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 player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></center> Orthodox Stance Orthodox stance and Southpaw stance are the most straightforward boxing stances around. Orthodox stance is suitable for boxers who span all of the different weight categories. It's suitable for right-handed boxers. Orthodox stance, last but not least, is appropriate for boxers regardless of their levels of ability. Newbies and seasoned professionals alike can take advantage of it. This stance is the most popular one in the entire boxing realm. It entails putting your body's left side near your opponent. It entails putting a powerful right hand behind your body as well.   Southpaw Stance Southpaw stance is fitting for participants regardless of their weight classifications. It's fitting for left-handed boxers, too. As far as ability goes, this stance is a strong option for boxers who are anywhere between intermediate and advanced. Southpaw stance entails putting both your right foot and your right hand in front of you and guiding using right jabs. It even involves a left cross and right hook closer. Some people consider this stance rather risky. This is due to the fact that many boxers haven't ever battled Southpaw opponents.   Wide Stance Wide stance makes a solid choice for seasoned and capable boxers who know exactly what they're doing. Beyond that, it makes just as solid a choice for boxers who are in need of power strikes. It's appropriate for both left-handed and right-handed participants. This stance encourages boxers to stretch their feet out considerably. It encourages them to bend their knees just a tad as well. Doing those things enables boxers to strengthen the steadiness of their bodies. It enables them to produce a lot more strength as well. Boxers who are fans of countering tend to gravitate to wide stance. The same thing applies to boxers who like hard punches.   Semi-Crouching or Crouching Stance Semi-crouching stance is suitable for both left-handed and right-handed boxers. Although it's suitable for people regardless of "handedness," it's particularly beneficial for boxers who are on the shorter side. If you're a boxer who isn't especially tall, then semi-crouching stance may work out in your favor. This stance entails bending the body just a bit toward the front. It involves elevating the hands and concealing the face at the same time, too. Semi-crouching stance can come in handy for boxers who want to give their faces and bodies significant amounts of protection. Although the stance offers a lot in the way of face and body protection, it doesn't interfere with blows in any way, shape or form. If you want to give your opponent strong blows, semi-crouching stance may help.   Written by: Isabelprontes PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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. These boxers are often supported by their families, friends, and teammates in addition to financial assistance from the local club that they belong to. Amateur boxing focuses more on the training of boxers and the sport itself and less on fighting for money. Professional boxers fight for purses and contracts and can be employed by several places, such as promoters, managers, or other team members. These boxers are often supported by sponsors and money earned during each match. While many professional boxers receive some training before entering the ring, they must focus all efforts on winning matches, which means that they might not become well-rounded boxers in terms of technique compared to amateur boxers. Professional boxers focus on winning by any means necessary.                               Amateur boxing usually focuses on the rules and strict regulations, whereas professional boxing is less concerned with rules and regulations. For example, amateur boxing has regulations involving scoring, rounds, ring dimensions, and equipment, while professional fights do not have as many rules. However, both sports have referees who ensure that all of the competitors abide by the existing rules of each match. The referee's job is to ensure that no boxer receives an unfair advantage over their opponent and that each competitor follows the rules for their match. As mentioned previously, professional boxers fight for purses and contracts, but amateur boxers fight for experience and competition. Amateur boxers do not have to worry about making weight, their age is not a factor, and they do not have to compete against experienced boxers. Therefore, amateur boxing is great for getting started in the sport and those who want to keep practicing their skills regularly. Amateur boxing involves a limited number of championships for each weight class, whereas professional boxing has more heavyweight champions. Amateur boxing usually has more weight divisions than professional boxing, though the weight divisions in both sports are similar. While amateur boxing can occur in different locations and on various surfaces, such as grass or cement, professional boxers are restricted to making their matches in arenas. Professional boxers will often have to travel long distances between their hometown and their matches, while amateur boxers can make these trips while competing in other areas of their training. Amateur boxers usually have to fight in restricted weight classes, such as 105 pounds and below, whereas professional fighters are free to fight in any weight class they want. Amateur boxers are also limited to fighting on fewer days each year. A boxer must win two out of three fights within 12 days to win the national championship or belt. A professional boxer can make up the difference in weight by fighting three or more times within fourteen days to keep his title. Professional boxers often have many trainers and coaches guiding them through their matches, but amateur boxers are supported solely or partially by their teammates, advisers, and trainers.   Written by: Lomia_K PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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 The belt colors indicate the amount of knowledge that you have of taekwondo. The white and the yellow belts indicate knowledge about basic blocks, punches and kicks. As you advance to the next level, you will be able to apply most of these techniques during sparring and practice. At the black belt level, you will be able to instruct other lower belt rank students.                                  2. Skills There is a very big difference between a white belts front kick and that of a black belt student. The white belt will have less balance, power and speed in their kicks when compared to that of the black belt. As a student advances through the ranks, they gain more skill and are able to polish up on minor details. For instance, the black belt will know how to pivot their feet or how to turn their hips in order to deliver a powerful kick.   3. Perseverance The more a student advances through the various belt ranks, the more they are seen as being able to persevere and endure the trials of learning taekwondo. Taekwondo is a sport that involves a lot of physical activity. There are also many patterns to learn which can take a toll on anyone because they are not easy to learn. In addition, there are breaking techniques that the students have to learn at every stage. They are also likely to encounter bruises and bumps in the course of their training. The fact that they are able to get through these frustrations and advance to the next level shows that they have perseverance.   4. Dedication The belt ranks that a student has acquired shows that they are dedicated to learning taekwondo and are willing to advance to the highest rank. Training in taekwondo requires time and effort. Students should be able to set aside a significant amount of time in order to be able to learn and train in taekwondo. Juggling between work and school and training takes dedication and commitment. PREVIOUS PAGE

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 Requirements Form In order to be promoted to this belt level, the students must be able to perform certain patterns precisely. The first form that they have to be able to perform is the tae guk il jang pattern. This pattern has a total of 16 movements. The movements represent heaven or when creation began. Techniques included in the form include, low, high and middle blocks, front and walking stances, front kick and middle punch. The taek guk il jang pattern is the first pattern in the tae guk form. There are other schools which require the student to be able to perform the palgwe il jang which is composed of twenty patterns.                                Self-Defence The students have to show case self defense drills. These may include the basics of one step drills to block against throws, joint locks, kicking attacks or single punching. The drills may also include free sparring techniques stimulated by a combination of kicks.   Board Breaking Even though not all schools require the students to board break, most of them require the students to do so. There are various techniques that students will be required to perform when breaking the boards. These include: forward or reverse punch, side kick, roundhouse kick, and front kick. The board is usually an inch thick and is made of pine wood.   Basic knowledge The students will have to demonstrate that they are knowledgeable about taekwondo and its origins. They have to know the meaning of the pattern that they perform and the symbols on the Korean flag.   Green Belt Requirements Forms The students in this stage have to be able to properly perform the Won Hyo pattern which consists of 28 movements.                                 Self-Defence Students will learn how to defend themselves from holds. They will also need to learn one step sparring. The self defense techniques wil include but may not be limited to: crescent kicks, knife hand blocks, etc. The students should be able to defend themselves from hair grabs from the front, and from waist grabs from behind.   Board Breaking The breaking techniques used in this stage include the jump reverse kick.   Basic Knowledge The students have to display considerable knowledge on the history of taekwondo and ITA.   Blue Belt Requirements Form Students have to show that they are knowledgeable of the Joong Gun pattern. This pattern consists of 32 movements all of which have to be executed flawlessly.                               Self-Defence The student has to be able to defend themselves against the upright neck hold from behind. This is where the opponent has one arm around the defender's throat and is standing behind him. The students have to also demonstrate how they would defend themselves from a bent over neck lock. This is where the attacker has the defender's neck locked at the side of his hip. The students have to be able to demonstrate that they can break from this hold.   Breaking The student has to demonstrate that they can break the boards using an axe kick.   Basic knowledge The students have to show that they are knowledgeable in the origin of the patterns, Taekwondo and ITA.   Red Belt Requirements Form The students have to show that they are knowledgeable in the Hwa Rang pattern. This pattern consists of 29 movements all of which the student has to demonstrate flawlessly. They are also required to be able to do one step sparring, free sparring and multiple free sparring.                                Self-Defence Students should be able to demonstrate excellent skills in defending themselves from the following attacks: club attacks, knife attacks, multiple unarmed opponents and against holds.   Breaking The students should show that they are able to break 3 inch boards using any kick.   Knowledge Just like the previous ranks, the student is required to know about the origin of taekwondo and ITA.   Black Belt Requirements Forms The student must demonstrate knowledge in and ability to execute the Kwang-Gae pattern. It consists of 39 movements. The students have to also be able to perform multiple free sparring, two step and one step sparring.                                 Self-Defence Just like the previous red belt rank, the student has to demonstrate that they are able to defend themselves against holds, club attacks, knife attacks and attacks from several unarmed opponents.   Board Breaking The students should be able to break 3 inch boards with any hand or kicking technique.   Knowledge The students have to demonstrate they are knowledgeable in other martial arts, taekwondo and ITA. PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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 bringing their hands up in front of their face or their chest. The chin must be tucked into the sternum by bending the head forward. For a smooth fall, the student must curl their body and form a ball. As their upper back makes contact with the mat, they should slap the mat with open palms. The arms should also be at a 45 degree angle from the body. Similar to the back fall is the side fall only this time, the student curls like a ball to one side and slaps the mat with the hand on that side. The other hand should come up and rest on the stomach with the chin tucked into the opposite shoulder. One thing the student should remember is to always remain calm during falls.                                 2. Higher Side And Back Falls At first, students will learn how to absorb the shock of basic falls from a standing position. Once they feel that they are comfortable with the basics, they can then safely begin practicing their self-defence tactics. The students have to be able to absorb the impact of higher falls as they practice techniques that are more advanced. In order to begin, students should begin with small hops and landing back onto their feet before doing the fall. This movement should progress until the student is able to jump into the fall directly. The timing of the slap on the mat and the angle at which the arm is to the body should be accurate enough to prevent the body from injury. These are important elements which must come naturally to the students before they are allowed to perform throws on one another in the more advanced techniques.   3. Forward rolls Forward rolls are probably one of the moves in taekwondo that causes much apprehension among students. This is because they disorient the body and force them to take up uncomfortable inverted body positions. However, students must protect themselves since many attackers are taken into inverted aerials during throws. Smooth rolls are important because they protect the student from real life instances such as bike crashes, or trips on stair cases. In the forward roll technique, the head must always be protected. In order to perform this technique, the student must stand with their feet as wide as their shoulders and their right foot forward. Beside the right foot, the student should place their left hand and in front of the left foot. The right hand will then be placed in between the left foot and the left hand on the mat. The head should look over the shoulder. If the head is not turned during the roll, it may impact the floor and this would defeat the whole purpose of doing the rolls in the first place. With the left foot, the student should push forward and roll on the outside of their right arm, across the back in a diagonal manner and land on their left side. The body should be curled like a ball when rolling. At the end of the roll, the student should shout and slap the mat.                                  4. Front Fall Like all the other falls, the aim should be to protect the torso and the head. In order to learn this fall and perfect it, three steps are involved: learning from the kneeling position, from the standing position and from the jumping position. Learning should take place in these three positions respectively, with each step being perfected before moving on to the next one. The defender should bring both his hands in front of the body with the fingers open. While falling forward, the impact of the fall should be broken by the defender by using his fore arms and the palms of his hands. The elbows should be at a 45 degree angle and the hands should form a triangle like shape in front of the face. To avoid hitting the nose, the defender should turn the face to the side. Once the defender lands on the mat, they should kick their feet out and spring to their feet. The forearms and the feet should be the only parts of the body touching the mat. This fall is very important during sparring. The defender should naturally be able to bring their hands up instinctively and turn their faces the other way in order to prevent their face from hitting the ground.                                    Throws These basic throws can be included in a taekwondo curriculum once the students have mastered the art of falling and are able to sufficiently protect themselves. Throws can be executed from a range of attacks and positions such as sparring situations, punches, chokes, wrist grabs, etc. The following are some of the throws most commonly used in taekwondo:   1. Forward Body Drop/ Floating Drop Once an attacker has thrown a punch, this throw is meant to maintain their forward momentum. The defender may wish not to use any move such as a hard block that may impeded the attacker's forward motion such as a hard block. The block and grab technique is applicable to this throw. The main work of the defender would be to avoid the attacker's strike and at the same time push him forward along the path he created. In order to execute a floating drop, the defender must stand on the opposite side of the hand that is attacking. For instance, if it is the left hand punch, they should block and grab with the right hand and step to the left. The defender will then place their left hand on the attacker's right ear. With the arm high up and in front of them, the defender should make 180 degree turn to face the same direction as their opponent. In order to force the attacker to roll to the ground, they must at the same time twist their opponent's head down and around. The footwork involved in the forward body drop is the primary defense. This move should be performed by the defender stopping in front of the opponent with their first move instead of stepping outside the opponent's momentum. To make the opponent trip over the defender's leg, the defender should make a 270 degree turn into a front stance. The move can be varied such that the defender grabs the opponent's arm and pulls on it. The maximum number of steps allowed in both the throws is two; more than that would not make the movements fluid.                                   2. Major Outer Reap This throw is a sweeping style. Instead of sweeping in between the opponent's legs, the defender sweeps the opponent's front leg from the outside of it. This technique begins with a Judo style grab. This is whereby the opponent will hold the defender's right elbow with his left hand his left lapel with his other hand. The defender will also perform the same move. The defender will then try to push back the opponent's shoulder while pulling down his elbow. These two moves should be performed simultaneously after the defender has moved to the right side of his opponent with his left foot. This throw is applicable in several situations. For instance, it can be applied when the opponent lashes out with a front punch. It is also an effective technique if in a fight the stance is close. Regardless of the attack, as long as it is a grab, the defender should be able to maintain their own balance when trying to throw their opponent with this technique.                                 PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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.   When students learn early in training some of the most basic falling techniques, they can be able to avoid back, neck, arms and even head injuries which could be fatal. Learning the basics in falling will sharpen their reflex and they will avoid incorrect falls. Learning the art of throws is also another advantage to winning a competition in martial arts; especially where a physically weaker opponent is faced with an opponent that is stronger. Even though this is against the rules in Taekwondo because all the opponents are matched according to their techniques and weights, it is still a useful alternative.   How To Execute Methodology For Practice And Instruction? Martial arts cannot encompass all the known fighting techniques into their training sessions and that is why falling and throwing techniques in taekwondo have to be chosen carefully. The techniques that are chosen must be in line with various rank levels and must be compatible with the basics taught in this level.   Instructors should only introduce techniques that will be frequently practiced instead of introducing many techniques. Throwing and falling techniques require constant repetition in order to perfect them and therefore introducing too many of them would be pointless. Incorporating falls and throws into the regular taekwondo practice may seem awkward at first. However, the basics of any technique should be learned first before combining it with another technique. One way of encouraging students to learn the techniques is by incorporating them and making them promotional requirements.                               PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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 To begin with, it is important to understand where the Achilles tendon is located and what it is. This is the tendon that runs from your lower back, to the muscles in your calf and down to your heel bone. This tendon contracts during a powerful move such as a round kick. It is important therefore to protect this tendon from injury by stretching. How To Stretch It With both arms touching the wall or a sturdy object, lean forward. The hands should be shoulder width apart. Next, extend your right foot backwards and have a 90 degree bend on your left foot ensuring that the heel is firmly placed on the ground. Lean forward into the wall until you feel that your back and leg muscles are being stretched. In order to make the stretch deeper, you can sink down with your hips slowly. Half a minute should be enough to hold this stretch before changing sides.                                 2. Ankle Stretch Taekwondo involves a lot of turning and spinning and this requires that you work on the flexibility of your ankles so as to improve your technique of kicking. How To Stretch It The ankle stretch is very simple. Simply lie down on your back with your knees straight. Move your ankle such that you can comfortably push your foot forward. Try as much as possible to keep the knees straight when dong this stretch. Continue pushing your foot forward until you feel you cannot push anymore. Hold the position for about 15 seconds before releasing and going back to your neutral position. This procedure should be done in ten repetitions. This kind of ankle stretching is known as the plantar flexion.                                  3. Back Stretches There are two popular ways in which you can stretch your back after and before your taekwondo work out: cat stretch and child's pose. Cat Stretch This is a very simple way of stretching your back. Simply get down on your hands and knees. Just as the name suggests, you will have to arch your back up as far as possible towards the ceiling just like a cat. Hold this position for about 15 seconds and get back down. Do this at least ten times.                                  Child's Pose This pose will not only stretch your back but it will also help you to stretch your ankles, thighs and hips. This position requires you to get down on your hands and knees on the floor. Spread your knees and ensure that your toes touch. Sit down on your heels and lean forward, ensuring that your belly rests in between your thighs. Stretch your arms as far in front and hold the stretch for fifteen seconds. This move should be repeated at least ten times.                                   4. Calf Stretches It's very easy to tear your calf muscles during training. The following technique will help you to stretch it out before and after a training session. How To Stretch It Stretching your calf muscles is similar to doing the Achilles tendon stretch. You have to stand at arm's length from the wall and put your hands on it. Lean forward stretching your right foot as far back as you can with a 90 degree bend in your left foot until you feel your calf muscles stretch out. Hold the pose for about thirty seconds before switching legs. Note that the foot extended backward should be straight with no bend at the knee. The stretch can be deepened by sinking deeper with your hips.                                   5. Hamstring Stretch Having heard about all the horror stories of people tearing at their hamstrings when doing an axe kick or any other movement during the taekwondo training sessions, the following are some of the stretches that you can do. Touch Your Toes This is a very simple stretch to do. To begin, stand with your legs crossed while ensuring that your feet are touching. Keeping your rear knee straight, bend over and reach for your feet. Hold this position for about 30 seconds before switching feet.   Lying Down This is also another technique that you can use to stretch your hamstrings. To begin, lie on your back with both knees straight on the floor. Raise your right leg and straighten it until you feel that the back of your thigh is stretching. Ensure that there is a slight bend on your left leg. Hold this pose for thirty seconds before switching legs.                                  6. Chest Stretches Chest stretches are very important because the taekwondo training sessions will require you to throw powerful punches, blocks, etc. If you injure your chest, chances are that you will have to sit it out for a while until you can be able to train again. If you are preparing for a tournament, this is a risk you would not want to take. How To Stretch It With your palms facing up, clasp your hands behind your back. Pressing your shoulder blades together, pull your hands down and stick out your chest as far out as you can. Hold this position for about twenty seconds.                                PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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 that can be won by either fighter with a knockout or decision within these rounds regardless of number of rounds fought or scorecards rendered; only one round per match has to go the distance for an official bout to be called "a decision.                                The late 18th century saw the codification of the ring as it is understood today, with boxing rules first appearing in 1743. Broughton's London Boxing Rules from 1744 were compiled as a standardized set, and were standardized throughout the British Empire by three boxing academies: Broughton's own Wandsworth School of Arts, the Royal Naval School at Portsmouth, and the London Prize Ring Club. The rules continue to be used today in amateur boxing events in most major world cities and countries. The U.S. adopted similar rules, thus boxing is universally regarded internationally as a discipline administered by the laws of one modern nation-state that has been codified with universal sanctioning procedures. In 1889, the Marquess of Queensberry rules were first used in the United Kingdom. They have been used ever since. Queensberry rules mandate that fighters be male and that two eight-counts must elapse before a decision is made. The duel in which James J. Corbett won to become the first World Heavyweight Champion was fought under the Marquess' rule set. Corbett's victory made him the only man to be both a British and American heavyweight champion. Boxing is a competitive sport in which two people, one attempting to inflict punishment on the other while avoiding being pricked, are penned in an enclosed area and physically confronted. Both boxers fight under controlled conditions; they are not allowed to use their hands or fists in the process. Boxing is controlled by a referee who enforces the rules of boxing management that govern ring and bout conduct. The referee may halt the bout if one boxer does not defend himself or deliberately leaves himself at risk of being seriously injured with no effective defense. The referee is also charged with stopping the fight if he thinks a boxer is too injured to continue being punched. The referee may stop the bout because it is no longer safe for either fighter to continue. Referees will stop the contest if it has been at least four rounds and one of the boxers has shown dominance in the contest. Once a boxer has been knocked down, his opponent must cease fighting for one minute before continuing or else their opponent may be declared the winner by knockout (KO). To help protect the fighters, there are three ringside physicians who watch especially for signs that a fighter is in danger and may enter the ring to assess such damages as swelling and cuts. In conclusion, people would watch the fights and wager their money on which boxer would win. In earlier bouts, it was considered a brutal sport but over time it has evolved into a sport that is seen as the best of all sports because it uses your fists, along with your speed, strength, skills and agility to dominate your opponent. It also requires mental skills to outwit and out maneuver your opponent in order to take home the trophy/gold medal.   Written by: Jared_Wax PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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 endurance of then body. If you want improve your overall fitness then you should go ahead with boxing training which is far more superior than any other exercise. It can strengthen your muscles and bones while helping you to burn more calories so that you will maintain healthy weight.                                 Health benefits of boxing Improves cardiovascular health- the most effective way of improving cardiovascular health is by choosing boxing for a full body workout. While you are throwing punches, your heart will work harder for supplying blood and oxygen to every part of the body. Boxing also increases your heart rate which eventually helps in improving your cardiovascular health so that you can prevent health issues like strokes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.   Burns more calories- boxing is known as a cardio vascular driven type of exercise that helps in improving the cardiovascular function. It eventually helps you to burn more calories as you can burn about 13 to 15 calories per minutes while boxing. It will make a huge difference in your weight loss progress, physique and shape when you do boxing regularly.   Improves bone density- when you want to improve bone strength or reduce the risks of osteoporosis, you should choose boxing as it helps to avoid the negative effects of bone mineral loss. When you want to improve your bone strength or prevent any bone related conditions then you should choose boxing as it offers a plethora of health benefits.   Works every muscle- boxing is an excellent workout for every muscle of your body and it is known to improve your overall fitness level. Whether you are looking for fitness, strength, agility or coordination, you should choose boxing as it helps in creating a perfect body balance so that you will enjoy many benefits. This upper body workout will help in working your core, back and shoulders so that you will get a fit and healthy body. Boxing also helps in building resilience and this is the reason why you should add boxing to your regular fitness routine.   Supports healthy weight- whether you want to maintain healthy weight or lose weight, choosing boxing can help in burning calories in an effective manner. It also helps in building muscles as it is an effective form of workout that helps burning a large amount of calories at a same time. Boxing workouts might appear challenging and fast paced, but the amount of calories that you burn is amazing so that you will enjoy weight loss and maintenance.   Written by: tabrez PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

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.                                   Out-Fighter Style The out-fighter or boxer is a fighter who maintains a distance between himself and his opponent. This boxing style focuses on tactics such as speed, agility, and footwork to keep the opponent at bay. Out-fighters use their jab to probe for an opening while staying out of range before unleashing straight punches or power shots like hooks and uppercuts. Out-fighters typically have a good defense but lack significant power in their offense. The out-fighter must be wary of their opponents' power and offensive pressure while maintaining distance and waiting for an opportunity to attack.   Slugger/Brawler Style The slugger/brawler style of boxing is a very aggressive approach. Fighters who use this style rely on their power to intimidate opponents, using powerful punches and combinations to wear down the target. Sluggers will often take a few hard hits to land their own, as they prefer an up-close and personal fight instead of keeping their distance and relying on speed or technique. The slugger/brawler style requires incredible stamina, strength, and toughness, so it isn't for everyone. If a fighter can pull off this style successfully, however, it can be a devastatingly effective way to dominate an opponent.   Boxer-Puncher Style The boxer-puncher style is a combination of two different styles. It combines an out-fighter's speed, agility, and footwork with the power and aggression of a slugger/brawler. Boxer-punchers are usually well-rounded fighters who can transition between offensive and defensive strategies to outwit their opponents.   Counter Puncher Style Counterpunching is regarded as one of the most challenging boxing styles to master. It involves waiting for an opponent to make a move and then quickly reacting with a combination of punches or other defensive moves. Counterpunchers rely on timing, hand speed, reflexes, and footwork to outmaneuver their opponents. They use their opponents' power against them by allowing them to commit and then land powerful shots simultaneously. Because counterpunchers are so patient in waiting for openings, they often shape and create the fight instead of just reacting to it.   Pressure Fighter The pressure fighter is an aggressive boxing style involving constant forward movement and attacking the opponent. This fighter typically overwhelms their opponents with a flurry of punches to score points or knock them out. Pressure fighters tend to be relentless and focus on wearing down their opponents with a barrage of punches.   Conclusion Boxing is an ancient sport with a wide variety of styles. Each style has unique techniques and strategies, allowing boxers to find the one that best fits their skillset and preferences. Whether you prefer the speed and agility of an out-fighter, the power of a slugger/brawler, the versatility of a boxer-puncher, or the defensive prowess of a counterpuncher, there is a style of boxing that is perfect for you.   Written by: Iamyourwriterana PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE