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Yellow Belt
I've never boxed competitively so I was wondering if hand trapping techniques are allowed in boxing. Just for the record I stand orthodox. I know it's nearly impossible to grip anything with boxing gloves on, but during sparring, I was able to get my opponent trapped inside a corner and with my strong (right) hand, I was able to push his jabbing arm into his torso and trap him in the ring corner. He wasn't able to move out the corner or punch back.
With my front hand (left), I was able to throw hooks and uppercuts practically at will. My boxing coach didn't say anything about it being an illegal technique, but it's definitely effective for landing some solid shots to a trapped opponent.
I don't see it used a lot often in amateur boxing matches so I was just wondering if it's a legal boxing technique? Anybody have the answer?
It's a really effective technique to tie up your opponent against a wall or corner. I first heard about hand trapping concepts from Bruce Lee and later learned he borrowed them from Wing Chun.
So is it legal in boxing?
With my front hand (left), I was able to throw hooks and uppercuts practically at will. My boxing coach didn't say anything about it being an illegal technique, but it's definitely effective for landing some solid shots to a trapped opponent.
I don't see it used a lot often in amateur boxing matches so I was just wondering if it's a legal boxing technique? Anybody have the answer?
It's a really effective technique to tie up your opponent against a wall or corner. I first heard about hand trapping concepts from Bruce Lee and later learned he borrowed them from Wing Chun.
So is it legal in boxing?
