Boxing Training and Tips From Expert Boxers

Tired of losing your balance and getting pushed around by bigger guys when you're trying to block punches? There is an easy way for you to fortify your guard and allow yourself to block a solid punch without being moved:

...Just bend your knees and drop your weight a little right when you catch that punch on your guard. 

It's very simple. Imagine your opponent throwing a punch at you. Right as it lands on your arms, you bend your knees, drop your hips and exhale at the same time. Lowering your weight allows you to temporarily anchor yourself into the ground and fortify your body structure allowing you to withstand a harder punch without being pushed around as you block.

You can practice this technique on the heavy bag. Stand right in front of it with your chest almost touching the bag. Push it hard to make it swing away from you. As it comes back at you, quickly throw up your guard, drop your weight and exhale. If you do it correctly, the bag will crash into your guard but it won't push you back. (Don't focus on pushing back at the bag, instead focus on dropping your weight and pulling your body down into the ground to absorb the impact.)

Controlling your breathing is one of the most important things in boxing. Proper breathing can benefit you by increasing your endurance, allowing for more explosive moment, calm your mind, and use your body more effectively in an overall manner. 

• Make sure you breath especially during wild exchanges. Punching without breathing means you will get winded.
• Explosive breathing = explosive movement. When you punch, breathe out fast & sharp! (This will make your punches fast & sharp!)
• Try to panic and avoid taking giant gulps of air when you are getting tired. Instead trying to slow down your breathing so that your heart slows down and gives your body and mind a chance to catch up. Resume punching when you are ready.

Whenever you're training whether it be in the ring or outside the ring, remember to CONTROL YOUR BREATHING!

Want to INSTANTLY improve your offense and defense? Always keep your Eyes On Opponent. When on defense, don't cower so far behind your guard that you can't see where the punches are coming from. Look out from behind your guard and stare down your opponent. Pick off those punches and throw a counter when you see a hole in your opponent's defense.

When on offense, you should definitely keep your Eyes On Opponent because it ensures that you are committed to the punch. You are being confident, the punch will strike with more impact, and you may notice even more punching opportunities. 

Remember: Eyes On Opponent!