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 | 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 12, 2021 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, fitness, 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
January 2021 is suddenly upon us, so now’s the time to start something new and why not learn boxing, Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They’re three great ways to burn off the Christmas calories whilst always challenging you to come back for more. Think of it this...
by Dane Crandon | Nov 22, 2020 | boxing, boxing fitness, boxing for beginners wollongong, boxing injury prevention, fitness, minimise injury risk boxing, Self-defence
The most important component of any session is to minimise injury risk when boxing training. To state the obvious, we can’t train effectively when injured and if we can’t train effectively we can’t progress. We can’t improve. Injury prevention is key to...