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re: Have any of you 30+ yr old dudes started taking a boxing class for 1st time?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:23 pm to Chad504boy
Posted on 10/1/14 at 3:23 pm to Chad504boy
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no but i see your momma taught you how to post like a bitch
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Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:25 pm to BayouBlitz
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You want to do real boxing training, and not just some cardio boxing type program.
Yeah. This is the main thing.
There is nothing at all unusual about boxing in your 30's. Foreman won in his 40's, and Mayweather, who fights based on speed rather than strength, just fought at 37, and he's still the champ.
My first USA Boxing sanctioned amateur bout wasn't until I was over 30, and although I probably wasn't quite as quick as I used to be, I felt no real disadvantage due to age.
The place to go in B.R. is 14th Street Gym, where you will have to pay $18 a month or something like that to get your arse whipped into shape from 6-8 pm.
If you don't need instruction, but just need a place with convenient hours to do your own thing, the Friday Night Fights Gym in New Orleans (renamed after they moved from Freret Street Gym) is the place to go.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:32 pm to Chad504boy
I would love to do this, and I would love to get into a ring with someone.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:33 pm to Chad504boy
I started boxing for the first time in college. I really enjoyed it, but had to quit because I have a thinning sclera in my right eye that apparently could lead to a detached retina if I took a hard shot.
I enjoyed the physical benefits, though they were nothing special compared to wrestling or just working out regularly. Biggest benefit was the realization that understanding a few basic things about fighting made you a better fighter than 95% of the people in the world.
I enjoyed the physical benefits, though they were nothing special compared to wrestling or just working out regularly. Biggest benefit was the realization that understanding a few basic things about fighting made you a better fighter than 95% of the people in the world.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:51 pm to Jcorye1
The gym in B.R. would do training on M & W, and sparring on T & Th, and then whatever on F.
I tried not to spar too often, because you can get serious concussion problems that way, but it's an experience unlike any other to go at it with a big dude who can hit quickly. That shite can hurt, bro.
I tried not to spar too often, because you can get serious concussion problems that way, but it's an experience unlike any other to go at it with a big dude who can hit quickly. That shite can hurt, bro.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:03 pm to death valley driver
Maybe Mushin's in Harahan
Posted on 10/1/14 at 8:00 pm to BayouBlitz
lazy - curse of older age unfortunately. Hard to get going and stop and then start again the older you get. I am in the same boat dealing with being out of the gym and fitness scene dealing with stuff. Good luck!
Posted on 10/1/14 at 8:17 pm to Chad504boy
9round
Posted on 10/1/14 at 8:23 pm to Doc Fenton
Doc, you seem like a Renaissance man.
Good to see you posting again.
Good to see you posting again.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 9:10 pm to Chad504boy
Never too old to start anything. Rock on.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 9:25 pm to Nativebullet
Cool thread. I am 42. Started boxing in grade school because my uncle ran a boxing gym in West Monroe. Continued through college. Moved to Houston and got into submission grappling which dovetailed into BJJ which I have been doing for the last 8 years. Pretty well rolled/trained with everyone on the Northside of Houston including Crazy Tim Creduer who was one of the first Black Belts in LA.
I hope to have my Black Belt in BJJ in the next few years and pack my gi whenever I travel. My goal is to retire in my 50's from my day job and move back to the Mecca and open my own school.
I hope to have my Black Belt in BJJ in the next few years and pack my gi whenever I travel. My goal is to retire in my 50's from my day job and move back to the Mecca and open my own school.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 10:10 pm to Doc Fenton
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The gym in B.R. would do training on M & W, and sparring on T & Th, and then whatever on F.
Sweet! What gym?
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I tried not to spar too often, because you can get serious concussion problems that way, but it's an experience unlike any other to go at it with a big dude who can hit quickly. That shite can hurt, bro.
Is it sad that I know I'll get the shite kicked out of me multiple times before I get a handle on it? I've just always wanted to try boxing.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 10:21 pm to Chad504boy
Some coworkers are members at UFC Gym in BR. They seem to enjoy it.
One does appear to be the type of guy who would wear affliction shite, though.
One does appear to be the type of guy who would wear affliction shite, though.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 10:30 pm to Chad504boy
I boxed for a few years and there were several 30-40 yr old professionals, men and women at the gym. Every one I remember was a first timer who joined just to stay and shape and didn't fight. Most didn't even spar.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:45 am to Navytiger74
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Biggest benefit was the realization that understanding a few basic things about fighting made you a better fighter than 95% of the people in the world.
I'm curious as to what these basic things are.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 9:50 am to XanderCrews
So UFC gyms are legit? I figured they would be gimmicky.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 10:12 am to DosManos
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So UFC gyms are legit? I figured they would be gimmicky.
The one in BR is. The BJJ instructors are real good. Not sure who teaches their stand-up though but overall the place is clean.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:06 am to Jcorye1
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Is it sad that I know I'll get the shite kicked out of me multiple times before I get a handle on it? I've just always wanted to try boxing.
Don't spar until you learn the fundamentals, i.e.: stance, footwork, defense, etc. Proper technique is extremely important. I can't stress this enough.
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