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Jamie Stewart
Can you throw a punch? I mean a real punch. If some punk started a fight with you on the street, could you throw a punch with enough power and accuracy to turn the lights off for that soon-to-be-sorry-punk-bitch? I’m talking about a real man’s punch. Not a feeble, half-hearted slap, or running at your attacker … Read more
Boxing is all about the hands, right? It’s impossible to win a boxing match without throwing punches, and being a combat sport focused on attacking and defending with the arms, the hands get all the attention. It’s not until you delve deeper into the sport do you realize the importance that footwork plays in the overall game. … Read more
A boxer’s stance is the foundation upon which everything is built. It’s critical that you get it right from the get-go for fast and powerful offense, and effective defense. In time, you will develop your own boxing stance and style that will reflect what kind of fighter you are – technical, counter puncher, brawler. Your … Read more
This post is for the newbies. It’s a Q&A on boxing for beginners and is intended for anyone that’s just started boxing or is thinking of getting into it. So, whether you’ve never thrown a punch before, or you’re an old hand in the fight scene, stick around, you might just learn a thing or two. … Read more
It’s not all about power. Yet, for many newbie boxers, brute strength, and how hard they can smash the bag, is their primary concern. Under their coach’s guidance, they learn that power comes from sound technique, so they slow it down and concentrate on mastery of the movements. They want to look good throwing combos, … Read more
Fans love to watch heavyweights go at it. Their sheer power and the possibility and thrill of a knockout keep eyeballs glued to bouts between the big guns. Maybe this is where our fascination with power stems from. Maybe this is why beginners automatically gravitate to power, often sacrificing technique and speed in the pursuit … Read more
Knockouts are the holy grail of boxing. Fans LOVE ‘EM. A punch that connects with venomous and deadly accuracy has crowds gasping in shock and awe, and then erupting as the unfortunate sod hits the deck. We dream of one-punch victories and there’s a part of us that believes we’ve got the firepower to end … Read more
How To Crush Your Training (Even If You’re Feeling Unmotivated) It’s time to train but for some reason, you keep putting it off. You’re ready to go, but the excuses start to roll in. “You’re tired today…rest up.” “It’s too cold outside.” “You trained hard last week, you need some recovery.” “Do you really feel … Read more
If you’ve recently started boxing, and you’re researching what equipment you need, then you’ve probably heard hand wraps mentioned dozens of times. Although colourful, these rolls of fabric aren’t just for decoration. Their purpose is to strengthen and align your wrists and to make the hand rock-solid when making a fist. Hand wraps don’t absorb … Read more
When you’re thinking about buying boxing gear, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your gloves. While it’s true you won’t get far without a decent pair of boxing gloves, you can’t neglect to think about what’s on your feet. The shoes you choose to use when training can play an instrumental role … Read more