Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defense

This book is good. He really doesn't include anything in it that you can't test. It will instantly make you smarter about fighting as far as punching is concerned and not getting punched too. He talks a great deal about boxing vs fighting. It's legit.

I box a little and came across quite a few wonderful reviews of "Championship Fighting" on Amazon and decided to pick it up. I am writing this review about 6 months after I finished, as I am now reading Roger Kahn's biography of Jack Dempsey and was astonished to find it quoted almost word for word in that book by Dempsey himself.What this book is is a summation of Dempsey (with the help of Jack Cuddy) and his views on the art of boxing. Dempsey was not an educated man, but he was a fanatical student of boxing and, if this book is any indication, a bit of a natural writer. He learned his art in mining towns of the early 20th century and was extremely dismissive of the training ideas of those who came immediately after him, though he feels he shares some of the blame for bringing amateurs into the fight game because of the huge crowds he drew during his fights of the twenties. He spent a long time writing this book, which started out as more of a journal of his time learning his craft.Dempsey spends the first half of the book explaining punches, since that is the area that he thinks was the least understood in his time and one that a boxer needs to master before they begin to learn defense. What I can say is that Dempsey's techniques work: he talks about the power line and when you use it, you can feel a difference. His discussion of pure and impure punches is very interesting. Probably the best known part of this book is his discussion of the "Falling Step". What I can say about that is that it does work, but you are better off watching a YouTube video about it, because the books diagrams aren't the clearest (Here is a good one, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqieQ...)However, once you get past the punches, the defensive part of the book is just as interesting. Dempsey not only explains the differences between stances but goes into quite a bit of time on slips and his particular style, the bob and weave. I actually prefer Dempsey's explanation of slipping more than my trainers- we have had discussions about this- and I laughed when I saw a YouTube video of George Foreman in his prime doing the "Dempsey" bob, which my trainers also don't like very much. Dempsey is also a master at explaining counterpunch sequences. Dempsey's explanation of what an actual right cross is and how it is a devastating punch if used properly, is wonderful and will make you cluck your tongue at those who toss the term "right cross" around at any right handed punch.Probably the nicest part for me was the writing style; I am still not sure if Dempsey used a ghost, but if he did, it was a great one, because it sounds exactly like you'd expect Dempsey to sound. Read this and then read Roger Kahn's biography- a good read, but like others, I suspect he liked Dempsey too much as a person for it to be a good biography. Then, appetite whetted, go forth and read both of Joe Libeling's fantastic boxing books, "The Sweet Science" and "A Neutral Corner". Who would have thought that in my late 40's I would end up with two dead boxers, Jack Dempsey and Archie "The Old Mongoose" Moore, as new sports idols?

If you train combat sports! Quick easy read, easy to out in practice. The basics well explained

Concise instruction manual from one of the greats

I actually wanted to buy this book for a long time, since it was partially recommended to me. Eventually I decided to get a copy and I was surprised at how useful the book is.The book discussed a number of traits or methods of fighting, even boxing. Jack Dempsey mentioned a lot of practical explanations and even though the book is now decades old. It's still very relevant in today's world.Extra aspects of detail come from the point-of-view that Jack Dempsey had when writing the book. He mentions details from his time boxing and to even a generation or two previously.In terms of details it's something that definitely gives you a glimpse into the type of fighting that existed back then.As others have said, it's an essential read for any fighter. I now completely agree with such statements and I'm honoured to have bought a copy.

Jack Dempsey is one of boxings all time greats. He wrote a book on boxing. The main focus of the book is on punching. This is what he starts off with before teaching the beginner anything else. Punching is the most important element in a fight. All too sad is that not enough trainers teach their students how to punch.The most important part of a punch is to put your body weight behind so you hit with more force. The falling step has you step forward with your left foot and launch your jab a the same time. The line of power extends in a line all the way to you’s bottom two knuckles. There are several types of punches in boxing. There’s jabs, shovel, upper cuts and hooks. He explains step by step how to launch those punches along with good illustration on how to launch those punches. There is a section on footwork cause remember footwork is just as crucial to the success of a boxer as is punching.In boxing there are several ways to defend against a punch. The most effective way is evading . When a punch is coming the boxer somehow moves out of the way. There is ducking , bobbing and weaving and slipping. Most beginner start with blocking. Blocking is done with the hand, forearm and even shoulders. The second most effective defense is parrying or redirecting the punch.Finally at the end there are exercises to improve your stamina and physical shape. A good easy to read classic on boxing. Coming from a real old fashioned fighter this book is worth it.

I love this book!

Muy buen libro..vale la pena

This information is the best information one could ever get from a book about boxing. The book feels amazing. I cant stop sniffing and touching this book. I dont know what this material is? It feels very smooth and plasticy but its not plastic. I think this book is holy.

Chiaro nei concetti , perfetto

Good book. Provides a good insight on the fundamentals of boxing and more!