As mentioned in the previous post, we ‘created’ a Superfrau strike. It’s not easy to describe, but I will try.
- The front (left) leg is on the toes, with the left side of the hip pushed forward and arm up, in guard, facing the bad guy.
- This position is adopted after moving from a fighting position that Steve Morris favours, which has the back in a concave shape. Meaning that the c-shape has been bent back on itself.
- The leg is thrust down and backward a little, ensuring the hip is pushed back on the left side.
- This action forces the shoulder and arm forward, driving the fist to the target.
- In essence, we bend the bow of the back
George St.Pierre used a very similar action to fire in a jab in his recent fight with BJ Penn. At the start of the 3rd round with 4.50 on the clock he hits Penn with a Superfrau! Kinda….
Now, one person that benefitted from ‘bending the bow’ was Tyson, certainly in the early years. Here’s a clip of him training, there are a lot of instances when he’s bending and releasing the bows in his back and across the shoulders. The clip should give a clear illustration of this concept.
Originally posted 2009-02-22 20:03:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
What a shame Mike Tyson turned himself into such a buffoon. I guess, no matter what anyone may say about him, he still remains one of the greatest champions of all time.
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For me, the exercises are presented by boxing legend Mike Tyson is more concerned with hip strength, speed, quick hands and evasion
Zairi, if you read the post – bending the bow – that preceded this one you might get a better idea of what I’m waffling about.
While all the things you mention are present in the video, the bow part is one reason why he could get so much power. Similar to a fast (cricket) bowler he bends his back, although it is in a different plane of motion. It does get more power as his evasion movements are ‘attached’ to his punching, meaning he is very quick AND very powerful.
Tyson was amazingly good at generating power shots in close range fighting.
Yeah he was and we can learn so much from him. This post tells you one method we use, it’s pretty involved, requires a bit of lateral thinking but it WORKS!