Archive for category Boxing
Winning Boxing Matches Through Hard Work
Winning boxing matches requires a lot of hard work. This hard work can be divided into four main categories. Knowledge, practice, the ability to take a hit and the ability to adapt are all important in becoming a successful boxer. As a boxer, you have to know how to fight. You also need to know all you can about your opponent’s fighting style and habits. You have to put in the hours of practice to perfect your skills. You also have to be able to take a hit. Finally, you need to be able to adapt quickly in the ring and out to ensure the best chance at success.
Knowing how to fight is not gained simply through reading. It also takes experience. You can study techniques, but they won’t become effective knowledge until you use them. Knowing your opponent is also key. Watch tapes of your opponents’ fights before you get into the ring with them. Notice the way that your opponent moves, how he reacts in different situations. Learn what boxing style or styles he uses. All of this takes hours upon hours. You have to put in even more hours practicing. You have to spend time boxing against others in practice. You also have to practice your moves against boxing equipment, such as punching bags, to perfect your timing and power. You have to put the hours into conditioning your body to give you the stamina for boxing. Read the rest of this entry »
At Arms Length – A Boxing How To Guide on Body Punching
Boxing How To Guide – Body Shots at Long Range
When developing ‘Boxing How To’ guides on body punches, it is reasonable to assume that we look at hooks and uppercuts as the prime examples of hurtful body shots. The majority of hurtful body shots tend to be short to mid-range hooks and uppercuts. Check out any of the great body punchers and the staple of their assault are hooks that smash into the body behind the elbows and uppercuts that split defenses to pierce the midriff of the unfortunate opponent. However, no boxing how to guide on body punches should ignore straight shots to the body, or any other long range shot for that matter.
This boxing how to guide has a focus on the straight shots. So, I refer to the jab and the straight back hand (right cross). I will not go into the mechanics of how to throw the individual punches as the mechanics do not differ from those already described in previous articles. Furthermore, we can deviate to look at using other long range shots besides the jab and straight back hand. We could for instance go with long range hooks or even more ‘outside the box’ long range uppercuts. These shots travel in a more angular way than the straights and can actually cause more damage on impact because of this.
Before we move onto the mechanics of this boxing how to guide on straight shots, it’s worth bearing one thing in mind. Long range punches to the body are most effective when used against an oncoming opponent. Read the rest of this entry »