Posted by: boxing_kid
getting punched in the gut - 12/14/05 10:00 PM
why is it when you get punched in the gut it takes a minute or so to recover? i know it knocks the air out of you, but why does it take so long to recover, and would abs really help you take these shots, say your not tensing up your abs and you get hit in the stomach, how much will they help you then? and why does getting punched in the gut knock the air out of you? i mean your lungs aren't right there, sorry if this sounds like a stupid thread, i'm just the type of guy who needs to know everything about everything even if i have to ask stupid questions every once in a while
Posted by: Leo_E_49
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/15/05 05:06 PM
Questions are good.
Many people say that exhaling when hit reduces the recovery time. Ask your coach if you want to train this.
Posted by: BrianS
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/15/05 11:23 PM
Good answer,but he's boxing kid,that would suggest to me that he does boxing or at least interested in it. I doubt he would like to do the hard sanchin kata with an instructor beating on him,like I do.
Posted by: boxing_kid
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/16/05 02:57 PM
what i ment by "why does it take so long to recover" is why do you still have trouble breathing afterwards?
Posted by: Subedei
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/16/05 05:42 PM
Do you mean the solar plexus? When someone says "gut" I usually think abdomen, which is one of the toughest 'soft' areas on your body.
Posted by: boxing_kid
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/16/05 08:44 PM
yeah the solar plexus, why does that freeze up your lungs for a minute or so when punched there?
Posted by: BuDoc
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/17/05 02:54 PM
Matt has it essentially correct.
The full gas volume never really is fully expired. There is always a little left in there.
The "wind knocked out" is kind of a misnomer in that regard.
The diaphragm spasm is what keeps you from inhaling fully.
Anyone that this has happened to knows that the body has a quick auto-regulation to restore breathing in a matter of seconds(although it may feel like a lifetime).
When and if it happens, try to stand up and raise your arms above your head. Try to breath deep and slowly. The apin from the shot to the SP may well continue, but you'll be brathing in a few seconds.
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Posted by: MattJ
Re: getting punched in the gut - 12/17/05 05:45 PM
Thanks for clarifying, Doc.