People call boxing the "sweet science" for a reason. It requires a competitor to incorporate different aspects of athletic ability and intelligence. Since the main goal of boxing is to stay upright, it vital for a boxer to develop his balance... more »
You may have gone into a match on a competitive fighting circuit and been knocked on your butt before you could put up a good fight. If you're tired of losing and want to improve the way you fight in the ring, you'll need to take some time ... more »
Stretching and boxing go hand-in-glove. Like all athletic sports and exercise programs, because boxing requires quick movements and agility with the arms and legs, injury to the muscles happens. Stretching before a boxing session or match helps ... more »
In boxing, the jab is thrown with the lead hand. The left hand is the lead hand for right-handed boxers, and the right hand is the lead for left-handed boxers. The jab is rarely a knockout punch, but it can knock your opponent off balance. Follow ... more »
When it is thrown correctly, the right cross is the most powerful punch in boxing. It is an especially powerful punch for a right-handed boxer and often used to deliver a knockout. Follow these steps to throw an effective right cross punch... more »
Although challenged by the new generation of fighting sports, many still consider a professional boxing match the pinnacle of sports. Pitting the strength, skill and will power of one person against another, a professional boxing match is a ... more »
Boxing is one of the oldest and most popular sports in the United States. Two fighters square off in a square ring and try to knock their opponent out with punches. Learning to box takes time, patience and a lot of training. With these basic ... more »
Broken knuckles are common for someone who boxes bare-knuckled. However, these fractures can be prevented if the knuckles are conditioned correctly and on a regular basis. The following steps will tell you how to condition your knuckles in ... more »
Boxing is an activity that can be viewed as part sport, part fitness and part art. It is part sport because it is the highest level of competition there is. It is part fitness because doing it will definitely force you into becoming more fit. It ... more »
Kick boxing as a form of fitness has sky rocketed in popularity over the last two decades. Its mass appeal stems from its simplicity--at its most basic and pure level it can be broken down into five or six basic punches and four or five kicks. ... more »
Utilizing boxing as a means of attaining a higher level of fitness is an enormously fun and exciting way to break away from your ordinary routine. But now that you've done all the drills, jumped all the rope, hit the mitts, bags and everything ... more »
Boxing as a form of self defense or as a means of staying fit can be both challenging and fun. Learning the basics will be a great way to establish a solid foundation and assure you get the most out of each boxing workout. One of the first ... more »
"A novice boxer makes the mistake of standing like he's begging to be knocked out. The proper stance is like a posture that should be your starting point for every punch," says Joe Guson, pro boxing trainer... more »
Many see a boxing coach standing behind the fighter in the ring during the big bout. A boxing coach, however, is more than that. He or she is responsible for helping their boxer master techniques, polish skills and prepare for the moment when ... more »
The key to sparring that throws a lot of people off is that you are 'sparring.' You are NOT fighting. Follow these simple guidelines to help build a constructive sparring environment... more »
If an attacker tries to punch you there is something you can do other than dodge or try to block it. Why not surprise the attacker by countering with two rapid punches?.. more »
When you're boxing, one of the most important things to retain is your composure. Without composure, your punches won't land with power and you'll get tired out easily. Developing a breathing technique for boxing helps you retain your composure ... more »
If you're a beginning boxer and don't quite know how to position yourself in front of a target, learn this basic boxing stance. It will allow you to throw punches and defend against them... more »
Proper footwork in boxing puts you in position to attack and defend. You must learn to keep your weight balanced and centered as you move in various directions. Follow these steps to learn proper boxing footwork... more »
Boxing is a sport that requires physical and mental prowess—and is not only fun to participate in—but exciting to watch. When viewing a boxing match many of the observers are watching in the hopes of seeing a dramatic ending to the fight—the ... more »
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