Good defense is the backbone of boxing because it protects the punches from your opponent and sets you up for counterpunching. The ability to use varied defense techniques decreases the damage and opens an avenue for offense. Before we go into details on the top 10 defense techniques every boxer needs to know, let us…

The jab is one of the most basic and effective punches in the sport of boxing. It creates sequences, prevents opponents from approaching, and can be used in both offense and defence. For the amateur fighters, the jab is very important to understand the fundamentals of the boxing game. This article focuses on how beginners…

A punch to the body is an integral part of a fighter’s game as they are effective in tiring the opponent, setting up a headshot, and in most cases a knockout. Mastering how to do body shots involves technique, timing, and strategy. This article presents valuable advice on performing body shots in sparring, which will…

Shadowboxing is almost a routine kind of training for anybody who practices boxing. In my opinion, it is one of the most efficient and general approaches to working on matters of techniques, footwork, or even the overall feeling of the ring.  Shadowboxing can be performed anytime and without equipment, making it a staple exercise routine…

Boxing is a combat that is characterized by speed, power, technicalities, and wits. In the several types of training, pad work can be said to be an indispensable part of training, especially for novice and professional fighters. This method of training entails the use of focus mitts or pads by the partner or the coach…

Combat sports are where sparring is thrown into the mix to test skills, further refine strategies, and beat fighters into shape. One effective way to prepare for the intensity of the ring is through partner drills. These exercises are aimed not only at perfecting physical techniques but also at developing mental acuity and corresponding reflexes,…

An effective light contact sparring is a great way to practice your techniques, timing, and reflexes. Light contact sparring is like complete contact with one difference: control and technique development are emphasized, not power. By this virtue, light contact sparring is excellent not just for beginners but also for intermediate students looking to refine their…