Effective boxing combos can’t be taught. They emerge to solve striking-specific scoring problems as a function of interaction between opponents.

This is also why mitt work is useless for developing perceptual motor skill. We also discuss how even defense is an active process, like offense. This is why the constraints-led approach is the best way to facilitate rich information-driven practice via representative learning design and aliveness.

Great catching up with coach Adam Haniver from The Box Gathering!

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