5. Keep your balance Always be aware of your balance. Don’t push into your opponents; exert power by finding contact with the ground. Don’t lean your head past your knees. The best way to develop balance is to practice your punches with shadowboxing, not the heavy bag. The better yo...
A basic boxing training routine doesn’t need to be fancy or full of impossible exercises. It’s often plain, boring, and focuses on mastering the basics over and over again. As long as you are dedicated and open to learning, this same boxing training routine will take you far. 2-3 Ro...
Yes, the basic 1-2 jab-cross is naturally the first combination you learn how to throw. It’s the first two punches you’ve ever thrown together and you’ve probably been doing it long before you started boxing…probably on your little brother or your annoying next door neighbor. The fas...
Straight punch is the most basic boxing technique in boxing, and it is also the most commonly used boxing technique for every outstanding boxer. This boxing method has more continuous punches per unit time than other boxing methods, especially the continuous straight strokes of left straight punches...
Unpredictability: The reversal of stance and punches can make southpaw fighters more unpredictable to orthodox opponents, adding an element of surprise to your attacks and making it challenging for opponents to effectivelydefendagainst your strikes. ...
You can’t consider yourself a boxer without learning the basic boxing punches. Read on for the proper instructions on throwing the four fundamental punches in boxing – jab, straight, hook, and uppercut. Obvious note* – if you’re southpaw, just reverse these instructions. ...
But what about beginners? Hahaha, you give them only 4-5 feet of space… And right away, they jump all the way back onto the ropes with just one step. And then wiggle around stuck in the corner (taking many punches). Then they run out of the corner. ...
Boxing footwork is meant to carry you in all directions AND with timing. When you use footwork to retreat, you should always be retreating with the attitude of eventually advancing forward to land shots. It’s the same idea as when you are defending against punches with the intention of ulti...