Focus Mitt
 |
 Punch bag Hook Kick boxing Sparring Gloves Focus Mitts  US $132.00
|
I have been reading this excellent book, MIND GYM: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by the late Gary Mack and I have benefited from it big time. The principles are easy to understand and the application to daily life is priceless. You don't have to be an athlete to get good value out of it. I have decided to read through it over and over again and discuss with my readers select chapters that I think would benefit everybody's mental game with emphasis on boxing and training principles.
Introducing the 7 C'S of mental toughness:
1. competitive
Competition is a great motivation. Your goal here is to surpass yourself. In the context of fight preparation, the fighter is entitled to think about the opponent the whole time. The entourage dissects every move that the opponent does for the actual event. Competition brings out the best in people and toughens somebody's mind up.
2. confident
Confidence is a product of hard work. It has been said that preparation brings confidence in somebody--- the power to have one's best performance. Benjamin Franklin once said: "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail". The athlete who wants it more usually wins. Training hard is a prerequisite to success.
3. control
In the big night, a fighter usually encounters challenging situations and great pressure. It is the fighters' job to stick to the game plan. You have to play your game. Do not let the opponent dictate the tempo of the match. "The way you train is the way you fight, and the way you fight is the way you train". Give out your best ---capitalize on your strengths and work on your weaknesses.
4. committed
If you have goals and dreams, you have to want it badly! You have to TAKE IT! Commitment is very important. Dedication in training usually separates the men from the boys. The results are usually good if you focus on achieving whatever your goals are. When you feel lazy to come train, just think about your goals and realize how sitting around will not take you there.
5. composure
"How one manages his emotions can determine whether they win or lose". I have clients who get mad at themselves whenever they do a wrong combination or if they open up their guard in mitt work and situational partner play sparring. The best way to deal with mistakes is to keep ones cool and focus on getting the combination right. "Keep your head cool, when the fire is on".
6. courage
Sometimes, you have to throw things over the window and all you'll see is courage. HEART is the most overrated term in sports but indeed, the person with the bigger heart usually wins. Fight to the finish and never ever give up. No matter how difficult the drills are in training, just do it. According to Vince Lombardi, the harder you work, the harder it is to surrender. So work hard and give your all!
7. consistency
The above c's of mental toughness will just go down the drain if you don't follow through. One should be consistent on hard work and perseverance. A boxer should never be complacent with his training. He should treat every fight as if it was his last. In boxing, we have the "lucky punch". Never put your "guard down" and simply sweat it out in the gym!
Do you want more information and tips? Request your copy of the exclusive Train Like a Boxer Strategy Report (a $299 value, yours for FREE): How to Achieve a Leaner and Stronger Body with Limited Time, Space and Equipment at lawrence@trainlikeaboxer.com TODAY!
Lawrence Ragos is the founding director of Motivation Sports LLC (www.trainlikeaboxer.com) A Michigan based training company providing cutting edge boxing, fitness and self- defense programs. For more information, you may check his blogspot at http://boxingwithlawrence.blogspot.com
|
|
Durable Leather Constr. Focus Mitt Light Weight $47.95 Durable Leather Constr. Focus Mitt Light Weight |
|
|
Durable Leather Constr. Focus Mitt Curved $51.95 Durable Leather Constr. Focus Mitt Curved |
|
|
TapouT® MMA Focus Mitt $21.95 Improve hand and foot speed and accuracy with this TapouT® Focus Mitt! Ideal for catching punches during mixed martial arts training, this mitt can be worn on either hand, alone or in pairs. Finger slots designed to prevent slipping. Lightweight and compact for convenience. |
|
|
Focus $10 Focus |
|
|
In Focus $14.29 In Focus |
|
|
Mitt Romney $34.99 Mitt Romney - Stand Up |
|
|
Mytee Mitt Pool & Spa Cleaning Mitt $9.99 Mytee Mitt Pool & Spa Cleaning Mitt |
|
|
Ball and mitt $129.99 Panoramic Images Ball and mitt - Wall Decal |
|
|
Ball and Mitt $19.99 Sean Justice Ball and Mitt - Photographic Print |
|
|
Cook with Love Oven Mitt $5.99 Cook with Love Oven Mitt. |
|
|
Mitt Hjarta Ar Ditt $12.99 Mitt Hjarta Ar Ditt |
|
|
Mitt I Milla $9.99 Mitt I Milla |
|
|
I Hela Mitt Liv $15.99 I Hela Mitt Liv |
|
|
The Focus $6 The Focus - X5 |
|
|
The Missing Mitt $6.35 In The Missing Mitt , the boys must help their teammate find his lucky mitt before the last game, or their Little League season is doomed! |
|
|
Painter's Mitt one mitt $4.65 Synthetic painter's mitt with thumb and plastic inside liner. For all paint and stains. Saves time painting pipes, ornamental iron, columns, screens, metal fences, and radiators. Also works great as a wash mitt for cleaning cars, boats, and bicycles. One size fits all and will work on right or left hand. One mitt per package. |
|
|
Baseball Catcher's Mitt $24.99 Baseball Catcher's Mitt - Photographic Print |