It has been kind of dead here so I wanted to contribute. I started training again after taking a year off. I'm gassing out after 3 rounds of sparring but I was happy that I regained much of my skills after week 1 of training.
I'm not really qualified to talk about super advanced stuff. Here are two simple tools that I like to use sometimes.
Walking punch
-One-two combo or one-two-lead hook combo, then slip or bob/weave as I step in the direction of my last punch. I like to drill this off of a slip or b/w where I end up moving forward and to the side. Partner moves back out of range from a counter.
-Since he is too far out of the way to counter from that position, push off with my lead leg as I punch with the same arm (last punch thrown). So basically, push off with the same side leg as you are punching, and step forward with the opposite
-'walk' and punch like that for 3-4 strikes. As you step, make sure you move your head with it (same side as the foot stepping forward). This basically helps cut off your opponent from circling out.
-chase your opponent if you have to. This is a very agressive move. I like to end with a kick.
Notes: careful not to overcommit and overextend.
This is how I drill it, but it comes in handy in many other situations.
Basic 'circling out' or fighting retreat
I see this as the nemisis of the walking punch. But really, works great against almost any straight-line attack.
-the retreating jab, lead side: step back and out half-step with your lead leg. As you step back with your back leg, positioning it to a fighting stance, when the back foot hits the ground, lauch your jab. Practice it counting 'one-two-one-two'
-same, back side: start with your back foot stepping back and out. When you drop your lead foot back into position, launch your jab.
-Drill: partner holds up glove or pad and agressively moves forward. chases me as I circle out. I retreat while landing jabs onto the target, beating his chase. Mix in straight and uppercut, finish with kick.
Maybe this belongs in the beginner's forum.
I'm not really qualified to talk about super advanced stuff. Here are two simple tools that I like to use sometimes.
Walking punch
-One-two combo or one-two-lead hook combo, then slip or bob/weave as I step in the direction of my last punch. I like to drill this off of a slip or b/w where I end up moving forward and to the side. Partner moves back out of range from a counter.
-Since he is too far out of the way to counter from that position, push off with my lead leg as I punch with the same arm (last punch thrown). So basically, push off with the same side leg as you are punching, and step forward with the opposite
-'walk' and punch like that for 3-4 strikes. As you step, make sure you move your head with it (same side as the foot stepping forward). This basically helps cut off your opponent from circling out.
-chase your opponent if you have to. This is a very agressive move. I like to end with a kick.
Notes: careful not to overcommit and overextend.
This is how I drill it, but it comes in handy in many other situations.
Basic 'circling out' or fighting retreat
I see this as the nemisis of the walking punch. But really, works great against almost any straight-line attack.
-the retreating jab, lead side: step back and out half-step with your lead leg. As you step back with your back leg, positioning it to a fighting stance, when the back foot hits the ground, lauch your jab. Practice it counting 'one-two-one-two'
-same, back side: start with your back foot stepping back and out. When you drop your lead foot back into position, launch your jab.
-Drill: partner holds up glove or pad and agressively moves forward. chases me as I circle out. I retreat while landing jabs onto the target, beating his chase. Mix in straight and uppercut, finish with kick.
Maybe this belongs in the beginner's forum.