Spiritual Training For Street Boxing

This need is somewhat similar to mental needs, but spiritual needs go deeper. The spirit is
where courage and stamina, among others, are deep-seated. The mind and body may be
weakened by exhaustion, but if the spirit is strong, it can command both the mind and body to
gather some more strength for the last stretch of action, which is often the decisive round in a street boxing fight.

There is a phenomenal influx of Westerners since the 1990s into Eastern mysticism or
spirituality; and most of this is mainly connected with either having a philosophy of life or a
philosophy of boxing. Many people, among them top fighters, are beginning to see their need
to “feed” their spirits, and see Eastern philosophies as the answer.

A determined and undying resolve for conquest is a mark of a strong and unwavering
spirit. It does not think twice about what it takes to conquer—even if the task demands life itself.
It shocked the world in the Second World War when Japanese “Kamikaze” pilots plunged their
damaged planes directly into enemy targets. They could not bear to live defeated lives and would
rather sacrifice themselves for the cause.

But of course, war is different from boxing (where actual dying is definitely out of the
question), though the same selfless, self-denying, and self-sacrificing attitude or spirit that never
gives in to defeat is important.

Though most boxing for the street fighters train hard to win, many still lack the zeal or fire to do whatever it
takes, not just to win a round or an event for the present season, but to conquer the game, his
weaknesses, and life itself. This undying resolve to overcome everything is the mark of genuine
champion boxer. Their spirits are such that nothing can discourage them or quench the flame of
excellence in their hearts.

Top boxers excel because they work very hard to find meaning in life. Thus, they have
the head-on drive to conquer their weaknesses, pains, and desires in life. Fighters  just
want to win and get the medal.

Many boxers became champions one time but never have the passion to excel
further. Moreover, many fighters are losing simply because they lack the strength to give
it all they got. They see how strong and good the opponent is, and simply buckle down in spirit
and settle for second place or the silver medal, or worse, simply be a contestant in the prestigious
event. They give up on the competition or the boxing altogether and never go back to the gym to
redress or weed out bad points to face up the challenge a second time and return to the arena.

Their shame for losing once or twice (or even 10 times) is stronger than their spirit to excel and
conquer. They lack real courage. They have a weak spirit. Such are often mere stage fighters—
they are all show but have no inner resolve to be better. On the other hand, great boxers work
hard even when there are no competitions.