How do you learn to jump rope like a boxer without looking like a girl?

Question

For the life of me, I can't help but feel stupid when I try and jump rope...any pointers?

Answer 1

I used to have the same problem. The rope kept hitting my feet and stopping me. First thing is to make sure you have a rope that fits you and isn't too long or too short. then in order to get ready for using the rope first just get used to the jump. you need to be able to continuously jump just a tiny bit off the ground on the balls of your feet. you can go to crossfit.com under exercises and demos which have instructional videos on jump rope. btw I remember when I was in grade school the girls were the best at jumping rope, you think you can do half as good now? good luck

Answer 2

I'll ask my son and get back to you, he just won 1st place in number of jumps per minute in field day at school...beating  out the girls.. he took boxing lessons..only 10 y/o.

I do think it has something to do with having the right size rope and taking tiny jumps.

Pretend your Rocky - you won't feel girly then! You know make the Rocky face while your skipping!   Now go get to it practice makes perfect!

Answer 3

if looking like a girl is what you are worried about when you are jumping rope, I'd reckon you are not serious enough about boxing for jumping rope to be a big deal.  Skip it if you can't deal with it.

When I was in a boxing gym I had problems with my balance.  My trainer sent me to a ballet school for 1 year.  I did it, and was glad I did.  Did it matter if I was the only guy there? NO.

The point is, if you are after timing and agility looking q***r won't bother you.  Remember, you look a lot more q***r when your tail is on the canvas.

If it helps you can do it with some tunes cranked.  jump to the beat of the song.  But if you do it to any Rocky (ahem eye of the tiger) or 8 Mile soundtrack (one shot)- you are still gonna look g*y.

Answer 4

wear ur gloves n shots while skipping........................    gud luk girl.............!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Be confident in what ur doing and u will be fine everybody jumps rope most boys i know jump little jumps (if that makes since)