Landing the Fundamental 1-2 Boxing Combination

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When people talk about landing the 1-2 in boxing, this refers to the jab followed by a straight. Why is this basic combination spoken about so much? Bec... READ MORE...

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Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Boxing Footwork

Samuel Ha

How do you box on the backfoot without being labelled a runner? How do you chase down an opponent who is constantly on the run? And how do you relieve... READ MORE...

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Andre Ward Shows Why Feet Are More Important Than Hands in Boxing

Samuel Ha

Boxing is a game of inches, and those inches are controlled with the feet which often dictates how a fight will play out. The key word here is “inches”. ... READ MORE...

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Mike Tyson Teaches Rookies Basic Punching Techniques

Samuel Ha

You would think that throwing a proper punch is a formality for every adult male, especially those that are involved in sports one way or another. This is no... READ MORE...

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How to Throw an Overhand

Samuel Ha

The overhand punch is a mid-range punch that is thrown using the rear hand, which loops over above your head and is aimed at the head of the opponent. It’s ... READ MORE...

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Freddie Roach Teaches Basic Boxing Footwork and Stance

Samuel Ha

Legendary 5-time boxing trainer of the year, Freddie Roach has trained some of the best fighters in the world and has had first-hand experience as a boxer in th... READ MORE...

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How to Use Boxing Feints in 5 Different Ways

Samuel Ha

Boxing feints are maneuvers which are designed to distract or mislead your opponent, by making them think that a certain action will take place when infact,... READ MORE...

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Top 10 Best Boxing Combinations

Samuel Ha

If you’re looking to improve your boxing combinations to widen your arsenal, then you can start here. Many of the following combinations are simple but are ... READ MORE...

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How to Block a Punch

Samuel Ha

When your opponent unleashes a punch, sometimes it’s difficult to get away so you have to resort to blocking it. When you block a punch, you can get a feel of h... READ MORE...

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How to Parry a Punch

Samuel Ha

To parry a punch means to deflect it away into another direction. It’s more effective than blocking as you use your opponent’s momentum against himself. Wh... READ MORE...

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How to Slip Punches

Samuel Ha

Get out of the way of incoming straight shots by learning how to slip punches. It involves the transfer of weight from one leg to the other while subtly mov... READ MORE...

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How to Bob and Weave

Samuel Ha

Anyone can learn how to bob and weave very easily. It’s one of most basic defensive maneuvers in boxing, but extremely effective nonetheless. Come forwar... READ MORE...

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How to Adopt the Proper Boxing Stance

Samuel Ha

The conventional boxing stance has changed throughout history from era to era. In modern boxing, the typical boxing stance has adopted an approach that combines... READ MORE...

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How to Throw a Body Shot

Samuel Ha

No boxer is ever a complete fighter without knowing how to implement body shots into his game. A consistent and effective body attack will eventually pay off ... READ MORE...

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10 Ways on How to Prevent Injuries in Boxing

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Boxing is a full contact, combat sport in which players often face a high risk of sustaining injuries. These can occur most frequently during training and i... READ MORE...

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How to Start Boxing in 7 Steps

Samuel Ha

The well regarded Robert Garcia Boxing Academy - Photo Credit KCRW So you’ve watched your favorite fighters compete and you have the urge to do it yourself,... READ MORE...

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How to Throw a Cross

Samuel Ha

The cross, which is more commonly known as the straight, is a punch thrown with your rear hand directly at your opponent in a straight line. It’s the second ... READ MORE...

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How to Throw a Hook

Samuel Ha

The hook is one of the hardest punches that you can throw, which is why it’s essential that you have a great hook. It can be thrown by using your rear hand but ... READ MORE...

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How to Counterpunch

Samuel Ha

The greatest fighters in boxing know how to counterpunch, quickly turning their defense into offense. A counterpunch is a punch that is thrown immediately aft... READ MORE...

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How to Throw a Jab

Samuel Ha

Everything starts with the jab. It’s the most important weapon in a boxer’s arsenal. The jab helps to set up your other punches, and can also be used to distrac... READ MORE...

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