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 …
The global pandemic has shown that it is not always possible to hit the gym, but for many of us that won’t stop us from getting a good work out in. Exercise of any description can be one of the best ways to shake off both physical and mental blues and there are few better …
The great thing about training boxing is that in its most stripped-down form, you don’t need any equipment. Without gloves, bag, wraps or even a skipping rope, a martial artist can shadow box, working on foot work, flow of punches and practicing utilization of angles. Shadowboxing is a great option when bags aren’t accessible to …
Right now it seems like the whole world wants to build their own home gym. Lockdowns and social distancing have encouraged many people to turn their sheds, garages or just a corner of their bedrooms into training spaces. For those of us who are fighters, or just fancy a bit of bag work now and …
Whack. Whack. Whack. Kick. I missed that feeling a lot during the lockdown months which followed the outbreak of COVID19 in 2020. There is just something deeply satisfying about striking something rhythmically and continuously. Something that can absorb the physical manifestation of your frustrations. Those of you reading this who have tried it out will …
