Boxing classes at Freeport Martial Arts are designed to teach you the fundamentals of boxing, including stance, footwork, punches, combinations, defense, timing, shadowboxing, and drills.
Classes include a mix of solo and partner boxing drills, pad and bag work, and games designed to help you develop strong boxing fundamentals in a fun and safe way, whether you are a beginner or experienced boxer.
For safety, only students approved by instructors are allowed to spar. Minors can spar only with instructor and parent approval.
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Boxing Fundamentals
Strong fundamentals are essential to developing your boxing style. As we like to say, “Fancy follows fundamentals.”
Here are the fundamentals of boxing:
- Stance: Maintaining a stable and balanced stance is essential for all boxing movements. A boxer’s stance should be solidly grounded, allowing for quick transitions and effective punch delivery.
- Footwork: Footwork is essential for movement in boxing, allowing a boxer to control the ring, evade attacks, and create offensive opportunities. Basic footwork techniques include moving forward, backward, laterally, and pivoting.
- Punches: Boxing involves various punches, each serving a distinct purpose. The six primary punches are the jab, cross, lead hook, rear hook, lead uppercut, and rear uppercut.
- Defense: In boxing, defense involves protecting oneself against an opponent’s punches while also creating opportunities to counter-attack. This includes techniques such as blocking, slipping, and head movement.
- Combinations: Mastering fundamental punches enables boxers to combine them into effective sequences, resulting in a more powerful and strategic attack.
- Timing and Rhythm: Timing and rhythm are essential for predicting opponents’ movements, setting up punches, and creating opportunities.
- Shadowboxing and Drills: Practicing punches and footwork through shadowboxing and drills, such as using a punching bag, can help refine technique and build muscle memory.
By mastering these fundamentals, boxers can establish a solid foundation for their skills and progress to more advanced techniques and styles.