Protective Equipment for Boxers
Protective Equipment for Boxers
If you are thinking about making a career of boxing you will need to possess many attributes. You’ll need to be strong, agile, alert, lots of stamina and be able to throw excellent punches.
It has often been said that a bad tradesman will blame his tools for bad workmanship. His tools are there to help him achieve a good job if he is qualified to do it and the same applies to boxers. Having the right equipment together with the necessary attributes can make the difference between a good boxer and a great boxer.
The …
Protective Gears – Assure Boxer’s Protection
Protective Gears – Assure Boxer’s Protection
Some of the boxers who reorganized the boxing sports are well-known boxing champions and they made people to understand that boxing game is actually a technical sport. The famous champion in boxing did not reach to the height of success just quickly overnight instead they worked very hard to get the crown of success. In case, you too have a goal to achieve success like them in the boxing field then followings are a number of vital factors that will develop your strength to become successful.
The main essential things that you require to …
The Three Main Categories of the Boxing Exercise Routine
The Three Main Categories of the Boxing Exercise Routine
For the boxing exercise, typically, there are three main categories of the boxing exercise routine. Unlike jogging and many other exercises, you can perform all these three types of routine at the comfort of your home. The three types of boxing exercise routine are shadow boxing, skipping and the punching bag. You can get the punching bags at some sport retail shops or martial arts shops. You need to take some care when installing the punching bag. Once you install the punching bag, you are ready to enjoy the exciting boxing …
Different Types of Boxing Gloves
Different Types of Boxing Gloves
By picking a right pair of boxing gloves you can protect your hand and wrist from injuries. It is very important for a boxer to protect himself from injuries. If he does not, it will affect his performance. Different types of gloves are as follows:
7 and 8 oz Bag gloves:
These are old fashioned bag gloves which has minimum padding without wrist support. This can be used by either amateur. They offer minimal protection to the hand but allow the most direct feel. They should not be used for sparring due to an increased …
The Art of Beat Boxing – A Guide For Beginners
The Art of Beat Boxing – A Guide For Beginners
Whether you’d like to believe it or not, there are only three basic sounds you have to master when it comes to the art of beat-boxing. The three necessary sounds you must master are the bass drum, snare, and high-hat.
Lets start off with the bass drum…
1. The Bass Drum
Just as in an real performance, the bass is what drives the beat of the music. This is essential when you are just starting out learning how to beat-box. The bass drum sound is what really gives beat-boxing its …
Stay on Top With Mixed Martial Arts Techniques
Stay on Top With Mixed Martial Arts Techniques
Mixed Martial Arts Techniques are impressive to look at. It is in many ways more brutal than its various predecessors and this is especially true when it comes to submission moves. A lot of these moves come from the submission grappling technique. Some of the best practitioners can do this on their back and some even prefer doing it like that!
One thing it is important to remember when practicing this sport is that the rules are more relaxed. This means that knees and elbows can be employed as well as more …
Martial Arts Mouthguards
Martial Arts Mouthguards
Mouthguards help protect that beautiful set of teeth. A mouth guard is required by man professional sports, and martial arts competitions are one of those. Mouthguards are suitable for anyone who risks face injury in any contact sport. This is particularly true of younger athletes.
Children are enrolled in martial arts to teach them discipline, self-control and to keep in shape. Blocking a kick or a punch is with their teeth is almost certain to be costly and possibly miserable. Mouthguards make as much sense in martial arts for children as they do for professional athletes.
Martial …
Power Boxing – Double Your Punching Power With These 5 Secrets
Power Boxing – Double Your Punching Power With These 5 Secrets
You don’t have to be a competition boxer to put more power in your punches. If you can punch harder in good form in your home or gym workouts you will get fitter and lose more weight – because it means you are using the right muscles and putting more of your body into each punch. Here’s how to double your punching power in 5 steps.
Power Punching Secret #1 – Use Your Whole Body.
Bruce Lee used to knock a man down from a punching distance of just …
Hand and Wrist Pain From Boxing Training and Martial Arts
Hand and Wrist Pain From Boxing Training and Martial Arts
Standard boxing protective equipment
Spend any amount of time in a serious boxing gym and you’ll probably run into a few professional fighters. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they all have in common is: they each know how to separate fighting and training. When they fight, they go all out. Whatever it takes to win is what they expect from themselves and their opponents.
But during training, they are there to prepare themselves for the big night. There is no need to show how …
How to Punch – The Jab
How to Punch – The Jab
One of the main questions that people want to ask an experienced martial artist is how to punch properly for the maximum power and effectiveness, but of course the first thing that you need to recognize is that the answer to this question depends on the situation you are in, which will decide what kind of punch that you should use.
So in explaining how to perform a jab for this article the first thing that it is very important for any curious reader to learn is what a jab is for and when …
Mayweather Vs Pacquiao: The Fight Of The Decade
Mayweather Vs Pacquiao: The Fight Of The Decade
Manny Pacquiao is the official pound for pound world number 1 and Floyd Mayweather is the unofficial pound for pound world number 1, the question is who the rightful owner of this acclaim. Floyd Mayweather is held in a higher regard than Manny Pacquiao amongst the boxing community because of the raw talent the man posses. His boxing ability is arguably unrivalled at the current time, and has been throughout the last decade. This is enough for many to say Mayweather deserves recognition for being not only the best of his generation, …
Tim Tackett’s Commentary
Tim Tackett’s Commentary
Please check out the full interview on audio with Tim Tackett. In that interview we covered:
How the circus and WWII environment opened some doors for him
How having summers off gave him an incredible learning experience
Tim’s secret book which he mainly wrote, but was not credited for
Why Tim wasn’t impressed the first time he saw Bruce Lee
How a focus mit change his training experience
Why teaching individuals vs. groups changed the way many learn JKD today
Why Bruce Lee never really “trained” in ranges
How many starting using the left lead
The way …
Boxing Shoes – Things You Should Know
Boxing Shoes – Things You Should Know
Boxing shoes bear a strong similarity to running shoes; however, they rarely have any support on the bottom of the foot. They are constructed of lightweight leather so that boxers can move quickly when in the boxing ring. Instead of treading, these shoes have non-slip soles that allow boxers to get a grip on the floor of the ring. Available in various sizes and colors, they also come in low tops or high tops with laces that tie up to the shin.
Typically made from leather or suede, low tops are shoes that …
How to Select the Best Pair of Boxing Gloves
How to Select the Best Pair of Boxing Gloves
Boxing is a sport known for its combat nature. Many people take up boxing not only to earn titles but also to keep their body fit and firm. Boxing is popular among both amateurs and professionals. It helps in increasing the physical fitness and stamina. While taking up boxing you must need the appropriate boxing gloves when you go for boxing training.
If you are a novice in boxing, it would be difficult for you to select the right type of boxing gloves. There are different varieties of boxing gloves that …
Fitness Tips For Muay Thai Fighters
Fitness Tips For Muay Thai Fighters
In order for you to practice Muay Thai Boxing you need to be fit and healthy. You should always remember that you will only wear a Thai boxing short when you start and you would not want any fat hanging around your belly as you wear your boxing shorts. The fight for men can last for 5×3 minutes, while in women it can last for only 5×2 minutes. This will surely improve your stamina and endurance that will help you develops more muscles. Muay Thai training in Thailand believe that running can really help …
Rocky Marciano – The Only Undefeated Heavyweight Boxer
Rocky Marciano – The Only Undefeated Heavyweight Boxer
Rocky Marciano has an unusual honor, being the only Heavyweight boxer to retire without ever having tasted defeat. His record was 49-0, including 43 knockouts. He began as a pro in 1947, and was the Champ from 1952 until he retired in 1956.
Rocco Francis Marchegiano was born in 1923 in Brockton, MA, to parents in the working class. He used to take his father lunch at the shoe factory where the elder worked. He saw the way people lost their spirit in factory work, and vowed that he would never make …
Understanding Acid Reflux – How is it Different From Heartburn?
Understanding Acid Reflux – How is it Different From Heartburn?
In acid reflux, the acids from the stomach flow back to the esophagus which results to discomforts and pain in the chest which is termed as heartburn.
In anatomy, the esophagus is defined as the tube between the stomach and the pharynx that is located at the back of the throat. In the esophagus is the esophageal sphincter which lies at the junction where the stomach and the esophagus is connected.
The stomach produces gastric juices but the esophagus does not. The inner linings of the stomach contain several protective …
Boxing Gloves – The Answer To Holiday Weight Gains
Boxing Gloves – The Answer To Holiday Weight Gains
During the holidays it is more important than ever for fighters to keep their focus, keep their eye on the prize. That prize is different for every fighter, some of us train in our arts like boxing, MMA, jiu jitzu, or Muay Thai to compete in the ring or cage. Some of us train to stay fit and live healthier lives.
While we all enjoy cheating on our diets during the holidays, it is important that we don’t miss days at the gym. Staying consistent in your workouts will help your …
Finding the Right Headgear for Your Sport
Finding the Right Headgear for Your Sport
Headgear can be any accessory worn on a person’s head. An alternative name for this accessory is a headdress or headwear. There are exclusive items for boys, girls, men and women. Each item plays a specific role depending upon the interests and activities of the wearer. One of the reasons why you want to get yourself a headwear includes protection. During the hot season, you should protect your head and facial skin from the damaging ultraviolet rays.
When it is cold, windy and rainy, one needs a hat, hood, headscarf or any other …
Tricks Used by Bouncers – Why They’re Tougher Than You
Tricks Used by Bouncers – Why They’re Tougher Than You
If you spend enough time in an established bar or nightclub where alcohol is freely flowing, sooner or later you’ll witness someone who just can’t hold his liquor.
In drinking establishments, most people get mellow and happy, but a noticeable minority gets angry, argumentative, and combative.
When these drunken troublemakers start to act up, bouncers are worth their weight in gold.
Most long-time bouncers are good at defusing hot tempers and restoring calm to what could have been an explosive situation. But occasionally, they’re forced to get physical.
Here are …
What is the Cause of Hypertension?
What is the Cause of Hypertension?
High blood pressure or medically termed as hypertension is considered as a silent killer. In general, it affects a lot of people globally. Usually, hypertension occurs without presenting signs and symptoms. However, if the pressure of the blood is very high, the patient may develop headache, blurred vision, dizziness, and bleeding of the nose. People usually learned that they have hypertension during routine blood pressure check-ups.
People who do not know that they have hypertension usually develop complications that affect the organs and can even develop other complications such as heart diseases, stroke, and …
Boxing and Sports Psychology
Boxing and Sports Psychology
What does it take to be a great boxer? What can fighters do to get mentally tougher? And what kind of mental training is helpful for fighters?
In the past, I have counseled a number of boxers, martial artists and mixed martial artists. When I work with these athletes, I usually also work closely with their trainers and their managers. This is essential, since these people are a vital part of the boxer’s team. Everyone in the athlete’s camp must be on the same page when the bell for the first round sounds.
For some reason, …
Strategy and Insight From Boxing
Strategy and Insight From Boxing
If you have ever watched a boxing match with a professional boxer you will have experienced a completely different point of view of the fight. What may seem ridiculous or crazy to you may receive praise from your viewing companion. This is because they understand that in contrast to the lay person’s opinion that it is not just a match of exchanging random blows, but that the opponents must rely on employing great strategy to win.
Many martial arts and MMA fans may now find boxing dull in comparison to the UFC or hate not …
Boxing Equipments – An Overview
Boxing Equipments – An Overview
When you consider any sports, there are wide ranges of boxing equipments available and they are essential in any game or sports and without it, the sportsperson fails to face the success. Such important roles occupy the world of sports and in this article let us see various types of equipments available for boxing. Unlike other games, the equipments are not newly introduced but exist from ancient Greek period and the boxing gloves are the old and first gear that has been introduced in boxing. Clement of Alexandria is the one who invented boxing gloves …
Benefits Of Boxing For Lean Muscle and Weight Loss
Benefits Of Boxing For Lean Muscle and Weight Loss
Boxing training is a great exercise program with many benefits leading to an increase in lean muscle and weight loss. Arms and legs become stronger and more toned and pounds shed from the waist. Many gyms offer these boxing training programs as a regular, scheduled exercise class, and there are many boxing exercise videos available in stores for purchase if you would rather try this type of program at home.
What it is
In this type of program, you learn the traditional moves of regular boxing, such as sparring jabs, punches …
Street Smarts 101
Street Smarts 101
Do you know when you are about to be set up? Good street fighters and criminals can easily disarm you with a simple seemingly innocent question. They will appear to be in need only to lure you into their trap. Once you have fallen for their trap they have you right where they want you. Once you have fallen for this tactic what do you do next? How are you going to get yourself out of it safely.
Criminals know their craft. While you have been going to work, paying your bills and doing your civic duty, …
Self Defense Street Fighting – Bouncers, True Masters of the Mental Aspects of Combat
Self Defense Street Fighting – Bouncers, True Masters of the Mental Aspects of Combat
Anyone who has any real street fighting or serious self defense experience will tell you that the mental aspects of street fighting will save lives, even without any physical skills or techniques. In comparison, being able to do the physical movements that belong to self defense training will not help you if your mind game is not on-track.
No one knows this better than a serious bouncer:
Situational Awareness–This is the job of the bouncer, standing around and just noticing little things: Is the guy talking …
Natural Remedies to Lower the Blood Cholesterol Level
Natural Remedies to Lower the Blood Cholesterol Level
A high cholesterol level in blood is the reason behind many ailments and the main reason of various heart diseases. The level of cholesterol can only be deducted with a blood test. This can be checked with your doctor.
The level of cholesterol is measured by the level of concentration of cholesterol in the blood. A high reading means a high concentration of level of cholesterol, which is bad for your health. These high levels of cholesterol are the reason behind hardening of arteries, blockage of arteries and other heart related diseases.…
How to Select Muay Thai Shorts?
How to Select Muay Thai Shorts?
Hi guys! Are you about to buy a new pair of Muay Thai shorts but still having trouble which brand and style you should get? You might find that there are so many choices and types of boxing shorts but if you ask me if you’re not in a tournament to fight professionally, any Muay Thai boxing shorts will do just fine. Any styles or designs are good for the sports but what you have to concern about is the material used to make those shorts.
The most famous and most recommended for a …
Correct Boxing Gloves
Correct Boxing Gloves
In boxing, there are hundreds of branded boxing gloves that are used in various forms of boxing training. Often enough, most branded boxing gloves fall apart in a matter of minutes or months depending on which loves you purchase and which type of training method you use.
There are hundreds of different branded boxing gloves, which have no durability. I don’t want to be replacing my gloves every week, or every month, or even every year. I don’t want to have the feeling of embarrassment of gloves tearing at the gym.
Trying to find a good pair …
3 Benefits That Come From Sponsoring a Sporting Team
3 Benefits That Come From Sponsoring a Sporting Team
I’m sure you see it every time you go to a football game or watch sport on television – the logos of companies that are sponsoring a specific team. These days, all sporting teams have sponsors. Now, your company may not have enough money to sponsor a national or international team, but this doesn’t mean that you should avoid sponsorship altogether. You can get the same benefits, albeit on a smaller scale, if you sponsored your local sporting team. Here is why businesses do, and should, get involved in sponsoring their …
Betting on Boxing
Betting on Boxing
Online boxing betting is easier than ever thanks to a number of online sportsbooks readily accepting wagers on the outcome of fights. With hundreds of reputable sportsbooks taking bets online it has never been easier to make boxing more exciting by wagering on the outcome.
Boxing Betting Markets
Most online sportsbooks, mainly US sportsbooks only allow players to wager on the win market. Although some, such as BetUs, which is a leading US sportsbook will occasionally open up a book in the “over/under” market. This means aside from the predicting a winner you can also bet on …
Where to Find the Best Muay Thai Trainers
Where to Find the Best Muay Thai Trainers
Muay Thai is a martial art that originated in Thailand eight centuries ago. In the current times, Muay Thai has evolved from a martial art into a competitive sport, a form of workout, a hobby and/or a passion. Training for Thai Boxing instils discipline in a person. It also calms the mind, uplifts the spirit and boosts the body’s endurance. Muay Thai is commonly regarded as the science or art of Eight Limbs. It uses the feet, hands, elbows and knees-eight limbs in total-to deliver and block blows. A fight can be …
Basic Dental Care
Basic Dental Care
What is basic dental care? Basic dental care involves brushing, flossing your teeth and seeing your dentist regularly for having checkups and cleaning. It is important to let your dentist take care with your teeth even before it comes out. They are the ones who really know how to treat your teeth properly to prevent cavities.
Taking good care of your teeth will give you a lot of benefits. Not only because you will save money, you do not need to undergo costly procedures. Frequently visiting your dentist will lessen the cause of bad breathe and at …
Boxing Shoes – The Foot Saver
Boxing Shoes – The Foot Saver
Shoes are called as foot savers, because they save the human foot. In the game of sports shoes are given much importance. It makes the player comfort and ease.
1. There are different kinds of shoes which suits different users. In the game of boxing shoes are made according to the needs of the boxers. The boxer needs the shoes which make him comfort during the practice session and during the tournaments.
2. You can have a doubt why shoes are given more importance in games and in boxing? As said above it is …
Kids Boxing – Learn Fitness While Staying Safe
Kids Boxing – Learn Fitness While Staying Safe
Boxing is more than punching someone, it is about pushing yourself to become fit, learning new skills and increasing your self-confidence. Boxing is about feeling better about yourself. In this article I will be focusing on learning boxing for fitness and self-confidence, however boxing can also be used to learn self-defense or to compete.
Before you read any further, you must know that boxing is a contact sport. In kids boxing, or fitness boxing, the contact in question is gloves against pads or bags. Punching correctly will not result in any injuries, …
Boxing Equipment – A Must Have For Safety
Boxing Equipment – A Must Have For Safety
Boxing, as you may assume, can be dangerous, if it is not arbitrated or performed cautiously. Therefore, it necessitates several objects that guard different parts of your body.
Boxing Training brings a good level of fitness and is also intended to cultivate self-control and self-confidence. Some people practice for a serious training of the sport, as others merely wish to become skilled at some basic self-protection.
There are three major sorts of objects which might be classified under the heading of boxing equipment – and these are attire, defensive, and training equipment. …
The Boxing Bag For Power!
The Boxing Bag For Power!
Punching bags are an important piece of training equipment for boxers and martial artists. They help develop endurance, speed and power. Recently boxing bags have become a well-liked piece of equipment in aerobic workouts for many people as well. After all, it has long been said that fighters have a remarkable combination of power and fortitude of any athletes. One of the ways that they develop that combination is by training with boxing bags.
One very popular type of boxing equipment is a standard heavy bag. The heavy sack is nothing more than a durable …
Kickboxing – Burn Calories and Lose Weight Fast!
Kickboxing – Burn Calories and Lose Weight Fast!
If you are looking for a workout that will leave you breathless, kickboxing may be the right choice for you. There is definitely an increase in the popularity of Kickboxing-Burn calories and lose weight fast! It offers an excellent way to burn as much as 1000 calories in a single workout. It is fun and fast paced. It is perfect for those who want to get the most out of their workout.
It is important to wear loose clothing when doing this type of workout. You also will need a great shoe. …
Y’all Must’ve Forgot
Y’all Must’ve Forgot
You’ve been training for months, years, maybe a decade, and you’ve picked up a ton of knowledge along the way. As you go it’s easy to forget the little things you used to do and the optimal mindset, especially if you’ve taken some time off or got stuck in a rut. It’s not until you get clocked, land a sweet shot or suffer from absolute boredom in the gym that you remember some of the things that made you a better boxer along the way.
Do ya remember the way you used to skip furiously for the …
Boxing Training – Using Music to Boost Your Workout Potential
Boxing Training – Using Music to Boost Your Workout Potential
Boxing is about agility, strength, and endurance. It is about perseverance and strength of character, but most of all it is about will, the will to win and the will to live. It brings out the strongest in the human spirit. Perhaps, that’s why the world fell in love with Rocky Balboa, because he stood for something and he refused to give in. And in that time of his darkest hour, and ultimate adversity he refused to quit, he took a beating and kept coming back.
Americans identify with this, …
Monitoring Your Boxing Weight
Monitoring Your Boxing Weight
Boxers obviously need to eat properly in order to maintain muscle strength and provide sufficient energy. As a result, they require a nutritious diet which will provide them with high enough levels of energy to last throughout tough training schedules and the entire duration of a an actual bout.
Unlike most other sports though, whilst a boxer needs muscle and power behind them, they are also limited by the restrictions of their particular weight class.
Boxer’s aim to be at the top end of their allowable weight limit to maximize strength and energy, so it’s crucial …
The 2 Best Fighting Styles in MMA – Muay Thai VS Boxing!
The 2 Best Fighting Styles in MMA – Muay Thai VS Boxing!
“The Science Of Eight Limbs” or “The Art Of Eight Limbs” is referred to modern day people as Maui Thai. it is a martial Art that uses eight striking points. The use of kicks, punches, elbows and knees are all legal strikes in Maui Thai. Maui Thai Kickboxing has a huge influence on Mixed Martial Arts, almost every professional MMA fighter has trained in Muai Thai.
Most of the techniques in Muai Thai use the whole body when they are striking. Fighters will rotate there hip with every …
Diet Suggestions For People Suffering From Type I Diabetes
Diet Suggestions For People Suffering From Type I Diabetes
Type I diabetes can be deadly if normal sugar levels are not maintained. Regular exercise and suitable diet are a part of daily routine of people suffering from type I diabetes. These things are very important if you want to maintain your weight. The balance of exercise and right food will help you achieve weight loss, which will have a long-term effect on your health. Some important points to consider if you are suffering from type I diabetes:
Timing of your meals
If you are taking medications for diabetes, it is …
Thai Boxing and Why You Need to Use Muay Thai Shin Guards
Thai Boxing and Why You Need to Use Muay Thai Shin Guards
It is essential that you wear Muay Thai shin guards if you are starting Thai boxing. Of all the martial arts Thai boxing is particularly aggressive. Modern MMA uses a large number of Thai boxing techniques because they are so powerful.
Brief History of Thai Boxing
The name means “The Science of Eight Limbs” because it uses many points of contact including punches, elbows, knees and kicks. This is why it is so dangerous and why Thai boxing equipment such as head guards and muay Thai shin guards …
Balance Work and Life Better With Time Boxing
Balance Work and Life Better With Time Boxing
Time boxing is a method that helps freelance workers to manage their time effectively. This is more so if they are mothers who still want to pursue their career. Here is a scenario.
You do not want to leave your kids to a nanny. For you, it is better that you are the one taking care of them so you can properly guide them, especially in their transformative years. However, you also do not want to put your knowledge and your skills as a writer to waste. Hence, you decided to work …
Paint Boxing is Useful For House Painting
Paint Boxing is Useful For House Painting
One of the best things to do for house painting is to consider boxing the paints that one gets. Paint boxing can work to make sure that the color of the paint that will be used in a room will be consistent in its nature. The process that will be required for paint boxing is easy to handle.
The first part of the paint boxing process is to consider the amount of paint that one is going to need. A person will need to measure one’s painting area to get an idea of …
Boxing Training Tips for Beginners: Areas to Focus In
Boxing Training Tips for Beginners: Areas to Focus In
There are many different areas within boxing that you can choose to focus on in order to improve your game. You’ll need boxing training tips to cover all of these areas and show you what’s most important, as well as offer some guidance to help get you moving in the right direction. From boxing strength training to honing your technique, here are a few key areas to focus on when it comes to your training in boxing.
Technical Form: Use the heavy bag and shadow boxing to work on your technical …
Phuket Tour – For a Few Days in Paradise
Phuket Tour – For a Few Days in Paradise
There’s so much to see and do in Phuket that one trip is never enough for most people. The city is like a dream. You could enjoy almost anything here: some fabulous entertainment shows, go out on island hopping adventures, experience white-water rafting, elephant trekking, enjoy sea kayaking trips, or learn to do some diving by taking a PADI certified course.
Here Are the Top 8 Phuket Tour Options:
1. Day trip to Phi Phi Island – This is a hot favourite for almost everyone who comes to Phuket. Phi Phi …