boxing and rhythm

[chenstyle44]

HI,
I have been doing some boxing for a while now and I am stumped by this concept of rhythm.
Does it mean that I am taking all of the moves I learn and put them together like some kind of dance?
I was shadowboxing the other day and I had that thought come to my head as I was slipping and bobbing and weaving and trying to look like I knew what I was doing. Is this partially true? Am I on the right track with that thought?
Gord :bang:

[alex_000]

HI,
I have been doing some boxing for a while now and I am stumped by this concept of rhythm.
Does it mean that I am taking all of the moves I learn and put them together like some kind of dance?


Lol take it easy from what i see at your post you are still a begginer in boxing right? Having a rythm helps the punches coming fluidly and with equal strength , not that you have to start dancing.

Don't worry about it you'll get it along the way. Dont do stuff you dont know to show others that you know what you're doing. After some time you will know why you do every little bob weave and fake you when you're shadowboxing. Be patient !!!

Cherrs

[Freeform]

A good way to 'learn' to shadow boxing that I used to do when I trained Muay Thai was to stand about 6 foot away from someone facing them and pretend to counter and attack each other.

Col

[semphoon]

Yeah its about flow and once you have that flow, breaking it up to keep your opponent guessing.

For example, beginners may do- (Jab=1, Cross=2, Hook=3, Uppercut=4)
1,2,3,4,3,2

The problem with this is that when your oppoent feels that you have a combination going he will cover up and wait for the flurry to pass.

A more experienced fighter may do-
1,2,3,4, (pause),3,2

The short pause breaks up the rhythm and may lead to the opponent believing that the flurry is over. However there is still the 3 and 2 to come. (This is a simlification of it :woo: )

Thats what I mean when I say learn about flow and rhythm...and then learn how to break it up when you want.

Shadowboxing is a good way to develop this.

[Nrv4evr]

A lot of the great boxers had what I call, rhythm intelligence. Like semphoons, "Rhythm for Dummies" :D explanation, basically, rhythm can be used to your advantage. There are so many factors that contribute to a great fighter, like footwork, speed, explosive strength, and timing. All of this is compacted into the concept of rhythm. Ali was great because he could literally make up combos in his head, that would exploit his opponents weaknesses. He would know when to pause, to throw off his opponent, and then start again. Rhythm comes with training, but there is an eventual point where natural talent will prevail.

[Yukimushu]

The way i first got into shadow boxing was infront of a mirror in my bedroom. Focusing more on the technique rather than speed. It's an excellent way to help improve form.

Now it seems i do it all the time; whenever im alone and have a few seconds to spare :D