Is boxing a safe sport?
But for obvious factors, there are a number of reasons boxing may be less safe or more risky than other sports. Even throwing a punch may dislocate your shoulder…
Ring to Cage USAB-Approved Competition Headgear
Ring to Cage offers a compelling USAB-Approved headgear that can double as your go-to training headgear. This entry will my review of the product.
Amount of Weight to Cut in Amateur Boxing
In boxing, weight is cut before bouts, but the amount of weight to cut varies between professional and amateur boxing. In amateur boxing, the typical weight cut is much less than that of professional boxing.
Icky Shuffle Footwork Drill
This drill develops the boxer’s lateral agility and can directly translate to boxing-specific movements.
Types of Guards
The way boxers position their hands in their stance is called their guard, and every guard has its strengths and weaknesses. This article will give you an overview of the different types of guards in boxing.
Nike Machomai Boots Review
Stylish and functional, the Nike Machomai boxing boots are a popular choice of boxing boots for amateurs and pros. Overall, the Machomai boxing boots offer value, style, and ease-of-use.
Target Areas in Boxing
USA Boxing specifies that the target areas in boxing is everything in front of the boxer’s ears. This means that not only is the face a part of the target area but also the front of the body, i.e. everything under and in front of the armpit is also a part of the target area. In this post, I will briefly specify what targets one should aim for and the notable effects of hitting each area, provided that each is hit hard and accurate enough.
Sparring
It goes without saying that anyone who calls himself/herself a boxer must have sparred at least once. Arguably, the most important skills in boxing are acquired only through sparring. To put it simply: a boxer who doesn’t spar is like a track athlete who doesn’t run.
