Punching, punching, punching, followed by some punching.

“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character” T. Alan Armstrong


Another week almost gone, and another session done.
Tonight was as non stop as ever, with everyone really starting to focus now and find that extra bit of energy to push themselves further each and every session that comes.


Tonights session was all down to volume and we certainly can't say we didn't get a chance to throw some punches.
Straight off we were into 4 x 3 minute rounds, with 1 minute rests, of bag work or pad work with one of the trainers, with everyone getting more personal tips as the pairings for the night start to become more apparent.
All the coaching team are now showing us they are more than just taskmasters, showing each and every guy, tips and techniques to either improve their weak points or to help beat their opponenet.


Next was 6 x 2 minute rounds, with 30 seconds rest.
Then 6 x 1 minute rounds, relentless work, but we all know its whats going to get us through the actual fight.


Allan also took me through to the ring to do some pad work, focusing on my movement and some combination work too, I think he may of regretted this though, because as soon as he gave me more than 3 punches in a combination I had forgot the first thing ! I have noticed I am pretty much useless at remembering combinations, but luckily enough I won't have someone shouting combinations at me on the night !


Will get more practise in though as it is very frustrating when doing pad work, both for myself and the trainer.


Back in the gym, we finished with 4 x 1 minute rounds, 1st and 3rd round was 4 punches and move, 2nd and 4th round was 4 punches and 2 squats thrusts, 4 punches and 4 squat thrusts, building this up to 10 squat thrusts and then back down, we were definitely very glad there was nothing more to do, again we were all wiped.


During the training sessions, we have had a few visits from local photographer Ben Linnell, who is covering the whole experience.
Below are some of the examples of his work and a chance to see the guys in training.

Second last Sunday Funday next, can't wait !!




Craig :-)