Introduction Boxing is a mind game, it always has been, Mike Tyson once said: “Everybody thinks this is a tough man’s sport. This is not a tough man’s sport. This is a thinking man’s sport. A tough man is gonna get hurt real bad in this sport.” In boxing, you have to use your head …
intro A heavy bag is a designated piece of equipment that is whole purpose is training punches and combinations alongside footwork and movement. Heavy bags are the most basic piece of equipment in boxing and are common in fitness clubs and local gyms too making them very popular among non boxers too. But in boxing, …
The basic guards exist In boxing there are three basic forms of guard: High guard: The hands are positioned in the front sides of the head (temple), and the fists are in height with the eyes, leaving the body exposed, overall defending the head and face. This type of defense is usually used when fighting …
intro The style of a boxer can have a big impact on how the fight plays out. Different styles can be effective against different types of opponents, and a boxer that adjusts and implements their style correctly can gain a significant advantage. For example, an outside-fighter who is skilled at using their footwork and movement …
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Intro The Mexican Boxing Style is known for its combinations, close range, and toe-to-toe battle. Often compared to a brawly style and aggressive style with high action. It is a style that requires a high volume of combinations, combinations that switch between body and head, fighting mostly within range and even toe to toe. Why …
Why and when to use a headgear in boxing? In a dangerous sport like boxing, it is important to wear protective gear during sparring and boxing training drills. Headgear is the most fundamental piece of protective gear and the most important one for sparring. There are many brands and variations of headgear, some are more …
credit on the photo in the title to “Harvey K” in here. The Cuban boxing style is a very highly technical style, it involves a lot of footwork, pivots, leanings, dodging and slicking punches, a “hit and not get hit” style, and considered by many as the best style in amateur boxing. Why it is …
5 must know exercises for boxing strength and conditioning Every boxer must have a strength and conditioning training routines, here we will bring five must know exercises for boxing conditioning. Kettlebell swings Kettlebell exercises are perfect for strength and conditioning, they make you go extra on your workout and essentially works on all of your …
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Table of contents What punches exist in boxing? Boxing have four punches overall – jab, hook, cross and uppercut. Jab The jab is a straight front hand punch and is the most frequently used punch in boxing, the jab have many roles which are the follow: As noted, the jab is frequently the opening punch …
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Table of contents What is the soviet boxing style? The soviet boxing technique style is all about keeping the distance between you and your opponent, keeping him on the outside while controlling the distance. Soviet style boxers avoid getting hit and always control the distance, they rely on footwork and they know the right moment …