Stumbled on this channel 3 months ago when I signed up for a charity boxing event ...watched all your vids and they helped me out a lot Fran ...thank you....though you could of warned me about the nerves and adrenaline dump I got after 1st round lol ...I had a good fight and have decided to keep on training even though I'm 40 ... thanks again and keep up the good work
A good hour boxing workout everyday at 6am always brings flow to the rest of my day. Boxing has endless benefits for me physically and mentally. Could write a book on it. Great video as always Fran, love the down to earth no nonsense approach
hey fran I used to watch other boxing instruction videos at martial arts videos since stumbling upon your videos I am now switching over to everything about you in my training this is exactly what I need first off I love the fact that you're much more calmer and more professional when your online giving and instruction versus everyone else who's loud and Goofy and unprofessional that means a lot to me the introduction and the first impression is often the most important it's what brings a person in the door going to start looking at your videos and practicing what you teach on a regular occasion thank you so much I'm out here in Southern California but I'm originally from Manchester England cheers
Hello Robert, a man from my neck of the woods...a short 30 mile hop up the East Lancs Road :-) Thanks for your kind words. I know I can sometimes come across as a little quiet and maybe boring, but it's just who I am really mate. Works well in the gym and although I don't have a huge online following I like to think that those who do watch my stuff do benefit. Thanks again mate, appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Its always a pleasure to sit and listen to you, your stories, tips, experiences, not only I really appreciate and love the way you say things, but I find bits of interesting useful information, lots of bits of it to be found in what you say
Fran I started to learn how to box around three months ago now and i find that your videos are super informative. As a beginner there is so much to take in at once and trying to perform the controlled moves along with the hips and footwork. When you actually break it down on video it is easier to understand. thank you
Thank you Eva, really happy that my videos are helping you. Keep me posted on your progress, always love hearing from people starting out on their journey.
You're not wrong. Even better, we went back to Chinatown in Liverpool for a meal straight after (got there about 2.00am). Graham convinced Colin that the wonton soup contained sheeps bollocks...bought it hook line and sinker. Colin has a great boxing brain, but was very gullible back then when it came to Chinese cuisine :-)
I like all of your videos I've seen so far, the technical as well as the once like this one. As somebody already put it, your boxers are very lucky with a coach like you. Happy and lucky you share your knowledge for us here too! Greetings from Belgium.
Right environment equals the right flow in my opinion. I spent years training in Thailand as a Thaiboxer, and had some fights there to. I always loved fighting there and in training I always felt great. Always able to flow in padwork and on the bag, in sparring and in the ring. This was mostly in Bangkok. Fought in Pattaya 1 time, just wasn't feeling it on that night as I had a bad experience ( unrelated ) a few weeks before plus the crowd on that night was mostly tourists who knew nothing of the sport. Other than that one experience all my fights in Thailand were enjoyable and I always loved training there to
Fran Sands I had a charity fight in May loved it all the old feelings come rushing back it’s really the best sport out there!If ya get time you can watch it on my channel or UA-cam ,Andy h 2018. Top man keep up the good work.👍
Hello Frank i want to thank you for your time and that you keep teaching here on youtube it really inproved my technique and for me its best boxing teaching channel here without any unnecessary nonsens.I would like to take a chance and ask a tip/drill how to move while punching properly?Cheers!
I know what you mean about flow I am a bricklayer and when I get warmed up and in the zone the laying process is effortless and smooth and quick and I don't even seem to think much about what I am doing and when I do think it's all clear in my head and I am full of confidence in my abilities at that time, I have also felt the flow on the heavy bag and funny enough when I hand dig foundations I get right in the zone and really get a buzz from it as I see it as part of my training regime , I do really wish I could train more and do more running but having a physical job makes it difficult to train more than three or four times a week which is bloody annoying as I love working out on the heavy bag and practicing your utube uploads i have come along really well with my footwork as I have went from someone who was really static (although I never thought I was static until I realised my footwork was really appalling) to moving really well constantly around the heavy bag and every now and again I can plant my feet and leave serious dents in the heavy bag but will keep at it as boxing is amazing for fitness and if you love boxing like me it's shite going to do a physical job and being to knackered to train sometimes wish I was one of them big girls blouse who worked in a office I could train every day then but I am what I am, keep up the great work Fran you are class👍
Haha I'm doing my best to avoid flow so I can practice the fundamental balanced movements! When drilling I have to force myself to stay controlled and not start dancing having fun with it.
Thank you for that story and there was useful information in there. UK boing is no different than any other competition in any sport I believe. I particularly found interesting the idea of not warming up fully if you feel that you cheated in your training so you need to conserve energy. I am 59 years old and I play basketball a couple times a week against players much younger. I train like mad in order to do that. I also know I need to warm up more before I play to prevent injury - so I jump rope about 5 minutes before every game. I never thought about it but I will bet that gives me a psychological advantage over the young guys who never do that. Thanks.
What an attitude Steve, hats off to you mate. You would make a great coach. A fellow coach of mine always say boxing coaches don't need to have boxed, but having the experience of competing in any sport will do - I agree whole-heartedly with that view. Keep running rings around those younguns Steve ;-)
Chris Eubank said the same about his first fight with Ray Close in Belfast . The crowd were there wanting to see Close win but they gave him great applause at the end when he won.
I have only experienced flow during 2 stressful sparring sessions. I just said f it and I just fought, not that I fought without thinking but I didn't second guess myself anymore. Those 2 times were against far better boxers, I didn't win but I held my own. So this makes me think why don't we get into flow willingly when it helps us that much.
everything you have shared (from your boxing lessons to your stories and recommendations have all been extremely helpful. i bought "Developing a Growth Mindset" by Carol Dweck because it was a recommendation on one of your beginner videos. Great book.) Please don't stop. you help more people than you know!
Thanks Steve, great that pal. It can really make a massive difference to your life that 'Growth Mindset' idea. Very much appreciate you watching and leaving your thoughts Steve👍
Fran : do you know whether it's true that the late ( and great ) Dick Tiger once lived in Liverpool .? Must have been late 50s so before your time . Thanks again for all good works .!
Yes he did, had strong links with the city - he emigrated here from Nigeria - fantastic fighter. We have a great mix of people in Liverpool - port city.
Thanks Fran . From all accounts not only was he a great fighter he was also a true gentleman : in and out of the Ring . ....unlike some recent specimens who seem determined to drag the Noble Art into the gutter !
Develop more than one defensive frame learn to bob and weeve, philly shell, and shoulder roll. Then put it all together with footwork. Switch hit, shuffle, dance, drop your hands it can be unpredictable but never abandon fundementals.
I was feeling in the Zone, approached Flo who immediately told me that she was in the Flow and that I needed to hit the shower...guess I'll go hit something : (
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Your boxers are VERY lucky to have not only your skill as a coach and experience to learn from, but also your persona as a human being Fran.
Wow. That's really nice, thanks very much buddy. My boxers also think I'm a bit of a pain in the arse...swings and roundabouts :-)
ur probably the best coach ive seen on youtube.. you know almost everything about boxing and you have benefited me in boxing a lot.
Stumbled on this channel 3 months ago when I signed up for a charity boxing event ...watched all your vids and they helped me out a lot Fran ...thank you....though you could of warned me about the nerves and adrenaline dump I got after 1st round lol ...I had a good fight and have decided to keep on training even though I'm 40 ... thanks again and keep up the good work
Respect for taking a fight. 40 is still very young, eat healthy and keep training Ian 👍🏻
Good man Ian, keep working at it mate...it's amazing how you develop over time.
A good hour boxing workout everyday at 6am always brings flow to the rest of my day. Boxing has endless benefits for me physically and mentally. Could write a book on it. Great video as always Fran, love the down to earth no nonsense approach
Brilliant approach to life Paul, primed for any day that comes along. Thanks mate.
You are great. Saludos desde México
Left a like for sure. Great to hear a humble boxer share his experiences.
Thank you Porter, that's really nice. Glad you liked it pal.
Have my first fight in 2 months, had 2 weeks under training and 3-5 months training by myself in the garage and watching your clips. Thanks a lot
Tom Paterson howd the fight go?
Honestly not only do you give great boxing advice, but great life advice too. Thank you.
Absolutely golden advice and content here.
Thanks Giovanni, much appreciated
Brilliant as usual Fran 🙏
Floyd Mayweather and Terence Crawford once they in the flow there near impossible to stop.
hey fran I used to watch other boxing instruction videos at martial arts videos since stumbling upon your videos I am now switching over to everything about you in my training this is exactly what I need first off I love the fact that you're much more calmer and more professional when your online giving and instruction versus everyone else who's loud and Goofy and unprofessional that means a lot to me the introduction and the first impression is often the most important it's what brings a person in the door going to start looking at your videos and practicing what you teach on a regular occasion thank you so much I'm out here in Southern California but I'm originally from Manchester England cheers
Hello Robert, a man from my neck of the woods...a short 30 mile hop up the East Lancs Road :-) Thanks for your kind words. I know I can sometimes come across as a little quiet and maybe boring, but it's just who I am really mate. Works well in the gym and although I don't have a huge online following I like to think that those who do watch my stuff do benefit. Thanks again mate, appreciate you taking the time to comment.
This is guy is more than a sportsmam he's a humble ,unsung hero and philosipher.
Best online guy ever
I am a long time boxer and coach
And Fran Sands way of teaching foot work the best
This video also awesome
Thank you Fran
Thank you very much Coach, that really means alot
We need more of these kind of stories, i found it pretty dam interesting!
Thank you Andreas, that's encouraging
Its always a pleasure to sit and listen to you, your stories, tips, experiences, not only I really appreciate and love the way you say things, but I find bits of interesting useful information, lots of bits of it to be found in what you say
Thanks, that's really kind and I'm really happy that you enjoy this stuff, makes it worthwhile me doing it.
Your advice and delivery Fran is priceless.
I’m so glad I stumbled onto your videos. I have to say you’re the best.
A big fan from Australia.
Thanks mate
This is really good. I think this is one of the best channels talking on the boxing side, both for casual boxing, as well as for mma people.
Thanks, that's really kind.
Fran I started to learn how to box around three months ago now and i find that your videos are super informative. As a beginner there is so much to take in at once and trying to perform the controlled moves along with the hips and footwork. When you actually break it down on video it is easier to understand. thank you
Thank you Eva, really happy that my videos are helping you. Keep me posted on your progress, always love hearing from people starting out on their journey.
Love this channel great advice
Great video Fran. Really enjoyed it. Good memories that will stay with you forever.
You're not wrong. Even better, we went back to Chinatown in Liverpool for a meal straight after (got there about 2.00am). Graham convinced Colin that the wonton soup contained sheeps bollocks...bought it hook line and sinker. Colin has a great boxing brain, but was very gullible back then when it came to Chinese cuisine :-)
Fran Sands
Ha ha. Hilarious 🤣
15mins... Looking forward to this one 👍
Been watching the great content you produce in your channel since 2011. The tutorials helped me a great deal in progressing in this sport. Thank you!
Thanks so much for sticking with me, that's really cool.
I like all of your videos I've seen so far, the technical as well as the once like this one. As somebody already put it, your boxers are very lucky with a coach like you. Happy and lucky you share your knowledge for us here too! Greetings from Belgium.
Thank you David
Right environment equals the right flow in my opinion. I spent years training in Thailand as a Thaiboxer, and had some fights there to. I always loved fighting there and in training I always felt great. Always able to flow in padwork and on the bag, in sparring and in the ring. This was mostly in Bangkok. Fought in Pattaya 1 time, just wasn't feeling it on that night as I had a bad experience ( unrelated ) a few weeks before plus the crowd on that night was mostly tourists who knew nothing of the sport. Other than that one experience all my fights in Thailand were enjoyable and I always loved training there to
Watching your videos and meditation has helped me get my flow and confidence. I enjoy your videos man keep up the good work! Cheers!
Thanks pal, glad it helps.
great story, Fran! Thanks for sharing it and for sharing some good advice.
You're welcome, thanks Jorge
You have always helped me through these videos. Another great video coach , keep it up
Thank you Keith
Great, deep thoughts from a very wise man.
Thank you, hope they help a bit
Thank you for this video I needed it
Great video
thank you Frank
Absolutely perfect I was with your every word there!I boxed from 86-90 amateur wish I could go back!
Great memories mate. Lessons learned that no doubt will stand you in good stead for years to come. Thanks for the comment.
Fran Sands I had a charity fight in May loved it all the old feelings come rushing back it’s really the best sport out there!If ya get time you can watch it on my channel or UA-cam ,Andy h 2018.
Top man keep up the good work.👍
Hello Frank i want to thank you for your time and that you keep teaching here on youtube it really inproved my technique and for me its best boxing teaching channel here without any unnecessary nonsens.I would like to take a chance and ask a tip/drill how to move while punching properly?Cheers!
Thank you, that's really kind of you. Have a little look at this one: ua-cam.com/video/HbYViuoJUhs/v-deo.html Should help a bit.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! I think mind is even more important than skills and fitness in boxing! Francesco
You are most welcome Francesco, thank you for your comment
This is awesome, thank you coach!
thank you for the advice
Interesting video that Fran.. knowledge is priceless.. more of the same mate
Thanks Jay
Loving this, thank you too Fran.
You're very welcome James, thanks for your comment mate.
hey, from indonesia here! loving your techniques and teachings!
Thank you Ashi, happy to help!
thank you sir you r doing a great job.
I got a fight 9 days from now this really helped thank u bro
Enjoy your fight Sebastian
That was definitely useful thank you
I know what you mean about flow I am a bricklayer and when I get warmed up and in the zone the laying process is effortless and smooth and quick and I don't even seem to think much about what I am doing and when I do think it's all clear in my head and I am full of confidence in my abilities at that time, I have also felt the flow on the heavy bag and funny enough when I hand dig foundations I get right in the zone and really get a buzz from it as I see it as part of my training regime , I do really wish I could train more and do more running but having a physical job makes it difficult to train more than three or four times a week which is bloody annoying as I love working out on the heavy bag and practicing your utube uploads i have come along really well with my footwork as I have went from someone who was really static (although I never thought I was static until I realised my footwork was really appalling) to moving really well constantly around the heavy bag and every now and again I can plant my feet and leave serious dents in the heavy bag but will keep at it as boxing is amazing for fitness and if you love boxing like me it's shite going to do a physical job and being to knackered to train sometimes wish I was one of them big girls blouse who worked in a office I could train every day then but I am what I am, keep up the great work Fran you are class👍
Exactly it mate - love the fact that you can confirm that we can encounter this in any part of our life and it's a great feeling. Top man👍
What a guy
This was beautiful.
Thank you sensei 🙏
You are most welcome pal
Haha I'm doing my best to avoid flow so I can practice the fundamental balanced movements! When drilling I have to force myself to stay controlled and not start dancing having fun with it.
Very nice channel. Cheers!
Thank you for that story and there was useful information in there. UK boing is no different than any other competition in any sport I believe. I particularly found interesting the idea of not warming up fully if you feel that you cheated in your training so you need to conserve energy.
I am 59 years old and I play basketball a couple times a week against players much younger. I train like mad in order to do that. I also know I need to warm up more before I play to prevent injury - so I jump rope about 5 minutes before every game. I never thought about it but I will bet that gives me a psychological advantage over the young guys who never do that.
Thanks.
What an attitude Steve, hats off to you mate. You would make a great coach. A fellow coach of mine always say boxing coaches don't need to have boxed, but having the experience of competing in any sport will do - I agree whole-heartedly with that view. Keep running rings around those younguns Steve ;-)
Can you do a video on timing and tips on how to co ordinate the top and bottom half to throw punches properly. Thanks Fran
That's gone on the list, thanks for the tip.
Chris Eubank said the same about his first fight with Ray Close in Belfast . The crowd were there wanting to see Close win but they gave him great applause at the end when he won.
Your words are dead on man
Love your videos from india 🇮🇳🙏🙏
Great story 👌🏽
Flow not as in a woman made me laugh out loud. Love it! 😂 No relation of 'Orinoco Flo' I take it? She was one hell of a girl.
all good Fran
Yes it was helpful 👍
I have only experienced flow during 2 stressful sparring sessions. I just said f it and I just fought, not that I fought without thinking but I didn't second guess myself anymore. Those 2 times were against far better boxers, I didn't win but I held my own. So this makes me think why don't we get into flow willingly when it helps us that much.
Good Stuff to Know!😀👍👊
it is very helpful coach!! Aloha sir!
Flow like Fran💪
Sensei
Real good
everything you have shared (from your boxing lessons to your stories and recommendations have all been extremely helpful. i bought "Developing a Growth Mindset" by Carol Dweck because it was a recommendation on one of your beginner videos. Great book.) Please don't stop. you help more people than you know!
Thanks Steve, great that pal. It can really make a massive difference to your life that 'Growth Mindset' idea. Very much appreciate you watching and leaving your thoughts Steve👍
good vid fran
Cheers Mr Banks ;-)
Fran : do you know whether it's true that the late ( and great ) Dick Tiger
once lived in Liverpool .? Must have been late 50s so before your time .
Thanks again for all good works .!
Yes he did, had strong links with the city - he emigrated here from Nigeria - fantastic fighter. We have a great mix of people in Liverpool - port city.
Thanks Fran . From all accounts not only was he a great fighter he was also a true gentleman : in and out of the Ring . ....unlike some recent specimens who seem determined to drag the Noble Art into the gutter !
Hi can you do video on self confidence
Will do Kieran, put it on the list.
Soo how to get Flow? :D
Have seen you walking around in hulme, Manchester?
A few people have said that you know. I must have a look-a-likeee.
could someone help me out, I’m a beginner boxer and when ever I block punches I always block my vision as my guard is high. How doni fix this problem?
Develop more than one defensive frame learn to bob and weeve, philly shell, and shoulder roll. Then put it all together with footwork. Switch hit, shuffle, dance, drop your hands it can be unpredictable but never abandon fundementals.
Have a look at this one - ua-cam.com/video/4ygPAauHzlY/v-deo.html Nice and simple
Fran Sands, where is your boxing club? Thanks
Liverpool, England
Coach, any tips on how to be more fluid and smooth in shadow boxing? I always seem abit stiff. Please help us out!
Hands relaxed, no tension. Also, do some agility ladder stuff.
Here it is, train , get cardio, don't get injured, get in zone or flow.
Less talk more training. Took me 30 seconds to say it.
I was feeling in the Zone, approached Flo who immediately told me that she was in the Flow and that I needed to hit the shower...guess I'll go hit something : (
Coach I have a question! How come every time I make a poopoo I make a peepee, but not everytime I make a peepee I make a poopoo!?!?