Boxing/kick boxing training?
I want to take up boxing or kick boxing I want to start by training from home is their any thing I can start doing to help me pick up the basics? Are their any good traing videos?
Answers:
Start your training with skipping.
10-15 minutes of skipping, crunches (with weights sitting on your chest), and jogs.
Basic punches & kicks of kickboxing can be found on the internet.
my advise is to join a club . this way you will be given the best advice and prevent yourself from hurting yourself .
Martial arts classes are usually run by people who want pupils to come back so if your worried about getting your head kicked about on your first visit . i can tell you .. that doesnt happen ..
if it did ,,, nobody would come back .
classes usualy consist of a good stretching routine which is crucial to effective techinque . technique training , and also lots of fun stuff to help you get the basics . If there is sparring in the class , you will probably find it is done in a controled environment where your not going to die..
Good luck
Go to www.rossboxing.com tell him john from glasgow scotland suggested site. you can contact him direct and he'll give you time. he was great boxer but had to retire, he is fantastic conditioning coach. watch some of his videos (WOW!).
also look at www.how-to-box.com and search that. haven't said what age u r, so not sure if u'r looking to do competitvely. do boxing first if no experience as has much more finesse. I've done both professionally and would rate boxing above everything else for fitness.
Join a club..you will get better training, sparring (other than against your shadow) and you will learn the correct techniques (ie..how to punch, defend).
There's lots of websites around of varying quality on "home-techniques." Most of them are just trying to sell you something. Unfortunately, most of the benefit you get from training at home like shadow-boxing, bob-and-weave drills, footwork, etc only really make sense or hones skill when you know what you're doing.
Even if you can't devote the time or money to consistent training (it takes a lot of time and effort to get good at any sport) it's really in your best interest to learn the basics from a real person who can answer questions and talks directly to you. The real subtlety of the art can't be learned from books or videos. You can't know how to control your breathing or where you're looking when pacing against a wall. You don't see the minor weight shift or how to tense up right before impact on a good punch..so many little details that add up to being a good boxer.
Find a reputable instructor near you, lots of places teach for a fraction of what karate studios cost. You will also get the benefit of sparring with lots of different ranges of size, ability, strength which will make you a better all around fighter. Find a facility where you can ask questions, the people are friendly, and you feel safe - you trust these people with a lot more than just your money. Most will be more than happy to show you around, let you watch or join on some light or no-contact rounds, and explain things.
Hope that helps,
Odd
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Answers:
Start your training with skipping.
10-15 minutes of skipping, crunches (with weights sitting on your chest), and jogs.
Basic punches & kicks of kickboxing can be found on the internet.
my advise is to join a club . this way you will be given the best advice and prevent yourself from hurting yourself .
Martial arts classes are usually run by people who want pupils to come back so if your worried about getting your head kicked about on your first visit . i can tell you .. that doesnt happen ..
if it did ,,, nobody would come back .
classes usualy consist of a good stretching routine which is crucial to effective techinque . technique training , and also lots of fun stuff to help you get the basics . If there is sparring in the class , you will probably find it is done in a controled environment where your not going to die..
Good luck
Go to www.rossboxing.com tell him john from glasgow scotland suggested site. you can contact him direct and he'll give you time. he was great boxer but had to retire, he is fantastic conditioning coach. watch some of his videos (WOW!).
also look at www.how-to-box.com and search that. haven't said what age u r, so not sure if u'r looking to do competitvely. do boxing first if no experience as has much more finesse. I've done both professionally and would rate boxing above everything else for fitness.
Join a club..you will get better training, sparring (other than against your shadow) and you will learn the correct techniques (ie..how to punch, defend).
There's lots of websites around of varying quality on "home-techniques." Most of them are just trying to sell you something. Unfortunately, most of the benefit you get from training at home like shadow-boxing, bob-and-weave drills, footwork, etc only really make sense or hones skill when you know what you're doing.
Even if you can't devote the time or money to consistent training (it takes a lot of time and effort to get good at any sport) it's really in your best interest to learn the basics from a real person who can answer questions and talks directly to you. The real subtlety of the art can't be learned from books or videos. You can't know how to control your breathing or where you're looking when pacing against a wall. You don't see the minor weight shift or how to tense up right before impact on a good punch..so many little details that add up to being a good boxer.
Find a reputable instructor near you, lots of places teach for a fraction of what karate studios cost. You will also get the benefit of sparring with lots of different ranges of size, ability, strength which will make you a better all around fighter. Find a facility where you can ask questions, the people are friendly, and you feel safe - you trust these people with a lot more than just your money. Most will be more than happy to show you around, let you watch or join on some light or no-contact rounds, and explain things.
Hope that helps,
Odd
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