there are only two options: back the fuck up or hit him back...some people get scared, others, like me, get angry and smile and look for the knockout....you will soon move from the first option to the second...

stick with it, keep your eyes open, your hands up, your chin down and move in circles, never forward it's too predictable

 

[Eric1987]

Thanks for that I'll definitely try. That was my second and third time boxing EVER last night. I got hit so hard I spun around and was dizzy. Im glad to know its a common problem though. Next time I'll try to be more aggressive.

 

[SpyWizard]

boxing as in with gloves we'll presume..

headgear?? probably not..

Training and conditioning including taking a hit, or becoming accustomed to the impact can be done through familiarization... the head gear will give you confidence, training and learning will give you the skill..

I don't box... if you hit me in the face i won't stop even if you go down.. it's a way of life and conditioning..

If you want to box you need a gym that teaches the skills needed for that.. If you want striking skills, same answer..

 

[Eric1987]

Well also you know what they say. Practice makes perfect. Yeah I had no headgear with only gloves. I can definitely take a hit.

 

[the_alcatraz]

All amateur fights make you wear headgear anyways.

 

[Eric1987]

Yeah it was just really depressing. I thought I'd be a decent fight but that I wasnt at all. It was pathetic.

 

[the_alcatraz]

every artist was once an amateur