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Posts in category "boxing"

Southpaw Fighters: 10 tips from Manny Pacquiao

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Southpaw fighters used to be the most feared in the sport of boxing.  The best southpaw fighters were bred in the last 25 years.  This occurred because trainers stopped forcing natural left-handed fighters from switching to their awkward side and orthodox fighters learned how to move in one than one direction.  Hector Camacho was my... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 13, 2012 at 9:43 pm
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Make Your Punch Faster

There are so many ways to improve your punching.Most people want to improve either their power or their speed. Punching style is irrelevant.  A straight right hand is fairly standard.  If it’s not straight, it is most likely a  hook, uppercut or an overhand.  This drill works great in increasing the speed of the punch... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm
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Upper Body Power Training

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This is a great exercise for building upper body power and strength.  It is fundamental to those who train in the combat sports.  This plyometric also builds coordination and helps to reinenforce the concept, ‘keep your hands up.’  If you seek more punching power, give this exercise a try.  I do series of 30 second... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 29, 2011 at 9:25 pm
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Tire Training, Achieving the Perfect Fighting Stance

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This drill is a cool variation on shadow boxing. I use a tire sometimes to work on balance and maintaining my center of gravity. This tire is the perfect size for me. It is also a great way to work on circular movement. It can help you learn how to move right and left. If... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 15, 2011 at 9:54 pm
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Develop Punching Power: Great for Cross-Training

There are so many fantastic sport specific exercises for boxing, muay thai, MMA and kickboxing.  I consider this to be a fundamental exercise.  It offers a true application of straight punches.  The difficulty with this exercise is that you need to know how to punch before adding it to your routine.  This exercise expects you... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
June 27, 2011 at 10:10 pm
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Pacquiao May Take Worst Beating of Life From Margarito

60 Minutes featured Manny Pacquiao last night.  It was a fascinating interview.  Pacquiao now a Congressman in the Philippines spoke about being the greatest boxer of all time and possibly the future President of the Philippines.  Pacquiao is clearly one of the greatest boxers and has been key in keeping the sport alive as it... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
November 8, 2010 at 12:46 pm
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Headlines from the Web: Boxers Want in the Cage

Only James Toney could go to MMA, like ”  ”Only Nixon could go to China.” Words from the great Spock given to Capain Kirk.  We have seen Toney get a shot at Randy Couture recently, but now Manny Pacquiao.  There is no question that Couture’s camp thought through the possibility of Toney’s very best landing... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
September 6, 2010 at 5:31 pm
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For the Love of the Sport

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WHOA! ELeonard, Let me first clarify, my knowledge as a fight fan alone qualifies me to say whatever I want. But so happy you posted your opinion and expertise on the sport of boxing, it forced me to revisit my favorite fighters and fights. I don’t normally carve time to watch youtube videos,  I tend... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
August 31, 2010 at 9:35 pm
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Strength Training for MMA/Boxing

Single Arm/Leg Balancing Press http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiSIIsH-L2Y This is one example of a joint stability exercise that we have integrated into our routines at POW. July and August have had a goal of joint stability. We rotate our goals every 1-2 months. It is a challenging exercise, but I love it because it can be done in... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 27, 2010 at 10:04 pm
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MMA Meets Kettlebell Training, Part 5

This is absolutely one of the best exercises ever!  It is the perverbial ‘total body’ movement.  It requires balance, a strong core, focus, coordination and technique.  The actual movement even without the kettle bell is challenging and completely applicable to mixed martial arts.  The movement is biomechanically sound and depicts how to properly get up... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 11, 2010 at 4:12 pm
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