Boxing is a system that exemplifies our empty hand stand up base. The stance is narrow but mobile, to move forward the front foot is moved first, to move back the back foot is moved first, etc., the hands guard the face, the forearms guard the body, and the head is protected when striking. An alternative is to base stand up striking off a system like Karate, in which the stance is wide and relatively immobile, and the hands are positioned on the hips, providing no efficient or effective defense against combinations. Boxing provides the same benefits regarding body mechanics, weight transfer, breathing, etc. Therefore, the initial stand up delivery system in Hertao is boxing based.
While boxing does have excellent techniques and training methods, it's designed for the ring, not the street. Without additional training, boxers are vulnerable to kicks and takedowns, not to mention weapons. But because boxing is such an excellent system and the training produces fighters who understand distance, position, timing, etc., boxers can easily modify and add techniques and training methods to become effective on the street.
The video below demonstrates basic defense against a couple of common kicks. The defense is simple...raise your knee and use your leg as a cover. This defense can be used against almost any low kick. For higher kicks, boxing covers and evasions will generally work well. Boxers also need to pay careful attention to take down attempts. Our take down defense allows boxers to maintain their form and follow up with boxing style attacks.
Because the majority of boxing training is done with gloves, punching the face or head does not result in injury. On the street however, punching an opponent in the head without a glove is a good way to break your hand. Consider punching low but palming high. Palm strikes can be done exactly as boxing punches. Simply strike with the heal of your palm rather than your knuckles. For hooks, convert to "slaps". Using the "slap" rather than the hook also allows for further reach, and a surprising amount of power. Additionally, any punch can be converted to an eye or throat jab. Take a look at our self defense techniques section for empty hand vs. weapon defense.
To learn all the additional techniques necessary to deal with an MMA fighter or in self defense, see our self defense ebook:
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Boxing Techniques & Training
Boxing is a system that exemplifies our empty hand stand up base. The stance is narrow but mobile, to move forward the front foot is moved first, to move back the back foot is moved first, etc., the hands guard the face, the forearms guard the body, and the head is protected when striking. An alternative is to base stand up striking off a system like Karate, in which the stance is wide and relatively immobile, and the hands are positioned on the hips, providing no efficient or effective defense against combinations. Boxing provides the same benefits regarding body mechanics, weight transfer, breathing, etc. Therefore, the initial stand up delivery system in Hertao is boxing based.
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Boxing for the Street
While boxing does have excellent techniques and training methods, it's designed for the ring, not the street. Without additional training, boxers are vulnerable to kicks and takedowns, not to mention weapons. But because boxing is such an excellent system and the training produces fighters who understand distance, position, timing, etc., boxers can easily modify and add techniques and training methods to become effective on the street.
The video below demonstrates basic defense against a couple of common kicks. The defense is simple...raise your knee and use your leg as a cover. This defense can be used against almost any low kick. For higher kicks, boxing covers and evasions will generally work well. Boxers also need to pay careful attention to take down attempts. Our take down defense allows boxers to maintain their form and follow up with boxing style attacks.
Because the majority of boxing training is done with gloves, punching the face or head does not result in injury. On the street however, punching an opponent in the head without a glove is a good way to break your hand. Consider punching low but palming high. Palm strikes can be done exactly as boxing punches. Simply strike with the heal of your palm rather than your knuckles. For hooks, convert to "slaps". Using the "slap" rather than the hook also allows for further reach, and a surprising amount of power. Additionally, any punch can be converted to an eye or throat jab. Take a look at our self defense techniques section for empty hand vs. weapon defense.
To learn all the additional techniques necessary to deal with an MMA fighter or in self defense, see our self defense ebook:
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