![]() ![]() To be most valuable, your imaginary fighting should be done at top speed. “As you shadow-box, go through the same offensive and defensive movements you use in sparring. Challenge yourself to maintain a pace that replicates the punch output and movement of an actual bout. Lastly, Dempsey urges fighters to shadow box at a brisk pace. Their weight will help to develop stamina.” ![]() “Although most professional fighters do not use boxing gloves during their shadow work, beginners should use them. It is particularly helpful in developing footwork.”ĭempsey also suggests that beginners shadow box with gloves for additional conditioning benefits. It might be described as fighting an imaginary opponent. ![]() “Shadow-boxing is the next best exercise for the twofold purpose of conditioning and sharpening. In regards to shadow boxing, Dempsey states the following: “For a beginner, at least, sparring is the most important conditioning activity.” II. “Sparring not only improves your skill, but it also conditions your body for fighting by forcing your muscles to become accustomed to the violent, broken movements that distinguish fighting from any other activity…”Īs for the significance of sparring, Dempsey hits the nail on the head with this particular line: Sparring is also critical to conditioning. You must spar regularly and often…”ĭempsey continues by stating that sparring is not just a skill training activity. “Although some exercises help condition and others speed improvement, there’s one all-important activity that assists both. In regards to sparring, Dempsey states the following: I strongly agree with these recommendations.īelow I will highlight some pertinent quotes from his original text. He considered sparring, brisk shadow boxing, and bag work to be essential conditioners. He strongly believed in using the sport as a primary means of conditioning. As Bruce Lee would say, absorb what is useful and discard what is not.Īs for his beliefs on training, I support many of Dempsey’s conditioning ideas. Whether you agree with Dempsey on all topics is of lesser concern. It is always useful to learn from legendary fighters who came before us. The discussion below remains valid however as I’ve highlighted several quotes from the original book.ĭempsey’s text is a must read for anyone involved in boxing or interested in boxing training. Unfortunately, the online book was removed due to a copyright claim. October, 2015 Update – This entry originally included a link to an online scan of Jack Dempsey’s Championship Fighting text. ![]()
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