A Need for Speed - Proper Footwork
02/22/2023
An underutilized resource of many fighters is their footwork. Although they realize how important it is in relation to balance and movement, they fail to understand what a vital role it plays in both offense and defense. As a fighter, quick movements can carry you within your opponents range to connect and rapidly move you out of range before your opponent is able to counter. A small step on the inside can quickly put you in position where you can hit and not get hit. By constantly moving, this puts your opponent in a reactive mode where he is continually being forced to readjust to be in a position to mount an offensive attack. Using footwork to step to the side of your opponent, you also take away their forward momentum and can then use that against him.
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The Mastery of Muhammad Ali
02/22/2023
Many historians consider Muhammad Ali the best fighter, pound-for-pound, of any era. His power and presence extended far beyond the boxing ring. But what truly makes Muhammad Ali one of the best fighters to ever lace-up a pair of boxing gloves is a combination of traits that few athletes are able to wrap into one package. Let's break these down and look at each one, starting from the top: his jab.
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