Went to the gym today and more and more I feel like the guys who work there dont give a crap about me being there. I saved up so I could pay for a whole year in advance and even gave one the trainers 130 bucks for 20 private lessons. I dont think doing what im doing will have me fight ready soon but with my trainer its always hit or miss hes in and out all day. Hes also a professional fighter so maybe it was my mistake thinking he would train me but damn i feel like noone cares there. Is he waiting for me to prove myself or something maybe? what do you guys think? Maybe boxing is a sport you learn alot on your own because i dont see anyone else getting a whole lot of attention, but they also arent there all the time. I think ill start a thread for all my gripes so i dont have to start a whole bunch of new ones
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Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.
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How long have you been training there ? Have you done any sparring yet ? Dont get too discouraged. Try to work as hard as you can, and when you think your ready, show them that you wanna get in there and get some sparring experience. A good trainer will also be more inclined to spend more time working with you if your asking questions, and showing alot of interest, trying to learn. Keep your chin up, and train hard my friend, if your giving it your all, they will respect that. Remember that the pros and boxers with upcoming bouts will get more attention, and deservedly so.
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Went to the gym today and more and more I feel like the guys who work there dont give a crap about me being there. I saved up so I could pay for a whole year in advance and even gave one the trainers 130 bucks for 20 private lessons. I dont think doing what im doing will have me fight ready soon but with my trainer its always hit or miss hes in and out all day. Hes also a professional fighter so maybe it was my mistake thinking he would train me but damn i feel like noone cares there. Is he waiting for me to prove myself or something maybe? what do you guys think? Maybe boxing is a sport you learn alot on your own because i dont see anyone else getting a whole lot of attention, but they also arent there all the time. I think ill start a thread for all my gripes so i dont have to start a whole bunch of new ones
When you go in there, work out like theres no tommorow. Also when your trainer is there,ask him how to do stuff, and perfect the stuff they taught you. Trust me, if youve been going there long enough, they notice you. If the gym you go to is anything like the one I go to, there is a sort of mutual respect thing because you go in there, work you butt off, and go home.
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thanks guys i thought about it awhile and figured i was just thinking too much. I have been sparring a few times now captain (with my chin down) and thought maybe it was because i sucked at it noone cared. But the last time i sparred it finally clicked and i wasnt so scared to get hit so i let my hands go and the owner of the gym said i impressed the hell out of him because i show alot of heart. So hes cool maybe im just expecting too much oout this other guy. I am just the type of guy who learns more when told what to do all the time. I can do all the stuff i do at the gym at home so when i go to thegym i want a hardcore workout and when i dont get it i get mad for wasting my time anyway this forum kicks ass keep up the good responses. Other forums are full of people who think they are the **** because they box and put their nose up to you when you ask ?s so thanks again
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Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.
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thanks guys i thought about it awhile and figured i was just thinking too much. I have been sparring a few times now captain (with my chin down) and thought maybe it was because i sucked at it noone cared. But the last time i sparred it finally clicked and i wasnt so scared to get hit so i let my hands go and the owner of the gym said i impressed the hell out of him because i show alot of heart. So hes cool maybe im just expecting too much oout this other guy. I am just the type of guy who learns more when told what to do all the time. I can do all the stuff i do at the gym at home so when i go to thegym i want a hardcore workout and when i dont get it i get mad for wasting my time anyway this forum kicks ass keep up the good responses. Other forums are full of people who think they are the **** because they box and put their nose up to you when you ask ?s so thanks again
Your quite welcome. I my self (I don't mean to brag) draw attention to my self, not because I'm a loud mouth or anything. People just watch me, and they compliment me either for my form, my big right hand, my fast jab, or something or other. The one guy walked up to me after I sparred and told me I was a young, little Rocky Marciano (which was a great compliment). It is cool knowing you have potential. Another thing is, my trainer told me that Larry (Larry Holmes,I go to his gym) pays attention to, and helps the younger people he see's something in.
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thanks guys i thought about it awhile and figured i was just thinking too much. I have been sparring a few times now captain (with my chin down) and thought maybe it was because i sucked at it noone cared. But the last time i sparred it finally clicked and i wasnt so scared to get hit so i let my hands go and the owner of the gym said i impressed the hell out of him because i show alot of heart. So hes cool maybe im just expecting too much oout this other guy. I am just the type of guy who learns more when told what to do all the time. I can do all the stuff i do at the gym at home so when i go to thegym i want a hardcore workout and when i dont get it i get mad for wasting my time anyway this forum kicks ass keep up the good responses. Other forums are full of people who think they are the **** because they box and put their nose up to you when you ask ?s so thanks again
yes my freind this is the best forum remember to recomend it to your freinds.
you say you've sparred and been complemented. well thats you noticed now so thats a good thing.
dont be afraid to ask your trainer especialy if your paying good money to him. if he's not busy ask him if he could do some pad work with you or give you some tips on the bags, you'll find most trainers who see someone keen on learning they will pay a bit more atension to them than the loud mouths who talk a good fight.
A little bummed out
anyway this forum kicks ass keep up the good responses. Other forums are full of people who think they are the **** because they box and put their nose up to you when you ask ?s so thanks again
I my self (I don't mean to brag) draw attention to my self, not because I'm a loud mouth or anything. People just watch me, and they compliment me either for my form, my big right hand, my fast jab, or something or other. The one guy walked up to me after I sparred and told me I was a young, little Rocky Marciano (which was a great compliment). It is cool knowing you have potential. Another thing is, my trainer told me that Larry (Larry Holmes,I go to his gym) pays attention to, and helps the younger people he see's something in.
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