Hotels definitely have limitations on intensity you can do, especially boxing. From about 1988 to 2000 I had houses with a room big enough to build a ring in, which is ideal. Communications were more difficult then, and only a couple of gay guys actually showed up.
So, let me preface this by saying I am in NO WAY complaining about any of my matches or my opponents as I’ve had NOTHING but amazing experiences. But a recent opponent and I had a discussion between rounds that got me thinking.
Space. It seems that most of the time, we indulge in this “special interest” of ours in hotel rooms, and those often have very little space for wrestling or fighting. You can of course still have a GREAT match even if you keep things in the bed (which is where most rooms have the most space)
However, it does pose a couple of questions. Does anyone else ever find that they don’t perform as well in smaller spaces? For instance, when wrestling, I do far better if I can start from my feet rather than my knees. When doing matches with strikes, I like to keep some distance and jump in to sting with a few punches before opening the gap back up until I’m ready for a take down. It also makes reversing a compromising situation much more difficult for me. (For example, I’m not going to bridge to throw my opponent off of me if I’m going to risk smashing their head into a headboard or wall.
Does anyone else ever think about or struggle with this? And what are some of your favorite spacious places to wrestle? :)
For me, a good (private) open outdoor space is great, and as for hotels, I’ve found that Hyatt Place has a TON of floor space. A bit pricey for a meeting that will last only a few hours. But worth it!
topboxer (5)
3/27/2024 11:37 AMHotels definitely have limitations on intensity you can do, especially boxing. From about 1988 to 2000 I had houses with a room big enough to build a ring in, which is ideal. Communications were more difficult then, and only a couple of gay guys actually showed up.
Boxerboy91 (12)
3/27/2024 4:03 AMSo, let me preface this by saying I am in NO WAY complaining about any of my matches or my opponents as I’ve had NOTHING but amazing experiences. But a recent opponent and I had a discussion between rounds that got me thinking.
Space. It seems that most of the time, we indulge in this “special interest” of ours in hotel rooms, and those often have very little space for wrestling or fighting. You can of course still have a GREAT match even if you keep things in the bed (which is where most rooms have the most space)
However, it does pose a couple of questions. Does anyone else ever find that they don’t perform as well in smaller spaces? For instance, when wrestling, I do far better if I can start from my feet rather than my knees. When doing matches with strikes, I like to keep some distance and jump in to sting with a few punches before opening the gap back up until I’m ready for a take down. It also makes reversing a compromising situation much more difficult for me. (For example, I’m not going to bridge to throw my opponent off of me if I’m going to risk smashing their head into a headboard or wall.
Does anyone else ever think about or struggle with this? And what are some of your favorite spacious places to wrestle? :)
For me, a good (private) open outdoor space is great, and as for hotels, I’ve found that Hyatt Place has a TON of floor space. A bit pricey for a meeting that will last only a few hours. But worth it!