Technical aspects of the Sweet Science:
1. Stance: Since I'm not kicking, my stance needs to be much less square to the opponent. My shoulder needs to be forward (it's part of the protection for my chin when I'm jabbing).
2. I can move my head to either left or right when jabbing--that's a revelation. It seems to require somewhat different foot movement also.
3. As I was told in mixed martial arts, RELAX. Tense up at the point of impact.
4. Stay on my toes (again, not a new lesson--but interestingly, it seems a bit easier in the boxing/wrestling shoes).
5. Move forward, not back.
6. I'm trying to learn footwork for advancing while throwing uppercuts. Not quite doing it automatically yet.
7. Move the body and head in throwing uppercuts.
I've done shadow boxing with an opponent, but not any sparring yet. I do want to do some sparring eventually. One step at a time.
My knee feels fine. The knuckles are sore!
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