Dodging Punches

[MuddyGrass]

Is boxing the best technique for dodging punches in a street fight?

If it is, how long to train to be effective?

 

[NVSemin]

pull or shuffle backwards, I think crouching or rolling are dangerous, because they susceptible to knee or leg strikes

 

[MuddyGrass]

That makes sense. Crouching and rolling stay in the ring.

 

[ssullivan80]

Is boxing the best technique for dodging punches in a street fight?

If it is, how long to train to be effective?

Nah Bro...... track n field is the best way to avoid punches in a street fight. But in all seriousness, in a typical street fight if you manage to dodge or block a punch. In all likelihood you're going to be wrestling, immediately.

 

[Uchi Mata]

You really only need to get good at slipping and rolling if you want to avoid damage while staying in range to counter (or if you anticipate being in a situation where you can't back up). The best way to avoid a punch is always just to back up. Though personally I would worry very little about someone on the street reading your rolls and throwing a knee strike in after a fake hook. If you're fighting someone on the street who can do that, you fucked up a long time ago.