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Hey everyone, greetings to you all! :klap: 👋
I was wondering if anyone could show me, tell me, or basically explain how to properly hit a heavy bag.
I’ve got a bag at home and I’ve been hitting it a little bit, but I want to start training seriously and doing it the right way so I can avoid any potential injuries—God forbid anything permanent happens.
Because sometimes when I really go for it and start throwing punches without much technique (or so I think), my wrist starts hurting pretty bad.
Also, I'm curious about how to strengthen my jaw.
Thanks in advance!
And look, I know I should probably head to a local gym or ask a boxer for advice, but honestly, for some reason, I feel a bit embarrassed. It’s not that I’m actually ashamed, it just feels kind of silly, if you know what I mean.
Thanks again for any advice, and sorry for the long post.

...you have any idea how much stuff I actually have to write???...

It’s hard to really get this across through a screen.
Look, when you throw a punch, don't let your arm go completely straight... if you lock it out like that, you're just asking to wreck your elbow. You want to hit with your knuckles, then snap that hand right back into your guard immediately—keep it tucked near your chin. Honestly, trying to explain the exact angle of your arm and how to hold your guard over the internet is a lost cause. You really need to get down to a gym for this.
Besides, even if you find a good boxing gym to train at, you still have to put in the work at home, drilling the techniques constantly. That's the only way anyone can actually teach you how to do it right.

Yeah, probably a whole lot
But hey, if it's not an issue, I'm just looking for some basics—maybe even a book with diagrams showing how to execute specific strikes and where I can pick one up.

I know I'm asking for a ton 🙏 🙏 🙂

Lord_Dude said:Yeah, probably a lot
but if it's not an issue, I just want some basics or maybe a book with sketches showing how to execute certain strikes and where I can pick one up.

I know I'm asking a lot 🙏 🙏 🙂

Books and videos won't cut it.
If you're truly serious about learning, hitting a gym for a month or two to nail down the fundamentals isn't going to be a problem.

When you're working that heavy bag—and please, I say this with the utmost sincerity—don't go in there trying to actually murder the thing. That’s just poor technique, really. Instead, try to establish a light, steady rhythm first—almost like you're playing a drum kit, if you catch my drift—and then, gradually, begin to accelerate that tempo. And for heaven's sake, don't go chasing it around the gym! If you're doing it correctly—which, admittedly, takes a fair bit of practice and patience—you should be moving *around* the bag while it essentially stays right where it belongs. It's a wonderful feeling when you finally nail it—that moment where your fist practically sinks into the padding and the bag just shudders in place without flying halfway across the room.

Lord_Dude said:Hey everyone, hi 👏 👋
I was wondering if anyone could show me or explain how to hit a heavy bag properly.
I have a bag at home and I’ve been hitting it a bit, but I want to start training more intensively and doing it right so I can avoid any permanent injuries, God forbid.
Because sometimes when I really go for it and just start swinging wildly (at least I think so), my wrist starts hurting quite badly.
Also, I'm curious about how to strengthen my left hook.
Thanks in advance.
And look, I know I should probably head to a gym or ask a boxer for advice, but honestly, for some reason, I feel a bit awkward—not embarrassed, just feels silly, if you know what I mean.
Thanks again for any advice, and sorry for the long post.

YouTube is your friend :)
But if you can swing it, I'd recommend spending a month or two at a local boxing club.

I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any Tai Chi classes happening in San Francisco? I've been interested in learning for a while now, but I just can't seem to find a decent spot to practice—it seems like everything available is just karate or judo. If there isn't any Tai Chi, could you guys recommend any other martial arts I might be able to find in the city besides those? Thanks in advance!😬

I've seen Tai Chi Chuan flyers posted all over town; take a look around downtown.

Last summer, there was some kind of seminar at the Aikido club—either Tai Chi or Qigong. Anyway, you're bound to find a flyer somewhere in the city.

So, where can I find some adult beginner karate classes here in the States?

myst said:I was wondering if anyone knows if there's any Tai Chi happening in Los Angeles, or anything like that. I've been interested in it for a while now, but I just can't seem to find a place in LA where they actually teach it. It’s all karate and judo everywhere I look. If there isn't any Tai Chi, could you let me know what other martial arts are available in the city besides those? Thanks in advance.😬

I'm not really sure about Tai Chi. As for the other stuff, you have a few different styles of Aikido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Judo, and Muay Thai.
I think someone mentioned Capoeira being an option too.

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Hey there! I’m new to the forum. I’m 15, and I’ve really been getting interested in martial arts lately. To be honest, I don’t know much about it—actually, I don't know anything at all! But I’ve heard about these self-defense classes that combine elements from a bunch of different styles, and that sounds really cool to me. I’m not looking to get into competitive fighting or anything; I just want to learn some practical skills. The catch is that I live in Osage, but the self-defense program I found is all the way in Chicago. So, does anyone have any info on good clubs or gyms in my area?
\n\nThanks so much!!!!! 🙂

mala_latica said:Hey! I'm new here. I'm 15 and interested in martial arts. I don't know much about it—actually, I don't know anything at all. But I heard about some self-defense classes, and I like how they combine elements from different styles. I have zero interest in competing; I just want to learn something useful. The issue is that I live in Osage, but the self-defense course I found is all the way in Chicago. So please, if you have any info on a club in Osage, let me know!
Thanks so much!!!!! 🙂

If you aren't looking to compete and plan on sticking with martial arts long-term, I'd recommend Aikido. 🙂

Hanibal, thanks for getting back to me.
I actually found the club's page online based in Omaha, but it doesn't mention anything about age groups. If they're strictly for adults, I don't want to show up looking like a total kid. Do you think they might have sessions specifically for my age (15)?
Also, this might sound a little silly, but I read somewhere that training is done in sweatpants and barefoot. For some reason, I have a huge aversion to being barefoot. 🙄Is that a strict rule, or is it okay if I wear socks?
Those are my two main questions.
Does anyone else on this forum train there? If so, could you tell me a bit more about what it's actually like?
Thanks!!!

First off, the gender doesn't matter. I train in a small group over in San Diego—maybe three or four people, maybe even fewer. It varies. But honestly, gender isn't the point. You’ll find that if you stick with it long enough, you'll become obsessed with it. You'll be perfectly happy with Aikido. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Seriously, if you think it's awkward working with people older than you, just imagine how they feel training with you. Don't feel embarrassed. If you like it, go for it. (Just go check it out first).
Secondly, regarding your concern about the technique—training in socks isn't an issue. The effect is basically the same, though you might slip a few times until you get the hang of it. There are actually several other people on this forum who train. Most of them are over in the AIKIDOKES thread... SHOW YOURSELVES.

Here’s a link so you can look at some names for yourself.

(There might even be someone from your area; I think their username is Larry Sullivan37). Maybe reach out to them for some info. 🙂 👍

Which question is simpler: how long it takes you to provide an answer, or the question itself?

urbanotter5 said:Which question is simpler: how long it takes you to provide an answer, or the question itself?

I don't get it. I replied to her instantly. And from what I can see, you didn't even ask anything that required waiting for a response, so I really don't follow the point of this post. Did you actually ask a question? 😕

Greetings, everyone!
I am primarily interested in training in Pa Qua and Tai Chi. If anyone here practices these arts, I would love to hear about your experiences—specifically regarding your instructors, how serious your commitment is🙂, and how frequently you train. I have been immersed in the martial arts world for about six years now, so what I am truly hunting for is a disciplined skill set paired with a veteran instructor. I want someone with deep experience, profound knowledge, a genuine passion for the craft, and a solid training environment with a great community... that's really all I'm looking for.🙂 any propositions?...Thanks!