Want to give boxing a try but don’t know where to start? We got you fam. Boxing may look intimidating, but trust us, it’s not.

We’ve put together a go-to guide for all you boxing beginners out there who are ready to go from no experience, to pro experience. Jab, cue “Let’s get It Started” by the Black Eyed Peas.

Out of the six (6) basic punches in boxing, punch number one is the jab. The jab punch is executed by fully extending your lead arm for a direct hit to your opponent’s face.

The jab is the most important punch in combat sports, especially boxing. Here, We explain the five (5) most common mistakes when hitting a jab and how to fix them.

Ever wondered “How can I increase punch power?”

The first steps of realising how you can punch faster and harder is to understand the science behind it….

In this featured article, Boxing strength and conditioning coach Danny Wilson will share the physiological contributors to the punch, and how strength and movement training can help improve it.

In this article, you will learn;

• The science behind a forceful punch

• Breakdown on impulse and momentum

• How we can use S&C to punch harder

Hello, warriors! Ready to maximise your heavy bag workouts? You’re eager to sweat more, hit harder, and make every punch count? Well, I got news for you: it’s not just about how much fire you’ve got in your soul, it’s also about what you’ve got on your fists.

Defensive boxing is one of the most impressive things to watch. Savage KOs make for great highlight videos, and a bottomless gas tank is brilliantly impressive athleticism, but there’s something about the slick movement and skill of defensive boxing that is beautiful to watch

One of the most important aspects in combat sports is your stance. The way you stand will dictate how you fight because that’s what determines where your center of gravity and, by extension, your sense of balance is. Unfortunately, however, many beginners, often struggle with getting their stance right, which makes it harder for them to train. In this article, we’re going to discuss a proper boxing stance as well as a few variations.

Punches come in a variety of forms, fired from all different ranges and at all different targets. We’re going to look at the basics (plus a couple of more advanced techniques).

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