Shadow boxing isn’t just about throwing punches into thin air. It’s an ancient practice that ties together the mental and physical aspects of martial arts. When you’re shadow boxing, you’re not just practising moves; you’re visualizing and simulating a real opponent in front of you, making every move purposeful and strategic. This practice plays a […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve come to appreciate that defense is the unsung hero of boxing. It’s not merely about avoiding punches; it’s a strategic cornerstone that can dictate the flow of a bout and conserve valuable energy. Most of the time, beginners are pretty hype with hitting mitts or heavy bags during the day because it feels good […]