The basics of Boxing

Okay so today I’m going to share a little bit about the boxing techniques we’ve learned over the past three days.  We started off by learning the stance you have to be in at all times when in the ring: Left foot forward (assuming you are right handed), knees slightly bent, legs shoulder width apart, gloves protecting your face and elbows tucked in by your sides.  Your lower body gives you balance and support while your arms are protecting your body when not throwing a punch at your opponent.  Also we were constantly reminded to always be on the balls of our feet to keep good movement and our reflexes sharp.  After we got the proper stance down we moved on to some basic combinations.  Every punch in boxing is numbered.  For instance, 1 is your lead arm jab, 2 is a straight arm, 3 is your lead arm hook and 6 is your other arm uppercut.  The combinations we have learned and practiced so far are the 1-2, 1-2-3. 2-3-2 and 6-3-2.  We also practiced dodging techniques and foot drills that help change your angle of attack to keep your opponent on the defensive.  While learning boxing has been the most exciting thing for me, I am also getting a good workout every morning from the morning Yopilado cross fitness classes in which we do some weird exercises neither of us have ever done before.  Also I am really looking forward to be able to watch and take pictures of real boxing matches which they hold here at the fight gyms every day from 7:30-8:30 pm.