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Common Beginner Boxing Mistakes: Footwork
Boxing Footwork It can be common for a beginner boxer to neglect footwork or get it wrong and make movement mistakes. Feet or boxing footwork tend not to be glamorous or attract the attention, effort and time that punches do. And that can be detrimental to a boxer’s...
Common Beginner Boxer Mistakes: The Stance
Boxing Stance It’s common for a beginner boxer to get it wrong and make mistakes in the stance. Whenever we start something new there’s a learning curve. Whether it’s boxing, learning to drive a car or ride a surfboard we’re going to need time to grasp the...
What is MMA?
MMA MMA is an abbreviation for Mixed Martial Arts . A term that entered mainstream vernacular in 1993 courtesy of media critic, Howard Rosenberg. Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Rosenberg reviewed the first tournament of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 1)....
The Different Types of Punches in Boxing
Female Boxer There are three different types of punches in boxing and they are: (1) Straight-arm (2) Hook (3) Uppercut Please understand, these three broad categories contain many variations of said punches. Commonly, trainers expand these three categories into what’s...
The Number One Choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Rear Naked Choke The number one choke in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)? As with the debate for the number one punch in boxing or the signature strike of Muay Thai — the answer is open. In BJJ, there are many silent ways or chokes to deprive your...
The Signature Strike of Muay Thai
Signature Strike of Muay Thai: Low Roundhouse Kick The signature strike of Muay Thai. Is it an elbow, kick, knee or punch? Before we get to that — first a little background. For the uninitiated, Muay Thai is a stand-up martial art with roots in medieval China....
The Most Important Punch in Boxing
Jab: Boxing Wollongong What’s the most important punch in boxing? The answer depends on your perspective. Some say, the most important one is your best punch or the punch you land with that definitive blend of accuracy, knockout power and speed. And there’s logic to...
Why Repetition is Key in Martial Arts
Repetition in martial arts is crucial to becoming better. If you wish to improve (as I’m sure most of us do), you need to practice. And practice means repetition. Enormous Repetition Whether it be a punch, kick or armbar — only through repetition can we...
Boxing and Muay Thai: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between boxing and Muay Thai? Firstly, there’s more than one difference between the two combat sports. Both disciplines may share the commonality of striking with fists but that’s where the similarity ends and the differences begin. Yes, they’re...
beginner Boxing Combinations
Beginner boxing combinations should focus on slow and mechanical simplicity that develops co-ordination and builds confidence. When training beginners, it's best to avoid detailed and lengthy combinations. NB. A combination is two or more punches in rapid...