Side kick training in boxing. A few easy combinations

Hello fellow Fighters! Continuing the theme of boxing. So, there are literally thousands of combat systems in the world based on a variety of key ideas, implemented in technology and tactics, but, roughly speaking, they are all divided into fisticuffs and wrestling.

True, there are also combined ones, but since there are negligibly few such combat systems that are successfully synthesized from the point of view of motor dynamics, they can not be taken into account, since this is “nothing”. The base of fisticuffs, no doubt, will be, of course, a blow, and it is with the hand, and not with the foot ...

It is the punch, and it is precisely the “straight punch”, that is the basis of all fisticuffs, which means that it is he who must be mastered to perfection by every hand-to-hand fighter, and mastered to the level of free knockout when hitting the opponent’s head in the manner of applying effort in boxing.

Why in this particular manner? I will not hide: on the human body and, in particular, on the head, there are several points that knock out a citizen so easily that there is absolutely no need to put standard boxing points for at least six months. But the thing is that for many, it is precisely the clearly posed boxing direct knockout on a subconscious level that is associated with the “truly masculine way of fighting” and their own security, which means that self-confidence appears. In addition, the owner of the set boxing punches is respected in the relevant circles, because he acts purely like a man, without any crap, pain infringements and other things, since it is “like a woman”, at least sometimes it’s not a shame to stumble a person together. Well, besides this, such a blow is considered, as it were, safe for life in general, which means that you can beat an asshole without much worrying that he will glue his flippers together. Another thing is if he falls on some stone and breaks a shard for himself, but this is already an accident.

This article is about the variations of classic boxing punches, of which there are only three types, and these punches are quite good, since Bruce Lee included them in his system. This is his line: “I am not afraid of someone who learns 10,000 different strokes. I fear the one who learns one punch 10,000 times."

There are three main blows in boxing: “direct blow”, “side blow” and “bottom-up blow”, each of which in the future already begins to be detailed into subspecies, depending on which hand is applied and to which zone it is sent: to the head or body. With these points in mind, in boxing there are often twelve types of punches, which, in fact, are just varieties of three listed below.

Direct boxing punch.

And immediately, right off the bat, he is crushed into a jab and a cross.

jab(poke) and cross(cross) in essence, it is a regular straight line, only the jab is applied with the hand that is closer to the opponent, and the cross is applied with the one that is further away from him.

The main task of the first strike option is reconnaissance, probing the enemy. This is a fast, short, non-assertive punch that hits the head or body, and is loved by those athletes who like to attack at a fast pace. Considered by many to be a very important impact.

The front hand punch is the one with the shortest trajectory of all other punches, and immediately the fastest. With it, the fighter often controls the combat distance, and also uses it as a disorientation of the enemy. But basically, of course, it is used to probe the enemy, calculate his strengths and weaknesses, calculate movements, and also to control the distance.

jab is considered weak, but this is obvious compared to the cross, which of course will be stronger, but in general, the front kick is very good and many people love it, if only because it passes more often for a reason already described and some fighters appreciate it just for this property.

You should also be aware that there are different versions of the jab, but the common one is the following: the arm is fully extended upon impact, the fist itself at the moment of impact is usually in horizontal position.

Jabs like to use tempos and those people who rely on the use of high-speed striking combinations in combat. And, of course, this blow is respected by fighters who prefer an attacking style of fighting.

Cross. But a direct blow with the back hand due to the greater length of the stroke is slower and not so assertive, but it is also much stronger. One might even say that it is one of the most strong blows. Its name in translation sounds like a “cross”, since the blow passes over the opponent’s hand and is delivered “into the cut” by the dominant back hand. If the blow is made on the spot, then two actions are a push right foot and a sharp breakdown of the fist from its original position - occur simultaneously. The body begins to move forward, the weight of the body is transferred to the left leg.

Of course, phenomenal jab speed is not inherent in this type of strike, and not only because of the longer trajectory of the application. After all, the body that steals precious microseconds must also be involved! But for the same reason, he is many times stronger than the jab. In this connection, the properties of these two strikes are well taken into account by fighters in combinations in which the cross is the last to participate. That is, we can say that this is more of a strategic strike.

Video: straight punches.

And, of course, this blow requires careful development. However, like any other. If the blow is not mastered to the proper extent, then there is a good risk of running into a counterattack.
Side boxing punches.

From an equilibrium position, these are side blows without any subspecies, but since in boxing the position of the fighter is half-turned to the opponent, the side blows begin to subdivide, forming a “swing” delivered by the front hand and a “hook” beating with the far hand.

« Swing» It is carried out either to the head or to the body, rather secretive, as a result of which it is difficult to notice it, due to its trajectory, which starts like a jab, but turns into a lateral trajectory. Can be done as single action without using additional strokes.

It is more characteristic of the English version of boxing and was especially common in the mid-fifties of the last century. Tempoviks love to use it, preferring counterattacking techniques.

Due to the nature of its execution, it is the most powerful in the boxing arsenal for the simple reason that the push and turn of the torso realize themselves most fully. But it should be noted that this is also its minus, since long overclocking and time require more, and therefore, " swing" is often called a "finishing blow", because, given its features, it is used when the enemy is already exhausted and does not have time to react.

Well, the swing itself is divided into: a right blow to the face and body, a left blow to the face and body, a left blow to the body with a slope.

« Hook". It is a classic flank strike, as they say, of traditional boxing. One of the strongest blows in boxing, for which knockouts love him. " Hook"There is a" hook "and is a lateral attacking action, carried out with the left or right arm bent at the elbow at a distance of medium and close distance to the enemy. The strength of this punch is taken from a combination of body movement and a shift in the center of gravity.

feature hook is also that it does not require a swing. Plus body rotation, close range and it's done. Its purpose is usually the angle of the jaw, the temple, the point behind the ear, the back of the head, but it can also pierce into the liver (that is, into the liver). From a strategic point of view, his main task is to "cut down the enemy", as well as a quick victory.

And, of course, in any case, for the effectiveness of the impact of the hook, you need to know and be able to correctly apply combinations, which must necessarily include direct ones, and the hook at the end for finishing when reaching the required distance, since it is just the action that will help to knock out the enemy.

An interesting video about side impact options.

Boxing punches from belowor uppercuts.

A distinctive feature of uppercuts is striking from a lower position.

Uppercut(cut from bottom to top). This is also a classic punch of traditional boxing and is well used in close combat. Like " cross", is a powerful shock effect. The fist, when applied, is turned towards itself, the hand follows an internal trajectory.

The most popular target is the chin. Sometimes it happens to hit the nose or even the eyebrow and, of course, if the opponent leaned forward strongly, the target of the blow could be solar plexus.

This strike is effective at close range, the strength of which immediately decreases with an increase in the distance between the rivals, since its strength to a large extent depends on the angle of the arm bent at the elbow, and if the angle increases, accordingly, the speed also drops, which cannot well convey the upward movement of the body conducting the blow.

The blow is interesting in that there are a sufficient number of its variants. If we talk about the classic uppercut, then this is basically a blow with the front hand from the bottom up. If one is applied far and from a greater distance, then this is already a long uppercut.

By the strength of the impact, they are weaker than the side ones, but this is only due to the fact that they are carried out in different zones. From this, the strength of the impact also varies, but what can be said is that uppercuts are successfully used in the most various tactics fight.

Uppercut options. Front body blows.

So, the most effective effects of boxing were analyzed (you can also read). However, and it is clear even to a donkey, and not only to a person, that a blow should be effective on the result, but here disputes already begin, which, in fact, is the most effective blow? Such discussions-arguments are mostly liked by theorists and people with very little relevant experience.
There are situations where the most effective punch will be a direct one and it’s stupid to throw a “hook” here. In that second of the fight, when it would be optimal to carry out an uppercut, you can’t think of a dumber action in the form direct hit, because there is simply not enough room for overclocking. And these are the simplest examples, because you still need to take into account the relative position, the location of the center of gravity, hands and other points. So, it’s absolutely impossible to say that: “That blow is the clearest and polish it.”

It is completely impossible to figure out the most effective shot. If one existed, then there would not be a great many of them, which we observe. But the applied value of each of them can be increased many times if used in percussion combinations, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses.

Classical boxing, it has long been known, is not the most productive sport if you want to learn self-defense. One way or another, but in boxing there are rules, but on the street there are no such rules. However, it is always useful to study individual elements of the habitual martial art which is famous for its simplicity. The cornerstone for any boxer is not only, but also the setting of the blow, and understanding how to beat your opponent correctly. There are not many strikes, but each is designed for a specific situation in the ring.

Before you hit

First of all, you should learn the basics of boxing, and these are far from punches, but physical training, warming up the body and the correct stance.

If we talk about the stance, then it should not only keep you on your feet, but also help your punches. If you hold most objects with your right hand, then you need to put your left foot forward at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the position of the enemy. The heel of the left foot should be in line with the toe of the right foot. The weight of the body is evenly distributed over the feet, the elbows are pressed, and the hands cover the face. Moreover, they cover not as your heart desires, but in a certain way: the left one protects the cheek, the right one protects the chin. Do not put your chin forward, lower it down.

Uppercut

familiar to us from Mortal games Combat - in it everyone tried to hit the jaw. But in reality, this blow does not look so brutal, and is used infrequently. The fact is that professional boxers they rarely open the chin because it hurts so much to get hit, but you can use this punch in real life.

In fact, this is a classic top kick. It is applied with a fist along the internal trajectory backwards, while the fist must be turned towards itself. It is necessary to aim at the chin, but if it is closed, then it is better not to use this blow. However, if you are taller than your opponent, then you can apply an uppercut to the solar plexus. This blow has one plus - it is considered one of the most powerful in boxing. And a healthy minus - there is not always a reason to use it.

Hook

Also comes from traditional boxing. It is usually applied to the head or torso at close range. In order to strike according to all the norms of decency, you should bend your arm at the elbow, move closer to the object of your indignation and strike using body rotation and shifting the center of gravity. Such a blow is often used as a knockout. The impact force itself arises due to the rotation of the body around its axis and the rotation of the hips. The legs will also have to work: they are the basis for the correct rotation of the body.

You can hit on the rise, for this you need to hit with the help of a push of the supporting foot, which is achieved by extending the legs. Or you can strike while crouching, in which case the momentum is transmitted from the knees to the hips, and then, following the kinetic chain, directly to the fist. This blow also has a minus - it is too sweeping, so you can run into a counterattack.

jab

The jab is a so-so blow, not very strong, because it is applied not with the main hand, but with the one that is forward (if you are right-handed, then with the left). It is needed for a simple but extremely important task - to keep the enemy at a distance. The blow is rather weak compared to others, but it can be strengthened. To do this, it is enough to twist the arm and hand at the last moment.

There are a lot of options for the jabs themselves, but their essence boils down to the following: you stand up, throw your weak arm forward, fully unbending; the fist at the moment of impact is held in a horizontal position, that is, with the palm to the ground. This strike is also good for a counterattack.

Cross

Also a direct blow, which is most often used as a counterattack. It is called a cross for a reason: this blow should be delivered through the opponent’s hand, that is, the left cross - through the right hand, and the right one - through the left. You need to hit on the head.

And again, in order to carry out a fruitful attack, you need to use your legs. The cross begins with a push of the right leg, moving the body forward with the transfer of weight to the left leg. At the same time, you lift your fist from its original position. This strike can be done both from a place and with a step forward. If you want the punch to be more powerful, then use your shoulder.

Swing

An outdated technique that was popular in the middle of the twentieth century. It is considered one of the most powerful punches in boxing because the punch makes the most use of the kick and body rotation. However, he has a number of disadvantages (it is not for nothing that he went out of fashion). The fact is that a strike takes time and preparation, therefore it is nowhere easier for the enemy to react. For this reason, this blow is rarely used in the middle or at the beginning of the fight, but even now it is often used when finishing off the enemy. Swing is a great guarantee for a knockout.

To perform a swing, you need to take your striking arm back and straighten it. This is followed by a turn of the body and a dive head down, during which the hand makes a large radius and hits the head.

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The Most Important Benefits of Boxing

First of all, why boxing?

There is no easier question than this one. Boxing is a great workout, perhaps the most difficult of all sports. It requires speed, quickness, agility, endurance and perfect psychological stability. Boxing promotes you just incredible, playing off top athletes and athletes high levels against each other. It's a nice science, but at the same time, it's a hard and brutal sport.

More importantly, boxing takes you much further than you ever imagined. Boxing makes you as alive as possible, humble in defeat and incredibly brilliant in victory. Boxing unleashes the real fighter that sits deep within each of us.

Fundamental Boxing Technique

Basic Boxing Stance

The basic boxing stance should be easy for beginners to attack and defend. In this stance, you are well covered, and both your hands are ready to attack. More advanced fighters will use different boxing stances for more advanced body movement and counter-attacking opportunities.

Proper boxing stance - ready to attack and defend()

• The toe of the front foot and the heel of the back foot are on the center line. The dominant hand is located behind (if you are right-handed, place your right hand behind).
• The weight is evenly distributed between the legs, the knees are slightly bent.
• Feet pointing diagonally, set slightly wider than shoulder width, back heel raised.
• Elbows down, hands up.
• The head is behind the gloves, the chin is slightly down, the eyes look through the gloves.
• Relax and breathe!

*** Get used to returning to this position after all boxing moves!

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Basic Boxing Footwork

Beginners definitely need to learn the substep and pivot maneuvers. Such a movement may seem difficult at first due to the fact that many have a habit of constantly jumping off the ground. In boxing, you need to keep your feet low on the ground so that you are always ready to attack, defend or sidestep. Also, constant jumping is a huge waste of energy. Spectacular footwork will come naturally once you develop better coordination and technique.

This is fundamental boxing footwork. Step with your lead foot and then pull up with your back foot. This step and pull footwork technique ensures that your weight is supported and that you are always ready to attack or defend. Also, she doesn't let you walk or cross your legs, which can throw you off balance.

• To go FORWARD or LEFT, first take a step with your left foot and then pull your right foot up.
• To go BACK or RIGHT, first take a step with your right foot and then pull your left foot up.

*** TIP: try to finish all steps so that your legs remain at the same distance from each other.

next most important technique The boxing footwork you need is a turn on the leg. It is usually performed on the front leg. You can use it defensively to avoid attack, or offensively to find new angles of attack. Pivoting can be useful for counters, getting you out of danger while still keeping you in striking range for counters.

• Turn CLOCKWISE, shifting your right foot and allowing your body to turn on your left foot.
• Practice both small turns (45-90 degrees) and large turns (90-180 degrees).

More Boxing Footwork Guides:

• Video about boxing footwork technique: Side Step , Shuttle
• Video about boxing footwork strategy: How to Get in and Out of Striking Range

Basic Boxing Punches

Basic Technique strokes

1. Start from a relaxed position
2. Breathe out when you strike
3. Clench your fist and body muscles at the moment of contact with the target
4. Bring your hand back to you

Punching is simply an action that begins by being relaxed and then rapidly moving your hand towards the target while exhaling sharply. You clench your fist at the moment it hits the target, and then relax it to land a few more punches. The trick is to put your entire body weight into the punch without losing your balance. Skills and experience will teach you over time.

For a beginner, the most important thing to learn is correct execution hit. Later, you will be able to throw many different variations of punches from different provisions, and develop your own punching technique that suits your style.

Fundamental Hitting Tips

• Spin your whole body and rotate your feet when throwing ALL PUNCHES EXCEPT THE JAB
• Maintain your stance and balance for greater strength and mobility.
• Make sure your non-hitting arm is protecting the opposite side of your body.
• Exhale sharply with each beat
• All boxing punches are essentially a variation of straight punches (elbow straight), side punches (elbow to the side), or uppercuts (elbow down).

The Left Straight (JAB) is the #1 most important weapon in boxing.()

• Keep the rest of the body still, extend the left fist in a straight line forward.
• Exhale sharply as you punch, twist your fist to hit the target with the palm facing down.
• Pull your hand back immediately after a hit to protect yourself.

*** Try to throw the jab with a forward step (“step jab”). Also, try to throw the jab to the body while bending slightly at the knees and at the waist.

The jab is the most important punch in boxing. You can jab, defend, counter, score, create space, and more. This is your longest, fastest punch, it takes the least amount of energy, and leaves you the least vulnerable. Boxing trainers will usually tell you that every combination should start with a jab. This is a fast punch that stuns your opponent long enough for you to land your powerful punches.

Great fighters have great jabs.

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Right Straight (RIGHT CROSS) - your strongest punch()

• Rotate your hips and upper part torso COUNTER-CLOCKWISE while rotating the right foot (about 90 degrees).
• Exhale sharply while extending your right fist in a straight line from your chin.
• Rotate your fist so that it faces palm down when it hits.
• Don't let your head lean forward past your front knee.

*** When necessary, the right elbow can bend to form a small looping angle (overhand right) or even a large looping angle (sweeping right) to go around the opponent's defense. Many boxing trainers emphasize the importance of the right straight for beginners because it telegraphs less and doesn't leave the fighter much open. It's rare to see a "right hook" because it's more likely to block with the opponent's left shoulder. Bend at the knees and at the waist if you want to land a right cross to the body.

The right cross will naturally be your strongest punch because it comes out of your dominant hand and pivots easily from behind. When a right cross is thrown in a link, the jab and right cross become known as the basic but incredibly useful two.

LEFT HOOK - a dangerous power punch()

• The body rotates as one solid unit when you rotate your feet.
• The left hand tightens when you hit the target with your left fist.

*** For a left hook to the body, drop your left hand down and strike with a vertical fist.

The left hook is without a doubt one of the most dangerous punches in boxing. He flies out from under the side angle, so it is difficult to defend against him when the opponent expects direct blows. Also, this punch often results in knockouts because it turns the head around and makes opponents dizzy. You can throw left hooks to the head with a horizontal or vertical fist; for beginners, I recommend using whichever option feels most natural.

Left hooks to the body are the most common way to attack the torso. The “liver punch” (located under the ribs on the right side) is notorious for being incredibly painful and has resulted in many body knockouts. Body punches will usually knock you out of breath and destroy your legs, hampering your ability to move. A well-placed body punch can paralyze your legs and keep you from standing, even if you're conscious and still ready to fight.

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LEFT UPPERCUT - dangerous, short and long blow()

• Rotate your feet clockwise (about 90 degrees) while lowering your right heel and lifting your left.
• The body rotates in the same way as when throwing a left hook (do not lean forward or backward).
• The elbow looks down, slightly lower the left fist and beat from the bottom up, while exhaling.

*** You can throw this punch more directly or more curved, and also to the head or body.

The left uppercut works incredibly well on short distance or even on medium distance. It is more powerful than the jab, comes out quickly, and can be quite unexpected. The only risk is that you need to be closer to your opponent and your shoulder is not raised to protect you from your opponent's right hand.

RIGHT UPPERCUT - dangerous, short and long blow ()

• Rotate your hips and upper body COUNTER-CLOCKWISE while also rotating your right foot (about 90 degrees).
• The body rotates in exactly the same way as in the right cross (do not lean forward or backward).
• The elbow looks down, slightly lower the right fist and beat from the bottom up, while exhaling.
• The fist rests on the target with the palm up.
• Throw this punch compactly, and quickly move back to your stance.

The right uppercut is a devastating punch that is used at short or medium range. He is very powerful when you hit him in the head or in the body. The biggest risk is that you drop your right hand and leave yourself open for a counter left hook.

Basic Punch Combinations

Basic punch combinations for beginners! Learn the numbering system below and then try all of these basic combinations. You can throw these combos in shadowboxing, bagging, paddling, or even sparring. Each boxer will need to hone these combinations so that they become commonplace.

2 = right cross

3 = left hook

4 = right overhand

5 = left uppercut

6 = right uppercut

k = body

*** Example: 1-2-3k combo means a jab to the head, then a right cross to the head, then a left hook to the body.

Basic Boxing Combinations

• 1-1-2
• 1-2-1-1
• 1-2-3
• 1-2-1-2
• 1-2-3-2
• 1-2-3k-2
• 1-2-5-2
• 1-6-3-2
• 1-2-3-2-1

There are no rules regarding boxing combinations. You can throw any punches in any order you want. There are definitely SEVERAL recommendations, such as throwing fast, probing punches (like the jab) before investing in hard punches that leave you open longer. Also, it will be more natural to alternate punches between right and left hands, but it is also a good idea to throw double lefts and double right to confuse your opponent.

Over time, you will learn other combinations (some of which include spectacular defensive moves) and eventually come up with your own that will fit the situation.

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Basic Boxing Defense

There are many defensive techniques that you may have heard of, some more effective than others. The first thing a beginner boxer needs to learn is how to block punches. Blocking is the easiest way to stay in range without taking damage. And for beginners, blocking is the safest way because it blocks the angles of attack. Once you get the hang of blocking, you can move on to more advanced stuff like parries, twists and slips. The main advantage of more advanced defensive techniques is that they allow you to defend without using your hands, so your hands are free to hit back!

Blocking is the easiest way
stay within range without taking damage.

Blocking blows to the head

• bring gloves closer to cover your face
• raise your right glove to block left-handed punches
• lift left glove to block right hand punches

Blocking punches to the body

• bring your elbows closer to you
• drop your right elbow to block punches from your left hand
• drop your left elbow to block right hand punches

Boxing Defense Tips

• It's safer to cover yourself instead of chasing the punch (which still leaves you exposed).
• Constantly look at the opponent (the blows you see do not cause much damage).
• Keep your balance, blocking punches without bouncing back is easier when you're standing on both feet.
• Hit back, the only way to go from defense to attack is to hit back.
• Stepping back out of range is the easiest way to get out of the way.
• Watch out for the strongest hand, if you can't defend against everything, then at least look out for big punches.

Of course, blocking is more than just bringing the gloves towards you, but it's a good start for beginners. There is no need to do anything supernatural or get confused about where to place your hand. Pull your arms up to your face, or pull your elbows in towards your body.

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Basic Boxing Counters

Over time, you realize that boxing is almost constant non-stop counter-punching. You will always attack and defend at the same time, so you will need to combine your attacking and defensive boxing skills. For beginners, the easiest way to counter is to block first and then immediately counter. The jab can be countered while throwing another punch, or blocked first and then countered.

As your skills improve, over time you will realize that any punch can be countered by any punch. The hard part is figuring out how to do it. For now, you should focus on easy beginner counters that don't require high level defensive moves.

Basic Counters vs Jab

• throw your jab (head or body).
• throw another punch (head or body).
• blocking first and then countering may not be fast enough to counter the jab.

Basic Counters vs. Right Cross/Overhand/Uppercut

• Interrupt the right hand with a long jab.
• Or throw a quick left hook before or after his right hand.
• Block first, then throw your right hand.

Basic Counters vs Left Hook/Uppercut

• Throw a long left jab.
• Block first, then throw a right counter.

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Basic Boxing Workout

The best way to train for boxing is to go to a real boxing gym full of licensed boxing trainers and amateur and professional boxers. There you just need to follow the instructions of more experienced guys, and over time adjust training program according to your needs. Now, if those options aren't available to you, here's what I recommend.

Required Boxing Equipment

These are the essential items that EVERY BOXER should have. Of course you can borrow them, but that's gross/unhygienic and not as safe as having your own gear.

Bandages

An indispensable tool to protect your hands. Do not work on the bag without hand protection, this can damage your wrist and injure you quickly. You need to bandage your hands every time you plan to wear boxing gloves.

Having your own bandages is like having your own socks. They will be filled with your sweat and your terrible fragrance. You can get by with one pair, but it will be better to use 2 or 3 pairs, depending on how often you train.

Gloves

Wearing gym gloves may be fine for a while, but over time, you'll love your own gloves. And sometimes it's very annoying when you want to work out, but someone else is already using "your" gloves. Or one day you come to the gym and with a broken heart you find that “your” gloves are torn and the Velcro is torn off. At some point, you'll come to the realization that it's better to have your own boxing gloves because they smell better, have newer padding, and are always available when you need them.

If you can only afford one pair, get 16-ounce training gloves. If you can afford a second pair, go for 12 oz or 14 oz for those times when you need to do speed work on a bag or a stretch bag. (Always use 16oz for sparring.) Little guys, women, or kids (less than 55kg) can train with 14oz gloves or less, but otherwise, I strongly recommend the 16oz standard.

mouth guard

This is a must if you are going to spar. I don't know why there are still idiots who think you can spar without a mouth guard. Possible consequences: A) You will lose a tooth, because the blow can lie exactly on one tooth, instead of hitting the entire jaw. B) You injure your jaw (which will make your jaw weak for a long time) because lower jaw moves freely and is not firmly attached to the upper jaw. High chance of concussion. C) You bite your tongue. I once bit my tongue RIGHT THROUGH. Imagine how painful it is to get your tongue pierced with your teeth.

Also, don't use someone else's mouthguard. Unless it's melted under your teeth, it won't provide you with maximum protection. Also, since the mouthguard gets blood all the time, you can catch someone's disease (such as hepatitis, AIDS, herpes, etc.). The best mouthguards cost at least $20, but at least something is better than nothing.

Optional Boxing Equipment

Ultimately, all boxing equipment is “essential” if you plan to seriously engage in boxing and even compete. However, for a beginner who is just starting to learn boxing and is scouting the scene, the equipment below may not be required. Do the best you can with what you have.

Helmet

Eventually you will want to have your own helmet if you are going to spar regularly. It will fit you better and will always be available, and will not be constantly used and soaked in other people's sweat. Cushioning material will be much better since the helmet will not be used by 30 people. A helmet is mandatory ALWAYS when you spar; don't spar without it.

Boxing Shoes

Boxing shoes increase your mobility and power in the ring. This is due to their superior grip and thin material that increases your mobility. Not only will you feel better in them, but you will also move much better. There is no other piece of equipment that can improve your boxing ability faster than a simple pair of boxing shoes. My favorite brands are Nike and Adidas. Everlast and Rival are also nothing. Title, I don't really like them.

Boxing Training Equipment

In order from most important to least important. You will most likely need EVERYTHING to become a successful boxer, but if you are not going to compete, then it does not matter at all.

Gym and Coach

Most fast way to learn is to learn from someone who knows what he is doing. The people and environment you surround yourself with has a big impact on your growth. Training with a trainer and the best fighters will level up your skills very quickly. Training alone or with lower level fighters will slow down your progress. With that said, training in the gym and working with a trainer is the best thing. It will be difficult and scary and outside of your comfort zone, but it will make you a better fighter!

Partner

A partner can hold paws for you, run with you, train with you, motivate you and push you beyond your limits. Boxing, like many other pursuits, is a thousand times more fun when you do it with someone. Trying to box without a partner is like learning to play chess alone. You'll concoct all sorts of possibilities that don't apply in reality, only to lose later when you finally face a live opponent. If you don't want to waste forever, find yourself a partner so you can progress exponentially.

Punching bag

As a beginner, you will need the bag to develop proper punching form, punching power, punching speed and punching endurance. You will most likely have a lot of fun at first, because you have never had the opportunity to vent your energy in this way. Over time, you'll move on to bigger and better things, but as a beginner, a punching bag is a lot of fun.

Stretch Pear

A cool way to develop accuracy, timing and hand speed. I highly recommend this as a supplement or even a bag replacement, especially for highly experienced boxers.

jump rope

For $5, you can't find a better piece of boxing equipment that will help you develop all of your boxing muscles, balance, footwork, and even punching ability. Skipping rope is a common warm-up, workout and cool-down method for boxers.

Pneumatic bag

Excellent for developing rhythm, timing, accuracy, hand speed and hand endurance. The air bag is absolutely essential for serious boxers, but not so essential for those who box for themselves. If you have access to a skipping rope, that's great.

Boxing ring

You can spar anywhere, but a boxing ring is the best option if you want to learn how to box according to the generally accepted rules and scripts of boxing. Having a ring helps to limit the space so that neither you nor your opponent can run far beyond the distance. It also forces you to develop long range skills as well as close range. On a more psychological level, being in the ring forces you to confront your opponent with no way out.

Boxing Workout

The basic idea of ​​basic boxing training is described below. It may be too easy for natural athletes, but also too difficult for others. Do what you can and move higher. If something is hard for you, then you know you need to do it more. If something hurts you, STOP. Last but not least, REST. Don't be a nerd and don't train until you're completely exhausted and injured. No sensible athlete does this, only noobs (because they don't know how to be productive other than completely exhausting themselves).

Boxing Warm Up

• 3 ROUNDS - running or skipping rope (both good) [ how to jump rope ]
• 3 ROUNDS - Shadowboxing [ how to do shadow boxing ]
• warm up and move your limbs to warm up your body [ how to stretch your hands ]

Boxing Workout

• 3 ROUNDS - Pad work with a trainer/partner (to develop new skills)
• 3 ROUNDS - bag
• 3 ROUNDS - pneumatic bag
• 3 ROUNDS - stretching bag
• 3 ROUNDS - more shadow boxing (to reinforce newly learned skills and warm up for sparring)
• 3 ROUNDS - sparring, may be for training or learning purposes
• 3 ROUNDS - endurance work, can be plyometric exercises, tabata exercises, resistance training, gymnastics, etc.

Boxing Hitch

• 100 pushups
• 100 body lifts
• 100 twists
• stretch again so your muscles aren't too damaged the next day

Boxing Training Tips:

• Ask everyone for advice. It's incredible what you'll learn when you get advice from many different angles - there's more than one way to do anything, you have to learn them all (there's no "best way")
• Eat right. This will provide you with more energy and speed up your recovery.

More Boxing Training Guides:

• (Try this great workout!)

Basic Boxing Strategy

Boxing is 90% Psychology

Once it's time to compete, whether it's in the gym or in a tournament, sooner or later you'll run into confidence issues. It's natural for people to start to doubt themselves about their first big defeat. You start to wonder if boxing is right for you. Or maybe you feel like you've hit a plateau and can't get any better. Here are some guidelines to help you deal with these psychological challenges.

• How to Become Great (inspirational articles) - ,

Boxing Styles

Many people ask me:

• What is the best boxing style?
• How to fight like Mike Tyson? How to fight like Floyd Mayweather?
• What boxing style should I use?

Okay, look, this is hard to explain, but I'll try my best. Here's the catch, there's really no such thing as a "fighting style" or even " best style". The only style that matters is YOUR NATURAL STYLE. That is, do things naturally and easily for yourself. What's more, you don't even have to think about style. Just keep improving your boxing technique, training, and strategy, and over time, your “style” will be the result of it. What matters is what you win, not how you look.

Your number one goal is
always do the best choice.

And the best choice is what feels easiest and most natural. A tall guy will probably find it easier to fight high. A short guy will probably find it easier to fight low. Mike Tyson fights the way he fights because he loves it easiest. He throws hard punches because he's already a strong dude, he doesn't need to put in extra effort to BE strong.

Muhammad Ali can dance around the ring because he has excellent footwork. If you want to do the same, you will have to develop your footwork to the point where it becomes easy. Otherwise, trying to be Ali when you don't have his skills and form is just a waste of time. All best fighters The people you see have their own distinctive style because it's the easiest way for THEM to be successful. And you'll have to find the MOST EASY way(not the most spectacular) in order for YOU to be successful.

Of course, this does not mean that your style will never change. This is nonsense. Your skills, physique, and psychology will change over time, and so will your style. Your style will continue to evolve as new moves and new approaches to fighting become more natural to you. But this only happens if you focus on yourself instead of trying to copy someone else. It's good to look elsewhere for inspiration, BUT FOCUS ON YOURSELF!

Boxing Sparring

I really hope you either know what you're doing or at least train with someone who knows what he's doing. Sparring can very quickly become a dangerous thing for untrained imitators. It's a lot of fun to watch Youtube videos of street fights...and then when you do that, the worst thing happens - your nose is broken, you get a concussion, injury, or even death. These things do happen. Boxing is not a game; This serious sport. Work slowly and with training get to your full speed, this is the only safe way to learn something.

Sparring Exercises

It is very important to gradually work your way up to full contact sparring, especially if you are a helpless beginner. Work easy, work slow. If you're in pain, you're working too fast. If one of you is twitching, then you are working too fast. I recommend doing shadowboxing against each other first (fake a fight without contact), then only work on the jabs before using all possible punches. It's also a good idea to start with 2-minute rounds first. If you tire quickly it doesn't mean you suck, it's a natural thing that happens to a lot of fighters, especially if they're not used to the pressure of fighting.

Sparring Tips

• Wear safety equipment (cap, helmet, etc.).
• Spar with someone who will help you LEARN how to fight better (not just beat you up).
• Don't spar with someone who is TRYING to hurt you (save that for when you're better trained).
• You don't owe your coach anything, don't let him put you in dangerous situations.
• HANDS HIGH, LOOK AT YOUR OPPONENT, BREATHE.
• Apply no more than 3-5 hits at a time.
• You will ALWAYS be tired. It's better to get tired of punching than defending.

Basic Combat Strategy

Every beginner should at least start with a basic strategy for a fight. The goal is to score a few points without leaving yourself completely open. You can go very far if you do it right.

• 1st round: move around the ring and try to touch your opponent. See how it moves and where it's exposed. Learn it and beat it without investing too much energy. Save your energy for later rounds.
• 2nd round: you need to feel his rhythm of movements. Start throwing harder punches and hit back, but don't do it recklessly. Stay away from the ropes and remember to hit or you'll turn into a punching bag.
• Round 3: Give it your all. Throw away your very effective strikes, as many as you can. Be aggressive, but not careless. This Last round so work as hard as you can. Empty your tank before the gong rings.

Basic Fighting Styles

There are several basic ideas on how to fight with different types rivals. This is by no means a complete guide. Ultimately, you will need to improve your stamina and technique in order to improve your fighting ability. As your boxing skills develop, so will your ability to deal with different types of opponents. And even then, there will always be someone who can easily overwhelm your style.

Power puncher - use either good protection or move a lot. The goal is to get away from his punches without using more energy than him. You need to wear him out so you can attack him when his punches don't do much damage anymore.

speed runner- attack fast opponents as you would attack a pneumobag, not a bag. This means using quick strikes, not power punches. use a lot quick strikes, and in time you will catch it. Once you do that, you can try to throw more power punches.

Protective shell Throw a lot of punches and you'll break through his defenses. Try to get behind him from the side or behind him before attacking, don't stand in front of him or you'll run into counters. Take your time, there is no rush as he does not throw anything away.

Aggressive multi-hit– these guys can be a nightmare for beginners. You don't have time to think, so all you can do is hit back and hope you don't get tired before him. Work smart and aim good shots. Get close to him to take away his punching space or use a tight guard to block many of his punches. Be sure to hit back to at least keep the fight even or you'll turn into a punching bag.

tall or long-armed– Go forward with high defense and throw sharp overhands from the right. Try to trade punches and see if you can wear him out. The goal is to get into striking distance without taking hits or wasting a lot of energy.

Low guys or divers– if you can’t hit the head, aim at the body and from there transfer to the head. It's a good idea to aim for the chest to force him to block there, then move to the head or body.

Boxing Rookie Mistakes

More boxing tips for beginners!

Technique Beginner Mistakes

• Tilt the head forward beyond the line of the knee.
• Tense body and clenched fist during punches.
• Raising the feet on impact (reduces balance, thrust, and strength).
• Closing the eyes in defense.
• Too much ego. Be sure to ask someone for advice. It's amazing what you can learn when you get advice from so many different angles - there's more than one way to do anything, you have to learn them all (there's no "best way").

Beginner Mistakes in Workouts

• Not having a coach thinking you can learn everything by yourself (a fighter with a coach can learn 3 times faster than one who trains alone).
• Too much work on the bag. ()
• Too much focus on strength (instead of speed, endurance, balance, accuracy, etc).
• Not enough shadow boxing.
• Do not arrange days of rest during the week.
• Workout with feedback(sparring, paws) is much more useful than training exercises (shadow boxing, work on projectiles, etc.).

Rookie Combat Mistakes

• Dropping hands.
• Jump around the ring instead of using a substep.
• Do not look at the opponent (especially during exchanges).
• Too few or too many hits, the best combinations are 3-5 hits at a time.
• Reach out with punches instead of getting within range.
• Not using the jab enough.

Lots of boxing different types strokes, but, in fact, they are all varieties of the five main ones. Since the blows in boxing are called and what is their peculiarity, we will now tell you.

Many of you, even those who do not understand this sport, have probably heard the names of boxing punches at least once, but simply did not attach any importance to it.

In fact, the types of punches in boxing are not so difficult to distinguish, all you need to remember is the technical features of five punches.

Jab (straight punch in boxing)

The jab is the most common and commonly used punch in boxing. There is even a saying in this sport - a boxer without a jab is not a boxer.

Such a blow is applied to the head or body. During the blow, the athlete's fist is kept parallel to the ground, and the arm is fully extended during the blow. At the same time, the free fist covers the face, and the elbow covers the solar plexus (to repel possible attacks of the opponent).

If we talk about the pros and cons of the jab, then it is worth mentioning that the power of its application is not as great as that of any other blow. But at the same time, thanks to the jab, the opponent is always in suspense. Also, the pluses include the fact that thanks to this blow, the boxer can defend himself from an opponent.

Vitaliy and Wladimir Klitschko often used such tricks.

Cross (far hand strike)

The names of punches in boxing are easy to remember if you understand what they mean. With the help of the cross-country technique, the opponent gets on the head or body with the fist of the hand, which is farther away.

The main advantage of this type of impact is maximum accuracy. It is also considered safe for the athlete who attacks, since it is easier to return to the defensive position with the cross.

The disadvantage of cross-country is that it is not a natural movement. human body because it needs serious work.
Ernie Shavers was a prominent representative in the world of boxing, who often used cross-country.

Hook (kick with a bent arm without a swing)

In another way, a hook is a side kick in boxing with a bent arm. The hook is used only in melee or medium combat. During the blow, the athlete's arm is bent at the elbow, directed to the head or body of another boxer.

The elbow bend during the hook should be at an angle of 90 degrees, thanks to this, the blow is more powerful.

The advantage of the hook is that it is considered the most powerful, other basic punches in boxing cannot boast of such. The main thing is not to open up during the strike, as you can get a retaliatory blow from the opponent.

Joe Frazier used this shot often in his career.

Swing (strike with a straightened arm with a swing)

During the movement of the swing, the hand describes a large radius and "lands" directly on the opponent's head.

The advantage of the Swing strike is that the hand travels a long distance during its application, therefore, the strike gains more strength. But the disadvantages include the fact that all this takes time, during which time the enemy can strike.

Shannon Briggs is considered to be a prominent representative who liked to use a swing strike in boxing.

Uppercut (hit from below)

A bottom blow in boxing is applied between the opponent's arms when he simply forgets to close his elbows in the clinch. The classic uppercut is when the punch is thrown with the front hand along with the twisting of the shoulder.

The advantages of the uppercut include the fact that the blow is really strong, and it is difficult for the enemy to notice it. But the blow brings benefits only in close combat. Also, the disadvantages include the fact that it is dangerous for the one who applies it, since for a few seconds the boxer is left without protection.

George Foreman is a bright representative of uppercut fans.

Now you know what punches are in boxing, and boxing itself will become much clearer and more interesting to you. As for the boxers themselves, some use all types of punches in boxing, while others prefer some specific punches in the fighting technique, but boxing does not lose its entertainment from this.

Straight left to the head

A direct left blow to the head is most often used in the process of combat and is used, as a rule, at a long distance. The left-handed stance, when the left hand is closer to the enemy than the right, allows you to apply it quickly and accurately.

With a direct left blow, you can start a fight and start attacks, stop the enemy’s attacks and keep him at a distance, fill the pauses in the battle and keep the enemy in suspense with frequent left blows.

A direct left strike is performed both from a place, from a combat stance, when the location of the legs practically does not change, and with movements in different sides when the location of the legs and the whole body relative to the opponent changes.

From a straight left combat stance, the following can be applied to the head:

a) only by hand and maintaining the original weight distribution;

b) only by hand and with the transfer of most of the weight to the right leg;

c) by hand with the participation of weight by transfer extra weight on the left leg.

In the first case, a hand strike is applied without redistribution

weight on the legs, that is, with the preservation of the original dis-

weight distribution on the legs, as 50% on the left leg and 50% of the weight on

right leg, or 60% of the weight on the left leg and 40% of the weight on the right.

The initial weight on the legs does not make the punch strong, however, in this case, the boxer retains the original balance, mobility and ability to quickly maneuver.

In the second case, when the movement of the left fist forward is followed by a slight rotation of the left foot - to the right inward and the transfer of most of the weight to the right leg with a slight turn of the body to the right, the blow is also delivered only with the hand, but it becomes much shorter. Turning the torso to the right to some extent protects against the oncoming blows of the enemy, and transferring most of the weight to the right leg greatly increases the potential for impact force that can follow from the right hand. But here it should be borne in mind that the preliminary rotation of the body and the transfer of most of the

weights on the right foot will slightly increase the time of striking with the right.

In the third case, the movement of the left hand is complemented by the movement of the body forward. The strike looks like this:

With the movement of the left fist forward, the right leg rises high on the toe, contributing to the transfer of most of the weight to the left leg. In this case, the front of the left foot takes on 80-90% of the body weight. The left heel slightly rises above the floor.

The advantage of this way of striking is that the transfer of most of the body weight to the front standing foot significantly increases the strength and length of the blow. But at the same time, in contrast to this advantage, a number of significant disadvantages arise. Namely:

a) the danger of stumbling into a strong oncoming blow increases;

b) the opportunity to strike a strong blow with the right hand is lost;

c) the time required to return to the rack increases;

d) maneuverability is temporarily lost.

Regardless of the way the strike is made with a straight left, after the strike, you should take the original stance, while the hand should take its original position.

The return of the hand is performed in the opposite direction, that is, the fist moves to its original position along the same trajectory along which it moved forward when performing the strike.

It is best to start learning a straight left to the head in front of a mirror, using the first method, when the blow is applied only with the hand, while maintaining the original distribution of weight on the legs. The mirror, by its size and location, should give you the opportunity to see yourself from head to toe no further than from a distance of 1.5-2 m.

Take a fighting stance strictly against the mirror, observing yourself from head to toe.

The chin is lowered to the chest, the elbows cover the torso, the fists are the chin, the left shoulder is slightly raised, the chest is hidden, the stomach is tucked up, the legs are slightly bent at the knees, the toes are to the side, 60% of the weight on the front standing left leg, 40% of the weight on the right.

Focus on the left fist.

The left fist is positioned so that it allows you to see your nose, but covers most of the mouth and the entire chin.

A straight left to the head is performed by straightening the left arm, when the left elbow rises from the bottom up following the movement of the left fist forward along the shortest path until the left arm is fully extended in the elbow bend.

The movement of the elbow from the bottom up begins with the movement of the fist forward and continues throughout the time that the fist moves forward. The strike ends when the elbow reaches its highest point, allowing full extension of the arm.

As you strike and watch the movement of your left fist in the mirror, make sure that the fist, moving forward, does not for a moment give you the opportunity to see your chin.

The same should happen when the fist moves back.

The movement of the fist back begins immediately after straightening the arm - striking. After the strike, the fist returns back along the same trajectory along which it moved forward when the strike was performed. Performing a blow while standing in front of a mirror, carefully make sure that the left fist, moving forward and backward, does not give you the opportunity to see the chin.

When striking with the left, the left shoulder rises completely, covering the chin on the left side, while the right fist protects the chin on the right side.

First, standing in front of the mirror, you need to learn how to perform a left strike in the first way, then in the second and third.

In all three cases, while practicing the left punch in front of the mirror, make sure that the left fist, moving back and forth, constantly covers the chin.

Straight left to the head with a step forward

A straight left step forward is performed in order to reduce the distance in the case when the distance to the enemy does not make it possible to deliver an accurate blow, or when it is necessary to deliver a strong blow.

Performing a straight left to the head with a step forward is as follows. Being in a combat stance, the boxer breaks his left fist forward. As soon as the left fist breaks forward, immediately after its movement, the left leg slightly breaks off the floor and takes a sharp step forward due to the push with the right foot.

As soon as the left leg, having taken a step forward, touches the floor, the right leg is immediately pulled up to it to the distance that the legs occupied relative to each other before the strike.

Pulling the right leg to the left begins with the movement of the left fist back after the strike and ends at the moment when the left fist takes its original position.

In all cases, when any strike with a step is performed (forward, to the side, to the side forward), the strike is delivered a little earlier or simultaneously with the setting of the foot making the step on the floor.

Straight left to the head with a step back

A straight left to the head with a step back is used as a counter strike and is usually used to stop an opponent's attack or keep the opponent at a distance.

The execution of a direct blow with the left (moving the left fist forward) from the rack begins simultaneously with the step with the right foot back.

The left kick ends at the very moment when the right foot, having taken a step back, touches the floor with its toe.

The left kick is applied simultaneously with the setting of the right foot on the floor.

With the movement of the left hand after the strike back to its original position, the left leg is pulled to the right, taking a position corresponding to the fighting left-sided stance.

Straight left to the head with a step forward and straight left to the head with a step back

A combination of two left straight lines to the head with a step forward and a step back is quite often used during the fight and is therefore recommended for learning and practicing in training.

From the combat left-handed stance, performing a straight left to the head, we take a step forward.

The blow ends (applied to the opponent) at the same time as the left foot is placed on the floor.

Pulling the right leg to the left, the boxer returns the left hand to its original position and takes a stance.

As soon as the left hand has returned to its original position after the blow, without delay a second blow with the left hand is performed simultaneously with the movement of the right leg back. This second blow is delivered to the opponent at the moment the right foot touches the floor as it moves backward.

With the movement of the left hand back, the left leg is pulled up to the right leg, and both legs take up the position that they occupied relative to each other before the first strike was made.

Boxer takes a starting position

Straight right punch to the head

The straight right to the head is not used as often in combat as the straight left, but it is among the most powerful blows, since it is carried out with a stronger right hand and when it is thrown, the boxer usually tries to put most of his weight into it.

Most often, a straight right is performed after a straight left, but they can both start and end an attack, meet and stop an enemy, and use it in a series of strikes.

The classic execution of the straight right is associated with the complete transfer of body weight from the right leg to the left leg.

The strike begins with a sharp break of the right fist from its original position, usually from the chin.

Simultaneously with the movement of the right fist, a push is performed with the right foot and the body moves forward from right to left. The left leg, turning its toe in the direction of striking, stands on the entire foot, taking on the full weight of the body, which contributes to a significant increase in the force of the blow. The right leg is completely released from the weight of the body, the right heel is high
rises above the floor, and the right sock is twisted inward with the strike so that at the end of the strike it is aimed at the left sock.

A straight right to the head can be delivered from a place: the boxer, remaining in place, with a blow, only transfers the weight of the body completely to the left leg.

But most often the straight right is performed with a step (or sub-step) with the left foot forward, or with a jump forward. The jump is performed by pushing with the right foot. The strength of the push determines the length of the jump.

The strike starts simultaneously with the push with the right foot and ends a little before landing on the left foot or simultaneously with landing on the left foot.

The position of the body when delivering a jump strike is exactly the same as the position when delivering a strike from a spot.

At the moment of delivering a direct blow with the right hand, the left fist takes a position at the chin on the left, protecting it on the left side, and the left elbow is pressed against the body, and the shoulder of the right hand, rising, covers the chin on the right.

It is better to start learning a straight right to the head in front of a mirror, using the method of striking from a standing position.

When performing a punch and watching the movement of the right fist in the mirror, choose such a trajectory of the movement of the fist that would not give you the opportunity to see your chin.

The blow ends with the full extension of the right arm and the transfer of the entire body weight to the left leg.

With the completion of the blow, the right fist, located in a mirror image under the nose, completely covers the chin.

The transfer of weight to the left leg begins with the movement of the right fist forward and ends simultaneously with the full extension of the right arm - the completion of the strike.

At the moment of completion of the blow, the left fist covers the chin on the left, the right shoulder on the right.

Returning to the stance after striking is performed by the movement opposite to striking, that is, the right fist begins to move back along the same trajectory along which it moved forward, and part of the weight simultaneously returns to the right leg, and the original stance is taken up.

P straight right punch to the head with a step forward

A straight right to the head with a substep forward with the left foot is used, as a rule, at the moment the attack begins or ends, or simply as a single lunge.

Starting to learn the straight right to the head with a substep with the left foot, draw a line on the floor with chalk.

Take a fighting stance relative to the line drawn so that the toe of the left foot is near the line. Tearing off the right fist from the chin forward and slightly raising the left leg above
floor, make a sharp push with the right foot in the direction of impact. Directing the weight of the body forward and turning the body from right to left after the strike, we put the left foot completely behind the line so that when it is placed on the floor, the left toe is aimed at the place of impact.

At the same time, the right leg, ensuring the turn of the pelvis from right to left after the blow, is pulled up to the left and, intensifying the blow, turns on the right toe so that at the moment the blow is completed, the toe of the right foot is aimed at the toe of the left foot.

Regardless of the length of the substep, the kick ends at the same time as the left foot is placed on the floor. And if it finds a target, it can be applied to the enemy a little earlier than the left foot touches the floor.

Pulling the right leg to the left occurs during the execution of the strike (during the movement of the right fist from the starting position to the target).

The right leg is pulled to the left for a distance equal to the width of the shoulders. .

At the moment of completion of the blow, the weight of the body is completely on the left leg, the right side of the pelvis is turned towards the opponent a little more than the body, the right leg is relaxed and free of weight. The right sock is aimed at the left sock. The head is lowered, the chin is on the chest.

The right shoulder is raised and covers the right side of the chin, the left fist covers the left side of the chin, the left shoulder is relaxed at the bottom, the left elbow is pressed to the left side of the body.

Immediately after delivering a single blow with the right, without delaying a second, the boxer must, strongly pushing off with his left foot, return back to the original stance with a movement opposite to the blow.

However, when learning this blow, however, as well as all other blows, immediately after striking, it is necessary to fix the position of all parts of the body for a few seconds and during this time independently check the correct position of the body.

It is best to start with the fist that struck, then, moving from the fist, pay attention to the right arm, right shoulder, chin, left fist and left shoulder, rotation of the body, position of the left hand, turn of the pelvis, position of the left leg and left toe, position of the right
leg and right toe, right heel. After that, return to the starting position.

Straight right punch to the head with step back

A straight right blow to the head with a step back is used as a counter strike and is used mainly to stop the attack of the enemy, having previously broken the distance with him.

From the combat left-hand stance, the execution of a straight right stance with a step back is as follows:

Immediately before the strike, the boxer from the rack takes a step back with his right foot. The execution of the strike begins simultaneously with pulling the left leg to the right one at a distance equal to the width of the shoulders.

With the movement of the right fist forward, a sharp turn of the torso and pelvis from right to left is performed in order to significantly strengthen the blow with the right.

There is a complete transfer of body weight to the left leg.

The blow ends simultaneously with the setting of the left foot on the floor and the complete transfer of weight to the left foot.

At the moment of impact, the distance from the left heel to the right toe is approximately the width of the shoulders, and the right toe is aimed at the left toe, which is observed with the necessary rotation of the pelvis.

When practicing the blow, immediately after execution, you can linger for a few seconds in the position of striking and check that the necessary parameters are met.

When practicing a strike, it should be remembered that returning to the original combat stance after striking should be done quickly and without any delay. After striking, you should take a stance with a rotation on your toes from left to right, and then, taking a step forward, return to the starting position.