A little reminder of the basic rules: Boxing is practiced only with fists. The hands are protected by padded gloves, to avoid cuts, and the blows are worn only above the belt, at the level of the face and the bust. Uppercurt, forehand and hook are the main shots. The goal is to put the other K.-O (knock-out), that is, unable to get up and fight again. The referee then decides to stop the fight, after a count of ten seconds, and declares one of the two winners.
But before reaching this stage, you will have to learn the rules of the sport and train yourself gradually, because to hit is good, but to know how to defend oneself, it is even better! You do not have to engage in "real" fights, you can do boxing as part of simple workouts for you toning, romp and for fun.
HOW IS AN ENGLISH BOXING TRAINING PERFORMED?
The first boxing lesson is especially an opportunity to familiarize yourself with a new environment. Ring, ropes, punching bags, sparring-partners, coach ... Then, once heated and stretched, you will learn to "puncher" on a punching bag and work on your footwork. Finally, you can train with a partner (the famous sparring partner), which will teach you how to dodge, up your guard, and be more responsive.
Poster of the movie "Million Dollar Baby" Clint Eastwood which traces the rise of a young boxer: "Maggie".
THE BENEFITS OF ENGLISH BOXING
Even if this is not the scoop of the century, remember above all that boxing can build, refine and learn to defend. You lose fat quickly while gaining muscle and strength. You also decouple your stamina and coordination. Boxing is an ideal sport to build your thighs and work on your cardio . Finally, you evacuate stress and tensions, you can externalize your feelings. Speed, reflexes, precision, winning mind are your best assets! Boxing is for nervous, stressed, angry, but also shy and those who lack confidence.
