How to Hit the Speedbag Like Rocky - Video for Art of Manliness Blog

[xMrBisseeyx]

I can't do this ATM but when I go boxing Wednesday I'll have ago :)

[xMrBisseeyx]

Amaing

[JeddJohnson]

@xMrBisseeyx Thanks. Just a ton of practice.

[TheEvilbog]

Travel.

[JeddJohnson]

@TheEvilbog Not sure what you mean?

[nietosellshomes]

thats not how u r supposed to hitit it doesnt help uwith your coordination at all

[JeddJohnson]

@nietosellshomes Thank you. Please post the video of you showing us how you are supposed to hit it.

[dopekoala]

sick !

in a good way

[JeddJohnson]

@dopekoala Thanks bro.

[kmainstrain]

ur pretty good check me out

[JeddJohnson]

@kmainstrain looking good. your platform looks a bit shaky. try putting a bag of catfood on top of it or something about that size to keep it from vibrating.

[drewpdrew2004]

nice!!!!!

[JeddJohnson]

@drewpdrew2004 Thanks.

[mishakiler]

more like a drowm wrol

[JeddJohnson]

@mishakiler True. Machine gun sounds cooler, I guess.

[mishakiler]

@JeddJohnson its you in the video ???

[JeddJohnson]

@mishakiler Yes sir. Instead of my normal full beard or chin strap, or goatee which you are probably used to seeing, all I had was the soul patch.

[mishakiler]

@JeddJohnson what kind of fighting you do ?

[JeddJohnson]

@mishakiler Lord no. I just was always fascinated with the speed bag and wanted to try it. Once I got one, I wanted to learn more and more techniques. I also found later on that it helped my forearms, elbows and shoulders as a warm-up prior to lifting.

[mishakiler]

@JeddJohnson aww ok i thot that you do boxing or sum thing

[ZakTheGreatKing]

He's dancing O.o



[JeddJohnson]

@ZakTheGreatKing I have great moves.

[scorpinock2]

is your swivel better then the solid ball one?

[JeddJohnson]

@scorpinock2 I am real happy with my swivel bro. Not sure how it compares with the others on the market exactly.

[Mirkocc14]

i like the last showing off round :) nice work!

[JeddJohnson]

@Mirkocc14 - Thanks man. Just a bit of fun. I love hitting the speed bag.

[MrRagmore4]

I've been practicing this for a long time now and i can do the machine gun method and the rocky method how you were when you first demonstrated it, but how long and much training did it take you to get as fast as you were at 4:29?

[JeddJohnson]

@MrRagmore4 - I started hitting regularly in 2005 or 2006 and slowly got better. By the end of 2007 I was pretty good.

[kitjai516]

you just need to practise

[EatSleepTrainRepeat]

so many champs here omg! JeddJohnson keep this awsome work up bro! u are amazing...! u helped me a lot! let them hate they are coach potatoes...

[00rohara]

fist pumping

[eric151xx]

Didn't realize it was a good video until the last minute. That was sick.

420

[JeddJohnson]

@eric151xx Thanks.

[rotatech]

@eric151xx i can do that way better and wayyy faster haha

[Ingloriusperson]

@AirstrikeGaming actually the speed bag works for hand eye coordination and stamina though it helps the speed of your punches a bit it is not much the main reason for use is what I said before heavier gloves work on speed if you wear an 16 ounce glove for 1 month than you switch to a 12 ounce your hands will be like lightning

[JeddJohnson]

@Ingloriusperson - Good points. I apply the same concept to my strength training actually.

[JFletch93]

wicked film man....love the machine gun techinque even though it is the easiest out of the 3.....btw how the fuck did u do that last one???????

[JeddJohnson]

@JFletch93 skillz brother. skillz.

[goldengloves27]

Thanks for helping, great video...

[workjohnout]

gathering of speed bag enthusiasts - google it

[workjohnout]

Come to Speed B.A.G. II in Keyport, NJ June 16-19 2011

[arron9669]

ana this is proberly guna sound stupid but what does the spped bag do for ya

[ceasar1216]

I think the video is excellent if you're a beginner and you really want to learn how to train on speed bag. Its one of the best ive seen yet. nice job.....

[JeddJohnson]

@ceasar1216 Thanks a lot Ceasar! I appreciate that.

[ceasar1216]

Actually the machine gun technique does improve hand and eye coordination many pro's today use it Shane Moseley, Floyd Mayweather etc ive watched these guys train many times Ive been boxing for about 16 years now and i can tell you its really helped me a great deal.There really is no right or wrong way to strike the bag in terms of style...As long as you're able to control the bag with the proper timing and you are able to sustain a repetitious range of motion you're doing the job.

[JeddJohnson]

@ceasar1216 - Again, I appreciate your supportive comments. I am glad to put some info out there to help people.

[msfattytrollbitch]

the bag is suppose to be at nose level this bag in the video is too low and makes it easier and produces bag technique because it makes you punch down instead of straight, speed bags are for defense and symbolize a punch to be blocked and build hand eye coordination, you also want to be further away because you want to block at the farthest distance possible

[JeddJohnson]

@msfattytrollbitch - You are probably right. I screwed when I hung it. Its too low and I have to screw up my neck to hit it (leaning head back). As far as those functional benefits with blocking punches and such, it never crossed my mind as my only reasons for hitting the bag originally were to do the various strikes from different angles, and now that I know how well it works, the health of the musculature and tendons near the elbow. Thanks for the input though. It should help some people.

[craik62]

what do you get from doing that, is it the timing or?

[JeddJohnson]

@craik62 - I do it because it is extremely challenging at first and fun once you are done. The only two true physical reasons for me to do it are for a shoulder / elbow / forearm warm-up and also to reduce the chance of getting epicondylitis, inflammation in the elbow area.

I do not box or fight MMA. I am nto even sure these techniques would help much with those sports beyond stamina in the shoulders and some hand-eye coordination. Obviously it is good for something because boxers do it...

[gtmodelt]

Not bad, but I much prefer this video. Type in this below to see.

Is the Speed Bag good for Boxing ? Watch the Punch Professor and learn ! ! !

Don't know either of you guys so there is no bias.

[JeddJohnson]

@gtmodelt - I don't really see how this video and that one compare. Mine is an instructional video and his is him hitting to music???? That's fine if you prefer his, no problem, I just don't see how they compare/contrast?

[lilgoalieman]

Come on champ. I hit the speed bag faster than you. 

[JeddJohnson]

@lilgoalieman - That's good. You should upload a video helping others learn like I did.

[liquidsomewhere]

@JeddJohnson Cheers for the mature response to that cotton-headed ninnymuggins up there.

[JeddJohnson]

@liquidsomewhere - Thanks.  Unbelievable number of douchebags on YouTube.

[bye5225]

@JeddJohnson does hitting speed bag machine gun style really increase speed/coordination/timing or is it more for show? and great vid btw

[JeddJohnson]

@bye5225 - I am not sure the machine gun style is great for actual boxers as much as it is a beginning point for people interested in learning advanced striking techniques on the bag, so I am leaning toward show. I have also never seen a pro boxer hitting the bag with the machine gun technique, which makes me believe in it even less...

[Mr95candyman]

@JeddJohnson dude such a tame response and i respect you for that!

[Rijadu44]

Very cool!

[Solowizard]

The title of this video alone makes it gay as Ricky Martin.

[JeddJohnson]

@Solowizard - Outstanding

[bsmlvega]

Ya damn show off....

[JeddJohnson]

@bsmlvega - a little bit never hurt anybody

[lilogboy14]

NICE VIDEO U WERE WORKING THAT BAG

[JeddJohnson]

@lilogboy14 - yeah, it is fun. have you tried it?

[lilogboy14]

@JeddJohnson ya i am working on it i i almost have it working just got my bag last month so thanx for the vid bro and if u can plz keep giving us some tips ; )

[JeddJohnson]

@lilogboy14 - I will indeed do that. Make sure to subscribe. The only thing is right now my bag platform is down because I had to move it when we remodeled and I have not made the time to get it back up. I need to do that because I am stronger when I am doing a lot of baggin'.

[kingkhan1340]

lol good vid man

[JeddJohnson]

@kingkhan1340 - Thanks bro.

[squigmasta97]

o mneed practice is it nromral for a 11 year old to hit thee speed bag like normal fast? and rally fast with oe hand?

[JeddJohnson]

@squigmasta97 - Yeah keep on practicing and you will learn more and more techniques.

[dariusdynamite]

man, you's a big got-dang, cock-strong, bale of hay totin', farmers carry carryin', john tractor bench pressin' so and so!!!! great video!!!

[JeddJohnson]

@dariusdynamite - Thanks bro! I enjoy all forms of strength training.

[mike102673]

I've been trying to throw in some tricks like that I gues im to slow. Great vid man

[JeddJohnson]

@mike102673 - It just takes practice. Start out with one goal technique and try to get good at it with one hand. Then try to master it with the other hand. Then try to mix them back and forth. Before you know it, the feat will be child's play and you will be moving onto something else. That is how I did it. Keep on chugging away!

[daggitenator]

18-second intro, are you kidding?? Great video, but come on, for Christ's sake.

For people who want to skip the ass-long intro: jump to 0:19

[dvlkcc]

Sweet video, thanks bro.

[JeddJohnson]

@dvlkcc - Thank you.

[ximo07]

Thanks for ur vid, man. I've learned a lot with it. Greetings from Spain.

[JeddJohnson]

@ximo07 - Great to hear. I have a couple of other speed bag videos here, but not too many. I need to load more.

[TheD1V1N1TY]

very nice. now i want a speed bag

[JeddJohnson]

@TheD1V1N1TY - You should definitely get one. I love mine. I had to take it down several months ago and I have missed it ever since. Great warm-up for strength training.

[DONTHEMAGICWON]

Ha, dude fuckin good! You were about to blow my mind at 5:03! Nice vid.

[mrosullivan100]

good work like the vid, from uk

[JeddJohnson]

@mrosullivan100 - Thanks for stopping by!

[tweetalig]

NICE BRO! I like this video.

[JeddJohnson]

@tweetalig - Thanks bro!

[ak47bustagrill]

Anyone else notice, "you've got to hit it straight", ( starts to hit the bag, side , side side side side side side , side side side side side ,

[JeddJohnson]

@ak47bustagrill - I don't think I was referring to a straight punch, but rather a controlled contact and being able to predict the path from the hand, to the board and straight back to the hand. What part of the video are you talking about and maybe I can describe myself better.

[mickieftw]

hey bro nice job.. but i need some help iv never used a speed bag.. and i am gonna buy me one im just now starting to get into boxing exersizes. but i cant find a good bag, i saw 2 or 3 different kind at walmart. but people who bought the items sead that the bags tore down the seams. i need a real good speed bag for beginners and that wont rip or tear..

[JeddJohnson]

@mickieftw - Brother, I'll be honest, I have never seen a bag rip. I have used Everlast and Title bags primarily. Hope this helps.

[realvaquero]

i've been hitting the bag for almost a year now (not often I might add) and I really like the way you explain it.

I've also had the chance to try several Speedbags, started with the leather elite size Large from Everlast, then moved to that XS like the one you got... now I'm loving my Cleto Reyes Speedbag XS... it's really smooth on the edges of the leather, countrary to the Everlast which has long thick edges you can feel on your knuckles.

great video anyway, thanks a lot dude!

[JeddJohnson]

@realvaquero - Keep up the good work bro. Techniques get easier and easier as you continue to practice.

[JOROZC707]

Jedd today 3 days l8ter thanks to this vid I got the hang of the machinegun.

ThaNK YOU

XD

[JeddJohnson]

@JOROZC707 Awesome man! Great job! What kind of a set-up do you have?

[JOROZC707]

@JeddJohnson by set up do you mean what kind of speed bag I got ?

[JeddJohnson]

@JOROZC707 Yes.

[JOROZC707]

@JeddJohnson I got an everlast elite black leather bag.

and a everlast metal swivel kinda like the one you got.

[Rilamin67]

quote: who the hell actually punches like that? this is useless..

Awesome for a warmup, handeye coordination, speed, timing, keeping hands up.. Do you even know why people work with a speedbag??

Nice Video btw..

[JeddJohnson]

@Rilamin67 Thanks for the back-up. Happy baggin'.

[JOROZC707]

@Rilamin67 Right ? frikin Pacheat13 dosent know what he's missing out on !!!

[JOROZC707]

and thank you so much

[JeddJohnson]

@JOROZC707 Thanks for watching and all the best in your training.

[PACHEAT13]

who the hell actually punches like that? this is useless

[JeddJohnson]

@PACHEAT13 I disagree that it is useless. I've gotten much benefit from hitting the bag this way, especially along the lines of shoulder warm-up and health, as well as reduction in forearm pain and elbow pain. It is a good way to get upper body training in, and promotes hand eye coordination and timing.

[JOROZC707]

@JeddJohnson YOU're right

[JeddJohnson]

@JOROZC707 Thanks!

[EXQD2]

lol my thoughts exactly

[JOROZC707]

@PACHEAT13 I beat you cant even hit it

[JeddJohnson]

@1LifeToGo It's hard to compare two different platforms, but that could be it.  Another reason could have to do with the fact that the bag I am using is very old and very beat up. Plus, I am not really hitting that hard because these are more control techniques than speed techniques and I do not have to hit it very hard to keep it moving.

[ingoe4life]

alright , i have a speed ball buh it seems the faster i go the ball dies of speed what does this means , also my platform rocks is my bag to heavy or sumet get bk to me thanks

[JeddJohnson]

@ingoe4life It's probably something to do with how your bag is rigged. If they are not rigged nice and tight it can vibrate quite a bit. Mine is home made and has like no vibration at all because of the way I built it.

[bkedp]

Good video, you spelled it out in a clear way that most everyone should be able to start on the speedbag with little trouble. Thanks!

[JeddJohnson]

Cool, my friend. That is the exact goal I was shooting for. Have you started hitting the bag yet? If so, awesome. If not, all the best when you start.

[bkedp]

@JeddJohnson I have a bag in my garage and use it often. I sometimes go in there to hit it even when I'm not working out, just to burn off a little of the days stress. Anyway, I sent the link for your video to my brother who lives across country, because I felt it was the best available on youtube to get him started. I was right, he's doing well. Thanks again!

[JeddJohnson]

@bkedp Great to hear! Thanks.

[BOXERNATE1]

i just put mine up and your lucky you can see were the boards go my basement have like dry wall on the celing so it was for me to install it good video

[JeddJohnson]

Yeah that part of the basement is unfinished so it was no problem. I wouldn't have any idea how to find the rafters if they had the dry wall on them...

[rickyay26]

thos last few parts of the vid...i want to learn that. 3 beats rhythm is all i know

[JeddJohnson]

@rickyay26 Just keep on trying brother. It takes time but you can get it.

[freedumnevafree]

funny thing is 5 minutes ago I was just watching rocky! lol

[seabassss]

You can hit that bag pretty good man nice work. Although i gotta say ROCKY! is a beast at the speed bag, if you've seen the movies he hits that shit 20x faster and 20x harder

[JeddJohnson]

It is way easier to hit the bag hard in the triplet rhythm than it is to change bag hitting angles.

[newall7]

v good demo jedd man

i really enjoyed it

cheers

[bigredkid3]

Not only are your hands strong as all hell, they are pretty fast too! Badass!

[JeddJohnson]

There's no messing around at Diesel Crew Headquarters brother!

[srfrider77]

sweet! awesome instructional vid.

[JeddJohnson]

glad you like it!

[ShowtimeJohnnyPal]

Very instructive and easy does it!  Thanks dude! Showtime Johnny Pal

[JeddJohnson]

You can do it. Give it a try!

[paulknight3]

badass as usual!! ..... next time we hang - help me make one like yours in the garage - maybe next Jan you can come to TX again

[JeddJohnson]

Sounds like a plan bud!