Successful training strategies for competitive fighters have been around for a long time. The Soviets used state funds to support their athletes, who were given luxury hotels rooms, meals, and even chauffeurs. This leaves one fundamental question, though. Discussion in 'Standup Technique' started by MurphysLawyer, Sep 15, 2013. Disclaimer | The only difference is that they are little bigger, hand-made with thicker Mexican leather, and have a thicker grip bar. Thanks for the comment and for the fantastic collection videos. Russian Boxing Style - YouTube 0:00 / 2:22 #boxing #boxingtutorial #howtobox Russian Boxing Style 15,039 views Premiered May 2, 2021 Hier zeigen wir euch Besonderheiten aus der russischen. it. I have been taking teams to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus for Judo and Sambo training on a bi-annual basis since 1987 with the most recent May 2013. Just recently Ive put together 2 articles, one called Counter Punching and Boxing The Differenceand another entitledPunching Power The 5 Building Blocks. [21] Later the young Chaliapin was attacked in a fight over a girl, but thanks to his proficiency in fist fighting, he won. Since young age, Mr. Vadim Starov trained in Russian Styles of Combat - Sambo, Systema, and Boxing. Artist/Song: The Hatters - Russian Style Label: Little Big Production Company: Little Big Production Director: Tandem: Alina Pasok & Ilya Prusikin DoP: Yriy Iskhakov Editor: Alina Pasok & Ilya Prusikin Art Director: Yra Muzichenko Browse more videos Playing next 3:54 OPA, Russian Style (Gangnam style ) , ! Taking such liberties even off camera would have cost me a slap with the pad from my old coach, first slightly, than with scoring impact, and those mitts hurt around the edges. All in all which leads me neatly onto. Russian Style Boxing meets Systema (Fight Heal) Russian Martial Arts wArseniy G Jarvis__Z 69 0 05:13 4 Advanced Boxing Punch Variations Jarvis__Z 18 0 02:43 Russian boxing fisticuffs seminar 29 3032014 Jarvis__Z 27 0 08:45 Shifting for Boxing and MMA Jarvis__Z 24 0 1:23:54 Rosslyn Jazz Festival Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles (2018) Jarvis__Z 149 0 with Russia. Russia, including: And maybe there are still other types of Russian fist fighting that havent been mentioned. He has an eye for talent and a knack for developing them, which he learned from years of competition himself. Have a clean fight. [There was also a fist fighting type 'hit on hit' or 'one for one', when the opponents gave punches on turn. I love the world of technical improvement and solid skills endurance, probably similar to your good self . To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Which will give your gym mates a good laff. The young prospect is using bag gloves for the pad work and it makes him look fast and furious, if its for the camera, fine. Your email address will not be published. Good footwork, jab heavy, cerebral type. Dont forget, let me have your comments below. In my upbringing, these swing bags, were about learning how to slip, duck, retreat, while hitting from the side, below, and on the turn. Those who believe otherwise are those who have ignored the past. Finally, boxing is known for its mental toughness. Thanks, Ross. I have seen that tennis ball drill before.It was part of Kosta Tszyus training schedule.It was his way of developing his hand to eye co-ordination. kind of fight one on one of each person who is already experienced. As we know, there are many types of Your comments are very considered and in my opinion accurate. The swing bag back in my day too was for the same purpose as you state. Russian boxing ( Russian: , romanized : Kulachniy Boy, lit. " ' ' ' ', . I myself was trained in the Soviet style. Maryland: The Spa at The Ivy. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Boxers will often train by punching buckets of sand to strengthen bones, and prepare minutes before the fights. There were cases where participants would cheat by putting iron under their sleeves. The Eastern European Boxing Style is mainly influenced to be effective in the amateur boxing systems. Its our friend Lomachenko and his tactics for dealing with counter punching Russian southpaws. Egor Mekhontsev Age: 38 Birthplace: Asbest, Russia Nationality: Russia Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". I trained with a coach from Russia who emphasised hard, clean shots thrown with perfect form and lots of evasive head movement. 1.95K subscribers Subscribe 1.8K 281K views 6 years ago Olympic Russian boxing team training at Olympic base Show more Show. Russian fist fighting is usually done during major holidays. It is a new martial art that emphasizes the techniques and tactics of stick fighting. The clip is fun to watch, now let me see it with my boxing spectacles and think of some ex-amateur wisecracks. The exercises shown in this video truly represents how the former Soviet Bloc countries train their athletes. Just as somebody, who comes from former USSR, I would like to point out that a lot of former USSR coaches questioned the superiority of their system compared to US. Mosley is done. I actually saw a documentary contrasting the American vs the Soviet training methods. 2023 Learn Russian Language |, Adchoices | I hope this article can really help you to find Two of the best at using this right now are Lomachenko and Usyk. However, this can change slightly from fighter to fighter; it varies depending on their weight, size and ability. I bought one recently and i find it really helpful for foot work drills. [12], Every region in Russia incorporated different rules unlike the sport of boxing. Here are some examples of some of the greatest Eastern European fighters, which includes past and active fighters: By using some of the fighters above I will break down some of these techniques below with examples. and was also very intersting. This is a highly talented boxing coach working in a very pragmatic way to prepare his boxers for success at international level in amateur boxing. What is Russian style boxing? to use overhead/cross instead of jab its different. It is an outstanding element to add into the training regime, especially as a method for improving our straight shots. problems that have been there long ago. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Escaping from a punch, answering it not on turn, and moving aside were not allowed; all that could be done was to use the hands to try to protect one's own body. Cant say , imho, that its pure soviet scool staff, essentially those Naseem Hamed style uppercuts from the first soouthpow guy. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Good balance and footwork with emphasys on constant in-and-out motion (called "chelnok" in russian). Now being an observer of many of the best easter European fighters over the years, I dont believe this to be the case. Coaches also need expertise in combining the exercises in ways that makes sense and to account for recovery etc. ?-Present) Physical Description Gender Male Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Weight 261 pounds (118 kg) Eye colour Blue Hair colour Blonde Gray (As of Creed II) For the majority of the session, the coach remains in the orthodox stance. To make sense of what I am saying. If all that is new is actually old, then is there any room left for innovation (in training) ? Interestingly if you watch Usyk vs Gassiev (Two Eastern fighters), you would think they were from two different sides of the earth. Today, it is practiced around the world by male and female athletes of all ages. make boxing as their favorite sport. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRcUXmA9Hg Aug 8, 2020 1.8K Dislike Share McLeod Scott Boxing 46.6K subscribers A full tutorial breakdown on how to throw a soviet style jab. His father was an officer of the Russian Army. Keep the shots light, pure reactions, no power. Ross, this is why I love your blog. Dont reinvent the wheel, just realign it. Anthony J. DAngelo. In some places they fought with bare arms, while in other they stretched the sleeves over the fists. Oshchepkov had a fascinating life story that ended in tragedy. in the gloves you wear. Russia's boxing federation is to bring back the ancient sport of bare-knuckle boxing, creating an official department to oversee the sport. Skad Russian Martial Arts. [7][8], All regions had their heroes at the sport, but the region with the most famous ones historically is Tula. This means they traditionally have very good boxing fundamentals which include: A solid upright stance High guard Stiff powerful jab Pawing jab Mostly straight punches when throwing power shots. Traditionally, you would not see these Eastern boxers use flashy moves like shoulder rolls, changing angles etc. Yep, he knows his stuff does our Ivan. I am looking for cheap additional drills which is possible to do outside of boxing gym (at home) and that looks good for that. The Eastern European Boxing Style is mainly influenced to be effective in the amateur boxing systems. In fact this was probably a move the Klitschko brothers liked to use often, due to their size and reach. The general stereotype he gives is already given in this thread. And not punishing the Boxer, with a slap hand, for lingering in the inside zone, with dropped hand, and not stepping out, having executed the drill. I hope you enjoy visiting and can find something that will suit your boxing lifestyle. One of my favourite Coaches after yourself, is Jeff Mayweather. These guys just revolutionized my Tae Kwon Do basics training! Firstly it is a brilliant way in which to avoid the incoming punch whilst remaining in range to land shots of your own. Clearly the Soviets and other Eastern European countries were on to something with their unique training methods given the recent domination by Eastern Europeans in boxings heavier weight classes and most notably by the very underrated Klitscho brothers. It will be very important if you find the right team for you. Or as were used when I was a boy. I am totally beginner in boxing, but according to my general knowledge of sports and human anatomy, it seems that goal is to train eye-hand coordination, right? Nice video, he took care of business. The Soviet system had an organized,systematized pharmacology plan (at least for track and field and weightlifters as i have seen these plans). Otherwise, when one hand goes out, the other should move up, or across, and cover the chin and jaw region (the garage door). I hope lifes treating you well too. art tradition in Russia. are spread all over the world. Pads (focus mitts) are an invention of the last 40 years. The term "freakshow" gets thrown around loosely when describing novelty fights, but it doesn't get more freakshow than Russian promotion Epic FC booking a 529-pound man against a 115-pound woman. In our own backyard, Bushwickers have the chance to learn to box from a man who has built an unprecedented number of champions. Although this is a type of sport that is [The fights usually took place at holidays and in rural areas, and in winter most often on ice. Some decades later, at the same lake, the young future opera-singer Feodor Chaliapin took part in a similar fight: "From one side came we, the Russians of Kazan, from the other side the Tatars. There, the fistfight tales place as a form of honor duel between an oprichnik (government police agent) and a merchant. Hi Fran, me again, being a smart Alec. The Coach/trainers job is to choose, sequence, periodize, and monitor progress and progressive resistance (which could be variables like time, volume etc.) It was during this time the Soviet Bloc dominated the amateur scene winning over 50 Olympic medals during their existence. In effect, combinations and flurries of punches play a lesser role. Ive seen it used before although its not something Ive tried in gym yet. The Russian would often time and catch his opponents off guard by slipping into range or throwing a jab to body, before throwing a left or right hook. Whether you roll under and dig a right in the plexus slicing towards the liver, or duck and aim a left hook to the liver, a jab is all you have to worry about before you reorganize. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',111,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-myboxinglife_com-medrectangle-4-0_1');.medrectangle-4-multi-111{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. To do fist Some significant differences exist between the athletes of the USSR and present day Russians. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Manage Settings , , , . young men and adult men. Thanks again, Fran. others about in-fight , cubain, american and german schools, fight against southpow and training. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. When following the Russian fist fighting, you must follow the rules in order to avoid the tragedy that worsen the situation. Raheem Member banned Full Member. Too bad he's so boring, and is really still an amateur at heart. So i bought 30 tennis balls and we use to have 2 lads throwing the balls and one lad slipping. has learned about how to defend themselves, their families and their country Being a flagship school, Russian boxing always offers a lot to think about. In addition, because it is a full-contact sport, it can be used to help athletes get in shape for other sports such as running and wrestling. Given that S&C tends to not float my boat, I leave that stuff to other coaches in the gym. [23], One of the heroes in the book "Thief" by the Soviet novelist Leonid Leonov said: "In childhood, it happened, only in fist fights I found real friends And was never wrong! Hi Fran, Many think of fascism as a phenomenon of the 20th century. Boxing is divided into two categories: amateur and professional. History confirms this observation beyond any reasonable doubt. Really neat and very effective southpaw punch. Whoops, thats Leo Randolph and not Willie Randolph. Sorry but its baseball season and I was thinking of the wrong Randolph. These gloves are made by Grant boxing gloves manufacturers in Mexico and are identical to the gloves that have been in use in Mexico. It was a real good laugh.Another one was a hula hoop two lads put there lead foot in and adopt a low guard. Our coach used to have us do similar drills, except it wasnt the same exercises. First the boys were let in, and then more and more grown ups. Russian Fist Fighting is also known It is notable that, according to Lermontov, both characters use combat gloves ('rukavitsy' reinforced mittens). Just over half of the Premier League season is still to be played, and they have been burned before by failures in decisive momentsnotably the Champions League qualification near-misses in recent years.Following Tottenham's 3-0 win over Norwich City on Boxing Day, however, there is . through the game. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Are you interested in trying this Russian fist fighting? In our video here, a slightly different approach is taken. 'fist fighting, pugilism') is the traditional bare-knuckle boxing of Rus' and then Russia. Usyk in this fight uses intelligent lateral and pivots movements. Russian Fist Fighting is actually a Fighting from long distance 2. Boxing Tip #7: The Pendulum Step . Is "crazy . The best fighters were kept for the end. Keith Just because something has been around for a long time does not mean that everyone knows or applies it. Boxers frequently practice by striking buckets of sand to strengthen their bones and prepare for fights minutes before they take place. The game was gradually transformed into a real fist fighting. All could be done was to use the hands to try to protect the more painful areas]", Labzyuk, Sergei, " : ". Im stealing it all! What's his name ? This has seen many fighters dominate in certain weight divisions as they continue to challenge the worlds best in the west. One of the best examples of Eastern European fighters using this was the Klitschko brothers, who would frustrate smaller opponents using this technique. The professional boxer made himself noticed through formidable skills that gained him the WBA heavyweight title in 2011, a title he held until 2013. Yes there may be some boxers that use more linear movement more, but that is generally more to do with keeping on the outside so they are able to defend themselves. Its not guff, its solid history around boxing training techniques and remains absolutely relevant. The third one, "catch drop", was the least practiced. This REAL training wouldve been too boring for the film Rocky and the sequels, and wouldve never played along well with Gonna Fly Now. The REEL life training of one-arm pushups, hitting sides of beef, and dragging sleds through thick snow in Russia is more appealing at the box office. [11], In 1751, a mass fist fight took place on a street in Saint Petersburg, which came to the attention of Empress Elizabeth of Russia. After that the Empress forbade the organization of fist fights on the territory of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. So for example, you can combine the roll inside with the short left hook and increase your punching power. I red an Ali book years ago and he talked about standing with his back to a fence while his brother would throw rocks at him so the could practice his slips. So, boxing can also be a positive and healthy sport. Both "walls" had a chief fighter, who served as a tactician and a commanding officer. Mayweather is 36. Thats excellent Paul. Old School Training Khabib Nurmagomedov, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhulvfrlPEQ&feature=related. Russian and Soviet boxing is different from modern boxing in many ways. Of course the class of 1976 with Sugar Ray Leonard, the Spinks brothers, and I believe Howard Davis Jr., and Willie Randolph all beat Eastern bloc or Cuban fighters but these were the cream of the crop American fighters and arguably the best Olympic team ever assembled. In addition to fighting each other directly, boxers also use various defensive techniques called "guards" to protect themselves while they wait for an opening to strike back. Im sure that you can see how this instinctive reaction is so beneficial to counter punching. I will however give you some background on this style, give some of the typical techniques they like to use, dismissing some of the stereotypes, along with examples of Eastern European fighters. That's what happened this week as the massive Grigory Chistyakov fought Aleksandra Stepakova in a ridiculously . All I will add is that when you block a shot, throw one backits the law! Privacy Policy | I usually demand a head movement after a shot lands! My old coach would say about such drills They are simple, they just arent easy . If you want to become a boxer, you will need to determine if this is a career for you. If you would like to read more articles like this make sure to check out the following: Or why not check out my individual boxing fighter styles analysis articles here. His boxing record includes 36 fights with 34 wins and only 2 losses. Till one gives up. Fighters use their hands and feet to strike their opponents down. Counter Punching and Boxing The Difference, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD22z5Aq5ys, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TkdggURiiE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaw2kBhSG8, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TULstCRO1tI, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRcUXmA9Hg, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap_2tLb5w3I, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lti3BR7DTA, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSdvY7pMs3c, 3 Boxing Combos for 3 Tactical Situations, 10 Minute Boxing Basics Fundamentals that work. After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, fighters from these area started to compete in the professional ranks. The sport is called fist fighting. Russian fist fighting ( Russian - Kulachniy boy "fist fighting, pugilism) is the traditional bare-knuckle boxing of Russia. Thanks Paul. The boxer initiates the lead hand counter at the same time he initiates the sidestep, so by the time his front foot hits the ground, the punch lands. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. This is either stiff powerful jab or pawing jab. report as described on the home page of the site. In Russia, there is a sport similar He said the opponent will jab with 300 kilos of force, while his boys counter will be 700 kilos, so he has to be confident. Line to line, this is the Boxing is a sport in which two competitors compete by punching each other with protective gloves on their fists. Show Phone Number. And have to say, a lot of them had been coached with wee Freddie, the one time king of the Pads, whom I do much admire. 2. since ancient times and has become a sportive folk entertainment. It was based on classical boxing mixed with Greco-Roman wrestling and formed the basis of the Russian fighting style. Therefore, this article will discuss about 4 facts fist Thats a good spot. The fighters with a longer reach and size advantage have had much success using this to their advantage. Yuri Arbachakov (born October 22, 1966 in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia) was a boxing champion in the flyweight division. This is the only way to really practice fighting, test your skills, and build physical and mental fortitude for the ring. Great lessons here Fran and thank you for the interpretation Ivan! It includes almost 20 minutes of training footage from several former Soviet boxers. The lax defence is something that I picked up on also. Will get round to the rest soon. [17], The "wall-on-wall" fight (with anywhere from dozen to several hundreds participants) was performed strictly by rules and could go on for hours. Does anyone know who the boxer hitting the pads is or who the coach is? Something my coach has been slowly implementing into my game is the Soviet style boxing, the constant pendulum stepping, strong jabbing and throwing your hooks at at somewhat unorthodox angle is pretty cool, wouldnt say its super hard to learn either just curious if anyone has tried it. #boxing pic.twitter.com/4DuGJqTzLM. Now to the bright side of the session, the countering drills in the beginning are impressive and the coach has taught the boy proper timing. Have a great weekend Paul. Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence. In the United States, boxing is not regulated by any national governing body. In the first video you can see Victor Ageev -03:40 a kind of genius, They often did this by bringing in foreign boxers to show off the strength of the U.S.S.R. Russian fist fighting is usually held on major holidays. For example, notable ethnographer V. Gilyarovsky recalled that during his voluntary service in an infantry regiment soldiers often staged wall-on-wall fistfights with factory workers. Many of the Eastern European boxers have this loose, relaxed style at mid to long range. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TULstCRO1tI SHEARS & SHAVES BARBERSHOP & SPA. In this article I want to go over the Eastern European Boxing Style which so often gets misinterpreted in boxing today. Traditionally, there have been four basic styles in professional boxing: the swarmer out-boxer, slugger, and boxer-puncher. The circuit concept is cool but if we are far away from competition i think that longer rest power exercises need to be performed. out all you But, i think cuban boxing > russian boxing. This video is a MUST see - this guy was bigger than Ali in USSR. Why was the third Super Bowl called Super Bowl I? I know that there are many more, but Id like to see what kind of issues that you might pick out. Eighteen and twenty ounce horse hair gloves, in sparring, no focus/puff pads; Road work, with heavy boots for endurance, when 4 minute rounds were common, so what point short sprints; why use speed balls for boring spin ball, as if hitting popeye style cartoon characters, when it should involve, dead balling, two speed changing, double countering; and what of gyms that are more like body builders salons, pushing and pulling heavy weights, whatever happened to wall pulleys. The "wall-on-wall" fights, while performed for entertainment, were in fact close to military training. In terms of the key notes, think about the following: A major factor in delivering power shots is to combine skills. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Next post: Best Knockouts Boy from the Hood! Best Overall Boxing Shoes: Everlast New Elite High Top Boxing Shoes Best Boxing Shoe for Optimal Movement: Adidas Box Hog 2 Men's Boxing Boots Best Boxing Shoe for Variety: Ringside. Top American boxers belong to regional organizations such as the World Boxing Organization (WBO), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB). Must be an Eastern European standard then. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap_2tLb5w3I The earliest accounts concerning the sport date to the 13th century. He's got footwork like a ballroom dancer. fist fighting was practiced even prior to the Christianization of Kievan Rus', at celebrations dedicated to Perun. Olympic Russian boxing team training (drilling technique) D.ARIVIS. The Coach/trainers job is to choose, sequence, periodize, and monitor progress and progressive resistance (which could be variables like time, volume etc.) When they solve your right hand and send you circling clockwise, they think theyve got your number. This is what you really need so that your team can win Russian fist fighting.