Boxing is a well-known combat sport that has roots that go all the way back to Ancient Greece. It's characterized by fighting using the fists. If you want to learn more about the fine art of boxing, you should first get acquainted with the sport's various stances. A stance in a boxing, in a nutshell, involves the positioning of both the body and the feet. <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VJiMWKgIe9s?si=LcTmgAdaTE04CARG" title="YouTube video ...

Boxing is a combat sport in which two people engage in unarmed, competitive fighting using only their fists. It is one of the oldest sports in history and has been around for centuries. Different countries have developed their boxing styles, each with unique characteristics and techniques. There are five major styles of boxing: the out-fighter, slugger/brawler, boxer-puncher, pressure fighter, and counterpuncher.                                   ...

Boxing is a combative sport between two athletes. It requires each player to throw and hit punches at their opponent. This battle of the fists requires speed, precision, and stamina. Each hit has an equivalent point that is decisive in the outcome of a match. A boxer must not throw punches mindlessly. It requires quick-wit and strategizing. A deep understanding of this increases the odds of winning. Check out the 10 boxing punches below that every boxer should know.                           ...

Introduction Boxing is the world's most popular Martial art, with more than 100 million participants in over 200 countries. But boxing is not just a sport, it is also a way of life. And while it provides superb physical exercise and mental relief, there are many other benefits of skipping rope that boxers will find useful. ...

As exercise is one of the essential needs of the body to be healthy, pursuing a particular sport gives a different level of fitness and body conditioning. One of the most amazing sports is boxing. Training for boxing needs cardio and HIIT workouts while at the same time strengthening the muscles at a static dynamism. One specific exercise that is best for boxing training is skipping or jumping because it improves stamina and mental alertness. Here are the types of skipping exercises that are bes...

10 Essential Boxing Equipment For Boxing Boxing has been around for ages, and to this day, it remains one of the most effective ways to get a full-body workout. There are countless places where people can find information about boxing, but within this guide, here are the 10 essential boxing equipments that a boxer needs. ...

Introduction Boxing is a great workout for men and women of all levels. It can be done with a partner, or you can do it by yourself. Boxing is also very effective for building upper body strength and technique. The following are the top 10 best boxing workout you need to try out: ...

If you are really interested in boxing then it is very important for you to hire a personal boxing trainer. The personal trainer that you will hire would be highly beneficial for you as they would train you in the right way and motivate you immensely to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. Without the help of a personal trainer, achieving these goals might be tough for you. While looking for a boxing trainer, it is very crucial to find someone who is actually good. Finding a good boxing t...

Boxing is a very popular combat sport that helps in training people and it also offers a host of health benefits. This sport is an excellent way of improving physical fitness so that your mind and body will be improved. Apart from the many health benefits it offers, there are a lot of risks involved in playing this dangerous sport. Hence, it is important that you learn proper techniques of boxing before you enjoy this sport but for this finding a good boxing gym is extremely crucial. It is impor...

Boxing is a popular combat sport that has gained momentum in the recent times because it offers a plethora of health benefits to the boxers. The reason for the popularity of this sport is because it helps in physical conditioning of the body. Boxing is also considered as a form of exercise by amateurs and it is the reason why it is gaining traction recently. Since, boxing is the most physically and mentally demanding sports in the world, it can offer benefits like improving speed, strength and e...

Boxing is a combat sport practiced worldwide by amateur and professional athletes. So, who was the first boxer ever? The first recognized public fight occurred in 1743 in London, England, where Jack Broughton won a four-round bout against William Brayley. Broughton's victory is widely regarded as the first recorded bout of boxing ever by most historians and sporting officials. The characteristics of boxing have evolved over U.S. and Canadian participation rules, governing the rounds of a match t...

If you are a huge boxing fan and love to watch the sport in action, you might wonder what the difference is between amateur boxing and professional boxing. While both sports have something in common and share many of the same links, they also have distinctions that set them apart. This article will explore those differences so you can decide which sport is for you. Amateur boxers train hard to become champions in their weight class, but amateur boxers will not offer purses or contracts. The...

It is common that when you walk into a taekwondo studio, you will see that the students are wearing belts of different colors. The students wearing the white and yellow belts are beginners while green and blue are mid level. The red and black level belts indicate higher ranks. The following are some of the implications for the belt ranks:   1. Knowledge ...

In taekwondo, it does not matter whether you are male or female or what age bracket you are in, in order to be promoted to the next level. However, you must meet certain requirements at each level in order to be promoted to the next level. These requirements must be met under a test that is given by a panel of scrutinizing black belt instructors. Below is a discussion of the various belt levels and what one requires to achieve in order to be promoted to each belt rank.   Yellow Belt Requir...

1. Back And Side Falls A student can fall anywhere, including on the stairs, being pushed in the streets, or while sparring. Falling properly is therefore important and must be instinctive. The most important things that the student must remember when learning the falling technique is always to keep the head from hitting the ground, spread the force of hitting the ground evenly throughout the body and shouting to force air from the lungs. For the back fall, the students should begin by bri...

Introduction To The Art Of Throwing And Falling Techniques In every martial art, falling is a technique that every student must learn at the beginning of their training. This is because there are many instances in which one is prone to falling. For instance, in taekwondo, there are many kicks involved. This has the potential of knocking down an individual and earning points even if the strike didn't cause the opponent to fall with significant force.   ...

As mentioned earlier, stretches in taekwondo have to target certain muscle groups in your body so as to increase your flexibility. The following target taekwondo stretches will give you an idea of how to do your stretches.   1. Achilles Tendon Stretch ...

In taekwondo there are basically three kinds of stretches that you can do. You can perform one of them every day or you can combine all of them. When you combine all of them before and after a training session, you obviously stand to gain a lot more out of the stretches.   1. Dynamic Stretching ...

As mentioned earlier, stretching is an essential part of your taekwondo training. However, it is important to show its importance in your training. The following are some of the benefits of taekwondo stretching:   1. It will help you to increase your flexibility ...

Introduction To Taekwondo Stretching If you are studying or thinking of taking up a taekwondo class, it is important to know that stretching is an integral part of your routine becuse it reduces the risk of injuries. It should not be done like a warm up where you only do it before and after training; it should be done three to four times a week whether you go for your classes or not. Stretching should be done a minimum of half an hour. Experts recommend that you perform your stretching rou...

The following are some of the sparring rules in taekwondo: 1. All contestants are required to wear protective gear during sparring. They must also wear the traditional taekwondo gi. For protection, they need to have pads to protect their shin, forearms, hands, chest and head. For men, they must wear groin protection. They must also wear mouth guard.                               ...

The following are some of the sparring tips that you can use against your opponent in order to gain an advantage: 1. Determine whether your opponent is a defensive or an offensive striker. If they attack you first, then they are an offensive striker; if they wait for you to make the first move, then they are a defensive striker. 2. Find out whether your opponent is a kicker or a puncher by doing a fake move. If they throw up their hand, then they are a puncher if they kick, then they are a...