So let's see, about 13 years ago I was a teenager, but big (I was 6' at 12 years old) and had been training in Tae Kwon Do for 2 years. I had been to a number of tournaments including nationals but at my school they were a fun activity, not a requirement. At 6'1, 230 pounds, I was always put in the adult male divisions because I would crush kids my age. Because you hit with full force.
Anywho, by my 6th tournament, my dad got a camcorder and I got to see how much I sucked. I took it personally and started training on my own. And in 1 month I was at another tournament and did much better, took gold in sparring.
To supplement my classes, I happen to have a set of 5 pound plastic dumbbells and I would put some music on, and shadow-box to my reflection in my bedroom window. Since I had good technique with a lot of these moves, I practiced jabs, backfists, uppercuts, reverse punches and some blocks. the resistance was good and I would break it down into sets and ultimately build speed. I had a killer high-block reverse punch combo after that.
Later I got my black belt and taught as head instructor, and even though I have been out of it almost 10 years, the moves are still ingrained in my muscle memory. People kinda freak out when a 300+ pound guy does precise jump-spinning moves on the street, but I try to avoid them so I don't injure myself. I move very efficiently from my training is my point, which is what separates the pre-black belts from black belts.
So I was in dick's the other day and came upon the rack of rubber-coated dumbbells and picked up a set of 5's. Man they were light, like almost nothing, i guess weighing around 370 now makes me stronger from carrying my weight. I searched for what felt like the old 5 pounds and 10 was the mark. I am so tempted now to get a set of 10's and do some shadowboxing again. My gym has some metal dumbbells, not sure about plastic ones. I have a good grip but the plastic ones make sure i have something better to hold onto, and reduce any risk of flinging them.
So if I go to the gym and start boxing with the dumbbells, will I get yelled at? I maintain control but can jab quick. probably better to get my own and try at home?
Anybody do this or seen it done before? I think it's great because even in these techniques you use your whole body and this builds stabilizers and connective tissue.
Cliffs:
1) I box with dumbbells. Watch out!
I apologize for the life story.
Anywho, by my 6th tournament, my dad got a camcorder and I got to see how much I sucked. I took it personally and started training on my own. And in 1 month I was at another tournament and did much better, took gold in sparring.
To supplement my classes, I happen to have a set of 5 pound plastic dumbbells and I would put some music on, and shadow-box to my reflection in my bedroom window. Since I had good technique with a lot of these moves, I practiced jabs, backfists, uppercuts, reverse punches and some blocks. the resistance was good and I would break it down into sets and ultimately build speed. I had a killer high-block reverse punch combo after that.
Later I got my black belt and taught as head instructor, and even though I have been out of it almost 10 years, the moves are still ingrained in my muscle memory. People kinda freak out when a 300+ pound guy does precise jump-spinning moves on the street, but I try to avoid them so I don't injure myself. I move very efficiently from my training is my point, which is what separates the pre-black belts from black belts.
So I was in dick's the other day and came upon the rack of rubber-coated dumbbells and picked up a set of 5's. Man they were light, like almost nothing, i guess weighing around 370 now makes me stronger from carrying my weight. I searched for what felt like the old 5 pounds and 10 was the mark. I am so tempted now to get a set of 10's and do some shadowboxing again. My gym has some metal dumbbells, not sure about plastic ones. I have a good grip but the plastic ones make sure i have something better to hold onto, and reduce any risk of flinging them.
So if I go to the gym and start boxing with the dumbbells, will I get yelled at? I maintain control but can jab quick. probably better to get my own and try at home?
Anybody do this or seen it done before? I think it's great because even in these techniques you use your whole body and this builds stabilizers and connective tissue.
Cliffs:
1) I box with dumbbells. Watch out!
I apologize for the life story.
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