Boxing Basics

Alex Lorenzo Boxing Basics

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Table of ContentsIntroductionAn introduction to boxing

4Boxing StylesLearn the different fighting styles of the worlds best boxers

5Boxing StanceLearn how to form the appropriate boxing stance

7Basic Boxing PunchesLearn how to punch like a boxer, quickly and effectively

9DefenseLearn all the basic defensive moves

13Boxing a Taller FighterLearn how to win one of the most difficult challenges in boxing

15Taking PunchesHow to take punches and keep on fighting

16Important TipsSome final tips to help your boxing technique

18GearImportant gear you'll need to train

20ConclusionFinal tips for being a better boxer

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IntroductionBoxing is an American martial art in which two people, generally of similar weight, fight each other with their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee and is typically engaged in a series of rounds. There are three ways to win. Victory is achieved if the opponent is knocked out and unable to get up before the referee counts to ten (a Knockout, or KO) or if the opponent is deemed too injured to continue (a Technical Knockout, or TKO). A TKO also occurs if a fighter is knocked down three times in one round. If there is no stoppage of the fight before an agreed number of rounds, a winner is determined by the judges' scorecards.

Boxing is, in many people's opinion, the most realistic fighting style for a street fight. Since most fights in real life involve fist fighting and hand to hand combat, it makes sense. If one were to choose a single martial art to prepare them for a common street fight, I would argue that boxing would be the best option. Because of this, you should pay special attention to this section of the program. A strong punching technique is often all it takes to separate the winner from the loser in a real life fight.

While this guide will teach you all the basics you need to learn how to box, I highly recommend going to your local boxing gym and taking an introductory class. Most places offer a free introduction where you can practice these moves. Shadow boxing is also an effective way to practice technique and is performed by all the top fighters.



Boxing StylesIn boxing, there are many different styles. Your personal style will evolve as you practice and will likely suit your personality. Note that a boxer is not necessarily limited to being described by one of these terms. A fighter may be strong in multiple fighting styles, and some fighters may have a unique style which does not easily fit into any category, such as Muhammad Ali.

Out-FighterThe classic technical "boxer" or stylist. Seeks to maintain distance between himself and his opponent, fighting with faster, longer range punches, most notably the jab, and gradually wearing his opponent down. Due to this reliance on weaker punches, out-fighters tend to win by point decisions rather than by knockout, though some out-fighters have notable knockout records. They are often regarded as the best boxing strategists due to their ability to control the pace of the fight and lead their opponent, methodically wearing him down and exhibiting more skill and finesse than a brawler. Out-fighters need reach, hand speed, reflexes, and footwork.

PuncherA puncher is a well-rounded boxer who is able to fight at close range with a combination of technique and power, often with the ability to knock opponents out with a combination and in some instances a single shot. Their movement and tactics are similar to that of an out-fighter, but instead of winning by decision, they tend to wear their opponents down using combinations and then move in to score the knockout. A boxer must be well rounded to be effective using this style.

BrawlerA brawler is a fighter who generally lacks finesse and footwork in the ring, but makes up for it through sheer punching power. Many brawlers tend to lack mobility, preferring a less mobile, more stable platform and have difficulty pursuing fighters who are fast on their feet. They may also have a tendency to ignore combination punching in favor of continuous beat-downs with one hand and by throwing slower, more powerful single punches like hooks and uppercuts. Their slowness and predictable punching pattern often leaves them open to counter punches, so successful brawlers must be able to absorb substantial amounts of punishment. A brawler's most



important assets are power and chin (the ability to absorb punishment while remaining able to continue boxing).

In-FighterIn-fighters, also known as swarmers, attempt to stay close to an opponent, throwing intense flurries and combinations of hooks and uppercuts. A successful in-fighter often needs a good "chin" because swarming usually involves being hit with many jabs before they can maneuver inside where they are more effective. In-fighters operate best at close range because they are generally shorter and have less reach than their opponents and thus are more effective at a short distance where the longer arms of their opponents make punching awkward. However, several fighters tall for their division have been relatively adept at in-fighting as well as out-fighting.

The essence of a swarmer is non-stop aggression. Many short in-fighters utilize their stature to their advantage, employing a bob-and-weave defense by bending at the waist to slip underneath or to the sides of incoming punches. Unlike blocking, causing an opponent to miss a punch disrupts his balance, permits forward movement past the opponent's extended arm and keeps the hands free to counter. Some in-fighters have been known for being notoriously hard to hit. The key to a swarmer is aggression, endurance, chin, and bobbing-and-weaving.

Counter PuncherCounter punchers are slippery, defensive style fighters who often rely on their opponent's mistakes in order to gain the advantage whether it be on the score cards or more preferably a knockout. They use their well rounded defense to avoid or block shots and then immediately catch the opponent off guard with a well placed and timed punch. Thus, fighting against counter punchers require constant feinting and never telegraphing a punch for the counter puncher to generate a good offense from. To be successful using this style they must have good reflexes, intelligence, punch accuracy, and good hand speed.



Boxing StanceThe modern boxing stance differs substantially from the typical boxing stances of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The modern stance has a more upright vertical-armed guard, as opposed to the more slouched, knuckles-facing-forward guard adopted by early 20th century boxers.

In a fully upright stance, the boxer stands with the legs shoulder-width apart and the rear foot a half-step behind the lead foot. Right-handed or orthodox boxers lead with the left foot and fist. This is different than most other martial arts in that the stance is more open with the torso turned to the side, whereas tradition fighting styles tend to have a more square stance. The lead (left) fist is held vertically about six inches in front of the face at eye level. The rear (right) fist is held beside the chin and the elbow tucked against the ribcage to protect the body. The chin is tucked in to the chest to avoid punches to the jaw which commonly cause knock-outs

and is often kept slightly off center.

When learning boxing, the first thing you will learn is to always keep your fists up and your chin down. This is Boxing 101.

Different styles of fighters may have different stances. The stance described above is considered the textbook stance. Many fast fighters leave their hands down and have almost exaggerated footwork, while brawlers or bully fighters tend to slowly stalk their opponents. As a general rule, you should always keep your guard up unless you're at an expert level.

Left-handed or southpaw fighters use a mirror image of the orthodox stance, which can create problems for orthodox fighters unaccustomed to receiving jabs, hooks, or crosses from the opposite side. The southpaw stance, conversely, is vulnerable to a straight right hand.



Modern boxers can sometimes be seen tapping their cheeks or foreheads with their fists in order to remind themselves to keep their hands up, which becomes difficult during long bouts.

When moving, boxers are taught to push off with their feet in order to move effectively. Forward motion involves lifting the lead leg and pushing with the rear leg. Rearward motion involves lifting the rear leg and pushing with the lead leg. During lateral motion the leg in the direction of the movement moves first while the opposite leg provides the force needed to move the body. For example, a right handed fighter moving to the right would step first with the right foot and push off with the left. This is someone counter intuitive to normal movement so you'll need to practice.

Again, it's important to keep your guard up at all times, even while punching. When punching with the right hand, the left hand is guarding the face. When punching with the left hand, the right hand is guarding the face. The elbows should be tucked in to guard the ribs whenever possible.

A good boxer is always moving. A major saying in boxing is that “when you're not punching, you're moving.” Standing still allows your opponent to zero in on a target and strike. Keep moving at all times.



Basic Boxing PunchesLearning proper boxing punches is perhaps the biggest game changer in a fighters arsenal. It's the basics of pure hand to hand combat that is most common in every day street fighting. If there's one thing you absolutely need to master, its these boxing punches. As with anything, practice makes perfect. Spend some time practicing in the mirror, on a heavy bag, or with a friend. Put special focus on keeping your guard up at all times, even while throwing punches.

The jab is the least powerful but most important punch in the boxing world. The great Mohammad Ali used jabs more than 90% of the time. The jab is an integral part of a fighter's defense as well. Its speed, power of execution, and reach can keep the opponent at a distance, preventing him from charging in. Defensive jabs can be employed while moving backwards.

The jab also gives a fighter high mobility and is often used with the intention of scoring points. Fighters use speed jabs when they want to preserve the mobility and balance of their stance.

Power can be added to a jab if it is thrown with a moderate step forward. The drawback to this technique is that it takes the fighter out of his boxing stance, committing him to the punch more than with the speed jab. A "pivot jab" is the most powerful jab, one in which the weight shifts almost entirely to the lead foot, which pivots to put the mass of the body behind the punch. Jabbing from the hip, rather than from a tight guard, will add power to the jab at the expense of speed.

Jabs are often doubled up in an attempt at getting the opponent to compromise his guard. Most combinations start with a jab as a way of closing the distance and finding the proper range. In this context, the jab is referred to as a "set-up jab". Many fighters also end their combinations with a jab that is designed to stifle counter punches.



To perform a jab, you simply throw a quick punch with your leading arm. Use your hips to make a snapping motion for more power.

A cross is a power-punch like the uppercut. It is a straight punch thrown with the dominant hand. The blow crosses over the leading arm, hence its name.

From the guard position, the rear hand is thrown from the chin, crossing the body and traveling towards the opponent in a straight line. The rear shoulder is thrust forward and finishes just touching the outside of the chin. At the same time, the lead hand is retracted and tucked against the face to protect the inside of the chin.

For additional power, the torso and hips are rotated as the cross is thrown. Weight is also transferred from the rear foot to the lead foot, resulting in the rear heel turning outwards as it acts as a fulcrum for the transfer of weight. After the cross is thrown, the hand is retracted quickly and the guard position is resumed. A cross can be used to counter punch a jab, or to set up a hook. The cross can also follow a jab, creating the classic "one-two combo." This punch usually targets the head of the opponent and provides a fairly good amount of damage when set up by a jab or used in combos.

A hook is also sometimes considered a power punch in boxing. It is performed by rotating the core muscles and back, thereby swinging the arm, which is bent at an angle near or at 90 degrees, in a horizontal arc into the opponent. A hook is usually aimed at the chin, but it can also be used for body shots, especially to the liver.

Hook punches can be thrown by either the lead hand or the rear hand, but is most commonly thrown with the lead. When throwing a hook, the puncher quickly shifts his body weight to the rear, or supporting foot, allowing him to pivot his lead foot and torso, swinging his lead fist



horizontally toward the opponent. Pivoting increases the power of the punch, but leaves you lacking in options to follow up with, so it is normally used at the end of a combo. The hook is a powerful punch with knockout power.

The uppercut is a punch in boxing that usually targets the opponent's chin. Uppercuts are useful when thrown at close range, because they are considered to cause more damage inside. It is likely that a boxer would miss if the uppercut is thrown when the opponents are far apart. Uppercuts usually do more damage when landed to the chin, but they can also cause damage when thrown to the body or when landing on the nose or eyes.

An uppercut is considered to be one of the most dangerous punches in boxing since it is the least used punch and thus the least practiced punch to avoid. The punch moves as its name implies: it usually

initiates from the attacker's midsection, making an upward motion that hooks upward, before landing on the opponent's face or body. Uppercuts are almost always used in combinations with jabs.

When performing an uppercut, the attacker should stay close to the target, so as to prevent the opponent from detecting that the punch is coming and countering with a jab. An uppercut from the outside loses some of its power because the arm is no longer bent at the elbow and cannot effectively transfer the total body's force in the upward movement. It is the most effective punch to use during "inside fighting".

In order to be a good boxer you should be able to throw several punches in combination without losing your balance. The jab should be the most common punch in any good boxers arsenal, using it to keep distance and set up combinations. By moving and jabbing you should be able to control your opponent and fight your own fight. Be certain to keep your guard up at all times, even while punching. While jabbing, your right hand should be guarding your jaw. While throwing a cross, your left should be doing the same. Always keep moving throughout the entire fight.



Boxing punches can be practiced in a variety of fashions. Shadow boxing is one simple way to train from home in front of any mirror and is a method used by nearly every boxer. A heavy bag and speed bag can help improve your accuracy and power. These can be found at any boxing gym, most fitness centers, or can be purchased for home use. You'd be amazed at how much you can progress with just a simple heavy bag. You should also practice light sparring with a friend to practice dodging and blocking as well.



DefenseDefense is an important part of boxing, like any fighting style. While you can't expect to defend every punch, you can block or avoid a good portion of them. Defending punches can wear out your opponent over time, allowing you to come in and finish them. These can be practiced with a partner using slow, exaggerated movements.

Slipping rotates the body slightly so that an incoming punch passes harmlessly next to the head. As the opponent's punch arrives, the boxer sharply rotates the hips and shoulders. This turns the chin sideways and allows the punch to "slip" past. Muhammad Ali was famous for extremely fast and close slips, as was the early Mike Tyson.

The Sway or Fade is when a boxer anticipates a punch and moves the upper body or head back so that it misses or has its force appreciably lessened. It is also sometimes called "rolling with the punch" or " Riding The Punch".

A Duck or Break is when a boxer drops straight down with the knees bent and back straight so that a punch aimed at the head glances or misses entirely.

The Bob and Weave is when a boxer moves the head laterally (side to side) and beneath an incoming punch. As the opponent's punch arrives, the boxer bends the legs quickly and simultaneously shifts the body either slightly right or left. Once the punch has been evaded, the boxer "weaves" back to an upright position, emerging on either the outside or inside of the opponent's still-extended arm. To move outside the opponent's extended arm is called "bobbing to the outside". To move inside the opponent's extended arm is called "bobbing to the inside".

Parrying or blocking uses the boxer's shoulder, hands or arms as defensive tools to protect against incoming attacks. A block generally receives a punch while a parry tends to deflect it. A "palm" or "cuff" is a block which intentionally takes the incoming punch on that portion of the defender's glove.



The Cover-Up is the last opportunity to avoid an incoming strike to an unprotected face or body. Generally speaking, the hands are held high to protect the head and chin and the forearms are tucked against the torso to impede body shots. When protecting the body, the boxer rotates the hips and lets incoming punches "roll" off the guard. To protect the head, the boxer presses both fists against the front of the face with the forearms parallel and facing outwards. This type of guard is weak against attacks from below.

The Clinch is a rough form of grappling and occurs when the distance between both fighters has closed and straight punches cannot be employed. In this situation, the boxer attempts to hold or "tie up" the opponent's hands so he is unable to throw hooks or uppercuts. To perform a clinch, the boxer loops both hands around the outside of the opponent's arms, pulling him toward his own body. In this position, the opponent's arms are pinned and cannot be used to attack. Clinching is a temporary match state and is quickly dissipated by the referee. Clinching is technically against the rules, and in amateur fights points are deducted for it. It is unlikely, however, to see points deducted for a clinch in professional boxing.

Defense is certainly an important part of boxing. If you want to be a good boxer, you'll need to be able to dodge and block a good number of punches in any fight. However, no matter how good you are, you're going to get hit. It's a part of boxing and any hand combat sport. Even the best fighters will get hit, and you need to be ready for it. Knowing how to take a punch and keep fighting is one of the most critical parts of boxing. The only real way to prepare for it, is to practice.

Boxing defense can be generally summarized by the two key rules - “chin down, hands up” and “if you're not punching, you're moving.” Keep those in mind, and you're already miles ahead of the average joe.



Boxing a Taller FighterIn boxing the fighters are divided into weight divisions to prevent mismatches. However, this doesn't take height into account. As long as a fighter tips the scale within the limit of his weight division, it really doesn't matter whether he is tall and his opponent is short. So, if you are not a tall fighter, then there will be a number of occasions where you may have to fight someone you literally have to look up to.

Boxing against a taller opponent possesses unique challenges. For example, his legs are longer, the reach advantage will go to his favor, and he can be a difficult target to hit since he can afford to stay further away than your striking distance.

At first look, you are at a complete disadvantage. But this doesn't mean that you are doomed to lose. Remember that Mike Tyson fought much taller opponents throughout his career and still became a heavyweight champ.

There are actually several ways to deal with a height disadvantage:

Longer arms means your opponent can get into his striking distance before you can get into yours. Generally, a boxer who knows that he has the reach advantage will tend to stand back and play outside. If you encounter this kind of fighter, get inside and cut that advantage as early in the fight as possible.

It gets pretty frustrating if your opponent chooses to play his fight and not yours. In this case, you have no choice but to bring the fight to him. In order to defeat a taller outside fighter with a significant reach advantage, you have to stay close. This may mean taking some punches while coming in, but once you are inside, stay there.

Once inside, it's important to use everything in your arsenal to inflict as much damage as you can. Inside fighting is a style of its own and can take time to develop the proper skill to become a good at this style.

The main advantage of inside fighting with a taller opponent, is that since they have longer arms, it is more difficult to throw short punches. Alternately, shorter arms gain more advantage in inside fighting.

There are a few things to remember while fighting inside however:



• First, never expose any of your vital organs. Inside fighting involves some uppercuts and punches on the sides. Keep your chin guarded with your gloves and your sides protected by tucking your arms as close to your body as possible.

• Second, do not hesitate to put your forehead on the opponent's chest. Doing this allows you to gauge your distance from your opponent, which will help you better judge the strength of your punches.

• Third, keep throwing punches until you can't anymore. If you can't throw any more punches, either clinch or get out as fast as you can.

Choosing to fight an inside game against a taller opponent requires speed and commitment. Never walk into your opponent hesitantly. Explode into him, corner him, push him back, and punish him. Control the fight to your advantage. Don't let him fight his fight.

As a smaller boxer, you should be quicker. Never move in a straight line. Weave, duck, move sideways or do anything that will make you an elusive target. If you can do these simple things, you have much better chances of winning the fight.



Taking PunchesIf you expect to walk into a fight without getting hit you are sorely mistaken. Even the best fighters receive a lot of punches when they fight, so be ready for it. You can't escape getting hit. Even if you have the best defense, you're kidding yourself if you think you can defend every punch.

There are 3 major things to remember when dealing with the punches: Keep your hands up, move as much as you can, never flinch.

When first learning how to box, the thing any instructor will stress most is to keep your guard up at all times. Many new boxers like to throw wild punches, thinking they can get more power this way. Often times they drop their guard, and open themselves up to a counter-punch right to the jaw. This is often a game ender.

A solid punch to the jaw can knock most people unconscious, which is why it's so important to keep your hands up and your chin down. Even when you are punching, always keep the other hand up and blocking the jaw. This will stop you from taking any serious hits to the face. Be sure to keep your jaw clenched as well. An open mouth is asking for a broken jaw.

The other dominant rule among all other rules: if you're not punching, you're moving. Pretty simple, right? Unless you want to be a sitting duck throughout the fight, don't forget to stick and move. Standing still will get you knocked out. Step, dance, duck, weave... do whatever it takes so that your opponent cannot guess what your next move is going to be.

Finally, remember to never flinch. This may be obvious, but it's a natural reaction to something that is coming right at you. You have to learn to control it. If you flinch, you are only making yourself more vulnerable to your opponent. The only way to get past this one is to practice. Get used to things coming at you, and eventually it won't phase you.



Important TipsPractice is said to be the best way to become a boxer. But the question is: "Practice what?" Are you going to practice punching, combinations, movement, or speed? The fact is, to become a better fighter you need to have it all. Since we can't cover everything, let's hit the most important points.

Getting Hit

No matter how good you are, you're going to get it. You might even get knocked down. Getting hit is an inevitable fact in boxing. So how will you train for the inevitable? The best way is to always have your guard up and roll with the punches. That is, reduce the impact and damage by letting the roll off you. For when your opponent eventually hits you with a good one, you'll need to be ready. While nobody can teach you how be invulnerable to punches, there are several training techniques that improve the ability of a boxer to take punches and keep fighting. Pain tolerance training is something boxer's use to increase their resistance both to heavy blows and continuous barrage of punches.

Increasing the pain tolerance is done partially through strength training, but unfortunately, you're going to have to get hit in practice as well. While the main concept of boxing "hit and don't get hit", no matter how good you are, how quick you are, and how smart you are, you cannot escape the punches of your opponent. If you want to learn how to get hit and keep going, you're going to have to practice getting hit.

Pain tolerance may be one of the most difficult aspects in boxing training, but it is one of the most useful skills when you step into the ring, or into a street fight. Stepping into a ring and sparring with a trusted partner will pay off big time in your next fight.

Defense

"Hit and don't get hit." This is a common boxing concept. While getting hit is an inevitable fact in boxing, working on your defense will allow you to



minimize the amount of punches you receive, thus, reducing the amount of damage you take during the fight. Working on your weaknesses will also improve your strengths. By doing sparring sessions and focusing more on what you should develop will help you become a better fighter.

Improve your defenses. You may be familiar with the phrase, "the best offense is a good defense." There is no argument against it. In boxing, defense has 2 purposes, to avoid getting hit and to create an opportunity for a counter attack. Some of the best boxers in the world focus nearly all their focus on counter attacks. If you can defend and counter, you can win.

Movement

If you're not punching, you're moving. That's the golden rule and the first and last thing you should remember while on the ring. Movement is a quintessential requirement to become a good boxer. But not just any movement will do. Good movement allows you to control distances and keeps you in an advantageous position at all times. It also keeps you in balance and ready to strike at a moments notice. Not only does it keep your targets moving, but allows you to close the distance when you're ready.

Focus

Awareness inside the ring, as well as outside, is one of the most important aspects of any fighting style. It involves choosing your punches carefully. Focus means reading the body movement of your opponent, paying attention to your game plan, and making moves at the right times. You can't simply run in and start attacking wildly. Focus on your targets, and make your attacks at strategic times and locations.

Mental training is just as important as physical training. It's extremely important to stay calm, and stick to a plan. There is no window for mistakes in fighting. If you want to win, you have to have a plan and execute it.



GearIn order to get good at boxing you're going to need to practice. Reading about it and mentally training is a great start, but you're going to have to practice these moves if you want to master them. Here is some gear that you can use in your own home to help train yourself with the help of this guide. Boxing is all about repetition. Get the gear, and start training!

Freestanding Heavy Bag

If you're going to do any kind of martial arts or combat training, you're going to need a heavy bag. Period. You can't train without it. A hanging heavy bag is best, especially if you're a larger person, but many times you don't have a space to hang it. If that's the case, a freestanding heavy bag is the perfect alternative. These types of bags you simply fill with water or sand and they stand on the ground. They are relatively cheap, and can be moved around easily. The

downside is that you don't get the swinging movement of a hanging bag, which helps simulate movement from your opponent.

Hanging Heavy Bag

If you have a good solid place to hang a heavy bag, get one. They are relatively inexpensive and the exercise you get from them alone is worth the price. This is the key building block to developing your striking. Without practicing your strikes, you'll never be effective in a fight. Plus, with a hanging bag, you'll get more movement, which helps you prepare for a moving target.


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Heavy Bag Hanger

To hang your heavybag from the ceiling (preferably in a garage or basement), you'll need a heavy bag hanger. This basically bolts to the ceiling and creates a hanger for your bag.

Reflex Bag

A reflex bag is another type of bag used to train for reflex rather than power. The target is small, and bounces around aggressively as you hit it. This allows you to improve accuracy, speed, and reflexes. It also allows you to train combinations, dodging, slipping, and counter punching. You can't beat a heavy bag for improving power, but if you want to hone your attack speed and accuracy, get yourself a reflex bag.

Hand Wraps

In order to keep from hurting your hands and wrists, you'll need some wrist wraps. They are very cheap and can help prevent damage to the fragile bones in

your hands and knuckles, and prevent sprained wrists. Do yourself a favor and get a few.


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Boxing Gloves

Before you start pounding on that heavy bag or sparring with a partner, you'll need a set of gloves. Hitting a bag without gloves can and will lead to injury. Grab yourself a pair of training gloves. They come in 12oz, 14oz, and 16oz options. Generally for training you go with a lighter glove, usually 14oz. These will keep you from hurting yourself or your partner, but aren't as heavy as what's used in the ring.

Punch Mitts

When you're ready to start training with a partner, you're going to want to start out with punch mits. These are simply hand pads, used to simulate moving targets. The partner holds them out, allowing the attacker to train combinations and attack different targets. Be sure to agree on specific movements and combinations beforehand and always wear boxing gloves to avoid injuring your partner.


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ConclusionBoxing is one of the most basic martial arts out there, but also one of the most effective for a street fight. Almost all street fights begin and end with stand-up hand to hand combat. Knowing this, it makes sense that you want to have strong boxing skills. While kicking and ground fighting can certainly help you out in some situations, you're almost always going to need strong boxing skills to win a street fight.

While all the basic boxing techniques are fairly easy to learn, they are not easy to master. Many times, the difference between the winner and loser of the fight is nothing more than strong boxing skills. In order to really be good at hand to hand combat, you've got to practice all the different styles and techniques available. This includes stance, movement, punching, and defense. While defense is much less of a factor in a real street fight, it can definitely help improve your reflexes and self awareness, allowing you to make quick decisions in a high stress scenario.

Be sure to practice each punching and blocking motion in the mirror and on a heavy bag if at all possible. Focus on keeping the correct stance, and using your hips to snap your punches. A simple twist of the hips can be the difference between a weak punch and a knockout. Put particular focus on your jab, as it is one of the most key differences between a good fighter and a bad fighter. Being able to use the jab to control the fight is crucial to winning in any striking sport.

Don't forget, “hands up, chin down”.


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