I've got 150,000 readers every month from around the world. And over 1,000 fan emails every month. I'm so busy trying to answer all the fans, I don't have time for the few haters out there. I put myself on video week after week after week. Making boxing videos in my living room and STILL gaining 100 fans every day. I focus on doing my thing, and I'm truly honored so many people choose to follow me. :)
This is a very accurate explanation! Once you understand what your body is supposed to be doing internally (generating power, grounding for more balance), you can do whatever you want externally (creating new striking angles, directing the power, etc). I've never been too much of a martial artist so thanks for bringing this feedback.
This is advanced technique so it's not meant for beginners to try doing. They end up over-analyzing too much. Basically, you want to apply downwards force on each punch. Apply downwards force (not actually lowering your hip...although a little might be ok). Theoretically speaking: if you lower yourself on every punch, you'll end up on the ground after a combination. lol
I've only done boxing, nothing else. It's not really a secret if you've been fighting for years. You'll eventually learn the more effective ways of using your body. Your body learns how to do it even without you having to think about it.
Some people like what they see. Some people don't. Some people are jealous. I spent a lot of time in the sport, and now I'm sharing my passion with others. I don't know everything but I know what I learned and I know what works. I've got many compliments from pro/amateur boxing coaches around the world and fighters that have met me in person. Instead of arguing or talking trash, people should try out the techniques and see if I'm legit or not. Why judge before you try something?
Implosion punches are meant to be the most powerful and not at all shorter or less rangey than explosive punches. Implosive punches should definitely not feel any shorter than explosive punches. The implosive punching is a theory to be used for as many punches as you can, especially when you need power.
Implosive punching is pretty much standard fighting technique, standard body movement technique. Generate the energy by going inwards, then release it outwards. Of course not everyone is explosive ALL the time, but implosive is definitely more powerful. You have to be grounded. And you have to pay attention to all of a fighter's punches. Watching Tyson jump around during highlights doesn't mean he never uses implosive punches.
I'm definitely using this technique in my shadowboxing and heavy bag videos. It takes time to learn techniques. Everything looks awkward in the beginning because you haven't mastered it yet. Also, I'm exaggerating in the video for demonstrative purposes (help you visualize the technique), in reality, it's simply a small adjustment that makes a big difference. All trained fighters use this technique. Skilled amateurs and pros, it's standard boxing. You can also go to a gym and ask a top fighter.
It might be a little harder at first if you're totally new to this. But generally it's just as easy. Instead of sending your energy outwards, send it inwards. I will have some demo videos up later of me smashing a bag.
Everyone's eyes are going to see different things depending on what you're taught and what you understand of technique. The short answer is...trust me, Mike Tyson uses a lot of implosive punching. Even if he's lunging, it's still implosive at times. There are many moments where you can see him landing huge killer shots without having to jump all over the place. Watch him in the amateurs when Cus D'Amato was still around.
It all depends on his style. If he's open up the middle, I throw straight. If he's open on the sides, I throw around. If he's not open, then I have to put pressure to make him open up.
I'd make sure he doesn't touch me, because then he could easily wear me out by pushing me around (and those punches gotta hurt, too). Another thing is not to wear myself out running too much. I'd probably stay at a good mid range where I can use my quickness on the inside to beat him but also have enough distance that has to work to reach me. Weight will definitely make a difference but you can definitely equalize it with skill.
These are great lessons. As someone who has had some training in boxing, I can say that the advice you are giving is spot on. This is exactly what my boxing coach taught me to do as well. Thank you for uploading these videos!
old video I know, but you have a really realistic way of explaining concepts that I have trouble understanding in the gym and with other videos, thanks
That's very awesome to hear and exactly what I strive for. It's so hard to understand how to do even the most basic things. And you get frustrating when you see everybody else does it amazing except for yourself.
Thanks for the video. I had issues trying to make sure my feet were planted when I threw. With this, I feel much more balanced, my rotation feels much more natural, and I can feel the power coming from the floor. Not only that, but thanks for also explaining why the technique works conceptually, 'cause it does make sense to me.
Great question, I think I'll make a video later to answer this. You can throw a sliding 1-2. Step in with the jab, and then drag the back foot in with the right hand. The problem might be 2 parts. Either your stance has a problem, your strategy has a problem, or a combination of both.
Definitely not. You don't have to drop more than an inch. It's about how to generate your energy. You're still projecting the energy into your opponent by releasing the arm out, just that the power generation has your muscles visualizing the "inwards motion" rather than outwards.
Geez, some of these guys' comments drive me nuts. Body type means everything. I'm 6 feet with short arms and a thick as hell torso, like an even thicker Tyson . I have to explode out with most of my shots to close distance with my short arms. Everybody has a different body type so use what works and discard the rest. I learn a lot from the vids man thanks.
First of i train in muay thai so i'm not a boxer but a boxing coach showed me this 2 weeks ago and it makes a massive difference, its almost like rolling all your power down into your opponent jaw instead of straight through. you feel tension from your leading foot through your core and shoulders to your straight right hand. awesome technique i still need to practice it more till its second nature.
Yes, some brands can be less comfortable on your hands than others. You won't know until you try them all and see for yourself what effect they have on you.
I study internal martial arts. Its amazing that the martial arts that use "chi energy" have much of the principles he describes (hard to find a good teacher). No doubt you would make a great internal martial artist (maybe was in a past life). Thanks again this is helping my own martial arts training.
great explanation. watching your vids and JT Vans has helped me out a lot on a lot of the fundamentals of boxing. staying ground and delivering explosive combos makes sense actually, in fact the only time i really go for an explosive punch would be a step-in stiff jab or something or left hook. It would have been nice if you could have shown the difference on the bag. Thanks for the vids
From your explanation of differences between power and implosion punching i got this assumption: With power punching if you punch with all your power you will lose your balance if you miss(or if you are shadowboxing) while if you are doing implosion punch you will stay balanced if you miss. Another thing is that implosion punch is more of a close range punch and power punch should only be used if covering big distance to surprise your opponent(not very often).
david webb it is increased torque and it does work, these movements int he video are over exaggerated to get the point across, the drop/implosion in a lot more subtle just like switching weight from one leg tto the other is exaggerated in video's the get the point across and help the viewer visualize the differentiating rotation, his implosive movements will be more tight and subtle in a fight or on the bag and u won't know what to look 4 if u don't understand the mechanics
thnx for the vid..totally works and happy to have maintained core training until now..my trainer told me my punches are a bit stronger now..i'm still practicing though..old habits die hard..
Johnny, there is a perfect example of these two ways of hitting hard contained in one clip. If you Tube "Jersey Joe Walcott vs Rocky Marciano 13 th round" you can see it. Marciano explodes his jabs, taking him WAY off balance. Then, he sinks into his core when he throws his right and POW - drops Jersey Joe ... Who was winning the fight up tip then.
The internet is full of haters, my friend. Look at how many people went on RUclips to call Anderson Silva a disgrace to mma, or a shitty champion, or a fighter with no defense, blah blah blah, the list goes on. There's a difference between constructive criticism and just being a hater. Search "expertboxing shadowboxing" or "expertboxing heavy bag" and there you go.
Nice, I am super impressed that you know about this. There are levels that are higher. You need to focus on 2 things. #1 don't tighten your fist at the end. It will take you time to retrain your body however you will never move to the next level if you keep tightening up. Tension will stop the flow of power. I know the little snap you get at the end feels good however it is very decieving. My snap is on a totally different level then yours Because I don't tense up. You definitely have to condition your joints. However by staying relax your joints will open up at the end and that is when the real magic begins. #2 instead of dropping both hips or your whole body, only drop one hip. What you need is to internalize this movement. I can do it and you will not see my body move at all, although I am still doing the motion. I can even use my legs to increase the the speed of the torque. The next part in this is linking your fist with your hips. So they move at the same time. This is probably the hardest part since it requires a huge amount of awareness. Anyways good luck bro. I am really impressed by what you know.....
punching power is one variable in boxing. you have to understand that if you are tall you are throwing all your advantage when you are "sitting down low". ali, foreman, klitchko brothers etc were tall boxers an they didnt sit down all the fight... you have to maintain ballance, to use footwork, to launch punches while moving and to be able to stick and move. watch old school boxers like teofilio stevenson and see how he launch ko power while moving. watch felix savon vs david tua ko.
I don't know what size has to do with it. This technique will make you more powerful. I don't see why you wouldn't want to use a different technique against a bigger guy.
im definitely loving your feedback, website, and teachings. it just made me curious why ppl were calling you out. anyway for my poor navigation skills on youtube can you please post a link of you working this tech.
i always catch these videos at the right time...i see my error(explosive-rising)....then i see an answer vid the next day LOL...love the vids very in depth explanations
Glad to know I was on the right track with my technique! It's probably from starting karate at age 9 and having them drill balance and tight form into me
I know you're seeing a lot of external up and out type of movement I'm telling you....trained fighters are taught to maintain and hold that form and to ground in their shots. Talk to trainers, talk to pro boxers, whoever you want. And see what they say. Once you've understood then you'll know how and why it is that you see Mike Tyson jumping around like that. Studying footage doesn't mean anything. Get in the gym and see how these guys train and shadowbox and how they're taught.
I agree with Sebastian Valery. Your explanation is similar to the explanation of Traditional Karate teacher Rick Hotton when he demonstrated the "centering" of oneself in executing Karate's linear or reverse punches (stylised or formalised boxing right cross). I can see now the commonality of martial arts' base principles and techniques.
Just about any experienced fighter. It's natural if you've been doing it for a while and have a strong core. If your core is weak, then arm punching might feel more powerful.
It's basically body movement technique. Regardless of what fighting art you use, the body is still the same and will only function well when you use the right body technique. The name itself hardly matters.
right on man, thanks for fast the responses. and is there any way you can do some southpaw videos by yourself? i had a very hard time understanding the guy in your already posted videos. thanks again man, and keep up the good work.
No difference in range. The power is drawn in curved motion, but the actual fist itself is released straight out. The more powerful your centripetal force, the more your fist wants to whip far out.
i couldnt find any videos of you using this technique. why dont you post a link of you doing it. also buddy what professional fighters use this method?
this is still abstract to me, could you make a video where you are actually punching the heavybag and showing the 2 different techniques? btw thanx for the video!
well, i would not say im a pro boxer but i boxed for almost 3 years now, and i get that we should "sit on our punches", but you mentioned in your article that skilled boxers punches in a way that their hips dont move up or down, while an intermediate will punch with his hips droping a little! And that's what caught my attention because i feel like i'm the "intermediate fighter", and it always worked fine for me, but my coach is still telling me that i can improve my punching power, but i can't figure out how.
Great Theory, but tel mee, is this method easier to apply when sparring? Can you upload some videos of you punching a bag or sparring to see it in action? Many Thanks.
I think the ideal is to know the how and when of both explosive and implosive techniques. Jack Dempsey, for example, exploded like a pouncing tiger, and was wildly successful. Sometimes his rear foot even left the ground completely. Is that great technique? Not necessarily, but if you can land the punch and do serious damage, it's another tool in the toolbox.
Check out the "Fight Camp Conditioning podcast" for more on this. It's by far the best workout /fighting podcast. Also "The strength coach podcast", is another even more technical workout podcast. You could do it once every month or two to shock the muscles, I also like explosive drop set bench to failure before a rest day, once in a while. But mostly do clapping push-ups, med ball throws, explosive band work, kettle bells, and Olympic lifts (if you know what you are doing)
Amateur boxing scores points for punches landed. Pro boxing scores points for overall effective aggression. They do not score anything for footwork (although I'm sure it would help you box better).
It would be fantastic if you demonstrate, perhaps in another video, how to breath so that we maximise the use of intra-abdominal pressure when punching implosively.
I would say being tall is a good thing but you shouldn't try to be "as tall as possible". Be as tall as you can while still grounded and able to move. It's not a typical European style, it's more like natural body mechanics. A straighter spine uses less energy to stand, balance, rotate, and move around.
I've got 150,000 readers every month from around the world. And over 1,000 fan emails every month. I'm so busy trying to answer all the fans, I don't have time for the few haters out there. I put myself on video week after week after week. Making boxing videos in my living room and STILL gaining 100 fans every day. I focus on doing my thing, and I'm truly honored so many people choose to follow me. :)
This is a very accurate explanation! Once you understand what your body is supposed to be doing internally (generating power, grounding for more balance), you can do whatever you want externally (creating new striking angles, directing the power, etc). I've never been too much of a martial artist so thanks for bringing this feedback.
This is advanced technique so it's not meant for beginners to try doing. They end up over-analyzing too much. Basically, you want to apply downwards force on each punch. Apply downwards force (not actually lowering your hip...although a little might be ok).
Theoretically speaking: if you lower yourself on every punch, you'll end up on the ground after a combination. lol
I've only done boxing, nothing else. It's not really a secret if you've been fighting for years. You'll eventually learn the more effective ways of using your body. Your body learns how to do it even without you having to think about it.
Some people like what they see. Some people don't. Some people are jealous. I spent a lot of time in the sport, and now I'm sharing my passion with others. I don't know everything but I know what I learned and I know what works. I've got many compliments from pro/amateur boxing coaches around the world and fighters that have met me in person. Instead of arguing or talking trash, people should try out the techniques and see if I'm legit or not. Why judge before you try something?
Dude this was the smartest most informative boxing vid I've ever seen. You are like the Ben Hogan of boxing! Thanks for these
You are genius. You have your point explained clearly. Good job
Thank you!
@@expertboxing This reminds me of kungfu. I know so little about both.
@@expertboxing Do you practice with a pole?
Implosion punches are meant to be the most powerful and not at all shorter or less rangey than explosive punches. Implosive punches should definitely not feel any shorter than explosive punches. The implosive punching is a theory to be used for as many punches as you can, especially when you need power.
Implosive punching is pretty much standard fighting technique, standard body movement technique. Generate the energy by going inwards, then release it outwards. Of course not everyone is explosive ALL the time, but implosive is definitely more powerful. You have to be grounded. And you have to pay attention to all of a fighter's punches. Watching Tyson jump around during highlights doesn't mean he never uses implosive punches.
I'm definitely using this technique in my shadowboxing and heavy bag videos. It takes time to learn techniques. Everything looks awkward in the beginning because you haven't mastered it yet. Also, I'm exaggerating in the video for demonstrative purposes (help you visualize the technique), in reality, it's simply a small adjustment that makes a big difference.
All trained fighters use this technique. Skilled amateurs and pros, it's standard boxing. You can also go to a gym and ask a top fighter.
It might be a little harder at first if you're totally new to this. But generally it's just as easy. Instead of sending your energy outwards, send it inwards. I will have some demo videos up later of me smashing a bag.
I remember a boxing coach telling me to think of screwing my feet into the ground as I was punching not rotating my body away from the ground.
Everyone's eyes are going to see different things depending on what you're taught and what you understand of technique. The short answer is...trust me, Mike Tyson uses a lot of implosive punching. Even if he's lunging, it's still implosive at times. There are many moments where you can see him landing huge killer shots without having to jump all over the place. Watch him in the amateurs when Cus D'Amato was still around.
It all depends on his style. If he's open up the middle, I throw straight. If he's open on the sides, I throw around. If he's not open, then I have to put pressure to make him open up.
Easy to understand!! Thank you!
Very excellent video. Few people describe power punching in this level of detail.
I'd make sure he doesn't touch me, because then he could easily wear me out by pushing me around (and those punches gotta hurt, too). Another thing is not to wear myself out running too much. I'd probably stay at a good mid range where I can use my quickness on the inside to beat him but also have enough distance that has to work to reach me.
Weight will definitely make a difference but you can definitely equalize it with skill.
These are great lessons. As someone who has had some training in boxing, I can say that the advice you are giving is spot on. This is exactly what my boxing coach taught me to do as well. Thank you for uploading these videos!
You're welcome!
You explain boxing like martial arts and not a sport like other trainers 🙏🏾
I hope that's a good thing. I like some things about martial arts but not all.
old video I know, but you have a really realistic way of explaining concepts that I have trouble understanding in the gym and with other videos, thanks
That's very awesome to hear and exactly what I strive for. It's so hard to understand how to do even the most basic things. And you get frustrating when you see everybody else does it amazing except for yourself.
Got it. And makes sense. Will definitely try this out and add it to my arsenal. Thanks man.
Thanks for the video. I had issues trying to make sure my feet were planted when I threw. With this, I feel much more balanced, my rotation feels much more natural, and I can feel the power coming from the floor. Not only that, but thanks for also explaining why the technique works conceptually, 'cause it does make sense to me.
Great question, I think I'll make a video later to answer this. You can throw a sliding 1-2. Step in with the jab, and then drag the back foot in with the right hand.
The problem might be 2 parts. Either your stance has a problem, your strategy has a problem, or a combination of both.
Yes, there are exercises for that. I'll show them later.
Definitely not. You don't have to drop more than an inch. It's about how to generate your energy. You're still projecting the energy into your opponent by releasing the arm out, just that the power generation has your muscles visualizing the "inwards motion" rather than outwards.
Excellent video! The example you gave of pushing off the wall was great. Thank you!
awesome!!
Geez, some of these guys' comments drive me nuts. Body type means everything. I'm 6 feet with short arms and a thick as hell torso, like an even thicker Tyson . I have to explode out with most of my shots to close distance with my short arms. Everybody has a different body type so use what works and discard the rest. I learn a lot from the vids man thanks.
That indeed is what Bruce Lee taught you take what works and discard the rest
Johnny, thank you so much for taking your time and effort. You're doing a great work!
you are TOTALLY right ,,,thx alot
First of i train in muay thai so i'm not a boxer but a boxing coach showed me this 2 weeks ago and it makes a massive difference, its almost like rolling all your power down into your opponent jaw instead of straight through. you feel tension from your leading foot through your core and shoulders to your straight right hand. awesome technique i still need to practice it more till its second nature.
I do plan to cover this in future videos.
Those are answered in my old videos. I suppose I could make a new video but I would be saying a lot of the same things.
Great lesson on centering the strikes this works with kicks as well
Yes, some brands can be less comfortable on your hands than others. You won't know until you try them all and see for yourself what effect they have on you.
Thank you!
YOU ARE THE BEST BOXING COACH EVER! Better than Title Boxing Boxing Videos.
Well explained!
I learned a lot from this video! This is exaclty what I needed. Thank you very much!
Johnny, your talent for speaking visually with knowledge has been used very effectively !
Thank you Nikolai!
The way you explain is a sign of you having to go thru the learning curve and truly understanding what a beginner runs into.
Absolutely! There are so many things you have to learn, in order to learn the thing you have to learn. :)
I study internal martial arts. Its amazing that the martial arts that use "chi energy" have much of the principles he describes (hard to find a good teacher). No doubt you would make a great internal martial artist (maybe was in a past life). Thanks again this is helping my own martial arts training.
great explanation. watching your vids and JT Vans has helped me out a lot on a lot of the fundamentals of boxing. staying ground and delivering explosive combos makes sense actually, in fact the only time i really go for an explosive punch would be a step-in stiff jab or something or left hook. It would have been nice if you could have shown the difference on the bag. Thanks for the vids
From your explanation of differences between power and implosion punching i got this assumption:
With power punching if you punch with all your power you will lose your balance if you miss(or if you are shadowboxing) while if you are doing implosion punch you will stay balanced if you miss.
Another thing is that implosion punch is more of a close range punch and power punch should only be used if covering big distance to surprise your opponent(not very often).
The standard technique is implosive...or at least it's supposed to be. All skilled fighters use implosive when they need that power.
david webb it is increased torque and it does work, these movements int he video are over exaggerated to get the point across, the drop/implosion in a lot more subtle just like switching weight from one leg tto the other is exaggerated in video's the get the point across and help the viewer visualize the differentiating rotation, his implosive movements will be more tight and subtle in a fight or on the bag and u won't know what to look 4 if u don't understand the mechanics
thnx for the vid..totally works and happy to have maintained core training until now..my trainer told me my punches are a bit stronger now..i'm still practicing though..old habits die hard..
Johnny, there is a perfect example of these two ways of hitting hard contained in one clip. If you Tube "Jersey Joe Walcott vs Rocky Marciano 13 th round" you can see it. Marciano explodes his jabs, taking him WAY off balance. Then, he sinks into his core when he throws his right and POW - drops Jersey Joe ... Who was winning the fight up tip then.
The internet is full of haters, my friend. Look at how many people went on RUclips to call Anderson Silva a disgrace to mma, or a shitty champion, or a fighter with no defense, blah blah blah, the list goes on. There's a difference between constructive criticism and just being a hater.
Search "expertboxing shadowboxing" or "expertboxing heavy bag" and there you go.
Thanks, very insightful.
Nice, I am super impressed that you know about this. There are levels that are higher. You need to focus on 2 things. #1 don't tighten your fist at the end. It will take you time to retrain your body however you will never move to the next level if you keep tightening up. Tension will stop the flow of power. I know the little snap you get at the end feels good however it is very decieving. My snap is on a totally different level then yours Because I don't tense up. You definitely have to condition your joints. However by staying relax your joints will open up at the end and that is when the real magic begins. #2 instead of dropping both hips or your whole body, only drop one hip. What you need is to internalize this movement. I can do it and you will not see my body move at all, although I am still doing the motion. I can even use my legs to increase the the speed of the torque. The next part in this is linking your fist with your hips. So they move at the same time. This is probably the hardest part since it requires a huge amount of awareness. Anyways good luck bro. I am really impressed by what you know.....
Nice spin move Johnny! Looks like the dance mastery has paid off!
This is very similar to your circular energy theory, it all ties together.
That principle is called in American Kenpo " MArriage of gravity" nice tip.
Yes. But you have to "feel" it. Keep practicing and work projecting and then releasing your force downwards through the shot.
I've made some a while back but I could definitely revisit the topic on my own. Are there specific things you want to address?
wow you are ingenious in what you do, Johnny
Hey, thanks Matt. Glad you like it.
best boxing videos on RUclips
Look up my videos of me on the heavy bag, or shadowboxing.
John post a video of you throwing combos so i can visualize the technique better.
punching power is one variable in boxing. you have to understand that if you are tall you are throwing all your advantage when you are "sitting down low". ali, foreman, klitchko brothers etc were tall boxers an they didnt sit down all the fight... you have to maintain ballance, to use footwork, to launch punches while moving and to be able to stick and move. watch old school boxers like teofilio stevenson and see how he launch ko power while moving. watch felix savon vs david tua ko.
after checking you out ill comment. im here at work practicing the implosive technique.
YES! All about the core. Core core core.
Awseom video man...thanks very alot!
I don't know what size has to do with it. This technique will make you more powerful. I don't see why you wouldn't want to use a different technique against a bigger guy.
im definitely loving your feedback, website, and teachings. it just made me curious why ppl were calling you out. anyway for my poor navigation skills on youtube can you please post a link of you working this tech.
wth, I waited for him to fully demonstrate that punch, and all I see are dance moves???
i always catch these videos at the right time...i see my error(explosive-rising)....then i see an answer vid the next day LOL...love the vids very in depth explanations
GENIUS ! THANKS VERY MUCH ! AWESOME VIDEO !
Sory, forgot to start with a thx you.. its a very nice video.. :) really well explained.
Glad to know I was on the right track with my technique! It's probably from starting karate at age 9 and having them drill balance and tight form into me
I know you're seeing a lot of external up and out type of movement I'm telling you....trained fighters are taught to maintain and hold that form and to ground in their shots. Talk to trainers, talk to pro boxers, whoever you want. And see what they say. Once you've understood then you'll know how and why it is that you see Mike Tyson jumping around like that. Studying footage doesn't mean anything. Get in the gym and see how these guys train and shadowbox and how they're taught.
Visualize your stomach emptying as your power is sent rotating inwards.
I'm waiting. Thank's
I agree with Sebastian Valery. Your explanation is similar to the explanation of Traditional Karate teacher Rick Hotton when he demonstrated the "centering" of oneself in executing Karate's linear or reverse punches (stylised or formalised boxing right cross). I can see now the commonality of martial arts' base principles and techniques.
Johnny...dude you are awesome. Thank you.
is there a video for working on balance and footwork??
Just about any experienced fighter. It's natural if you've been doing it for a while and have a strong core. If your core is weak, then arm punching might feel more powerful.
Very good advice
Are there any exercises to develope the inward strengh? Thanks a lot, man. Your vids are excellent material.
are there any core exercise you would recommend for boxing?
THANK YOU very much for the videos they help a lot !!!
It's a bit more technical than that but sure, sitting on your punches isn't a bad idea.
It's basically body movement technique. Regardless of what fighting art you use, the body is still the same and will only function well when you use the right body technique. The name itself hardly matters.
important video!
Please post your questions here so everyone can benefit. This way, readers/viewers don't keep asking the same thousand questions over and over.
right on man, thanks for fast the responses. and is there any way you can do some southpaw videos by yourself? i had a very hard time understanding the guy in your already posted videos. thanks again man, and keep up the good work.
No difference in range. The power is drawn in curved motion, but the actual fist itself is released straight out. The more powerful your centripetal force, the more your fist wants to whip far out.
One of the best punch explanation videos ever. Thank you
Thanks, John
i couldnt find any videos of you using this technique. why dont you post a link of you doing it. also buddy what professional fighters use this method?
Posting on the website is ok, too.
this is still abstract to me, could you make a video where you are actually punching the heavybag and showing the 2 different techniques? btw thanx for the video!
If this feels abstract to you, I think you should stick with the more basic stuff first to get the hang of things.
well, i would not say im a pro boxer but i boxed for almost 3 years now, and i get that we should "sit on our punches", but you mentioned in your article that skilled boxers punches in a way that their hips dont move up or down, while an intermediate will punch with his hips droping a little!
And that's what caught my attention because i feel like i'm the "intermediate fighter", and it always worked fine for me, but my coach is still telling me that i can improve my punching power, but i can't figure out how.
+Imad Hammou Think chopping straight punches or body hooks vs uppercuts
Great Theory, but tel mee, is this method easier to apply when sparring?
Can you upload some videos of you punching a bag or sparring to see it in action?
Many Thanks.
Great video!
What sort of exercises would you suggest to build implosive muscles?
i agree defiantly agree with that another way to look at it is throwing your fist not your body
Awesome video
I think the ideal is to know the how and when of both explosive and implosive techniques.
Jack Dempsey, for example, exploded like a pouncing tiger, and was wildly successful. Sometimes his rear foot even left the ground completely. Is that great technique? Not necessarily, but if you can land the punch and do serious damage, it's another tool in the toolbox.
Thanks brother. Great tip :) much love
Check out the "Fight Camp Conditioning podcast" for more on this. It's by far the best workout /fighting podcast. Also "The strength coach podcast", is another even more technical workout podcast.
You could do it once every month or two to shock the muscles, I also like explosive drop set bench to failure before a rest day, once in a while. But mostly do clapping push-ups, med ball throws, explosive band work, kettle bells, and Olympic lifts (if you know what you are doing)
Amateur boxing scores points for punches landed. Pro boxing scores points for overall effective aggression. They do not score anything for footwork (although I'm sure it would help you box better).
It would be fantastic if you demonstrate, perhaps in another video, how to breath so that we maximise the use of intra-abdominal pressure when punching implosively.
I would say being tall is a good thing but you shouldn't try to be "as tall as possible". Be as tall as you can while still grounded and able to move. It's not a typical European style, it's more like natural body mechanics. A straighter spine uses less energy to stand, balance, rotate, and move around.