Your first amateur boxing match will feel like a mix of nerves, excitement, and focus. It’s normal. You’ve been training for this moment — now it’s about showing up and doing what you’ve already practiced over and over again. I wish someone told me about all of these points below. Consider these your amateur boxing […]
The jab isn’t just a point-scorer. It’s the beginning of everything. Whether you’re setting up your right hand, keeping your opponent at range, or just breaking their rhythm — your jab is the tool. But to make it effective, you can’t just flick it out there. You need power, timing, and precision. Here’s how to […]
Boxing is one of the best sports to help kids build discipline, confidence, and physical strength—without needing a whole team or a fancy setup. Whether your kid is into boxing and wants to train like their favorite fighter, or just wants to hit mitts with you in the garage, they’re going to need a solid […]
Boxing is fun sport to learn. While many people shy away from stepping into the ring, they still enjoy the health benefits—such as increased energy, weight loss, or just the cool factor. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn boxing, one thing is certain: you’ll need a good pair of boxing gloves to protect your […]
Boxing ain’t just about throwing punches; it’s about having the right gear to help you train safely and effectively. Whether you’re planning to spar, hit the heavy bag, or work through a grueling training session, picking the right gloves is key. Consider what you’ll be using the gloves for most often. If you’re into sparring, […]
In boxing, footwork isn’t just about moving around the ring. It’s about creating a foundation that supports every punch, every dodge, and every strategic shift. Effective footwork keeps you balanced, agile, and ready to strike or defend at any moment. It’s like having an invisible force that elevates your game, giving you that edge over […]
As of 2024, I have had 3 official sanctioned bout in Singapore. Anyone who has fight will know that making weight before fight is hard. It was slightly easier for me but I remember getting slightly confused with the amount of food I have to eat to sustain for higher volume of training. Fortunately for […]
Boxing defense techniques are crucial for protecting yourself and minimizing damage during a fight or even while you are a beginner who started to learn boxing. In boxing, the saying hit “hit and don’t get hit” is why learning defense is as important as throwing punches. This way you can learn to defend yourself. Here […]
Anyone can learn how to box that includes kids. If you ever wonder how old can kids start boxing, I wrote on my earlier post here. In this post we are going to find out the different kind boxing equipment for kids. Kids Boxing Equipment Boxing Gloves For kids boxing gloves, you still want to […]
This topic has been an ongoing argument in the boxing community. Is strength and conditioning necessary for boxers? Some coaches say lifting weights makes boxers slower. I agree. For most people they confused strength and conditioning with lifting weights for aesthetics. Anything that comes with “strength” they immediately think of as a bodybuilder way of […]
Pick up new skills – 2023 I started boxing in 2012 but never really stuck to it. So what makes me consistent this time round? I put on weight during covid and after being 30, I tried everything and failed to lose weight. I’ve been teaching people to lose weight while I struggle to skip […]