Utilize these tips and techniques to achieve great physical fitness. Strength, power, speed, reflexes are just a few physical factors that you can improve.
So you’ve just been hit by a punch that you didn’t see coming which put you in a daze or even on the canvas. You feel detached from your senses and your leg... READ MORE...
Having fast hands doesn’t automatically mean fast combinations. You may notice that when you’re throwing combinations, they’re just not coming out as quick ... READ MORE...
Boxing’s all about hitting and not getting hit, and as much as you may not like it, anytime you step in the ring, you’re going to get hit. It’s inevitable.
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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...
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...
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.
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Do you remember the first time you fought a southpaw? I bet it wasn’t easy. If you’re an orthodox fighter, everything comes from a different angle which you’re ... READ MORE...
It can be intimidating and exhausting fighting someone who won’t stop coming forward. Many fighters fold under these circumstances.
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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...
Anyone can learn how to bob and weave very easily. It’s one of most basic defensive maneuvers in boxing, but extremely effective nonetheless.
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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...
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...
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...
A little while ago, I wrote an article on Top 10 Techniques To Increase Punching Power which demonstrated brief but useful tips.
This guide on how to punch h... READ MORE...
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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.
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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...
Your longevity in boxing all depends on how much punishment you take, and how much punishment you take depends on how you decide to fight.
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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...
Pressure bursts pipes, and many fighters fold under the pressure of a constant attack. Being aggressive is simply not enough to reach the top levels of the spor... READ MORE...