Tip: Don't be afraid to put your hands out, instead of worrying about what they throw and anticipating, make them worry about what you can do.

@karlostaresinic3337

6 жыл бұрын

Evan James that is my problem I always overthink everything

@WhatsTheHype69420

6 жыл бұрын

half the fight is in the mind

@crispmoneyz2978

5 жыл бұрын

Evan James True

@tredaviouswhite8201

5 жыл бұрын

This helped me more than anything else. Thank u.

@darraghenr288

5 жыл бұрын

Also just to add to ur point don’t fear ur opponent if he seems bigger that u don’t be afraid to throw flurries at him and wear him down

Don't get angry after you get punched, Do not use all you energy in first min.

@YourPointOfViewPodcast

5 жыл бұрын

Great point

@mulletdaddy4021

5 жыл бұрын

My coach tells me that all the time he says control your anger

@cameronmchugh4153

5 жыл бұрын

@@mulletdaddy4021 ive been boxing for 2 months and have learned alot thanks to some guys helping me at my gym, when should i start to spar? I think im ready

@mulletdaddy4021

5 жыл бұрын

Cameron Mchugh I started my 2 month and most people at my gym do

@cameronmchugh4153

5 жыл бұрын

@@mulletdaddy4021 ok cool, thanks.

I had my first sparring session yesterday and I definitely achieved the first goal of wanting to spar again, it was the most fun I've had in years, although I'm sure I didn't breathe that much and I definitely put my head down more than once under the heat! These were the things that were weird/unexpected for me: 1) It seems impossible to find openings. The opponent's tight guard combined with the large size of sparring gloves didn't seem to leave much of a target to go for. 2) Blocking punches was more tiring than throwing them. Maybe this is because I tensed up so much when getting hit, but covering up/blocking seemed to be draining the life out of me. 3) My hands and arms clashed a lot with my opponents as we both tried to throw punches at the same time. This made me feel like I was trying to throw punches underwater sometimes as they kept getting slowed down. It also threw my balance and timing off a lot. 4) This might seem obvious, but judging the distance of the opponent was different compared to a bag because they kept moving! Either I was straight missing, which was disconcerting, or they were blocking/moving in on me, which sort of crowded my punches so I couldn't get anywhere near full extension. 5) There seemed to be a big psychological component. I was getting subjected to a fair bit of heat and I felt like opponents were being more offensive because they knew they could get away with it as I couldn't give them much back. But then when I landed a few lucky counter shots (I even hit one dude with a close range uppercut by totally fluke haha) my man seemed to ease off a bit. I felt like you need to make people respect you or you'll get steam rolled. 6) I don't have a killer instinct (yet!). The mentality of attacking someone just isn't that ingrained in me. It almost seemed weird to fight somebody that I get one well with. I can totally imagine trying to blast someone's head off in a competition because you don't know them, but hitting a dude that I'm cool with seemed strange to me. Also, I would see openings but I had no inbuilt reflex to throw a punch at the opening. All in time I suppose. Great video and great channel. Keep it up JT.

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+JEMS such an insightful comment. Thank you

@karlostaresinic3337

7 жыл бұрын

JEMS wow! Almost exactly same for me.

@LostSoulAscension

6 жыл бұрын

JEMS dude, seriously, my punches were clashing so much, I dont get how in boxing it ends up looking so flush. I also had a problem actually with knowing when my blocks were even successful. All it would feel like was that I'm still getting hit and so I'd back off still when I could have maybe came in with a counter to the body or slipped the guy.

@beeayeembeeeye

6 жыл бұрын

JEMS For me when I sparred My first time I wasn't throwing punches at first I wasn't getting loose just cuz I was nervous but when I got towards the 2 round I noticed how challenging it is and how much fun it is You get to put to work all that you've learned and now I can't stop sparring cuz I get to experience real boxing getting hit just made me want to improve My self and now it's an amazing feeling

@dznArro

6 жыл бұрын

JEMS i just sparred the first time today and trying to connect is wayyy harder . how ever i still wanna keep on! it’s mad fun

What I found most useful was sparring with the right person (someone who doesn't want to knock your head off) and whatever you do don't turn your back. I found with a lot of new guys they turn their backs when they get hit flush. Closing your eyes doesn't make the monsters go away. Great video man, keep it up.

@hammeringhank5271

7 жыл бұрын

People I've fought do that. It's stupid.

@hailberseker5387

7 жыл бұрын

the thing is to always change of sparing partners and don't pick people less skilled pick more skilled people

@daniellj_3951

7 жыл бұрын

Loulouloulololol Louolouaoal yeah I'm talking about the first lesson only. Once you get over the fear of getting hit I think that you can go toe to toe with anyone, not that you'll beat a more skilled fighter but you'll be able to learn and make good mistakes.

@hailberseker5387

7 жыл бұрын

nop just sparring with the same person is bad because we all have different skill style etc of course sparring with beginner if you are not have no point

@waylanpiercy9407

7 жыл бұрын

Nenadj_ your right I've been sparring and getting killed by the younger more experienced guys.Im 44 and started about 7 months ago,but tonight I sparred with someone on my level and WOW what a difference it made

This guy is a real master and talks from real experience !

Gonna have my first spar session tonight 🥊🥊 Wish me luck

@carolineellaswe

5 жыл бұрын

How did it go??

@useryt8716

5 жыл бұрын

@@carolineellaswe pretty good thx Got a bloody nose at the end but learned a lot from it.

@carolineellaswe

5 жыл бұрын

@@useryt8716 way to go! Always good with a souvenir ;)

@ScrNocks

5 жыл бұрын

How was it

@dajoker7053

5 жыл бұрын

Anoniem I’m having mine tomorrow

In this video I give my best tips and advice for people who are about to have their first ever sparring session and are not sure what to expect, or what to do. 1. Your main goal 2. Listen to your coach 3. Combos off the jab 4. Eyes on your opponent 5. Exhale when you punch 6. Go to the body 7. Expect to defend the jab 8. Have one takeaway 9. Move after you hit 10. Simulate the sparring intensity in training

@86Deant

7 жыл бұрын

i have a question for you?

@axiongoblininterests1280

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Thank You Love Mike Tysons Eyes

@beyoncemaraj-rivera8519

7 жыл бұрын

Just stay relaxed honestly. Just don't get wild with the punches either

@Johnnyboy200406

7 жыл бұрын

What about not looking at eyes look at the sternum and use your peripheral?

@beyoncemaraj-rivera8519

7 жыл бұрын

Lol nah bro I look at the eyes. I can time them better

When I had my first sparring session, I was pretty stunned when I got a hit to the head. Though I tried to mentally prepare to get hit, when that cross-connected, I lost focus and any plan I had. Just covered up and pretty much ran backwards, luckily my partner knew it was my first time and back off, taking it easy on me.

@romanbellic7753

4 жыл бұрын

This is normal at first the more you get punches thrown at you the more comfortable it becomes.Just stay relaxed and never panic

@LKEPROD

Жыл бұрын

Damn my partner pushed harder on me today and went for the kill.

@AmanYadav-mm3dk

10 ай бұрын

That not happened with me that nigga started hard sparing and landed a punch in chin and I got knocked 😢 I thought he was doing light so I didn't focused on tightening my chin and I didn't had mouthguard too

Your tips are awesome. As a 43 year old who has finally found boxing and kickboxing. I'm learning every day. And these tips help tremendously. Thank you.

@biggideal

6 жыл бұрын

It's never too late!

@DizGuys

6 жыл бұрын

Same here man. Always been a huge boxing fan and just found a gym 1 month ago. Love it

@brocktonblockbuster6555

6 жыл бұрын

Same as you lads. I’m 41 just got into boxing and I love it.

@syntax_error6882

5 жыл бұрын

42 now

@CJ-vj7pm

5 жыл бұрын

Did my first sesh at age 50 last week, tomorrow night I go again

The biggest tip I have for new guys is to breathe when they're getting hit, not just when they are throwing. It's really easy to get tense and not breathe when someone is swarming you, but it's such a big mistake, because they're breathing and you're not. You're tiring yourself out when they're doing all the work.

@venicec3310

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip

@rajapusapati1

Жыл бұрын

Great tip, now I know why my reflexes are slow

I’ve been boxing 🥊 for over 15 years and this was helpful. Great advice for not just beginners but intermediate and professional levels.

Finally found my guy for boxing tips. Been watching lots of different guys but this guy seems to just talk so much sense, love the vids 👍🏻

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+Cain Roberts thank you Cain

this is the best video you have made! I can see you have put a lot of effort into editing etc. hard work pays off bro... all the best

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+HAS appreciate that

@MrClaysta

7 жыл бұрын

JT Van V thank you for everything comrade

A big hurdle for me was getting past my brain. I was always over thinking everything and getting popped in the face in return 😂 I really think it's best to trust your training, try to have faith in your technique and just let it happen. Don't overthink it. Oh, and don't eat right before you spar. Haha

@BStavFishing

7 жыл бұрын

That was me last night. The more I thought, the more I got hit and froze in place.

@BStavFishing

7 жыл бұрын

There were several pairs sparring at once on the mat. The coach can't watch us all at once. I guess that the big difference between an MMA class being taught by one coach and maybe one assistant vs two guys in a ring with all eyes on them. Can't say anything bad about my instructors. They are incredible, but I get what you're saying completely.

@thomsenfam

7 жыл бұрын

chauncey phillips when I am sparring during a PT session, he won't necessarily stop us, but he will definitely yell out stuff to me like "quit slipping to the same side", "guard yourself", "get inside" etc etc. but if I'm with a group of people sparring, there's no one really coaching. But that's why it's ideal to work with someone who really knows what you are doing and you can work together that way.

@MrTtown2

7 жыл бұрын

Sarah Thomsen thanks for the advise I did sparring today I am tryin to box and today it was ok just I got to work on moving around on my feet more

@areem6646

7 жыл бұрын

PUSSYFER Loser twit, with your worthless life...worthless.

ive got a bit of experience in this sport and i find your comments to be honest and productive and free of ego. love your work

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+George Christou thank you George

Remember kiddies; punch as hard as you can to establish dominance. Also take your shirt off so your opponent knows you mean business.

@jddanlog1565

5 жыл бұрын

bruh

@petergriffin6223

5 жыл бұрын

And remember, head gear is for losers only!

@dieselforge4181

4 жыл бұрын

When I take my shirt of my man boobs jiggle. I use them as a distraction.

@jordanpierre627

4 жыл бұрын

Diesel Forge 😂😂😂

@dior666-

4 жыл бұрын

My man tits are like extra arms when i swing them around

i'm 11 and i'm having my first sparring session today and i'm really nervous because i'm the youngest person there. i've watched this over 5 times and i think it's gonna help me a lot. thank you

@jpickz

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@loryhoof

Жыл бұрын

@@jpickz He died

@captainobvious.29yearsago70

Жыл бұрын

@@loryhoof he would have been 12 now 😔 RIP

@matthew92922

11 ай бұрын

​@@loryhoof lmfao 🤣🤣

Great tips - I’m 50 and just started boxing 8 months ago. Had my first light sparring session this week and I realised two things - how much I have to learn and how much I enjoyed it. I’ll take these tips to my next sparring session next week.

I just had my first sparring session today and I watched this video three times in preparation and I would never have done so well without it! Got to throw the left hook a few times, kept my eyes up, and didn't forget to breath! Thank you!!! Great video

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+Turner R that's awesome to hear, good work

Thanks coach extremely informative as always. Legend!

So Excellent ! I've seen so many times where the new Boxer's FIRST Sparring Session was their LAST, Because their first Experience was a BAD EXPERIENCE ! Most of them times it was the fault of the Coach who matched the two boxers.. The right Sparring Partner is very important or there may never be a 2nd sparring session... Your Lessons are the best on the YOU TUBE... This Lesson is * * * * * 5 stars ! Sincerely Paulie D' The Punch Professor

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+patrizia1usa thank you Professor, I always appreciate your comments

Haven't watched these videos in a while in a while. They're brilliant. Shows maximum respect for the sport and the people who love it. Keep them coming fella.

I got whooped during my first sparring session. I think that just comes with the territory. Just like everything else, practice practice, practice. After years of sparring, that is the most important thing, practice.

@Hxunchoo

4 жыл бұрын

achillesbeast are you good now ? Tell me because i sparred 3 peoples yesterday and all 3 whop my ass I don’t know what should I do should I quit ? That’s why I’m asking you did you get better at boxing ?

@Hxunchoo

4 жыл бұрын

I’m training boxing only 3 days

@spinachleach

4 жыл бұрын

Troo Papi . I booked my local boxing gym coach for an individual session and asked him to start me on light sparring with him. That ways he can pause and coach me as I move along. Will update if anyone is interested in finding out.

@jpickz

2 жыл бұрын

@@spinachleach you got an update on that?

@Travski

2 жыл бұрын

Same bro just spared yesterday and got beat on

Hardest thing for me was and still is to keep the eyes on target and open, even when you get hit. The natural reaction is to close them, which prohibits you from seeing what is coming at you afterwards. Also, exhale when you punch and vary the timing of punches.

Many thanks for your constant high quality work. Your knowledge and old-school boxing mentality are always welcome and inspiring.

I was about to cry after my first sparring lmao

I'm about to have my first sparring session next week. This has been the most helpful video! Glad I've been following this page. Keep up the great work!

Great stuff as always! What I’ve found useful in sparring is staying relaxed as much as possible, especially with my punches. I find when I’m relaxed and I’m just firing light punches, my connection rate is much higher! When I tense up and want to throw a bomb, the tension slows my punch down and it becomes so telepathic that my opponent could read it from a mile away. So keep it light and relaxed 👍👍

For me, i have to be cocky. It's the only way my body and mind stays relaxed in any situation. And to anyone having their first sparring session, you're going to get whacked very hard, and my advice is to have the mentality of "come back, i want some more" when you get hit. Also, if you manage to either slip or roll a punch, don't sit back and marvel at the fact that you made the other person miss because while you're doing that, there's usually a beautiful right hand about an inch from your face.

@venicec3310

3 жыл бұрын

Yup thats why fighters always have such massive egos or personas you have to

you are one of the most educated boxers I have ever discovered, I am glad I found this channel.

Best Boxing channel. Good videos as always. thank you

Great Tips as always!

I’ve sparred a lot in the last two years. This is a great video. It reminded me of some of the basics I’ve been forgetting lately. Great video.

I had my first sparring session today I fought with two different opponents While fighting the first one...I faced the problem that he was leaning back all the time but I landed 4-5 significant punches and he landed like 2-3 but when he was leaning back all the time.....it was very difficult for me to hit him With the second one...I got lucky I restrained him in a corner and landed almost all combinations and that dude started bleeding by his nose ... To be honest I didn't feel good after seeing him bleeding but that's boxing ....you hit and you get hit.

@corvus5964

3 жыл бұрын

with the guy who kept leaning back i would aim for his body

@marcom248

3 жыл бұрын

The first guy shouldn’t lean back because if you end up connecting he will be off balance and just fall so I’d use that as your advantage just aim for body shots and faint like you’re going for another body shot and get him with an unexpected hook or jab to his face

my first sparr was going good.. until the 3rd roumd i started to get tired and gave up mentally and got hit pretty good

@daremafiaa1991

7 жыл бұрын

José Angel Esparza Bro I've seen you in like 6 other videos comment sections

@qntainmnt

3 жыл бұрын

@@daremafiaa1991 lol

Best tips on youtube thanks. Wish I'd watched this one before my first sparring today. The good thing is we only went lightly and I really enjoyed it, despite not being very good. I found myself closing my eyes too much and throwing shots at random. Lots to take away and work on.

Awesome advice! Not just 1st sparing session, but every session.

Absolutely right on. Great job coach!!

„The goal of your first sparring session is to go to the second one“... so true! I had my first one today, so much to learn, but so much fun to have! Thank you for all your advises! Quelle passion que la boxe!

Awesome video. Very helpful and much appreciated.

I am glad I found your channel. Thank you for these tips!

Best advice I could ask for. More than that, I got a sense of what to expect and that is helping me relax. Thanks man

best advice i ever had and always remembered... "relax". Nice n relaxed. Thank you for another great video! love following your tips

The best online coach I have ever seen,keep the good work man.What you tell me here,my coach tells me the same in person.

Spot on pal, thanks for best tips I've seen on you tube. First uwcb coming up, your vids are awesome. Phil

Great vid as always JT, cheers.

Thanks for the great instruction. I watched this actually after my second sparring session but it truly helped me in my third sparring session.

Best boxing channel on KZread, thanks!

Solid advice man thank u 🙏

you really made all the tutorials on very important topics...which are essential for the beginners ... thanks for that...!

great video! i think confidence is the key. stay relaxed and enjoy the session. see it as a game. and do not get angry or pissed off!

Love this video. Thanks man

Thanks man! Lots to think about!

Hey mate, great advice. From my own experience I'd say that following a more experienced boxers rhytm is highly essential for your first sparring session. Dance with him/her and keep calm and composed. Follow the more experienced boxers rhytm and be ready to cover when he/she is breaking it and strikes. Do not be afraid to clinch if you got the opportunity, I rarely see beginers clinch. Especially if someone starts to flurry you - it's highly effective to clinch to shut down the flurry. Thank you for another great video.

Really helpful advice! Going to try apply this to my next sesh :)

when i was having my first spar i watched this video and thought i have to win but looking back you got it bang on its about making it to your next sparring session and not getting disheartened

It helped me a lot. Thank you for the video!

plus 1. try to step beyond the nearest(jab) opponets hand. 2 dont getting tight, try to relax. 3. dont stay, always move! 4. endurence is number 1.

i had my first sparring experience a week ago,just two rounds but it was very fun, i will do it again soon,thanks for the tips it will help alot!

These tips were really helpful. I had my first sparring session, and it went great. And now I want to spar at least every fortnight. Thanks.

Thanks for all these tips, this channel is an awesome place to learn boxing

For me it's key to relax and remember to keep your hands up and bring them back to your face when your done punching. Also remaining calm when your in the pocket will help tremendously and will come with more time in the ring.

Hey, I've seen a few of your videos already and they are great. Your tutorials are perfect and done at the right pace for a beginner boxer like myself that has recently just started sparring to digest. I had my first sparring session last night and was pretty nervous after seeing the guys before me were just going at each other pretty brutally. I got hit in the face a few times which kinda gave me a wake up call but I finished knowing that there was more work to do. I'm definitely going to refer to your videos anyhow . Good stuff!

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+Leo Messy great work Leo

This gives me hope! Thank you coach, saved me from depression

Very good advice!

This Guy is Wicked! Best explanation going!

from a kickboxing background im alway's trying to improve my boxing and your video's are really helpfull keep it up :)

Love this guys vids. Straight boxing

awesome content, thank you

Excellent Video!!!

#1 tip for anyone's first sparring session - KEEP YOUR HANDS UP. Can't tell you how many times I've seen guys get tagged over and over in sparring because they developed terrible habits on the bag, working mitts, etc. They THOUGHT they were keeping their hands up all that time, but they weren't. You learn very quickly what it means to keep your hands up in that first session haha.

Omg I wish I had have seen this before... I had my first sparring today and I’d been injured all week so I came back today and was just told that we are sparring was a crazy experience.

Spot on tips. I’ve had a couple sessions and have noticed looking down a lot and also not moving after combos. Tonight I went in there with no warm up either and definitely felt the difference...gotta be loose. Thanks for the tips!

Very good advices. Thanks.

I was looking at videos in which I can look at tips on how to prepare myself for not just the sparring but how to engage with the opponent with my fight day looming on the 21st June and I have finally found the right channel in this one. Your tips will defo help me with my sparring even though it's like my 5th one with a partner that I can trust although I have the size advantage and he has the speed advantage. I like to say thank you and keep up the good work =)

motivation will keep u going. thnx coach

Brilliant video, thanks a lot

Your videos are great!

very very good tips ! thanks a lot !

Great tips. Thanks.

This is an awesome vid. Expert boxing and ur channel are my go to for boxing advice. Thank u for information.

thank you very much for this video, I will keep this in mind for my next sparring session

TY sir. Just started boxing and your videos are very helpful.

Thx you soo much brother. Inglewood in this piece ✌🏾

Getting ready for my third sparring session but still very useful. Thanks!

some great tips in here, the relaxing and a straight back is important as well , also doing some bag work or pad work with a mouthguard is good preparation to get your breathing right for sparring.

Thank you for the video again coach

My 1st session is tomorrow , im stoked,thanks for the tips! *subscribed*

Thank you for the video. Tonight I'm going to have my first sparring session. Those 10 tips are going to help me a lot.

Best tip you ever given thanks so much as a boxer I will definitely apply this

I send your video to aid my Prize Fighter for online coaching & training re-enforcement, learning & listening by being entertained. Thanks.

First sparring session last night. Sparred three different guys for a minute at a time with good rest in between whilst we watched the other more experienced guys go at it. Once I got over the initial shock of being hit in the head, the next thing was learning really quickly to keep those hands up to keep it from happening again. Next was keeping distance & trying to get out the way of punches coming at me. Need to work on some head movement next & you're very right about the breathing thing!!! Overall it was a great experience & i'm keen to get back in there to learn more. Great videos, thanks.

Thank you very much this was very helpful. Tomorrow! 🙏

The problem with most boxing gyms is they’ll put you with someone who’s good but not that good like maybe 1-2 fights, and have them beat the brakes off you. Seen that happen too many times and then they don’t wanna come back. Where I went did that and I never went back, but then I joined an mma gym and the trainer has all the beginners go light and then build up, spar harder and harder. That’s the way you gotta do it and he just so happens to have the best mma gym within a 10 mile radius🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the information

Had my first sparring session last night! It was fast & furious ;) The pace and being hit is something new! What I’ll take from it is get in, get out stick and move and keep my head from being a sitting target!

Thank you for the tips, respect from Italy

I had my first sparing sessions yesterday and it went great. My legs got lit up so bad and I got bullied but that’s how you get better G🔥🤘 keep going and you’ll be the best You💯

Beautiful video editing! Mixing in those video clips as you speak make your videos more engaging and I definitely appreciate not that your older videos were bad, I get it you're growing as a Video Editor as much as you want us to grow as athletes. Again beautiful work and great tips, I actually lol'd when you said the first tip was to make sure you're mentally and physically encouraged to get back in there! I guessed breathe because that's on the majority of tip videos. Thanks Coach JT love your channel homie!

@PrecisionBoxing

7 жыл бұрын

+JC MMA really appreciate the feedback!

Excellent !