Boxing Skills: Video Series

There are two main types of boxing mouth guards, the single piece and the separate pieces. Find out why the single-piece boxing mouth guard helps to protect the chin by keeping the mouth closed at all times with information from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing equipment.

Get good hand speed in boxing by practicing frequently with a trainer holding mitts and calling the punches. Use smaller targets to improve hand speed in boxing with tips from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Develop a power punch in boxing by planting the foot, directing the hip and projecting the punch. Wrap your hands before putting on boxing gloves to practice a power punch with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Build your boxing speed by starting with larger punching bags and moving to smaller targets in order to become more accurate and quick. Start slowly when building up boxing speed with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

To find schools for boxing, go to boxing matches to ask boxers and coaches about training, check the Internet or Yellow Pages, and be on the look out for mixed martial arts schools that offer boxing programs. Learn boxing for competition or fitness with information from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing schools.

Hit harder in boxing by practicing with a heavy bag to create strain in the arms and hips, planting the foot and reaching the punch across the body. Focus on punches using the entire back with help from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Increase punching speed in boxing by working with a double hand bag to concentrate on two targets and practice speed punching over time. Dedicate practice time to increasing punch speed for boxing with tips from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Speed bags are used in boxing to create speed in the hands, improve eye contact, and help with rhythm in punches. Practice on speed bags during a boxing training class with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

The proper height of a speed bag should be adjusted to just above the eyebrows of the boxer. Find out how the arms should be able to hit a speed bag without it getting too close to the face with information from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

To hit speed bags for boxing practice, stay in front of the bag, adjust the bag to the right height, and catch the rhythm and balance of the bag. Practice hitting speed bags consistently to improve rhythm with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Becoming a professional boxer requires building a solid amateur career, getting a dedicated coach and gaining confidence between the coach and the boxer. Avoid getting seriously injured by turning pro to quickly with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing careers.

The best hand weights for shadow boxing should be shaped like dumbbells and should be around 3 pounds depending on experience. Use a mirror to shadow box in order to keep an eye on foot work and hand work with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Clean boxing gloves by airing the gloves out after each workout and boxing match and spraying the gloves with an antibacterial spray. Avoid letting boxing gloves sit in a sweaty bag after boxing with advice from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.

Important boxing training tips include making sure to master the right hand jab and hook, taking a breath after each punch and improving cardio health. Find out important conditioning is in boxing with information from an amateur boxer in this free video on boxing skills.