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Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring With USA Boxing
August 5, 2024
Curious what it’s like to train with athletes heading to Paris? Our CEO went inside the athlete experience. Watch the video to learn more.
Celebrating Black History Month | Pioneers in Sport
Celebrating Black Pioneers in Sports
February 5, 2024
Learn how these pioneers in sport paved a path for future generations.
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Jennifer Lozano, “La Traviesa”, brings family and Texas pride to every punch
November 4, 2023
Meet U.S. boxer Jennifer Lozano, aka 'La Traviesa,' whose journey from Laredo to the Olympics is fueled by love, loss, and determination
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Boxing Training for Girls
June 2, 2023
Boxing training for girls has become more common across the world, as there are more competitions being held for females. Boxing training puts a girl through a series of drills that will test her physical toughness and mental dexterity. Boxing training for girls entails building endurance, building strength, increasing boxing intelligence and solidifying proper boxing […]
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Benefits of Boxing for Kids
June 2, 2023
Boxing can be a great way to relieve stress. It can be used as a form of aggression control. The world of boxing has forever been a very interesting, dynamic, and fun sport to watch. The sport is ruled by the legends of the great boxers that have stepped on the mat throughout history. Legends […]
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What Is the Best Boxing Workout?
June 2, 2023
Beginners looking to jump rope need to be patient, because it takes time to build your skills. If you tend to trip on the rope, don’t become frustrated, just relax and try it again. What is the best boxing workout? A boxing workout can increase endurance, strength, and speed. Our forum members have put together […]
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Boxing Tactics for Beginners
June 2, 2023
The boxer’s tactics are aimed at making sure they outpunch and therefore outscore their opponent. Once boxers have established a good stance, nimble footwork and a few basic punches they should start thinking about developing tactics to outsmart their future opponents. Counter attacking boxing tactics There are four main punches used in boxing: the jab, […]
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How Weight Training Helps With Boxing
June 2, 2023
Boxers can overlook weight training, as it is associated with gaining muscle, which can increase body weight and reduce flexibility. However, this isn’t really the case, as proven by Olympic lifters. It’s more that too much muscle or not enough flexibility training could cause an issue. It is also a fantastic way to improve speed, […]
The Basic Skills of Boxing
June 2, 2023
Good footwork is important to enable the boxer to defend or attack from a balanced position. When starting out, boxers will usually first be taught how to fight at a distance, also known as ‘outfighting,’ rather than getting in close where they are more likely to be hit. The skills used here include arm’s-length punches and […]
Beginner Boxing Tips
June 2, 2023
Switch boxing stances. Changing which foot is in front helps the boxer become more versatile and able to switch tactics when required. Find a good gym with experienced boxing coaches. Your number one priority when boxing has to be safety. Work constantly on cardiovascular training. Running, cycling and skipping are great ways for boxers to […]
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