How to train basic punches on the heavy bag

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This video is a follow up to the blog post I did on "Martial arts basics".
http://www.wimsblog.com/2010/02/martial-arts-basics/
In this video, I'm just illustrating the ideas I mentioned there. This is just an example though; I could have done it in many different ways.
For more information, go here:
http://www.wimsblog.com/2010/02/martial-arts-basics-part-2/
Enjoy the video.

Category:

Sports

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• wim
• demeere
• martial
• arts
• muay
• thai
• sanshou
• sanda
• mma
• kickboxing
• punch
• kick
• takedown
• combinations
• training
• sparring
• heavy
• bag

[Fight26Fan]

I wish I could move in and out like you. You make it look so easy. Know any good drills just for foot work around the bag? That's what I need to be able to do, move in...land...move out and stay balanced. Great vid thanks man.

[ptccm]

@Fight26Fan There are loads of footwork drills, too many to mention. Try and train exactly what I'm doing in the first round. Have a partner holding the bag too. Every time you finish striking (right after you land your last technique), he (gently) swings at you with a stick or towel. If he can hit you, you are forgetting to move away or are too slow about it. For more, Google "hardcore heavy bag training" for my book and video that cover this extensively. Good luck

[TheDarkKnightFalls]

Great vid, thanks for posting. You'll be pleased to hear I have no interest in commenting on the differences in the way we do things, as helpful as the critiques of randommers on the internet always are :P I don't know what people hope to gain by letting you know that, in their always completely unqualified opinion, you're doing something "wrong".

[ptccm]

@TheDarkKnightFalls It's OK if people want to criticize. Good criticism leads to rethinking what you already know and can lead to growth. But criticism that is unfounded or it is clear they haven't even thought about what they're arguing about? That stuff makes me tell them to go stand in the naughty boy's corner. Then at least I get some fun out of the exchange. :-)

[bryanzellar]

I like your style, it makes me feel sorry for the bag. :D I wouldn't mind seeing you use full power and speed. This is great technique. Dare I say "flawless".

[ptccm]

@bryanzellar Thanks but my technique is by no means flawless. Though I do hope I'm getting better over time and not worse. :-)

[ptccm]

@mataleo27 If you knew already, why make the comment? That's like telling a tennis player that for badminton, his footwork is all wrong. IOW: useless criticism. So back to the corner with you! :-) FYI, I started muay Thai training more than 20 years ago, I think I know a wee bit about how effective the art is...

[ptccm]

@mataleo27 Thank you, oh wise internet critic. There's just one tiny problem with your response: I'm not training muay Thai in this video. My stance is perfectly fine for Sanshou though (hint, hint: watch my other videos, it's all right there...) Now you get to stand in the naughty boy's corner for making assumptions. You can come out when you promise never to do that again. :-)

[gussk8e]

Nice, i like your style. I'm going to hit the bags hard today haha

cheers mate

[mataleo27]

@ptccm i know u not, i train muay thai in bangkok Sasiprapa. I just give u advice, as muay thai is king of stance striking, and muay thai stance strong, u might try that :) Muay Thai No. 1 :)