Thank you for sharing your wise observations and insight. And thank you for your perfect pronunciation of Japanese names shows. It reflects attention to detail and a deep respect of self and others. After enduring a rough week of Fulton’s team embarrassing behavior in Japan, I’m very happy to see an ambassador of American boxing (you) make a positive impression on the Japanese people. Keep up the good work!🇯🇵🇺🇸🥊
I appreciate you making this content! I have a 2 day stop in Tokyo and wanted to try and watch training at Ohashi, when is the afternoon session if you remember. Thank you again, and great insights!
Pendulum, Russian style, is what I’ve understood that to be, if I’m understanding correctly. Bivol is a great example of this style. Great to hear these insights and perspectives. Thanks BT.
@clarity2115 Why are you laughing? Filipino boxing comes from Panantukan which is a traditional unarmed version of Kali (which is a martial art that is native to the Philippines and is basically fighting with weapons). Manny Pacquiao uses Filipino boxing and is one of the greatest boxers of all time because of the strength of Filipino boxing. It's a style of boxing that uses alot of parrying (Panantukan uses alot of parrying because it developed from knife fighting). You're literally disrespecting the Philippines as well as the history of the Philippines.. Filipinos used Kali in order to free themselves from Spanish rule (they literally fought without guns for their own freedom and the right to rule themselves and to end their colonization at the hands of the Spanish).
@@TshepoKotelo I live & train in the Philippines... there really is no influence from Panantukan.. There really isn't a grassroots program here. Gyms focus on volume & power punches
lol youre right about the lack of excitement when punches land. I was watching the Nakatani Yamauch fight, Nakatani smashed Yamauchi but the crowd barely made a sound. Then you see their reaction to Inoue, everyone roars
I walked into a Japanese boxing gym with the shoes on that I was gonna train in Far out what a commotion. How was I to know that was a no no ! Had to clean my shoes and mop the floor where I’d walked. Everyone looking at me like I was a cave man. End up training there for a few months. All was forgiven. Was some tuff blokes in that gym. They gave it to me I really had to give it back to gain their respect. Good times !, wow that was 35 years ago I’m still training Lads!! Nice vid mate👍
You aren't supposed to do that at any boxing gym across the world! In the US, I've never seen anyone walk into the gym with their boxing shoe on. Either work shoes, Jordans, or running shoes for roadwork.
I onced called the Japanese "Structured Sluggers" - good structured power punching and fan-friendly BUT Japanese fighters NEED music! Cuban, Mexican, African American, Latin, Cuban... all have rythmic and relaxed fighting styles ALSO a relaxed psychology in the ring which means they don't burn energy excessively, think too much or use a lot of energy to throw power punches. I noticed the japanese have awkward walking & dancing coordination - dancing/music in the gyms would help them a lot. I'd say Inoue is the APEX of Japanese boxing - he has that heart, the spirit to do damage + excellent balanced footwork and distance control to go along with the slugs he's shooting. On Japanese culture, they seem to have a hyper-respect that often interferes with extrovertedness/individual expession - so they don't make much noise, and they don't play music. Doesn't surprise me that much that you received looks in the gym for reacting.
Wow this is such a nuanced take. I never really gave thought to music in relation to a fighters self-expression. Especially in the context of Japanese culture, where they are seen as introverted and polite as a whole!
I've trained in Korea at a gym in seoul, one of the best apparently since they even had one of their athletes going to the tokyo olympics, had a guy with a very interesting backstory winning one of the asian pacific belts (i think it was wbc, but don't remember the weight), and the main coach comes from what apparently is the holy grail of boxing gyms in korea. Plus they have won tons of medals in asian youth games I noticed there, compared to spain (where I live), that they put more focus on technique (especially for beginners, going north south and stepping in with the punches, along with teaching them to twist the hips). They also did mitt work from early stages, and after a while they have them doing some light sparring with some other guys with their same level of experience. I also did sparring, and always had opponents who were very close to my level and weight class too. If someone got caught with a heavy shot and stumbled, they would immediately pause the round, give time to recover, explain what to improve, and resume the round. Very rarely there were some knockdowns, due to bodyshots when they happened, and have never seen someone getting cocky or destroying the other in unethical ways The training was very structured and repetitive for the normal guys (the actual fighters had more varied training sessions), and they mixed some running, rope, free body exercises, shadow, bag, mitts and sparring. Who wanted to, could also lift weights after. Music was there, but not too loud, you could hear everyone without problems The guys and girls who were competing were monsters, most of them were teenagers with very good technique, lots of power, and who trained hard. There were some kids too training, and a couple of them already looked polished. I've also seen guys improving a lot in the span of 6 months, and me myself have improved across the board. The only things are that i wish there was more running, more sparring, and also some tailored exercises from time to time (like, someone lacks footwork? Make him focus more on that) Overall, great gym that one, loved the schedule (11am - 11pm 5/7 days a week), with good welcoming people. Never felt unease despite the fact i was one of the only 5 foreigners i saw there
I notice they tons of Reps on basic 1 2s and 3 2s. Like 2 techniques...then be defensively responsible by bouncing in and out like a point fighter in karate.
Hey, love the channel and the Topic! Thanks for the insight into Japanese Boxing culture! I'm curious, tho. I see fighters up to Middleweight, but I never see anything about Japanese Lightheavyweights. It's like they just jump all the way straight to Heavyweight lol Did you see any Lightheavyweight fighters or fights while there?
@@Truschoolsports Oh dang, that suck. i was thinking since his dad speak english, it be easier to get a interview. From the look of it, it seem like all the Pro at Ohashi wasn't available. You think they might of been out and about in their regular life to start camp later because the Inoue Fulton fight got push back to July 25th? 8 week camp would align them not being at the gym while you were at Japan. From the look of it the gym was being dedicated to the young one around the week you arrive. They tend to fight on the same card, and Takuma Inoue just had his fight not long ago too. What's your opinion?
Keep showing japans boxing culture i have always loved how much they respect it
Japanese are very passionate about boxing. Boxers are trained to be completely emersed in these sports besides judo and baseball.
finding another fighter who trains without ego is rare and should be appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your wise observations and insight. And thank you for your perfect pronunciation of Japanese names shows. It reflects attention to detail and a deep respect of self and others. After enduring a rough week of Fulton’s team embarrassing behavior in Japan, I’m very happy to see an ambassador of American boxing (you) make a positive impression on the Japanese people. Keep up the good work!🇯🇵🇺🇸🥊
I appreciate you making this content! I have a 2 day stop in Tokyo and wanted to try and watch training at Ohashi, when is the afternoon session if you remember. Thank you again, and great insights!
ohashi is in another city but close to Tokyo
Pendulum, Russian style, is what I’ve understood that to be, if I’m understanding correctly. Bivol is a great example of this style.
Great to hear these insights and perspectives. Thanks BT.
Bivol does Soviet boxing, it's very effective. I wouldn't mind learning it or Filipino boxing
@@TshepoKotelo Filipino boxing? Lol
@clarity2115 Why are you laughing? Filipino boxing comes from Panantukan which is a traditional unarmed version of Kali (which is a martial art that is native to the Philippines and is basically fighting with weapons). Manny Pacquiao uses Filipino boxing and is one of the greatest boxers of all time because of the strength of Filipino boxing. It's a style of boxing that uses alot of parrying (Panantukan uses alot of parrying because it developed from knife fighting). You're literally disrespecting the Philippines as well as the history of the Philippines.. Filipinos used Kali in order to free themselves from Spanish rule (they literally fought without guns for their own freedom and the right to rule themselves and to end their colonization at the hands of the Spanish).
@@TshepoKotelo Because i actually live in the Philippines... what you read off chatgpt or google is BS.
@@TshepoKotelo I live & train in the Philippines... there really is no influence from Panantukan.. There really isn't a grassroots program here. Gyms focus on volume & power punches
lol youre right about the lack of excitement when punches land. I was watching the Nakatani Yamauch fight, Nakatani smashed Yamauchi but the crowd barely made a sound. Then you see their reaction to Inoue, everyone roars
The bounce is called pendellum
Pendellum is vague - alot of gyms/coaches have different ideas on what it is. Some have there own names/systems
I walked into a Japanese boxing gym with the shoes on that I was gonna train in Far out what a commotion. How was I to know that was a no no ! Had to clean my shoes and mop the floor where I’d walked. Everyone looking at me like I was a cave man. End up training there for a few months. All was forgiven. Was some tuff blokes in that gym. They gave it to me I really had to give it back to gain their respect. Good times !, wow that was 35 years ago I’m still training Lads!! Nice vid mate👍
You aren't supposed to do that at any boxing gym across the world! In the US, I've never seen anyone walk into the gym with their boxing shoe on. Either work shoes, Jordans, or running shoes for roadwork.
I hate music in the gym
Why?
When im in a boxing gym I want to hear the pads pop.@jocoolshow
Ong they always corny like those party pop music and phonk
@@ryantarbadildo8765atleast put something good on
Great observation🧐
I onced called the Japanese "Structured Sluggers" - good structured power punching and fan-friendly BUT Japanese fighters NEED music!
Cuban, Mexican, African American, Latin, Cuban... all have rythmic and relaxed fighting styles ALSO a relaxed psychology in the ring which means they don't burn energy excessively, think too much or use a lot of energy to throw power punches.
I noticed the japanese have awkward walking & dancing coordination - dancing/music in the gyms would help them a lot. I'd say Inoue is the APEX of Japanese boxing - he has that heart, the spirit to do damage + excellent balanced footwork and distance control to go along with the slugs he's shooting.
On Japanese culture, they seem to have a hyper-respect that often interferes with extrovertedness/individual expession - so they don't make much noise, and they don't play music. Doesn't surprise me that much that you received looks in the gym for reacting.
For me Japanese boxer specially Inoue sure does have music rhythm it’s called Taiko Japanese drumming sound rhythm
Wow this is such a nuanced take. I never really gave thought to music in relation to a fighters self-expression. Especially in the context of Japanese culture, where they are seen as introverted and polite as a whole!
Must be the Samurai DNA. Sword training looks quite structured
Very interesting post.
Which of the gyms would you recommend for a foreigner that can’t speak the language to visit and train at?
Great question
Misako Boxing Gym is where I'd go, the gym owner speaks english
i wanna be trained at ohashi gym
Great videos 👌 about the #JapaneseBoxers and the gyms they train in 🇯🇵 🇯🇵🇯🇵.
Real interesting!! Can u do a pov video play by play inside these Japanese gyms???
I've trained in Korea at a gym in seoul, one of the best apparently since they even had one of their athletes going to the tokyo olympics, had a guy with a very interesting backstory winning one of the asian pacific belts (i think it was wbc, but don't remember the weight), and the main coach comes from what apparently is the holy grail of boxing gyms in korea. Plus they have won tons of medals in asian youth games
I noticed there, compared to spain (where I live), that they put more focus on technique (especially for beginners, going north south and stepping in with the punches, along with teaching them to twist the hips). They also did mitt work from early stages, and after a while they have them doing some light sparring with some other guys with their same level of experience. I also did sparring, and always had opponents who were very close to my level and weight class too.
If someone got caught with a heavy shot and stumbled, they would immediately pause the round, give time to recover, explain what to improve, and resume the round. Very rarely there were some knockdowns, due to bodyshots when they happened, and have never seen someone getting cocky or destroying the other in unethical ways
The training was very structured and repetitive for the normal guys (the actual fighters had more varied training sessions), and they mixed some running, rope, free body exercises, shadow, bag, mitts and sparring. Who wanted to, could also lift weights after.
Music was there, but not too loud, you could hear everyone without problems
The guys and girls who were competing were monsters, most of them were teenagers with very good technique, lots of power, and who trained hard. There were some kids too training, and a couple of them already looked polished.
I've also seen guys improving a lot in the span of 6 months, and me myself have improved across the board.
The only things are that i wish there was more running, more sparring, and also some tailored exercises from time to time (like, someone lacks footwork? Make him focus more on that)
Overall, great gym that one, loved the schedule (11am - 11pm 5/7 days a week), with good welcoming people. Never felt unease despite the fact i was one of the only 5 foreigners i saw there
Excellent video. You're a class act!
I notice they tons of Reps on basic 1 2s and 3 2s. Like 2 techniques...then be defensively responsible by bouncing in and out like a point fighter in karate.
Love that shirt!
Thank you! It’s a great gym
@@Truschoolsports it's definitely got the reputation for sure! I'm debating on getting a hoodie or some Inoue tees
do Japanese boxing gyms are they okay with people from different parts of the world dropping in for a class?
Hey, love the channel and the Topic! Thanks for the insight into Japanese Boxing culture!
I'm curious, tho. I see fighters up to Middleweight, but I never see anything about Japanese Lightheavyweights.
It's like they just jump all the way straight to Heavyweight lol
Did you see any Lightheavyweight fighters or fights while there?
Yep I subscribed on the strength of that good vid. 👍👊👊
Are you in Japan right now?
Sounds like you would like to go back in the future
Went to ohashi gym to train today as I’m in Japan for a few days. They said I had to pay for the month which is 33,000¥ ($200usd+)
Not just pay for the day?
No options for the day? How’d that go and do you speak Japanese to communicate better?
Im sure there's benefits but if fighters with differing promoters can't enter different gyms and spar that could hinder development.
Fuuuuck! Completely forgot to ask Tru School to try to interview Andy Hiroka (140) at the Ohashi Gym if he couldn't get the Inoue interview.
I reached out to him and never got a response
@@Truschoolsports Oh dang, that suck. i was thinking since his dad speak english, it be easier to get a interview.
From the look of it, it seem like all the Pro at Ohashi wasn't available. You think they might of been out and about in their regular life to start camp later because the Inoue Fulton fight got push back to July 25th? 8 week camp would align them not being at the gym while you were at Japan. From the look of it the gym was being dedicated to the young one around the week you arrive. They tend to fight on the same card, and Takuma Inoue just had his fight not long ago too. What's your opinion?
Why didn’t you record the footage?
I tried a gym in Japan , it’s all tru school sports what u say.
Robert Garcia gym is an example.
The bounce comes from Karate I would presume
What happened to your finger? I have it just like yours 😂
Mate, the content is interesting, but omg are you slow to give it to us.
thanks
井上選手は本当にカシメロが怖い！
Scared Inoue fight Casimero don't hide!!! Please spread to Japanese boxing community Inoue is scared!