This guide to the finer points of boxing provides the wisdom needed to make the transition from enthusiastic beginner to proficient pugilist. The ABCs of ring generalship, offensive and defensive ring movements, feints, and draws and fakes are examined and explained along with clinching techniques, head-hunting, body work, and counter-punching chains. Strategies for boxing against tall and short opponents as well as for a variety of fighting styles such as charger, speed-demon, stick-and-move, and slugger and brawler are discussed in detail. Specific drills focus on sophisticated ring stratagems such as throwing complex combinations, cutting off the ring, fighting off the ropes, generating power, and cornering an opponent are included.
Contents
Introduction,
1. Training continuum,
2. Stances and guards,
3. Footwork,
4. Upper body mobility,
5. Fist rolling,
6. Hinge principle,
7. Punches,
8. KOs and power punching,
9. Jab drills,
10. Combinations,
11. Beat punching,
12. Defensive concepts,
13. Defense mechanics,
14. Isolation and touch sparring,
15. Feinting,
16. Drawing,
17. Pivoting and waltzing,
18. Shifting,
19. Shuffling,
20. Caught on the ropes,
21. Infighting and shelling up,
22. Clinching,
23. Ring generalship,
Resources,
Index,
Mark Hatmaker has 23 years of experience in the martial arts as well as boxing, wrestling, and Jiujitsu. He has produced several instructional videos, including Escape from Impossible Holds, Brutal Submissions, and Guard Submissions. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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