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Jason V created the guide Strength Training Program for Boxing
A weight training program for boxing does not need to be complicated. Boxing is essentially an explosive sport that requires repeated bursts of activity over time. Your main goal is to build strength, convert that strength to power, and then con...
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Adrian K created the guide Defensive Moves in Boxing: Arm Defenses against straight punches
In boxing you there are three ways to defend youself against incoming punches and attacks from your opponent.
At your disposal you have:
Some would also argue counter-punching a...
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Enric M responded to the guide How to Increase Punching Power
The only thing that keeps me from changing from running to the sweet science is that I can't install a sand bag and a proper punching ball at home. And gyms aren't available for the time I come home from work (late).
Maybe next year, just for the...
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Jason V responded to the guide How to Increase Punching Power
thanks for the positive feedback everyone!
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Tatjana Đ responded to the guide How to Increase Punching Power
Nice! :D
Daniel M responded to the guide How to Increase Punching Power
Great guide! Especially the loose and relaxed hands part :)
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Daniel M responded to the guide Common boxing tactics to get an advantage over your opponent
Great Guide! Thanks
Adrian K created the guide Common boxing tactics to get an advantage over your opponent
You may often hear people mention "The Sweet Science" when they talk about boxing, but it is not just the technique, skill and attention paid to power transference which earns it that name. This guide will look at some of the main tactics availabl...
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Adrian K responded to the guide How to Increase Punching Power
Awesome article Jason!
Jason V created the guide How to Increase Punching Power
Punching power is one of the most sought after attributes in boxing, it can turn the tide of a fight, keep your opponent on the defensive, and allow you to end a fight early. Punching power essentially comes from three main aspects of boxing; prop...
Adrian K answered the question boxing boxing
You have two amateur clubs there listed with the abae, Corby ABC, and Corby olympic ABC
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where is the best place to go amacter boxing in corby
Gabriel V replied to the topic New to the Amateur Boxers Tribe? Start here!
Hi all, I'm Gabriel and live in the United States. I started learning to box a few summers ago, and over the last 5 months picked it up again at a gym and had a trainer and stuff. That gym closed down, but I have a double-end, speed and heavy bag...
Adrian K replied to the topic Weight Training
I believe that most if not all athletes benefit from full body workouts and compound moves to build strength, same in boxing.
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Phil D created the topic Weight Training
Hi all,
Just wondering what peoples current weight training involves. Do you do full body workouts or target specific areas? what kind of rep ranges? How many times per week?
Phil D replied to the topic New to the Amateur Boxers Tribe? Start here!
Hi Marcel,
I can only speak from a UK point of view, I started at 28 and have never had issues finding fights (now 30). As far as it goes over here if you're under 34 (i think) you can fight anyone over 17, there's no restrictions on age.
Your c...
Marcel D replied to the topic New to the Amateur Boxers Tribe? Start here!
Hi,
Have you had any experience of people starting late? I 'm 31 and started boxing at 30. And here in France, it's difficult to find a fight, althgough I really want it...
Marcel D answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
I'm also looking for the best gym in London. I live in Paris and I was planning on finding a boxing summer camp somewhere, and Cuba/puerto rico/mexico/usa are just too expensive for me. So London could be good, n...
Eliza F answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
Hey Gem, where's the Islington Boxing Club? I'm moving up to Highbury in a couple of months and was wondering if there were any clubs people recommend near there.
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Gem R answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
Islington Boxing Club (i might be bias, i might teach recreational there ;-))...great club - they put on a show last night, some wicked boxers coming up in there...
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Eliza F answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
What kind of boxing are you after? There's a great guy called Floyd who teaches technical boxing on Saturdays at the Thomas More Fitness First in E1. If you want to fight, he also does a fight club on Sundays at Spar...
Richard C answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
Thinking Monday/Wednesday. I'll ask about the new gym and let you know.
Adrian K answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
when you going next rich? its quite a way from my work now unfortunately but I might try one time
Richard C answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
Although not technically London I go to a club in Leatherhead (easy transport links)... / Think we'll be moving to a larger venue next month as the class is quite popular. The trainer that runs the gym (Mark Holde...
Kate O answered the question The best amateur clubs in london?
I used to go to a club in Brixton / Loughborough Junction - Miguels. Although part of a Sat women's class, the other trainers / PTs and owner seemed great at evening sessions and equipment more than adequate
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Where are they? I havent been a member of a club for a while and want to find a good place. Ive heard of a good one in battersea?
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