First boxing lesson tomorrow..tips?

[Shane Ellis]

Just stick with it. You may go in feeling like Rocky and leave feeling like Glass Joe. Don't give up, give it your best everyday, listen to your coach, and the rest will take care of itself.

[wisdom blows]

chin down, hands up.

[BJJFAN4LIFE]

Originally Posted by fight4ippon

Most important thing you will learn is your stance. Make sure you are balanced by keeping your knees slightly bent shoulder width apart. They will show you how to move while keeping this stance.

Right handed= left foot in front

Left handed= right foot in front

slightly tuck your chin downward (your chin lifted up is vulnerable)

Always remember to keep your hands up, they will show you their style of guard
basically it protects your chin from hard punches between you throwing punches

Watch the best guys at your gym analyse what makes them good and slowly try to emulate that while following the teachers' instructions.


REPETITION! Just because you are not at the gym does not mean you cannot keep learning and practicing. As mentioned try to remember what you learned , come home and practice it. Practicing it at home over and over will make it come more natural to you in the gym.

ALWAYS: smile and introduce to all students from the big bruisers to tiny people and treat the teacher with the same respect and friendliness.

Respect: your teachers lessons and practice them tirelessly but pay attention some guys at the gym may be able to help you when the teacher is busy.


Most important things if you remember anything

1 Listen to your teacher and follow what is said
2smile and introduce yourself to ALL of the teachers and students
3 Repeat everything they teach you in your free time to make the best progress possible.

This is really good advice. Do this and you will be fine.

[Quadrivium]

Ok...

Remember, that every single fighter that you have ever seen, heard of or admired... every fighter that has ever existed, has had their 'first day' in the gym. And no doubt, they'll have all been as nervous/excited/scared as you are right now.

The first time doing ANYTHING new... feels unnatural. Rugby, football, playing the guitar, driving, dancing - anything that involves new skills. The body and mind takes time to develop 'muscle memory' - where you can without thought, go through different movements without having to even think about it. After a while, with lots of practice, these motions become second nature and it takes more effort to deliberately do it 'wrong' than to do it right.

Understand, that you are at the start of a long journey, but every journey starts with a single step. Guys who climb Everest had to make a single step to get up there. Keep that in mind when you're thinking how far you have to go and always keep your eyes on the top of the mountain.

That covers a little on mental attitude - as far as the the rest goes it's as simple as this...

1, Keep your chin down and your hands up.
2, Listen to your trainer and do everything he says.
3, Practice the different movements and punches over and over and over.
4, Have respect for the sport, your trainer and the other fighters
5, Train hard - every session.

That's it - good luck, make yourself proud.

[Matt Boy]

Originally Posted by Rockyfun

I'm 13 years old and tomorrow I have my first boxing lesson with at the local PCYC
and I need some tip on what to bring and any tips you can give me.
I'm also worried about the fact that I can't do a single pushup and weigh 81kg!(I'm about 5.8ft)
Thanks!

if you cant do one press up and your 81kg I'd recommend cricket my man

[johnnystone]

strength comes with training, don't worry about it. I saw guess in boxing class who couldn't do 5 push ups. also I would watch some boxing instruction video's.

[Bebopalula]

Like a few people have said: relax. You won't at first and to be honest no one ever does but once you learn to loosen up you'll find it much easier.

Don't worry about ability or strength, no one is going to expect you to walk in and kick ass. So long as you get in there and try your best it doesn't matter how good you are.

Good luck!

[ginor]

You dont need to save anything of yourself to take home!

While you are in the gym put 100% effort into everything. Your fitness will improve fast if you continually max your output.
Work until you're sure you will be sick, and if you have to then be sick.
BUT DON'T HOLD ANYTHING BACK!
Welcome to manhood little buddy.

[richmFTW]

hands up, elbows in, punches in bunches and stick & move

[Gregolian]

Relax is the biggest thing I wish someone told me before my first time going to MMA or Muay Thai.