Basics of Boxing: Beginner's Guide
Introduction
- Presenter: Tony Jeffries
- Olympic medalist boxer
- Former European champion
- 7-time national champion
- Undefeated professional boxer
- Tony has extensive experience teaching boxing to fitness professionals globally and through social media.
Boxing Stance
- Dominant Hand: Determines stance
- Left-handed:
- Right foot forward
- Left foot back
- Stance Name: Southpaw
- Right-handed:
- Left foot forward
- Right foot back
- Stance Name: Orthodox
Stance Details
- Feet Positioning:
- Front foot at 1 o'clock
- Back foot at 2 o'clock
- Visualize a line between feet; one foot on each side
- Avoid having both feet on the same line
- Knees: Loose (similar to a surfing position)
- Upper Body:
- Shoulders parallel to hips, not too square
- Elbows tucked in
- Hands up by face
- Right hand by right cheekbone
- Left hand in front of face
Movement
- Forward Movement:
- Step forward with front foot
- Backward Movement:
- Lateral Movement:
- Move left with left foot first
- Move right with right foot first
- Maintain consistent distance between feet
Basic Punches
-
Jab (Lead Hand)
- Comes from the face, extending straight ahead
- Turn knuckles at the end
- Exhale upon extension
-
Cross (Power Hand)
- Comes from the face
to extend fully, turning the hip
- Exhale for power
- 60% weight on front foot
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Hook
- Thrown after a 1-2 combination
- Lead hand comes around at 90-degree angle
- Weight on back foot, front heel off ground
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Combination: 1-2 Hook-2
- Sequence: Jab, Cross, Hook, Cross
- Each punch follows one another in fluid motion
Practice Routine
- Shadow boxing in 2-minute rounds
- Practice forward, backward, lateral movement
- Repeat punches and combinations
Conclusion
- Practice consistently to improve
- Subscribe to Tony's channel for further boxing techniques and workouts
- Advanced techniques available after mastering basics
Note: Beginners might find movements awkward initially; practice will improve comfort level.