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Expert: - 7/5/2005


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hey there my name is cameron im 15 126lb and im allright for a 2 month boxer but the only thing is that i cannot seem to get right is how to throw faster jabs can the speed bag help any?
thanks for having the time to read this.


Cameron


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Hi Cameron,

Yes, I think the speed bag can help you jabbing.  Adjust the normal face-front speed bag punching position to your normal Boxing Stance.  From this stance, pratice doing jab combinations. doubles, triples etc.  Do them with 3 rebounds inbetween (5 rebounds if three is too fast). occasionally throw in a straight right to make it interesting.  

start with a medium size bag ( 11x8) and then move to a smaller bag to go faster.  Shoot for the 8x5 bag. They are very fast and require great accuracy also.

check out http://www.speedbagcentral.com for more specifics on the speed bag!

Hope this helps you, and thanks for your question. Good luck and train safely.

sincerely

Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible

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I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.

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Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.

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Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)

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Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling

Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.

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