I don’t get the obsession with wanting to glove up and play other people’s games when it is not your skill set (although I did it myself for a long time so maybe a bit hypocritical). But with the benefit of hindsight it seems kind of stupid.
.Q. wrote:It looks like he's just messing around. Not sure what is being exposed? I only know him through random Youtube clips and he definitely has good body mechanics. I'm guessing this supposedly proves he can't apply those same mechanics in live situation? I don't know how you can judge someone's actual fighting skills unless the person is actually serious and facing someone decent? How much proper mechanic would you be using when playing with your 5 year old kid?
Ross on July 9th, 2012 wrote:Not long after posting yesterday’s entry, I received an email from an individual who questioned the significance of skill if one possessed extreme power and strength. He then attempted to use Mike Tyson as an example of a dominant boxer who thrived on power, not skill.
I wasn’t surprised by the comment, despite disagreeing with it. Many younger boxing fans are only familiar with short highlight videos of Mike Tyson’s one punch knockouts. They fail to understand or appreciate the skill behind those knockouts.
Mike Tyson was actually an extremely talented defensive fighter. His head movement and ability to make opponents miss is often what left him in position to land the knockout punch. Tyson wasn’t effective simply because he was strong or naturally powerful. He was also a talented boxer with a vast range of skills.
The video below highlights his defensive prowess.
Ironically, a friend of mine who sparred with Tyson when they were both accomplished professionals has named a few fighters that he believed hit harder than Tyson. I won’t bother listing the names here, as most are fighters that no one has ever heard of.
In summary, no one will deny the potential importance of power, but don’t make the mistake of assuming it overrules the significance of skill. If you wish excel at a sport, you must practice and perform it. Supplemental training must not interfere with your development in the sport. Focus on the sport first and foremost, and then make small additions to enhance your development. In time, your ability to handle greater workloads will increase, thus you’ll be able to perform more supplemental training. The process often takes years, not weeks or months. Either prepare yourself for the long haul or be prepared to fail.
.Q. wrote:It looks like he's just messing around. Not sure what is being exposed? I only know him through random Youtube clips and he definitely has good body mechanics. I'm guessing this supposedly proves he can't apply those same mechanics in live situation? I don't know how you can judge someone's actual fighting skills unless the person is actually serious and facing someone decent? How much proper mechanic would you be using when playing with your 5 year old kid?
middleway wrote:I don’t get the obsession with wanting to glove up and play other people’s games when it is not your skill set (although I did it myself for a long time so maybe a bit hypocritical). But with the benefit of hindsight it seems kind of stupid.
I guess people want to test their work in unfamiliar, but semi safe, environments to see how their skillset compares with a common one. If it doesnt compare and the person is bested then its a great tool for growth even if one accepts that the skillsets are different.
Personally i think it should be encouraged by every martial arts coach out there if anything other than maintenance of tradition, or sports specificity is to goal.
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