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Basics of Boxing - Training for Beginners at Home
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Basics of Boxing - Training for Beginners at Home

Introduction to Boxing Basics

Overview of the Instructor

  • Tony Jeffries introduces himself as an Olympic medalist, former European champion, and seven-time national champion in boxing.
  • He shares his experience teaching fitness professionals how to box, having worked with hundreds of trainers and thousands of individuals globally.

Understanding Boxing Stance

  • The first step in boxing is determining your stance based on your dominant hand: right-handed individuals adopt an orthodox stance (left foot forward), while left-handed individuals use a southpaw stance (right foot forward).
  • Proper foot positioning is crucial; feet should be spaced apart rather than aligned on a seam line for balance and mobility.

Boxing Movement Fundamentals

Basic Movements

  • When moving forward or backward, always step with the front or back foot respectively to maintain distance between feet.
  • Lateral movement requires stepping with the corresponding foot first (left for left, right for right), ensuring consistent spacing.

Punching Techniques

Introduction to Punches

  • The jab (number one punch) is executed from the face, extending fully while turning the knuckles at the end. Exhaling during this motion adds power.
  • The cross (number two punch), delivered by the power hand, follows similar mechanics as the jab but emphasizes hip rotation for strength.

Advanced Punch Combinations

  • The hook (number three punch) should follow a one-two combination; it involves rotating the lead hand outwards at a 90-degree angle after throwing a cross.
  • A four-punch combination can be practiced: one-two-hook-two. Timing is essential—one punch returns as another goes out.

Practice and Progression

Training Recommendations

  • Beginners are encouraged to practice shadow boxing in timed rounds (e.g., four two-minute rounds), focusing on movement and technique.
  • Consistent practice is emphasized as key to improvement in boxing skills. Viewers are invited to subscribe for more advanced techniques once they master these basics.
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Step By Step Boxing Training for Beginners | Boxing Basics for Beginners at Home. I know that boxing as a sport can be intimidating; especially for beginners, hence I put together this training to help you learn the basics of boxing, step by step. Watch these Free boxing training videos: 6 Common Boxing Mistakes of Beginners: https://youtu.be/YXkN2QdzaqY The Importance of "JAB" in Boxing and How to Throw the Jab: https://youtu.be/iWZcpUbIf5U How to Breathe Properly in Boxing and Stay Relaxed: https://youtu.be/WBCcDNI5OpY Boxing Footwork | 6 Footwork Defenses with Counter Punches for Boxing on the Heavy Bag: https://youtu.be/nWG5Q8TPGeo Please SUBSCRIBE To Us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_8YwHmACxpUootXe7yKjA?sub_confirmation=1 The first thing you should know is your boxing stance which depends on what your dominant hand is; left or right. You can quickly determine your dominant hand as it's more than likely the hand you use to write. If you are left-handed, you should stand with your right foot forward and left foot back (also known as the South Paw Stance). On the other hand, if you are right-handed, you should stand with your left foot forward and right foot back (also known as the Orthodox Stance). I am right-handed, so in this video, I'll show you the orthodox stance. When standing, your front foot should be pointing at one o'clock while your back foot is pointing at around two o'clock. The next step is to visualize a line in between the two feet, one foot on either side of the line. You never want to have two feet on the same line. To make this easy, you can draw a straight line between your feet or use tape to mark it down. Another essential tip is to loosen your knees as though you are on a skateboard/ surfboard. You should also have your elbows tucked in, hands up, by the left and right feet respectively. Once you have this boxing stance down, the next step is to work on the basics of movement; When you move forward, you need to step forward with your front foot first regardless of whether you are in orthodox or southpaw stance. On the other hand, whenever you need to move backwards, you should move with your back foot first. The same principle applies when moving left or right, by moving either left foot first or right foot first. This is the basic movement in boxing. After working on the basic movement, we'll need to work on the basic punches. The first punch you'll need to learn is your lead hand/ front hand. I am right-handed, so I'll use my left hand, this punch is called the Jab/ number one. The next punch is number two, in my case, the right hand ( this will be opposite if you are southpaw); remember to exhale as you throw this punch. Note that this part will feel awkward at first but should get better with enough practice. The next step will be adding the combo, which is basically the combination of the (one, two, hook, two punches). I Illustrate how to do this on the video. The combo method is essential as it ensures that as the first punch is coming back, you are already throwing the next punch, no pause in between, giving you an added advantage in boxing sport. Click here for new my new boxing program for boxers coming later in 2020 https://www.tonyjeffries.com/programs ________________________________________________________ Follow me on Social https://www.instagram.com/tony_jeffries/ https://www.facebook.com/olympian.tony https://www.twitter.com/tony_jeffries https://www.boxnburnacademy.com | Boxing certification course https://www.boxnburn.com | GYM https://www.tonyjeffries.com | Personal Site ________________________________________________________ #boxingtraining #boxingbasics