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Jamie Stewart
Fighting is a natural instinct. It’s part of being human. We’ve fought, in one way or another, since the dawn of time. No one knows for sure when it was discovered that a fist was an effective weapon for clobbering your fellow man. However, the ancient Greeks can lay claim to being the … Read more
Many people take up boxing as they want to learn self-defence. While it’s a good reason to learn combat skills, and while I believe a trained martial artist will come out on top in a street fight against the average guy, let’s get clear on one thing: Street fighting is NOT competitive fighting. It’s an … Read more
What comes to mind when you think about a boxing gym? Dingy basements and backstreet warehouses? The stench of sweat? Guys knocking lumps out of each other? Spilt blood? Missing teeth? While some of your perceptions may be true – boxing gyms are more often than not located in the worst parts of town and … Read more
When most people think about ways to destroy an opponent, they think of killer hooks, powerful uppercuts, and a solid cross. But as you wind up to put power in these punches, they can be easy to see coming, and you need something to distract and set up the haymaker. Enter The Jab. If you … Read more
Enjoy today’s 19-minute boxing conditioning workout! Scroll down for drill and exercise demonstrations. 19-Minute Boxing Conditioning Workout Warm-up – 3×3-minute footwork drills (3-minutes work, 45-seconds rest) as follows: Round 1: Figure-8s Round 2: Lateral Weldon shuffle Round 3: Locche loops 10-minute challenge – record total score: Squats (1 point) Push-ups (2 points) Burpees (3 points) Cool-down … Read more
At its core, boxing is nothing more than a collection of attacking and defensive techniques primarily performed by the arms. We can all learn the techniques, and drill them to the point we can execute them perfectly. Yet, some fighters possess a special something that makes them mesmerizing to watch. They’re throwing and defending from … Read more
Teaching yourself to box at home is okay for learning the basics or keeping fit. However, if you want to become a fighter, or even just become good at boxing, there’re no two ways about it; you have to join a boxing gym. 4 Reasons Why You Should Join a Boxing Gym You will learn more in one week of … Read more
No warrior heads into battle without weapons and armor. However, don’t be that knob head that has all the gear and can’t box a dozen eggs. You know the one – he splashes out on the best of equipment for each new hobby that takes his fancy, quickly realizes he’s not cut out for it … Read more
Once you’ve got some basic boxing skills under your belt, it’s time to learn the rules of the game. This may seem unimportant, but I’d advise you to listen up because… You never want to be labelled a dirty fighter. Whether you’ve intentionally fouled, or it was by accident is beside the point – especially … Read more
Nobody likes getting punched. While boxing is fun, getting punched is not fun or pleasurable in any way. Unless you’re a masochist, in which case you’ll need to strap up with an extra tight steel cup to conceal your satisfaction when you get punched in the face. Your primary goal as a boxer is to … Read more