FightStudent
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Hi everyone.
I am looking to improve my "boxing" (i.e. use of my fists while engaging in stand up fighting) for MMA. I have tried looking for a proper boxing coach to assist me and train me in boxing. However, in the past when I've approached coaches (before I began training MMA) and told them I had no intention of competing in boxing, they told me that they didn't see how I could become good without competing and so they really weren't interested in investing much aside from imparting the basics and then collecting a check for each private lesson.
So my question is, is it really possible to significantly improve my boxing for MMA, without competing in boxing? If so, how is this done? Meaning, in addition to receiving quality instruction, is it a must that I find a way to spar with good competitive boxers? If so, how do I go about finding a boxing coach who is will to arrange for that and not give me subpar training by putting in less effort with me simply because I do not intend on competing under his banner, in boxing or MMA?
If anyone with experiences or insights in this regard can help me, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
I am looking to improve my "boxing" (i.e. use of my fists while engaging in stand up fighting) for MMA. I have tried looking for a proper boxing coach to assist me and train me in boxing. However, in the past when I've approached coaches (before I began training MMA) and told them I had no intention of competing in boxing, they told me that they didn't see how I could become good without competing and so they really weren't interested in investing much aside from imparting the basics and then collecting a check for each private lesson.
So my question is, is it really possible to significantly improve my boxing for MMA, without competing in boxing? If so, how is this done? Meaning, in addition to receiving quality instruction, is it a must that I find a way to spar with good competitive boxers? If so, how do I go about finding a boxing coach who is will to arrange for that and not give me subpar training by putting in less effort with me simply because I do not intend on competing under his banner, in boxing or MMA?
If anyone with experiences or insights in this regard can help me, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.