Any tips on teaching myself to box?

Question

I'm 17, run varsity cross country and occasionally lift, so I'm pretty in shape.

Well I just set up this punching bag in my garage and I'm pretty psyched about learning to box.

Can anyone give me some pointers on how to, I guess teach myself?

Like technique, form, combos, etc?

Thanks a bunch.

Answer 1

When you box always look at the other persons eyes. You got to get a stance. You got to take boxing classes. You can't teach yourself how to box you got to learn.

Answer 2

Position- hands up left in a fighting position. Hands at chin level. Chin and head down or you'll get your *** knocked out. Have you're weakest hand about 2-3 inches in front of  your strong hand. Knees barely bent. Feet should width apart. Stand on your toes.

                                             Types of punches

Straight- regular punch that just goes straight, also make sure your hand turns when you do your punch.

Hook- a punch that goes to the side of the body

Upercut- the fist goes up and most likely hits the chin of the opponet

Tips- make sure you protect your self and keep moving around, use combos do be a better fighter, keep head down

Note- start with the bag first before you fight people, and never fight someone because you don't like them, that is not boxing that is stupidity, let there be peace

Answer 3

i use to box, you could teach yourself to box!!!! i love boxing, watch a lot of boxers and even fighters like mma-ufc. throw punches alot  a lot of punches in the air like combos do like 3with left hand 5 with right keep swithching up throw differnt styles like uppercuts mid section punches and power punches, slow paced and fast pace punches. while you are jogging throw punches in the air. trust me boxing is a good way for a work youll be sore from doing it do some push ups practice on your blocking and dodging stay motivated!!! you really dont need equipment like a punching bag u can make your own like stick a bunch of clothes in a bookbag and hang it up, u can create your own things a work out is a work out even if its ghetto lol

Answer 4

Try these combos.

(This is if you are right handed. If not, do the opposite.)

1. Jab (at least one), Right stright, Left hook, Right Straight.

2. Right Straight, Left hook, Right straight

Answer 5

go find the biggest brutha you  can, or better yet, a group of them, and call them "bitchez", or say "whaddup ******"  .....cover up quick, then get ready to bob and weave , lead with your left till you got em backing up, then unload with your right.   you'll either get good real fast, or get your @ss kicked. if you get your @ss kicked, you need to find another sport, like swimming or tennis, or something g*y like that.......good luck. and remember, should you throw a knee to their crotch, its only illegal if the ref catches it

Answer 6

Don't wind up your punches too much. The basic punches are as follows:

(This assumes you are fighting orthodox, or right-handed. If you are not, replace "Left" with "Right" and vice versa)

1. Left Jab

2. Right Straight

3. Left Hook

4. Right Uppercut

5. Left Uppercut

6. Right Hook

7. Left Jab To the body

8. Right Straight To the body

9. Left Hook To the body

10. Right Uppercut To the body

11. Left Uppercut To the body

12. Right Hook To the body

Get someone to call out the numbers while you hit the bag with the correct punch. This is more commonly used to do Mitt work, where you punch the mitts while someone else holds them.

A trainer will give a number pattern, like 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-1-3, or whatever they feel like. Remember to practice your footwork around the bag, and set your feet steady when you punch. Never move around your feet while you are punching.

When you add a U in front of the number, that means that an incoming punch of that type is coming. So if your trainer said 1-2-3-U3, that means to throw a Jab, Right Straight, Left Hook, and then duck to avoid your trainer's left hook (obviously your trainer needs to not try and hurt you with this)

Regardless of all this help, I would recommend you get an experienced boxing trainer. You may find it easy to absorb information by watching boxing on ESPN or HBO. The analysts often explain techniques and there is plenty of information there. But still, you should find a Boxing gym near you and get some good training.

Answer 7

Get a trainer.