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Zachary Mendoza17 said:Maybe you need to figure out exactly which part of the fist makes contact. When hitting this bag, I’d suggest using a rear straight punch. Rotate through with your hips and legs, then extend the arm almost all the way. That's how you get power—by putting your whole body weight behind it. Just remember: use the rear straight, watch your contact point, and engage your entire body. You'll see the difference. Look up proper rear straight techniques on YouTube and try applying that. In the meantime, leave that hand alone. I wouldn't recommend hitting the same spot again for maybe two weeks. Otherwise, you're just going to wreck an already injured hand.

I actually charged in with a 2-3 step lead and put my whole damn body into it, but obviously, my hand position and grip weren't strong enough to take the impact.

I've seen pros do it before—that hip rotation, coming from the shoulder, fully extended arm... everything is synchronized.

Paul Campbell3 said:You’re the third person I’ve run into with an injury like this.
If you don't know actual striking technique (which is painfully obvious from your previous posts), then stop swinging at everything. Just go to a gym and ask how to actually hold your fist, what angle to use, where your fingers should be, and which part of the bag you're supposed to hit—basically, get some damn training. Don't listen to those forum bios, and quit watching those YouTube clips.Look, instead of sitting around, just walk into a gym or some fitness club and ask someone to actually show you how it's done properly. 🙂

I hate doctors. Seriously, go get an X-ray for that wrist. I know two people who've been stuck in casts for three months because of this amateur-hour nonsense. All that sloppy hitting leads to a fractured scaphoid bone. It might not seem like a big deal right now, but you're looking at improper healing and a thumb that won't even work properly later.
Throwing a punch isn't nearly as simple as it looks. People trip up constantly, and then they end up paying way too much for their little "experiments."
Just one or two months hitting the heavy bag after getting some actual, professional guidance? That’s all you need. It's enough to make sure you never screw up like this again. 🙂

Yeah, well, I should probably warm up for maybe half an hour first. Two months seems a bit overkill for a single punch; I'm not exactly training for the World Championships here.

As for the injury—it barely hurts when I'm doing normal everyday stuff, so I’ll only bother heading to the doctor if things don't start looking better in the next month or so.

I seriously can’t believe I managed to reinjure my wrist just by playing some damn chess 🙄—I kid you not. I was down to my last 10 seconds on the clock and had to start frantically clicking moves, and at one point I practically lunged out of my chair like someone had just shoved a combat knife straight into my joint. I was twitching and cramping for several minutes straight after that...

Honestly, it feels even more disgusting now than it did the day right after the initial injury. I’ve got this freaking bandage wrapped around it just to try and hold the joint together, but it’s actually looking a bit more swollen this time around. It’s getting to the point where I can barely turn the steering wheel in my car. Probably just some stretched ligaments or something. Might head over to see my doctor tomorrow if it doesn't chill out.

At this rate, I'm praying that in maybe five months I'll be able to get back to doing push-ups and basic training exercises... hitting the heavy bag? Yeah, that's definitely not happening anytime soon... dammit.

yeah, yeah, they think they know what a real devil looks like🤣

Paul Campbell3 said:You’re the third person I’ve run into with an injury like this.
If you don't know actual striking technique (which is painfully obvious from your previous posts), then stop swinging at everything. Just go to a gym and ask how to actually hold your fist, what angle to use, where your fingers should be, and which part of the bag you're supposed to hit—basically, get some damn training. Don't listen to those forum bios, and quit watching those YouTube clips.Look, instead of sitting around, just walk into a gym or some fitness club and ask someone to actually show you how it's done properly. 🙂

I hate doctors. Seriously, go get an X-ray for that wrist. I know two people who've been stuck in casts for three months because of this amateur-hour nonsense. All that sloppy hitting leads to a fractured scaphoid bone. It might not seem like a big deal right now, but you're looking at improper healing and a thumb that won't even work properly later.
Throwing a punch isn't nearly as simple as it looks. People trip up constantly, and then they end up paying way too much for their little "experiments."
Just one or two months hitting the heavy bag after getting some actual, professional guidance? That’s all you need. It's enough to make sure you never screw up like this again. 🙂

I took some photos today—two different angles—and had two doctors look at them, and they didn't see any actual damage from the trauma. My wrist just feels weak and only hurts at certain angles.

I did a little digging on this "scaphoid bone" thing, and honestly, it doesn't even seem like a real thing.

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone here is into MMA. I'm a total beginner and I'm about to pull the trigger on my first pair of gloves. I was hoping someone could help me figure out what size I should be looking at? My hand circumference—measuring right under the knuckles and above the middle of the palm—is 20cm. If anyone knows, please let me know ASAP! Thanks 😉

What’s your take on these gloves?

Hey there! First off, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and some really pleasant holidays ahead! 😁
Now, I was hoping to pick your brains a little regarding kickboxing. So, here’s the deal—I’m 18 years old, standing about 5'9", weighing roughly 155 lbs. I don't really have much striking experience yet, though I suppose I've got a pretty solid physical build.
I’ve spent some time hitting the gym, and I still do some training at home now and then—but as far as actual combat sports go, I have about a year of wrestling under my belt.
I’m really looking to hear from people who actually train; specifically, I’m curious about what kind of starter gear I should probably look into getting.
I didn't mention earlier that I'm based over in the Northwest side of Chicago, so ideally, I'd love to find a club nearby, though I guess that isn't a strict requirement or anything.
One place that caught my eye is Doms. Is that a decent club to check out?

Daniel Smith4 said:Hey there! First off, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and some really pleasant holidays ahead! 😁
Now, I was hoping to pick your brains a little regarding kickboxing. So, here’s the deal—I’m 18 years old, standing about 5'9", weighing roughly 155 lbs. I don't really have much striking experience yet, though I suppose I've got a pretty solid physical build.
I’ve spent some time hitting the gym, and I still do some training at home now and then—but as far as actual combat sports go, I have about a year of wrestling under my belt.
I’m really looking to hear from people who actually train; specifically, I’m curious about what kind of starter gear I should probably look into getting.
I didn't mention earlier that I'm based over in the Northwest side of Chicago, so ideally, I'd love to find a club nearby, though I guess that isn't a strict requirement or anything.
One place that caught my eye is Doms. Is that a decent club to check out?

club's alright

hahahaha Sam Roberts, you should just change your name to Rjechito.. 😛

Nice way to tell the guy he needs bandages, gloves, and maybe some braces... suggest a local gym if there's one nearby too... honestly, I think a slap in the face would've worked better... 😍

😁

Well, you probably won't need a mouthguard right away since it takes a while before you actually start sparring, but hand wraps are definitely a necessity.
You should go with non-elastic wraps. The elastic ones tend to mess with your circulation, I guess.

As for gloves, the club might have some available, so it isn't necessarily something you need to buy on day one.

Honestly, I imagine it doesn't matter much whether you pick kickboxing or Muay Thai, as long as you find a decent gym that’s close to home.
If you actually want to get good at the sport, you just have to show up consistently. Otherwise, people tend to quit pretty fast.

I could suggest checking out Holy Spirit for Muay Thai, and if I recall correctly, Spartan Gym is also pretty solid. Though, both of those are located downtown.

Steven Wright10 said:😁

Well, you probably won't need a mouthguard right away since it takes a while before you actually start sparring, but hand wraps are definitely a necessity.
You should go with non-elastic wraps. The elastic ones tend to mess with your circulation, I guess.

As for gloves, the club might have some available, so it isn't necessarily something you need to buy on day one.

Honestly, I imagine it doesn't matter much whether you pick kickboxing or Muay Thai, as long as you find a decent gym that’s close to home.
If you actually want to get good at the sport, you just have to show up consistently. Otherwise, people tend to quit pretty fast.

I could suggest checking out Holy Spirit for Muay Thai, and if I recall correctly, Spartan Gym is also pretty solid. Though, both of those are located downtown.

exactly

Man, he's definitely not ready for this... it's gonna take everything he's got... 🙂

The real issue lies with the gear—specifically the gloves and mouthguards. There is an absurd amount of junk on the market, even though decent, high-quality stuff actually exists somewhere...

For instance, I’ve seen some incredibly well-made leather gloves that probably wouldn't split after five years of training. Then again, I’ve also seen cheap synthetic ones that fall apart after maybe ten sessions...

As for mouthguards, you can check this link to see for yourself. It’s a bit of a shame that none of these dentists have bothered to suggest a reliable, high-quality protector...😛

Daniel Smith4 said:Hey there! First off, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and some really pleasant holidays ahead! 😁
Now, I was hoping to pick your brains a little regarding kickboxing. So, here’s the deal—I’m 18 years old, standing about 5'9", weighing roughly 155 lbs. I don't really have much striking experience yet, though I suppose I've got a pretty solid physical build.
I’ve spent some time hitting the gym, and I still do some training at home now and then—but as far as actual combat sports go, I have about a year of wrestling under my belt.
I’m really looking to hear from people who actually train; specifically, I’m curious about what kind of starter gear I should probably look into getting.
I didn't mention earlier that I'm based over in the Northwest side of Chicago, so ideally, I'd love to find a club nearby, though I guess that isn't a strict requirement or anything.
One place that caught my eye is Doms. Is that a decent club to check out?

Man, you actually have an excellent club right in your neighborhood. It’s highly respected and built on a foundation of success—Pit Bull, near the local grocery store. They have great coaches and a solid crew spanning all age groups. You should also check out a few other spots and just go where you feel the fit is best.

So Pit Bull is fine. Maybe if Gladijator shows up once in a while you can give him a kick...

Here’s a solid link just for you:
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Come on, Daniel Garcia, get going... you really need to delete that right away.🙂

placidbison20, just chill out—seriously, take a breather...🙂

So, I’ve been thinking about picking up kickboxing lately—my cardio is basically non-existent at this point, haha.
Does anyone know if there's a decent club around the hills area?

Lawrence Watson77 said:Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone here is into MMA. I'm a total beginner and I'm about to pull the trigger on my first pair of gloves. I was hoping someone could help me figure out what size I should be looking at? My hand circumference—measuring right under the knuckles and above the middle of the palm—is 20cm. If anyone knows, please let me know ASAP! Thanks 😉

Honestly, it doesn't matter much. Just get the ones that feel right in your hand and fit your budget. And about that measurement—inches aren't really used to determine glove size in the way you seem to think... Just go try them on...

Steven Moore7 said:So, I’ve been thinking about picking up kickboxing lately—my cardio is basically non-existent at this point, haha.
Does anyone know if there's a decent club around the hills area?

You've got Marjan and Pit Bull over by the grips, and maybe something near Mertojak, but honestly, nothing's gonna be closer than that... 🙂