Archive for the ‘Beginners Tips’ Category

Boxing Footwork Drills- The Ultimate Footwork Tool!

April 26 | Posted by Erik | Beginners Tips Tags: , , , ,

I’m constantly asked in the boxing gym about footwork drills. Apparently, a lot of people have trouble with their footwork which is weird considering it is probably the most important aspect of boxing. I’ve said this in my prior post: Boxing Footwork Tips but it’s worth repeating. Your footwork is like the frame work of any structure. Without... Read more

The Proper Shadow Boxing Workout – Training Anywhere!

June 8 | Posted by | Beginners Tips Tags: , , ,

When I was a kid, I used to drive my mother nuts because EVERY time I was in front of a mirror, I’d practice my combos by shadow boxing. I’d run through my routine until I had it perfected and everything looked smooth and blazing fast. Once I got to that point, I’d add more punches to my workout and... Read more

Essential Boxing Equipment

April 15 | Posted by | Beginners Tips Tags: , , , ,

Boxing is one of the few sports that is relatively inexpensive to get into. You only truly need a pieces of equipment to get on your way to training like a professional. It is this reason that boxing thrives in poverty stricken cities throughout the world. For those who are interested in training in boxing, I have put together... Read more

The Most Important Tip You’ll Ever Get in Boxing

April 13 | Posted by Erik | Beginners Tips Tags: , , , , , ,

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I’ve gotten many emails lately about people wondering how they can hit harder and what they need to do to be the best boxer in their gym. I decided... Read more

Simple Boxing Combinations to Startle your Opponent

March 26 | Posted by Erik | Beginners Tips Tags: , , , , ,

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I’m going to give you a few basic boxing combinations but a majority of your favorite combinations will come from ones you’ve thought up. The key to thinking up... Read more

Be Deadly with your Uppercut Punch

March 23 | Posted by | Beginners Tips Tags: , ,

It is probably the most well known punch due to its amazing ability to knock out opponents cold but fighter beware: YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT IF YOU THROW THIS PUNCH WRONG The reason I say this is that, like the hook, many feel that they have to wind up in order to make the... Read more

Throw a Devastating Hook

March 20 | Posted by Erik | Beginners Tips Tags: , ,

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Probably one of my favorite punches in boxing because of the versatility of the hook. If you master the hook, you can use it as a lead punch, wear... Read more

Tips on Throwing the Right Cross

March 11 | Posted by Erik | Beginners Tips Tags: , , ,

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It is the second most basic punch in boxing and one of the most dramatic knockout punches if thrown correctly. The right cross can be a devastating punch to... Read more

The Jab: Most Important Punch in Boxing

March 8 | Posted by Erik | Beginners Tips Tags: , ,

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The boxing jab artist controls the ring. He keeps his opponent at bay while being able to set up his combinations and power shots. It may be to... Read more

Boxing Footwork: Dance Around Your Opponent

March 6 | Posted by | Beginners Tips Tags: , ,

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Now that you have worked on your stance, it’s time to get on to my boxing tips on moving around. I know, you want to learn how to punch... Read more