Boxing

Summary Ducking is a short, controlled lowering of your upper body to evade punches that come at head height, usually hooks or looping shots. Unlike slipping or leaning away, ducking keeps you close enough to…

Summary In Boxing, staying still makes you an easy target. Upper body movement helps you become unpredictable while keeping your guard intact. It connects directly to your offense, defense and counterpunching ability. Upper body movement…

Summary The L step is a movement pattern where you step diagonally backward and to the side, forming a “L” shape movement. It allows you to move off the centerline and create angles while maintaining…

Summary The uppercut is one of boxing’s most powerful and underrated punches. It travels vertically from underneath your opponent’s guard, targeting the chin or body. While it looks flashy, it’s also one of the most…

Summary In Boxing, the beauty of outboxing lies in its precision and adaptability. It’s the art of dictating distance, tempo, and rhythm while forcing your opponent to fight your fight. But mastering outboxing goes beyond…

Summary Footwork is one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of boxing. It determines balance, defense, and the ability to create openings. Two common types of movement used by boxers are parallel and diagonal…

Summary In boxing, stance shapes strategy. Southpaw fighters, those who lead with their right hand and right foot, often appear awkward to their orthodox opponents. Because most boxers are orthodox, the southpaw stance instantly changes…

Summary In boxing, training equipment shapes how a fighter learns and develops. While heavy bags and focus mitts are staples in most gyms, the punch shield has become a favorite among coaches for developing raw…