There are so many different punching bags available on the market today, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Depending on your needs and your budget, you can choose from a variety of different options. Even if you don’t plan on regularly using a punching bag, we recommend having one …
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Your first time joining a boxing gym can be daunting. Depending on your motivation and your goals you will need to think about preparing to train, getting the right equipment, and getting your body ready. This should cover all the basics, all the bits you need to pick up and all the things to expect …
“Against those skilled in attack, an enemy does not know where to defend; against experts in defence, an enemy does not know where to attack.” Sun Tzu Defensive boxing is one of the most impressive things to watch. Savage KOs make for great highlight videos, and a bottomless gas tank is brilliantly impressive athleticism, but …
‘Straight hitting gets boxers plums’ – Joe Gans Welcome to our second article on punching. Our first article examined the different punches, their mechanics, and how to generate power while maintaining defense. This time we look at strategy, how to set punches up, and when and why each punch should be used. Using The Jab …
Punching Technique – When And How To Use Each Punch Read More »
Punches come in a variety of forms, fired from all different ranges and at all different targets. We’re going to look at the basics (plus a couple of more advanced techniques). We’ll go through how to generate power and how to throw each one, and in a later article we will look at strategy, when …
Heavy bags are excellent. They’re one of the best training tools you can use for solo training, allowing you to practice combinations, strike with power, and give you a target to move around. But they aren’t the only tool at your disposal. Here, we’re looking at some of the most common, and most useful training …
Effectiveness as a boxer is a product of offence and defense. Offensive actions in boxing can be boiled down to punches and feints, while defensive movements are a combination of evasive positioning, parries, and head movement. Supporting all these points, however, is footwork. Footwork is the basis of good ring positioning (whether offensively or defensively), …
6 Boxing Footwork Drills From Beginner To Advanced Read More »
Let’s talk about shadowboxing. It is an overlooked, yet important warm-up routine that’s greatly valued by the most prominent names in boxing and other combat sports. Once done properly, this simple routine will allow you to fully understand the development of your own boxing technique, speed, movement, etc. It may sound like it’s not going …
I remember the first time I ever decided to try boxing. It was in an old gym in a somewhat rough neighbourhood of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The gym was far from state of the art, full of old leather bags, often stitched back together like they were Frankenstein’s monster. If you can imagine Mick’s gym …
Choosing Boxing Gloves for Punching Bag Training Read More »
So, you’ve decided to take up home training, are about to go get the equipment to do this and need to know the basics. Good news is, we’ve got you covered. Equipment & safety You can check out our other guide here for buying a heavy bag but if you want two quick recommendations, we …
