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MMA Gloves – Best Choice for Boxers

SotB — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:23:55 +0000

Boxing is considered to be one of the most popular sports. There are majority of people who do not like boxing due to the labels they get but also it makes their body fit and strong. It offers the best circulation of blood thus leaves the body and mind fresh and stamina strong. There is no doubt in it that intense popularity of mixed martial has brought a big change in the MMA clothing. Gloves have always been considered to be the major component of any martial arts game. They protect your hands from any injury and bruising. They are also helpful at the time of preparation and at the time of any contest. If you ...

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MMA Gloves – Best Choice for Boxers

Boxing Lessons

SotB — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:54:58 +0000

So how do you get involved in the great sport of boxing? Well you might be lucky enough to have a boxing gym or two with decent trainers nearby, but what if you don’t? Maybe you are unsure if you want to go that far and would prefer to just practice at home first to see if boxing is the right sport for you? There again, maybe cash is a bit tight or there just isn’t a boxing gym nearby? Yeah of course you can practice at home, and luckily boxing is the type of sport where you don’t have to pay out a whole lot of cash to lay your hands (no pun intended) on the basic boxing ...

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Different Styles in Boxing

SotB — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:25:04 +0000

No person is the same. And the adage can be said in the sport of boxing. All boxers understand that the rule of the game is simple – punch your opponent until you knock him out, gives up, or the final bell sounded. But then, the way a boxer fights is what makes him different among the rest. There are different types of boxers, depending on their strengths, their skill levels, and other correlated attributes. A boxer plays the game the way he does because of the fusion of all these features. Different Boxing Styles Brawler / Slugger Brawlers are those who punch and punch with utter disregard for technique, relying heavily on their punching power to win. Most ...

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Defensive Footwork for boxing

SotB — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:30:49 +0000

Defensive Footwork for boxing – Avoiding Punches The feet play a valuable and sometimes unsung role in transferring power. With a rock solid stance a boxer can be propelled into or away from an attack or throwing powerful punches without going off balance. When considering footwork for boxing, there are many reasons for keeping your feet at a comfortable shoulder width apart. Looking purely from a defensive point of view, if the stance is too wide then you will have trouble moving away from danger and will end up being over stretched. When you do try to retreat, you will find it much more difficult to open up a reasonable distance between you and your opponent – ...

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Boxing: 4 Secret Steps For Increasing Motivation While Training On The Punch Bags

SotB — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:35:28 +0000

Training on the punch bags for fitness training, health, weight loss, and boxing has very astounding effects on one’s body. You can reduce your chance of getting cancer, lose weight which helps you to look good, feel good, and reduce your chance of heart disease, as well as fighter training to defend yourself and/or perform in an upcoming match. However, if you’re like me, you purchased a heavy bag and a 3-arm powerstation and put it in your basement. Even if you go to the gym, you train on the boxing bag alone. After doing this for months, years, you might find that training is boring. Of course, if you’re so passionate about boxing and training for ...

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Basic Boxing Punches

SotB — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:37:07 +0000

Boxing requires that you are able to move well, keep your hands up, stay strong throughout the game, and be tougher if your opponent is tough. But most of all, boxing requires you to learn how to thrown a punch properly. Below are the things you must first learn: Straight - A straight punch is the quickest and most direct way to hit an opponent. Since it can be executed on the traditional stance, a boxer can use a straight punch at his disposal – more often than any other type of heavy punches in his arsenal. A straight punch is also the strongest and the most preferred knockout punch by many boxers. It usually targets the ...

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Boxing Training Drills for Performing a Heavy Bag Workout

SotB — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:11:52 +0000

We all have tried to create a boxing training routine that really fits us, keeps us moving and keeps us motivated. It’s easier said than done. You want something with a lot of change of pace, so you don’t get complacent or bored. But you still need something that provides lots of practice, so you can work on your form, technical skills and fundamentals. These boxing training drills for a heavy bag workout will get you going with your boxing workout program. This boxing training routine includes 5 different rounds, all on the heavy bag. They are all different, so you will always be motivated to keep pushing on, and you’ll never get mentally or physically ...

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Boxing equipments and their significance

SotB — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:35:29 +0000

One of the finest sport to get yourself fit and fine is boxing. We all are aware that you are not considering to take up the sport of boxing on a professional level, but it is a very important to rememebr the fact that it is a very good form to be taken as a form of exercise or fitness regime. The first thing that I would look for, when I am in the process of considering to take it up as a exercise regime is how to get effective protection. Even a beginner needs to have a boxing gear and the different boxing equipments that cater to his/her requirement.This article has been formulated to have ...

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Your Boxing Questions Answered

SotB — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:05:54 +0000

Boxing is a sport that some argue vehemently over. It may be considered a violent outlet of aggression that is rigged and the winner is known before the bout begins. But for other individuals, it is a sport that involves true skills and a testament to the fighting spirit of the human soul. Humanity has been fighting since our first steps began on the evolutionary ladder and will likely to continue. The sport has fully integrated itself into the world of sports and even has its own celebrities that titillate our urge to gossip and watch their lives like a hawk. Hopefully the information in this article will address some of the basics of this great sport and ...

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