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Monday, October 28, 2013
The Headgear Issue
Experiences boxing without headgear differ (the link to the story)
There are no unanimous voices re. head gear: by Brian Zelley
The above link is one of a number of issues regarding headgear
with two divided opinions.
For headgear argument: to prevent or minimize cuts
Against headgear: improves vision, encourages better defense
and help boxers slip punches easier.
To explore this topic a group site has been established.
There are no unanimous voices re. head gear: by Brian Zelley
The above link is one of a number of issues regarding headgear
with two divided opinions.
For headgear argument: to prevent or minimize cuts
Against headgear: improves vision, encourages better defense
and help boxers slip punches easier.
To explore this topic a group site has been established.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS make the difference
THE SOMETIMES FORGOTTEN LINK:
The following piece has been general
views of mine for many years. But,
a recent discussion in connection
with rule changes for Canadian
amateur boxing triggered some
discussion with various views.
But, some of the individuals
involved switched from the
issues of head guards and
scoring systems to bang the
drum for their cause which
did not appear to be high on
the E I scale of dealing with
other points of view.
So to expand on the
substance of the barriers
of communication, the following
piece was created.
TECHNICAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE ALONE are LIMITATIONS
* the above piece takes us beyond the skills needed, and the skills taught,
but about one factor that can't be taught without the attitude and
understanding and that part of any game plan is effective communication
skills.
Be it boxing, coaching, officiating or being a loyal supporter of the sport.
One needs to say what they mean, and mean what they say, but be open
and accepting of change, constructive criticism and the views of others.
Perfection is not a tool that any of us own but the improvements in our
many skills should always be with an open door policy
Be it boxing, coaching, officiating or being a loyal supporter of the sport.
One needs to say what they mean, and mean what they say, but be open
and accepting of change, constructive criticism and the views of others.
Perfection is not a tool that any of us own but the improvements in our
many skills should always be with an open door policy
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
EFFECTIVE PUNCHING - the b.l.a.s.t. plan
EFFECTIVE BOXING requires EFFECTIVE PUNCHING
The B.L.A.S.T. Plan by Brian Zelley, 1983
Saturday, April 21, 2012
COMPLETE COACHING: Ring seconding/the Cornerman
There are many types of boxing coaches and trainers with a wide
variety of ring skills. For amateur boxing there are plenty of
coaches with various levels of completion of coaching levels
from basics to advanced skills.
In December 1983, I wrote and article with the heading
"Jabs, Hooks and Crosses" which appeared in the
January 1984 issue of the "BC Amateur Boxing News".
The first part of the article dealt with stance and footwork
and balance. The next part dealt with coaching problems,
and the last part dealt with coaches and some requirements
to be a complete coach/trainer. That part is as follows:
RING SECONDING: A QUALITY OF A GOOD COACH:
"No coach is expected to be an expert in all aspects of boxing.
In my opinion, the basic skills required to be a first class coach
include conditioning of boxers, teaching skills, and
ring seconding skills.
*Ring seconding skills can be sub-divided into
**physical aspects required to ensure the boxer obtains the
maximum rest including proper sitting techniques for the
boxer, the correct application of water and giving the boxer
enough breathing room;
**communication skills required to inform the boxer of
'important instructions' at the proper time between rounds
of the contest; and
**analytical skills to observe the strengths and weaknesses of
each of the competitors.
A very important part of ring seconding is co-ordinated teamwork
by the chief seconder and the assistant.
Two serious errors by cornermen are
excess water and excess talking
The best method of improvement is self-study by observing and
thinking about the results of your work. Like good boxing,
good coaching comes from study and practice.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
CORNERSTONES OF THE RING - WIND, LIGHTNING, FIRE and ICE
SYMBOLIC STEPS to SUCCESS: By Brian Zelley
Brian Zelley and Clark MacLellan
Post fight pose after the final bell
Nanaimo, BC fight card - Seventies
Introduction
It has been decades since I had the opportunity to teach boxing
skills on a regular basis, but as we follow the flow of boxing
activity today there are countless areas where every boxer
from young novice to seasoned pro can improve in attitude
and performance using four symbolic elements as the four
cornerstone of their gym training and ring activity.
THE FOUR CORNERSTONES:
WIND, LIGHTNING, FIRE and ICE
THE WIND
Using the symbolic wind element is to use the positive
and to avoid the negative wind. The negative wind is the
hot air that sometimes blows out of the mouths of boxers
or coaches with pre-fight hype or post fight excuses. it is the
type of wind that should be avoided at all times. Stupidity
through the mouth is a damaging force with no positive outcomes.
Positive Wind can be called "poetry in motion" and the
ability to change direction in a flash.
The Lightning
Lightning is symbolic for speed and power, but it also applies to
the thought process and the ability of cornermen to act
fast and accurate, knowing when and what suggestions
to offer between rounds. The best bet is to keep the suggestions
to a few words seconds before the bell for action.
The Fire
The fire can be used to describe the dedication desire and
determination The most important time for the fire element
to reach the white hot level is when it appears there is no hope
for victory, often that may appear after the first few seconds of a
bout, but in many contests it is the start of the last round.
That is when the boxer needs to dig deep into the boxing tool kit
with the highest level of determination and desire to pull victory
out of the jaws of defeat.
The Ice
The most important element for long term success is the
element of ice which is symbolic for COOL CALM and CONTROL.
Likely, the most important area is CONTROL of FEAR in all the many forms.
But being loose, cool and calm before stepping between the ring ropes is
highly desired for a smooth start when the bell rings for action and the
boxer with the cool attitude glides out to the middle of the ring to take
control of the action.
THE LAST ROUND
This report is just an overview of four elements for success
in boxing. No idea is carved in stone and each element can
be expanded to get to details of application from th ground-up
in the gym and the early days of boxing competition.
And even for experienced boxers when things
seem to be spinning out of control or heading south,
there is always the opportunity to revisit the four corners
and restart the engines.
Remember: anyone can become A CINDERELLA MAN
like JAMES J. BRADDOCK. There are countless stories
of world champions that bounced back from the land of nowhere
to win the big one such as
middleweight champion JOEY GIARDELLO and for a brief moment in time
there was ROCKY GRAZIANO who turned a rocky road into
a positive spin with the help of the symbolic WIND, LIGHTNING,
FIRE and ICE.
Post fight pose after the final bell
Nanaimo, BC fight card - Seventies
Introduction
It has been decades since I had the opportunity to teach boxing
skills on a regular basis, but as we follow the flow of boxing
activity today there are countless areas where every boxer
from young novice to seasoned pro can improve in attitude
and performance using four symbolic elements as the four
cornerstone of their gym training and ring activity.
THE FOUR CORNERSTONES:
WIND, LIGHTNING, FIRE and ICE
THE WIND
Using the symbolic wind element is to use the positive
and to avoid the negative wind. The negative wind is the
hot air that sometimes blows out of the mouths of boxers
or coaches with pre-fight hype or post fight excuses. it is the
type of wind that should be avoided at all times. Stupidity
through the mouth is a damaging force with no positive outcomes.
Positive Wind can be called "poetry in motion" and the
ability to change direction in a flash.
The Lightning
Lightning is symbolic for speed and power, but it also applies to
the thought process and the ability of cornermen to act
fast and accurate, knowing when and what suggestions
to offer between rounds. The best bet is to keep the suggestions
to a few words seconds before the bell for action.
The Fire
The fire can be used to describe the dedication desire and
determination The most important time for the fire element
to reach the white hot level is when it appears there is no hope
for victory, often that may appear after the first few seconds of a
bout, but in many contests it is the start of the last round.
That is when the boxer needs to dig deep into the boxing tool kit
with the highest level of determination and desire to pull victory
out of the jaws of defeat.
The Ice
The most important element for long term success is the
element of ice which is symbolic for COOL CALM and CONTROL.
Likely, the most important area is CONTROL of FEAR in all the many forms.
But being loose, cool and calm before stepping between the ring ropes is
highly desired for a smooth start when the bell rings for action and the
boxer with the cool attitude glides out to the middle of the ring to take
control of the action.
THE LAST ROUND
This report is just an overview of four elements for success
in boxing. No idea is carved in stone and each element can
be expanded to get to details of application from th ground-up
in the gym and the early days of boxing competition.
And even for experienced boxers when things
seem to be spinning out of control or heading south,
there is always the opportunity to revisit the four corners
and restart the engines.
Remember: anyone can become A CINDERELLA MAN
like JAMES J. BRADDOCK. There are countless stories
of world champions that bounced back from the land of nowhere
to win the big one such as
middleweight champion JOEY GIARDELLO and for a brief moment in time
there was ROCKY GRAZIANO who turned a rocky road into
a positive spin with the help of the symbolic WIND, LIGHTNING,
FIRE and ICE.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
AMATEUR BOXING CLUBS OF CANADA
AMATEUR BOXING CLUBS OF CANADA: by brian zelley
LONG TIME BOXING CLUBS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
.Astoria Boxing Club, founded in 1966 by Walter Boyce.
However since the mid-Seventies, the club has changed
and merged with other clubs including coaching from
former members of the North West Eagles and the
Warriors boxing club.
.Campbell River Eagles (now called Campbell River
Boxing and Fitness) - founded in 1970 by Jim Howie,
the club was for a long time coached by
George Shiels and Charles John, current head
coach is former boxer Mike Wood.
.Nanaimo Boxing Club founded in 1971 by
Dan Wright and Brian Zelley.
(photo: Dan Wright, Brian Zelley
and former Saskatchewan boxer
Ian Weir. Following the success
of the Nanaimo Boxing Club.
Dan and Brian joined Ian Wwir
in 1974 to take part in the revival
and rebuilding of boxing in
Victoria.).
Head coach now
is Barry Creswell who joined the club about 1973.
The club was formed with the assistance of the
late George Nepper, the manager and founder of
Nanaimo's Newcastle boxing club which operated
from 1963 to 1968. Another that helped with the
early start was John Ormandy.
.Prince George's "Spruce Capital Warriors
started and operated for years by the Mann Family
including Irving and son Harold Mann, now head
coach is Wayne Sponagle.
Former Nanaimo boxer Bob Pegues, would start coaching at
the Spruce Capital boxing club before forming his own club, with
Quesnel's 2 Rivers Boxing Club coach Wally Doern both in
Victoria in April 2010 for the BC Golden Gloves.
CANADIAN BOXERS - through the decades
introduction
For Canada to be a positive and active part of INTERNATIONAL
AMATEUR BOXING it all begins in the amateur boxing clubs with
dedicated and experienced coaches and trainers with a gym full of
trainees from novice junior boxers to senior open boxers.
NEWFOUNDLAND BOXING CLUBS
In St. John's, Newfoundland, one club is called
The Republican Boxing Club with trainers
Jason Hayward and Eddie Raymond.
NOVA SCOTIA BOXING CLUBS
Nova Scotia a hotbed of amateur and pro boxing has many
amateur boxing clubs such as the Truro Amateur Boxing club
under the direction of Ron Lamb. Some of the other clubs are
Albion, Berwick, City of the Lakes and the Citadel Boxing
Club under the direction of Wayne Gordon, and the
Ring 73 Membertou club with coach Daniel Martin.
Another long term club is the Sydney Boxing Club
and some of the coaches and officials connected to the
club are: Brad Ross, Lambert MacIntosh and Scott MacIntosh.
NEW BRUNSWICK BOXING CLUBS:
Various clubs such as Barlay's Boxing Academy in Moncton
and Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Club.
President and Head Coach - Raymond Doiron
ONTARIO BOXING CLUBS
There are numerous boxing clubs that can be found in
Five Regions of the Province of Ontario and are registered
under BOXING ONTARIO such as the Southwestern area
One of the high profile clubs in the south west region is the
"Border City Boxing Club".
Niagara Falls Boxing Club
Coaches and Trainers:
Ron Gallen, Scott Copeland, Colleen Gallon,
Steve Van Zandwyk, Scott Paul and Matt Campbell
And the various clubs in the eastern region including Ottawa:
One of the long-term clubs is the Beaver Boxing club with coach
Joe Sandulo. But swing into other areas and you have Billy Irwin
of the Niagara Falls club, Kathy Ure of Sharkey's Boxing club
in Sarnia. Then, Bryan Mackie of the "Big Tyme" in Orangeville and Fitz Vanderpool in Kitchener.
*Another Ottawa based club is the Gale Kerwin boxing club.
The contact person and a co-founder along with the late Gale
Kerwin is Ron Gervais.
*Champs Eastside, founded by Jorge Luis, is located in Cornwall.
Another coach is Luis de Melo
Toronto area:
Cabbagetown Boxing Club, one of the long-term clubs formed in 1972
MANITOBA BOXING CLUBS
The Brandon Boxing Clue is but one of many fine clubs in Manitoba.
There are others such as Alliance, United, Eastman, Go Jo Boxing.
Some key folks connected to the sport in Manitoba in recent years
include: Ken Johnson, Kent Brown, Mark Collins, Noel Harding
and Rob Currie. Some names from the early days in the late Sixties
include Al Tummin, Alan Wall, Herb Embuldeniya, Len Johnson
and Ray Martin.
SASKATCHEWAN BOXING CLUBS
Saskatchewan may not have the number of clubs like Ontario,
but includes a number of clubs scattered around the province
from Regina Boxing Club to the Weyburn Soo Line Boxing
and Hub City. Some with interesting names such as
Black Cobra, Flying Dust and 4 Feathers.
The Soo Line club in 1974 (includes Ian Weir )
kneeling right side who would become involved
in boxing in Victoria by September 1974 and
be part of the revival of amateur boxing in Victoria.
(see following photo in Victoria November 22, 1974)
Ian Weir, former Saskatchewan boxer of the Soo Line club in Victoria
in November 1974. This photo by notable photographer Jim Ryan was
published in "THE VICTORIAN" with a story by notable writer
Patty Pitts regarding the big revival of amateur boxing in Victoria
and Vancouver Island's Nanaimo Boxing Club.
ALBERTA BOXING CLUBS
Alberta has a rich history in amateur and professional boxing
with many clubs. The big city of Edmonton has a number of clubs
such as the Avenue Boxing Club, the Cougars, Beverly Bronx
and the West Edmonton Knights boxing clubs. Calgary has a few
clubs such as the Bowmont and Calgary Boxing Club.
Beyond Calgary and Edmonton, there many others such as
"The Force" in Camrose, "West Pembina" in Lodgepole,
and others such as Red Deer Boxing and Slave Lake Boxing.
BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING CLUBS
BC has some long-time clubs such as the Astoria Boxing Club,
Cranbrook Eagles, Campbell River and Nanaimo Boxing
Clubs and the Spruce Capital Warriors from Prince George.
There are also many recent clubs such as the Genesis Boxing
Club in Parksville, revived clubs such as the "2 Rivers" in
Quesnel, and many other clubs in places such as Kelowna,
Vernon, Kamloops, Maple Ridge, Mission City and others.
In recent years various clubs have hosted tournaments:
2011 Tournament hosted by Mission City Boxing Club
BRONZE GLOVES BOXING TOURNAMENT
2011 Tournament hosted by the Genesis Boxing Club
In St. John's, Newfoundland, one club is called
The Republican Boxing Club with trainers
Jason Hayward and Eddie Raymond.
NOVA SCOTIA BOXING CLUBS
Nova Scotia a hotbed of amateur and pro boxing has many
amateur boxing clubs such as the Truro Amateur Boxing club
under the direction of Ron Lamb. Some of the other clubs are
Albion, Berwick, City of the Lakes and the Citadel Boxing
Club under the direction of Wayne Gordon, and the
Ring 73 Membertou club with coach Daniel Martin.
Another long term club is the Sydney Boxing Club
and some of the coaches and officials connected to the
club are: Brad Ross, Lambert MacIntosh and Scott MacIntosh.
NEW BRUNSWICK BOXING CLUBS:
Various clubs such as Barlay's Boxing Academy in Moncton
and Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Club.
ONTARIO BOXING CLUBS
There are numerous boxing clubs that can be found in
Five Regions of the Province of Ontario and are registered
under BOXING ONTARIO such as the Southwestern area
"Border City Boxing Club".
Niagara Falls Boxing Club
Coaches and Trainers:
Ron Gallen, Scott Copeland, Colleen Gallon,
Steve Van Zandwyk, Scott Paul and Matt Campbell
And the various clubs in the eastern region including Ottawa:
One of the long-term clubs is the Beaver Boxing club with coach
Joe Sandulo. But swing into other areas and you have Billy Irwin
of the Niagara Falls club, Kathy Ure of Sharkey's Boxing club
in Sarnia. Then, Bryan Mackie of the "Big Tyme" in Orangeville and Fitz Vanderpool in Kitchener.
*Another Ottawa based club is the Gale Kerwin boxing club.
The contact person and a co-founder along with the late Gale
Kerwin is Ron Gervais.
*Champs Eastside, founded by Jorge Luis, is located in Cornwall.
Another coach is Luis de Melo
Toronto area:
Cabbagetown Boxing Club, one of the long-term clubs formed in 1972
MANITOBA BOXING CLUBS
There are others such as Alliance, United, Eastman, Go Jo Boxing.
Some key folks connected to the sport in Manitoba in recent years
include: Ken Johnson, Kent Brown, Mark Collins, Noel Harding
and Rob Currie. Some names from the early days in the late Sixties
include Al Tummin, Alan Wall, Herb Embuldeniya, Len Johnson
and Ray Martin.
SASKATCHEWAN BOXING CLUBS
but includes a number of clubs scattered around the province
from Regina Boxing Club to the Weyburn Soo Line Boxing
and Hub City. Some with interesting names such as
Black Cobra, Flying Dust and 4 Feathers.
kneeling right side who would become involved
in boxing in Victoria by September 1974 and
be part of the revival of amateur boxing in Victoria.
(see following photo in Victoria November 22, 1974)
Ian Weir, former Saskatchewan boxer of the Soo Line club in Victoria
in November 1974. This photo by notable photographer Jim Ryan was
published in "THE VICTORIAN" with a story by notable writer
Patty Pitts regarding the big revival of amateur boxing in Victoria
and Vancouver Island's Nanaimo Boxing Club.
ALBERTA BOXING CLUBS
Alberta has a rich history in amateur and professional boxing
with many clubs. The big city of Edmonton has a number of clubs
such as the Avenue Boxing Club, the Cougars, Beverly Bronx
and the West Edmonton Knights boxing clubs. Calgary has a few
clubs such as the Bowmont and Calgary Boxing Club.
Beyond Calgary and Edmonton, there many others such as
"The Force" in Camrose, "West Pembina" in Lodgepole,
and others such as Red Deer Boxing and Slave Lake Boxing.
BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING CLUBS
BC has some long-time clubs such as the Astoria Boxing Club,
Cranbrook Eagles, Campbell River and Nanaimo Boxing
Clubs and the Spruce Capital Warriors from Prince George.
There are also many recent clubs such as the Genesis Boxing
Club in Parksville, revived clubs such as the "2 Rivers" in
Quesnel, and many other clubs in places such as Kelowna,
Vernon, Kamloops, Maple Ridge, Mission City and others.
In recent years various clubs have hosted tournaments:
2011 Tournament hosted by the Genesis Boxing Club
LONG TIME BOXING CLUBS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
.Astoria Boxing Club, founded in 1966 by Walter Boyce.
However since the mid-Seventies, the club has changed
and merged with other clubs including coaching from
former members of the North West Eagles and the
Warriors boxing club.
.Campbell River Eagles (now called Campbell River
Boxing and Fitness) - founded in 1970 by Jim Howie,
the club was for a long time coached by
George Shiels and Charles John, current head
coach is former boxer Mike Wood.
.Nanaimo Boxing Club founded in 1971 by
Dan Wright and Brian Zelley.
and former Saskatchewan boxer
Ian Weir. Following the success
of the Nanaimo Boxing Club.
Dan and Brian joined Ian Wwir
in 1974 to take part in the revival
and rebuilding of boxing in
Victoria.).
Head coach now
is Barry Creswell who joined the club about 1973.
The club was formed with the assistance of the
late George Nepper, the manager and founder of
Nanaimo's Newcastle boxing club which operated
from 1963 to 1968. Another that helped with the
early start was John Ormandy.
.Prince George's "Spruce Capital Warriors
started and operated for years by the Mann Family
including Irving and son Harold Mann, now head
coach is Wayne Sponagle.
the Spruce Capital boxing club before forming his own club, with
Quesnel's 2 Rivers Boxing Club coach Wally Doern both in
Victoria in April 2010 for the BC Golden Gloves.
CANADIAN BOXERS - through the decades
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
AMATEUR vs PROFESSIONAL BOXING
the two significant differences: by brian zelley
It is interesting hearing about the many differences,
but in reality there are only two main differences that should
count in the art and science of boxing.
For those boxers that only fight four round prelim fights,
there is no significant differences for the boxer.
But, when comparing a three round open senior bout vs
a ten round professional bout, then the two differences kick-in.
THE TWO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES
*The Endurance Factor, and
the Ability to take or avoid a punch.
It is interesting hearing about the many differences,
but in reality there are only two main differences that should
count in the art and science of boxing.
For those boxers that only fight four round prelim fights,
there is no significant differences for the boxer.
But, when comparing a three round open senior bout vs
a ten round professional bout, then the two differences kick-in.
THE TWO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES
*The Endurance Factor, and
the Ability to take or avoid a punch.
Monday, September 5, 2011
JABS, HOOKS and CROSSES
JABS, HOOKS and CROSSES by Brian Zelley
from BC Amateur Boxing News, May 1984
The following was done in 1984, but it still has some value today in 2011.
Quote: "In order to arrive at what you are not,
you must go through the way which you are not" - T S Elliott
"If we want success in the various aspects of amateur boxing
competition, coaching or officiating, we must prepare ourselves
to enter a training program. Three basic requirements are
DESIRE, STUDY and PRACTICE.
For our long term success, this desire, study and practice
must be ongoing. In Canada, we are fortunate to have some excellent
programs to aid coaches and officials in their individual and
group development and growth.
Our present programs are due to the past effort of
individuals and organizations and the ongoing support of
members of our Provincial Amateur Boxing Associations.
In British Columbia, the BCABA Executive under the
leadership of GEORGE ARMSON puts a high priority on
education in the form of clinics and competition."
BOXING BC EXECUTIVE - May 1984
George Armson,Bill Long, Sid Knopp, Marg O'Reilly,
Larry Carney, Shirley Knopp, Bert Lowes, Brian Zelley,
Glynn Jones and Dave Thompson.
from BC Amateur Boxing News, May 1984
The following was done in 1984, but it still has some value today in 2011.
Quote: "In order to arrive at what you are not,
you must go through the way which you are not" - T S Elliott
"If we want success in the various aspects of amateur boxing
competition, coaching or officiating, we must prepare ourselves
to enter a training program. Three basic requirements are
DESIRE, STUDY and PRACTICE.
For our long term success, this desire, study and practice
must be ongoing. In Canada, we are fortunate to have some excellent
programs to aid coaches and officials in their individual and
group development and growth.
Our present programs are due to the past effort of
individuals and organizations and the ongoing support of
members of our Provincial Amateur Boxing Associations.
In British Columbia, the BCABA Executive under the
leadership of GEORGE ARMSON puts a high priority on
education in the form of clinics and competition."
BOXING BC EXECUTIVE - May 1984
George Armson,Bill Long, Sid Knopp, Marg O'Reilly,
Larry Carney, Shirley Knopp, Bert Lowes, Brian Zelley,
Glynn Jones and Dave Thompson.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
A VOICE FOR THE YOUTH BOXERS OF CANADA
Boxing proponents spar with doctors
AMATEUR BOXING UNDER ATTACK by Brian Zelley
The recent news (see link) article was one of many that has
flashed across Canada concerning the attempt
by a society involved in medical issues attempts
to have a ban on boxing for junior and youths,
Although the group admits that other sports
results in sport injuries they have not suggested
there be bans of sports like hockey and football.
APPEARANCES, ASSUMPTIONS and UNKNOWN POSSIBILITIES
There are significant problems with the so-called academic study:
.failure to obtain reliable data from the various
boxing organizations,
.failure to properly analyze the data that was received
from hospitals,
.failure to identify the details of 270 or so injuries
that were used as a reason for the sport of amateur boxing
to be a target,
.failure to be objective in declaring no ban recommendations
for sports with more risk of serious injury.
RIGHT OR WRONG - YOUTH BOXERS BELONG
Several words from an old Ronnie Dove song of 1964
"I BELIEVE THAT I BELONG...RIGHT OR WRONG"
This should be the colletive voice of the junior and youth
boxers of Canada.
AMATEUR BOXING UNDER ATTACK by Brian Zelley
The recent news (see link) article was one of many that has
flashed across Canada concerning the attempt
by a society involved in medical issues attempts
to have a ban on boxing for junior and youths,
Although the group admits that other sports
results in sport injuries they have not suggested
there be bans of sports like hockey and football.
APPEARANCES, ASSUMPTIONS and UNKNOWN POSSIBILITIES
There are significant problems with the so-called academic study:
.failure to obtain reliable data from the various
boxing organizations,
.failure to properly analyze the data that was received
from hospitals,
.failure to identify the details of 270 or so injuries
that were used as a reason for the sport of amateur boxing
to be a target,
.failure to be objective in declaring no ban recommendations
for sports with more risk of serious injury.
RIGHT OR WRONG - YOUTH BOXERS BELONG
Several words from an old Ronnie Dove song of 1964
"I BELIEVE THAT I BELONG...RIGHT OR WRONG"
This should be the colletive voice of the junior and youth
boxers of Canada.
Monday, August 29, 2011
THE FIVE C's OF COACHING
COACHING FOR AN A RATING by Brian Zelley
FIVE C's FOR EFFECTIVE COACHING
Character,
Calm,
Control,
Communication,
Confidence
FIVE C's FOR EFFECTIVE COACHING
Character,
Calm,
Control,
Communication,
Confidence
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
ON THE ROPES
ON THE ROPES; by brian zeley
SKILLS NEEDED TO FIGHT ON AND OFF THE ROPES.
How many times have you seen an amteur boxing trapped
along side the ring ropes?
How many times have you seen a boxer with someone
trapped on the ropes throwing a volley of punches that
hit arms or miss the target?
How many times have you seen an amateur boxer
trapped on the ropes get a standing eight count even if
scoring blows are not landing?
There are skills required to force an oppnent agaisnst the roped,
skills required to land effective punches when the opponent is
against the ropie, there are skills required for boxers not to get
trapped.
Referees need to be flexible in their calls. Giving a boxer a
standing eight count because they are against the ropes is not
always the correct call. It may demand no call or a caution
for being passive
SKILLS FOR THE TRAPPED BOXER
The most important thing of course is getting off of the
ring ropes in a timely and effective manner with the potential
opportunity to catch your opponent. The classic case heavyweight
champion JAMES Cinderella Man BRADDOCK when he won
the title from MAX BAER.
One of the most serious cases for a trapped boxer was the case of
BENNY KID PARET when he fought his last fight against
EMILE GRIFFITH.
The Braddock and Paret cases are the extreme examples.
The first priority for the trapped boxer:
LEARN TO SPIN LEFT OR RIGHT, then be READY to COUNTER THE OPPONENT.
The first priority for the boxer trapping an opponent
on the ropes is to learn how to cut the ring off to force
an opponent into the ropes followed by good boxing skills to be
able to land effective scoring blows.
SKILLS NEEDED TO FIGHT ON AND OFF THE ROPES.
How many times have you seen an amteur boxing trapped
along side the ring ropes?
How many times have you seen a boxer with someone
trapped on the ropes throwing a volley of punches that
hit arms or miss the target?
How many times have you seen an amateur boxer
trapped on the ropes get a standing eight count even if
scoring blows are not landing?
There are skills required to force an oppnent agaisnst the roped,
skills required to land effective punches when the opponent is
against the ropie, there are skills required for boxers not to get
trapped.
Referees need to be flexible in their calls. Giving a boxer a
standing eight count because they are against the ropes is not
always the correct call. It may demand no call or a caution
for being passive
SKILLS FOR THE TRAPPED BOXER
The most important thing of course is getting off of the
ring ropes in a timely and effective manner with the potential
opportunity to catch your opponent. The classic case heavyweight
champion JAMES Cinderella Man BRADDOCK when he won
the title from MAX BAER.
One of the most serious cases for a trapped boxer was the case of
BENNY KID PARET when he fought his last fight against
EMILE GRIFFITH.
The Braddock and Paret cases are the extreme examples.
The first priority for the trapped boxer:
LEARN TO SPIN LEFT OR RIGHT, then be READY to COUNTER THE OPPONENT.
The first priority for the boxer trapping an opponent
on the ropes is to learn how to cut the ring off to force
an opponent into the ropes followed by good boxing skills to be
able to land effective scoring blows.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
BALANCE, FOOTWORK and MOVEMENT
A QUESTION OF BALANCE: by brian zelley
BALANCE is the first word in effective punching skills, and
balance is necessary for effective footwork and movement.
So why do so many amateur boxers have poor
footwork, movement and balance?
Some of the issues:
.Moving out of range,
.rushing forward, and
.not co-ordinating the movement of the feet
with the movement of the punches.
Moving Out Of Range
.there is nothing wrong with moving out of range
of the target from time-to-time, but excessive
movement and distance away from an opponent
minimizes the effectiveness and the ability
to score counter-punches or take advantage of
an opponents error in stance, style or execution
of punches. Also, it is a waste of valuable energy.
Rushing Forward
Often we see boxers rush towards the opponent without
thinking about the risks of rushing into a left hook or
a right cross. And, that could spell real trouble if you
catch a heavy shot while moving into it.
One of the best for moving forward after an opponent was
the great JOE LOUIS. But, Joe did not rush towards his
opponents, instead he stalked them like a cat, measured
the distance and then unloaded the fire power with very
effective results.
At the beginning of each round, both boxers will be or should be
moving towards each other. The key risk factor, for boxers at the
beginning of a round is for the opponent to move quickly within
striking distance and fire a power left hook or right cross. Sometimes,
this strategy by the offensive boxer will be very effective and if the blow
lands, it could be a game changer. So, the important lesson is to be aware
of the opening blitz by a potential opponent at the beginning of a round.
Sometimes this strategy may be used in the final round by a boxer that
appears to be on the losing end of the judges' scorecards after two rounds.
That type of strategy is the one of desperation, but for the opponent that
thinks he has it in the bag can sometimes have a rude awakening as to
the importance of being a bit cautious at the start of any round.
BALANCE is the first word in effective punching skills, and
balance is necessary for effective footwork and movement.
So why do so many amateur boxers have poor
footwork, movement and balance?
Some of the issues:
.Moving out of range,
.rushing forward, and
.not co-ordinating the movement of the feet
with the movement of the punches.
Moving Out Of Range
.there is nothing wrong with moving out of range
of the target from time-to-time, but excessive
movement and distance away from an opponent
minimizes the effectiveness and the ability
to score counter-punches or take advantage of
an opponents error in stance, style or execution
of punches. Also, it is a waste of valuable energy.
Rushing Forward
Often we see boxers rush towards the opponent without
thinking about the risks of rushing into a left hook or
a right cross. And, that could spell real trouble if you
catch a heavy shot while moving into it.
One of the best for moving forward after an opponent was
the great JOE LOUIS. But, Joe did not rush towards his
opponents, instead he stalked them like a cat, measured
the distance and then unloaded the fire power with very
effective results.
At the beginning of each round, both boxers will be or should be
moving towards each other. The key risk factor, for boxers at the
beginning of a round is for the opponent to move quickly within
striking distance and fire a power left hook or right cross. Sometimes,
this strategy by the offensive boxer will be very effective and if the blow
lands, it could be a game changer. So, the important lesson is to be aware
of the opening blitz by a potential opponent at the beginning of a round.
Sometimes this strategy may be used in the final round by a boxer that
appears to be on the losing end of the judges' scorecards after two rounds.
That type of strategy is the one of desperation, but for the opponent that
thinks he has it in the bag can sometimes have a rude awakening as to
the importance of being a bit cautious at the start of any round.
Monday, February 7, 2011
BOXING SKILLS Body Punching
BOXING SKILLS - BODY PUNCHING: By Brian Zelley
The art of body punching for many is a lost art due in part to
the scoring system used in International Amateur Boxing.
Flashback 30 years to 1981 and the story was the same.
The RING magazine Associate Editor, Randy Gordon outlined
the issue in the December 1981 issue. The article was titled
randy gordon on The Once Glorious Art Of Body-Punching
Takes A Licking.
The story started with a look back at one of the Ali vs Frazier fights.
Ali was quoted:
"The fight was the closest thing to death. Frazier hit me with
body punches that made we want to quit.
JOE FRAZIER was also quoted:
"Kill the body and the head will die"
In his article Gordon mentions some great body punchers such as
Henry Armstrong, Tony Zale and Robert Duran.
Getting back to amateurs in top level competition,
the body punching skills and application appears to be
a non-starter. So the question is when are the high level officials
and coaches in amateur boxing going to recognize the importance
and traditions of the sport of boxing after all competition in the ring
is not a fencing duel with boxing gloves.
The art of body punching for many is a lost art due in part to
the scoring system used in International Amateur Boxing.
Flashback 30 years to 1981 and the story was the same.
The RING magazine Associate Editor, Randy Gordon outlined
the issue in the December 1981 issue. The article was titled
randy gordon on The Once Glorious Art Of Body-Punching
Takes A Licking.
The story started with a look back at one of the Ali vs Frazier fights.
Ali was quoted:
"The fight was the closest thing to death. Frazier hit me with
body punches that made we want to quit.
JOE FRAZIER was also quoted:
"Kill the body and the head will die"
In his article Gordon mentions some great body punchers such as
Henry Armstrong, Tony Zale and Robert Duran.
Getting back to amateurs in top level competition,
the body punching skills and application appears to be
a non-starter. So the question is when are the high level officials
and coaches in amateur boxing going to recognize the importance
and traditions of the sport of boxing after all competition in the ring
is not a fencing duel with boxing gloves.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
TRAGIC BOXING STORIES
TRAGEDY IN THE RING and BEYOND by brian zelley
Two years that standout as very tragic years are 1980 and 2009.
The loss of the 1980 USA Olymoic team in 1980 is likey the most significnt tragedy.
Two years that standout as very tragic years are 1980 and 2009.
The loss of the 1980 USA Olymoic team in 1980 is likey the most significnt tragedy.
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