by Dane Crandon | Sep 7, 2020 | boxing, boxing for beginners wollongong, fitness, Self-defence
Last week, boxing magazine ‘The Pugilist’ listed the 50 greatest boxers of all time. A tough gig. Whether it be songs, movies or sporting achievements, comparing greats fuels endless discussions. As always, choosing the best in any sporting endeavour across eras is...
by Dane Crandon | Sep 2, 2020 | boxing, boxing for beginners wollongong, Self-defence
Boxing history dates back to the Egyptian era. Carvings and paintings depict men standing with fists aggressively clenched and raised. ANCIENT OLYMPICS & THE ROMANS Boxing became an Olympic sport in Ancient Greece in the 23rd Olympiad in 688 BC. Participants wore...
by Dane Crandon | Jul 28, 2020 | boxing, boxing for beginners wollongong, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jiu jitsu, Jiu Jitsu for Beginners Wollongong, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Muay Thai for beginners wollongong
Stay Pure to the Fundamentals Whether it be boxing, Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we all get better with practice. That’s a given. In the world of martial arts, another given is that the majority will never come close to matching the skill, artistry...
by Dane Crandon | Jul 28, 2020 | boxing, boxing for beginners wollongong, fitness, Good Health, Healthy Living, Self-defence
Part of the beauty and fascination of boxing is the different styles of fighters. A fascination that’s further amplified not just with differences but with massive contrasts between styles too. For example, boxers can strike with scalpel sureness or strong-arm their...
by Dane Crandon | Jul 10, 2020 | boxing, fitness, Self-defence
Boxing, The Purest Form Boxing in the purest sense is the opposing skills of punching and avoiding punches. It’s ying and yang. Attack and defence. It’s both brutally simple and dazzlingly complex. From the raw power of one-punch knockouts to subtle moves to lightning...
