Boxing is an old sport dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Greek Olympics and Roman games. It has evolved in to a professional sport complete with rules, weight classes, coaching, media coverage and a whole lot of fans!
Athletes train incredibly hard to achieve ultimate power, strength and agility. Fortunately for most of us we can receive the benefits of boxing, without ever having to actually hit someone. Or get a concussion!
Learning how to fight is a fun activity. It’s a great sport to get in to with a friend for extra motivation and to practice with, in between classes. Additionally, many clubs will give free or discounted classes if you bring some friends along.
Benefits of Boxing Include:
-Improved cardiovascular health. Boxers are big on jumping rope!
-Improved all around strength.
-A more sculpted upper body and mid section
-Improved speed and reaction time
-Improved agility and hand-eye co ordination
-Increased confidence. You learn how to defend yourself.
-Reduced stress
-Fat loss
-Increased Power
Most gyms and fitness centres offer boxing classes that are suitable for any skill level. You will be taken through drills and taught some basic techniques.
Stances:
-Upright stance
-Semi-crouch
-Full crouch
Punches
-Jab
-Cross (straight right)
-Hook
-Uppercut
Defense
-Slipping
-Bobbing
-Blocking
-Cover-up
-Clinching
-Footwork
-Pulling away
Guards
-Low guard
-Mixed guard
-Peek-a-boo
Using these techniques in combination with cardio, strength training and flexibility drills, you will see your body transform. Plus you will gain a bit of fighting skill, in case you are ever in a tough situation.
Great for fitness and practical!
Try it!