Often when I tell people I’m in boxing training, they think I’m doing kickboxing. Here’s what they envision:
While I actually like these types of classes, this is not what I’ve been doing. Kickboxing classes definitely have their place and are great calorie burners. I enjoyed them a lot when I was working on my endurance and agility.
Last night I was lucky enough to have TWO private sessions with my trainer but I was even luckier to have a friend at the gym who could take some video. I get photos of me boxing pretty frequently but I’ve never seen videos of myself. In a way I didn’t really want to watch them. But after I did, I really wanted to share them! I think I’m looking pretty good! It’s always hard to box and try to think about what you look like because you’re doing so many other things.
Here’s all the things I’m thinking about controlling in these videos:
1. Footwork
2. Stance
3. Forehead down
4. No eye contact
5. Full extension on my jab
6. Pivot Right hand
7. Pivot left hook
8. Proper placement
9. Proper speed
10. Proper power
11. Breathe
12. Cover your face
13. Slip
14. Don’t get hit
15. I hate Jameson
I’m sure there’s more that I forgot. But it’s the combination of every part working together that makes boxing what it is. Hope you enjoy!