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Punching Things
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He thumped one hand into the other with the striking targets. It was a wordless cue for the simple striking combo the guys were drilling.
Thump-thump. Jab-Cross. Move. Repeat.
My husband Nate teaches students that come to him the most effective ways to stand, how to move properly, how to breathe, and how to punch things. He’s a striking coach, among other things.
People come to train with Nate because they want to get in better shape and because they want a healthy outlet for their stress.
Striking class is like yoga with attitude. They are both similar unions of movement and breath, but striking is more dynamic, and also more training partner-oriented. And the pace is faster and stronger. It’s a great workout for the modern era.
Punching Things is Oddly Satisfying
It’s a little crazy the first time you wrap your hands, put on mitts, and go through striking drills with a coach or a partner. You start to realize what a full-body movement a proper punch becomes with refinement. You start to learn the movements, the timing, the count.
Hitting targets doesn’t have to be about being all macho. The goal is to be able to run…
