by Dane Crandon | Nov 17, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing footwork, boxing for beginners wollongong, learn boxing, Self-defence
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...
by Dane Crandon | Mar 22, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, learn boxing, Self-defence
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...
by Dane Crandon | Mar 12, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jiu jitsu, Jiu Jitsu for Beginners Wollongong, learn boxing, learn brazilian jiu jitsu, learn muay thai, Martial arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Muay Thai for beginners wollongong, Self-defence
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...
by Dane Crandon | Feb 25, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, learn boxing, learn muay thai, Muay Thai, Muay Thai for beginners wollongong, Self-defence
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...
by Dane Crandon | Feb 10, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, learn boxing
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...
by Dane Crandon | Jan 28, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu for Beginners Wollongong, learn boxing, learn brazilian jiu jitsu, learn muay thai, Muay Thai, Muay Thai for beginners wollongong, Self-defence, Uncategorized
Having a beginner’s mind is super important when training boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (or any martial art). Thinking like a beginner will help you stay mindful of the finer points, keep you grounded and ensure you approach every session with freshness,...
