There seemed to have been one missing element to the completion of this style.
In terms of assisting the active/reactive nature of it.
One very small simple change, has made it exponentially more effective.
I actually, for the first time, legitimately stopped a sparring partner last week using this.
Pinched abs - the benefits as previous, still stand.
I did find however, that landing those bombs with the power gleaned from this approach, could be elusive.
Also - reasonably vulnerable to getting tagged.
So, like I said, increase in the active/reactive timing.
The further modification, very simply:
Both feet are planted on the ground.
The rear foot, raising the heal from the ground, and remaining on the ball of the REAR FOOT ONLY.
With the lead foot planted, for stability.
It appears that most of the weight is transferred through the lead foot also, where we "load up" on the shots, so that must be square.
This also increases side to side mobility, which, in sparring has massively facilitated the transitioning to and from the shoulder roll position - which adds a huge defensive dimension to the style.
Pinched abs, lead foot flat, rear foot - on the ball of this foot.
Pushing off the rear foot when jabbing.
That's about it.
I looked for confirmation of this in other boxers style, and sure enough, with Tyson, it's clear he also maintains a flat lead foot, and stays on the ball of his rear foot - and of course his active/reactive times are breath taking.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-22RvoxJU_I
3:03 - the shadow boxing sequence demonstrates this clearly if one keeps there eyes on his feet during that clip, and there are other examples further throughout that training vid compilation.
The way Tyson holds his hands, with his palms facing his body, as oppose to each other as is the conventional approach, would indicated to me that he incorporates the pinched-abs approach, as I have found this is the natural hand posture for myself that has developed, using this approach also.
Next contest on Saturday - so hopefully I'll be reporting back with a stoppage win.
Thanks for reading ;)