What To Do After A Bad Sparring Session in Boxing

[@slicknick2392]

I had my first spar and I got tagged so many times and I didn’t throw any punches besides weak jabs. I had to fight a person a lot more experienced and I feel like he was hitting hard in which o wasn’t ready for 100%

[@confettihunterminus1]

Dude I just had the exact same experience today. One of the guys who fights competitively at my gym just pushed my shit in :///

[@juniorclement932]

@@confettihunterminus1 same thing happened to me yesterday, dude been boxing for almost 10years

[@outere24]

@@juniorclement932 why do u have a serious sparring session with highly trained fighters? Whats the reason behind it?

[@4nem944]

@@outere24 sometimes my gym does it to help out the beginners in a good way it’s just the kids see a punching bag as the beginner and try to “show off” but depends on the person ur sparring tbh there’s humble people out there who will help out in a spar and there’s those arrogant ppl who wanna show out

[@rpm2085]

That happened to me last week. I took a lot of punches. I lost my confidence. Because I thought why should I take all these punches for nothing. I'm not learning anything sparring this guy. He is in there to take my head off, So it forced me to try and do the same thing. I didn't spar the whole next week after that. I lost my confidence. I went back Saturday and had a good sparring session with another guy. But I thought about it. I'm going to have to ready for guys like that. I know I will him again tonight. So the last spar gave me confidence I can do the same being in there with this guy.

[@Frank-ss9tp]

As your footwork improves and you shift your body weight in the proper direction defensively and offensively you’ll be able to better measure your opponent’s punches. You’ll still get hit but because you are positioned Properly it allows you take some of the power off the shoot by parrying, blocking or positioning yourself where the shot loses some power, even better you can check hook or over hand counter from a better position as they throw theirs and they try to invade your space. After a while the headaches, buzzing brain feeling stops because you are learning how to fight properly and calculate damage (this applies if you are actually under some kinda guidance on your weak points. The important thing is someone had to see you even if it is once a month and say “hey this needs to change or improve” then you spend months working on that small improvement). Eventually you Improve so much even people who over looked you start to throw in little pieces of knowledge, you filter what works for you and make minor adjustments within your style. Watch videos on the fundamentals, most importantly your footwork and stance. Being afraid to spar is also normal, I got a black eye last week for the first time and I am 33 and been boxing for 3-4 years. I am almost always the oldest guy wrapping up and throwing on my war armor. That alone is something to be proud of. I am realistic about who and when I spar. Some people are just above my level and that ok. Maybe one day I can last a few rounds with them, but in my current reality I know my limitation and that important in keeping yourself sparring and getting better to reach the next level. I also understand that some people want to do this for a living and I am just doing it to learn a life skill and be within the top % of males who actually know how to fight and are not afraid of it. Find a “reason” for the ass whoppings and learning experiences, and the fear minimizes as you condition your body. Fear never goes away because it’s needed to improve, but it helps you dream about the errors and make adjustments, fear keeps you shadow boxing, running, doing strength and conditioning work. Enjoy it and keep working.

[@merwynmathew]

You are absolutely correct. I remember being in such a situation , sparring with someone who was more experienced when i was a beginner , I got a bad nose and a heavy uppercut .. Almost made me quit boxing that time . thanks for your views , more power to you .

[@theboxingteacher333]

Many fighters can relate to this experience, myself included. Boxing can leave you feeling slighted if you're thrown into the lion's den too quickly and it is against human instinct to continue. It is up to you to come out of the other side having learned something. Thanks for your feedback!

[@BizzaroBrainBoi]

Everyone whos starting MMA, or any fight sport should watch this video.

[@theboxingteacher333]

That's a really nice compliment! I couldn't agree more.

[@Blake472]

@Tom Tran Truth!

[@ivascaemymirel1959]

I had mma sparring in the first two training sessions ever and it went smooth, nothing crazy. I see this video and read the comments, I feel sick of what I am hearing because an experienced fighter should be much safer, he should know how to adapt his control and power to the less experienced partner. They know for sure what they're doing. Sparring is only for learning, it always should be light, hard sparring is only for the professionals, to feel the intensity. There shouldn't be room for ego, and the coach should be the first to protect you. I'm so sorry for you guys, be safe out there!

[@theboxingteacher333]

It happens in a number of ways. There are definitely some messed up people out there who will put it on new guys.

[@10000banasave]

Just got my ass handed to me in my first spar. Was a good experience nothing less. This video is great

[@theboxingteacher333]

Good to hear! It's important to remember that everyone has bad days sparring. EVERYONE. Nobody is sharp every time. We learn from it and move on that much better. Keep up the hard work 🥊

[@sour3000]

I've been boxing on and off for just under 5 years and I still have bad spars sometimes...

[@davidsy18]

Just had my first session against a guy with a lot more experience and got beat up pretty bad. Nose got busted up and got hit w a hard body shot. It’s pretty discouraging but I’m just happy I finished the round without giving up even w my nose bleeding.

[@theboxingteacher333]

Definitely been there bruh. Obviously you don't want to spar like that every day, but making it through the other side is a good learning experience. Now you know in an amateur fight you can make it through rounds with anybody (especially other novices)

[@aliusa5190]

Today had the same thing .y nose bleeding,got hit to the lever and rips ,got punched in the face a fall down .yes it is not easy ,I spar with my coach ,

[@davidsy18]

@@aliusa5190 I totally forgot about this comment until this. Awesome to look back at where I was a few years ago. It gets better bro, keep grinding and trying new things and you’ll get better in no time.

[@shaygiven1100]

Great video. We all experience the same issues in sparring. No matter what, you just have to learn from it and keep going.

[@mrboomer2828]

Had my first sparring yesterday. Got my ass beat. Still feeling headache and scared to spar again.

[@theboxingteacher333]

Take a few days off sparring, train your butt off, run every day, and then go back in there and be better than you were last time. Don't look back 💪

[@dre4445]

This was what I needed I got beaten up by someone I know I'm better then and felt like crap after woulds thanks for the video.

[@theboxingteacher333]

It happens to everyone. Even world champions get beaten up by guys they are better than. People have off days! It's all about preparation and staying focused

[@pranavmoorthi8532]

thanks man I do muay thai and this was very helpful. I got tee'd off on by experienced fighters and felt really bad after the session. I did okay against fighters with my experience and size but all that I remember is getting annhilated by the pros lol. Thanks for the advice Ill keep my head up

[@theboxingteacher333]

Good to hear! It happens to all of us. If you keep your head up, you'll be on their level before you know it

[@ShmurdaaaA]

Just sparred my boxing coach just about my 9th spar been boxing 11 months now but he tagged me good! Got a left hook on him which was the first good left hook I’ve landed in any spar super happy about that but was on the back foot most of the time taking hits but I know what I gotta work on, love sparring just as u said every time I come out of a spar it lites a fire in my belly just wanna keep improving and become the best I can be an get ready for amateur fight thanks for this vid was brilliant

[@theboxingteacher333]

This is so cool to hear bro. Glad you are learning from the experience and keeping your mindset in the right place. If you keep thinking this way the sky is the limit 💯

[@shanedeeprose9035]

It’s all about the practice that’s what sparing is all about

[@LuisAngel-tu8vg]

The coach where i train boxing put me with a guy much bigger,heavier and experienced than me in a sparring session. Even the coach knew that he was going to beat my ass and still said to both of us to go hard in the sparring.Thats one of the reason that i plan to change of gym.

[@theboxingteacher333]

Yes my friend. Definitely stay faaaaar away from that gym lol

[@LuisAngel-tu8vg]

@@theboxingteacher333 Thanks for the reply bro

[@murderousintentful]

That's insane

[@CarlosSanchez-ip1vs]

I had my first sparring match today, it was bad, I was pummeled...

[@ferrissbueller2415]

everytime i finish sparring, i hug my partner, say "you did good bro" or "did i hit you too hard today?" and keep going with my training

[@theboxingteacher333]

Keeping it simple! I like it

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Protect yourself at all times. Including sparring or avoiding sparring someone who’s at a higher level than you are.

[@theboxingteacher333]

Well put. Number one rule of boxing: Protect yourself at all times. Or... KEEP your HANDS UP!

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

@@theboxingteacher333 I believe sparring is when boxers are the most vulnerable to getting injured or hurt. They should be paired with someone of no more than 10lbs for 150lbs and above and 5lbs for below that. They should spar someone with like amount of fight experience.

[@theboxingteacher333]

@@andrewtanczyk4009 agreed; most of the damage done to a fighter is in the gym

[@SilkyElwyn]

This was very informative although I'm still fairly new in boxing and had several sparring sessions with different people and all of them go way too hard which results to me not knowing what to do

[@damon123jones]

I don't spar unless I know you and the intensity is agreed upon

[@theboxingteacher333]

Oh that's cool, that's one way of doing it for sure!

[@shanedeeprose9035]

I entered a karate tournament I was a red belt first belt everyone else because of my weight class were black belts I lost all my fights that day but I also learned a lot that’s what it is all about

[@garrettohyeah7365]

Not saying this is always the case, but sometimes beginners feel like they got their ass beat down by an experienced sparring partner, when the experienced guy isn't going hard at all

[@theboxingteacher333]

Just my opinion: I fully agree with you, and I will go one step further and say that this is probably the case the vast majority of the time

[@canaldodorn839]

im gonna say the truth, im almost giving up... gettint uppercuts fucking up my nose, crosses, i cant land a single punch, im too slow it seems... i just dont think i have a future in this

[@ForGlory1]

Thanks for making this video. I sparred for the first time. Didnt even make it to the third round because I was too gassed and mentally beat. But I'm in shape and dont know how it got gassed

[@theboxingteacher333]

Even if you're in shape for other sports, getting in shape for sparring is a different type of fitness. Cross country runners have trouble making it to round 3. After enough sparring, you're gonna be just fine! Keep going bro!

[@aliusa5190]

Today had the same thing .y nose bleeding,got hit to the lever and rips ,got punched in the face a fall down .yes it is not easy ,I spar with my coach ,

[@TR-zh1ev]

Lmao had this happen about 2 weeks ago. Just got back into boxing. Just quit smoking at the time. Figured I'd use my defense. Anyway, couldn't throw much of anything was too tired. And eating punches. But I been running 4-6 miles a day since and preparing for my next spar. Should do a lot better next time. If coach puts me in. He might think I'm just a noob but really I was just out of shape! Lol

[@tuny8090]

I mean he was taller then me and +10kilo and i still won but i fought badly and kinda sad about that its stuck in my head

[@theboxingteacher333]

It's a good thing to want to come out of every session having learned *something*

[@greekrapindustry]

Guys today in sparring, i went up against a 92kg boy very tall and im 76kg normal height, but for the first time in my life i got punches so hard that my jaw hurts very badly and i can't eat or close it properly. It happened some hours ago so it might need rest to recover. Has it happened to u ever? Im not so experienced so i couldnt block correctly his punches

[@jessegarcia6273]

Kinda late today I had my first sparring match yeah I lost it but I was just really disappointed w myself because I worked my ass off for nothing

[@theboxingteacher333]

Worked for nothing? No! You worked for your first session. And it won't be your last!

[@jessegarcia6273]

@@theboxingteacher333 that’s true but I just felt like I could’ve done better 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@theboxingteacher333]

@@jessegarcia6273 Use that! Next time, you WILL do better my man! Every great fighter had to take countless beatings to get where you are. If the sparring is easy, then it actually won't help you grow. Sparring is supposed to be difficult! That's how.you improve. Good luck out there!

[@edwardl.s3077]

I had my first sparring match in quite a while, we only had one head gear and the other guy (about 80kg) used it. Myself, who didn't use headgear, took quite a lot of hard blows to the head, as he was throwing mostly badly-aimed hooks. After walking out of the gym i felt a tiny sensation of coordination loss for a short period of time. It has been 4 hours and I have a pretty bad head-ache but no other symptoms, and i'm starting to freak out a bit after reading all these posts on google saying that you'll get severe brain injuries when getting older (i'm 17). Any advice on how to think? Do you guys think there'll be a permanent effect? I'm quite worried, and won't be sparring anytime soon.

[@Slimronin]

Dont quit. Its normal im a fighter and headaches after a bad sparring is common. Thats why every time i have newbies inside. I make it clear that Power is only for the bag. Spar smart and clean. And condition your neck. Im having a head ache right now as well from sparring 4 rounds with this guy. No control. Ego issues

[@egonbeepboop]

DO NOT TAKE UNNECESSARY HEAD TRAUMA IN SPARRING. YOU'LL GET PERMANENT DAMAGE.

[@TsunayoshiSawadaTenth]

@@Slimronin I sparred someone who had far more experience and was 40 lbs heavier today. I kept telling him I wanted to do light sparring but it really didn’t FEEL like it when he hit me. Now I have a headache.

[@carbonfiberfan]

Learn from it.

[@DillionDanisFandom]

Had my first spar I’m about a month in and sparred a guy with 4 years and got my shit beat in

[@theboxingteacher333]

I'm sure it was a humbling experience. Now it's time for the hard work! One day you'll be that guy 4 years in and someone 10 years in will do it to you again. But that's boxing 🥊

[@DillionDanisFandom]

@@theboxingteacher333 yea it taught me a ton it’s so crazy like the level of boxing and the level people can get to I’m just excited it’s my time to get there

[@theboxingteacher333]

@@DillionDanisFandom it's the most humbling sport there is

[@tayisduck2053]

Bro please shall I take procetimol after spar cause I got headache

[@theboxingteacher333]

Ooh sorry bro, unfortunately I will never give medical advice since I'm not a doctor. Ask your doc!

[@TheCopeland25]

Nice advice broo

[@theboxingteacher333]

Anytime! 🙏