Guide to being a Cornerman

[d_couch90]

Great thread.

If I can't become a fighter due to either not being talented enough, or due to my arthritis. I'd love to be a coach.

[SideofKO]

Originally Posted by d_couch90

Great thread.

If I can't become a fighter due to either not being talented enough, or due to my arthritis. I'd love to be a coach.

All it takes is a knowledge of the techniques, a mind for strategy, a love for your fighters, and a willingness to learn and to keep learning. Always a student.

[Dizzydoc]

That pretty much sums it up!

I remember one time (between losing rounds), my corner gave me instructions between rounds on what to focus on throwing...... and just to check I was paying attention to tell it back to them to make sure I got the point instilled.

The other thing the chief second should do is look at the opponent between rounds and see what they're working on (icing legs, eyes, etc) that shows what damage has been done and is trying to recoup.

Good guide, though!

[Centaur]

Good point Dizzydoc -

My job my first time cornering was to hold ice on the back of the guys neck while watching the far corner.

[DynamiteMMA]

Originally Posted by SideofKO

2. Water/Ice. If you do not have water, your fighter will dehydrate. You can use a water bottle if you'd like, or a simple bottle of water. Ice is essential to treat swelling and to cool your fighters body temperature.

Instead of risk having all the ice melt on you, I would recomend buying one of those packs of artificial ice. Essentially there's two chemicals in the bag, one is in a smaller bag inside the bigger bag. You crack it and the two chemicals react forming ice. They last forever until cracked. I'll try and find a link.

Instant Icepacks 24 Pieces per Case | 10-611 | Cheap Pool Products

BTW, never heard of that site before that's just to show you what I mean.

[Dizzydoc]

Originally Posted by SideofKO

The next subject of focus will be handwrapping.

Aaaaah, handwrapping. Should differentiate between fight time and bag/pads handwrapping. There's several ways do do each, just make sure you don't cut off the circulation in the fingers (easy to do!).

Looking forward to that one.

[SideofKO]

Originally Posted by DynamiteMMA

Instead of risk having all the ice melt on you, I would recomend buying one of those packs of artificial ice. Essentially there's two chemicals in the bag, one is in a smaller bag inside the bigger bag. You crack it and the two chemicals react forming ice. They last forever until cracked. I'll try and find a link.

Instant Icepacks 24 Pieces per Case | 10-611 | Cheap Pool Products

BTW, never heard of that site before that's just to show you what I mean.

I don't recommend those unless the fight is over and you're all out of ice. I would never use that thing in between rounds if that is what you're getting at. I buy enough ice and store it in a cooler and it lasts all day. And when I say all day I mean all day long. Just regular old ice. Nothing better than that man. I wouldn't waste my money.

[SideofKO]

Originally Posted by Dizzydoc

Aaaaah, handwrapping. Should differentiate between fight time and bag/pads handwrapping. There's several ways do do each, just make sure you don't cut off the circulation in the fingers (easy to do!).

Looking forward to that one.

I will get to handwrapping eventually. I want to do a video on it which is why it's taking so much time because I don't have what one would call sufficient currency right now. LOL.

[FirstNobleTruth]

Really awesome thread, thank you.

[steeleju]

wow this is a great thread, thank you