Queensberry Rules ol Chap Basics of Modern Boxing

Queensberry Rules, ol’ Chap? Basics of Modern Boxing

Boxing: Sweet Science or Legalized Brawling? Answer… both! -Highly technical sport -Appeals to a very human survival/dominance instinct -Benefits are both mental and physical -Confidence Not to fight: “. . . The desire to settle things violently will become weaker – because you have nothing to prove, you won’t be compelled to prove it. ” – Doug Werner, Boxer’s Start Up 11/3/2020

Boxing throughout the Ages Early boxing appeared in Ancient Rome Broughton’s rules introduced in 1743 to protect boxers ◦ Referees, padded gloves, prohibited some moves London Prize rules introduced in 1838, codified the sport ◦ Regulation ring size, started the ‘count’ tradition Queensberry rules introduced in 1867, refined the regulations ◦ Regulation glove size, fixed number of rounds

Example of nonregulation sized gloves

The Basic (Orthodox) Stance Legs -Shoulder width stance, light on feet, back heel up -Provides flexibility and stability Arms -Fists protect chin, arms protect sides -When punching, other hand stays back to guard

Defensive Vocabulary Block/Cover up Slip Bob and Weave Footwork Clinching https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=v 7_ki. Rv. Ubo. Y

The Basic Punches Jab Cross (or Straight) Hook Uppercut These four punches, although not unique, are the tried and true staple tools in every boxer’s arsenal

The Jab Quick snapping punch with the lead hand Fast enough to avoid gaps for counterpunches Usually used to gauge distance or set up power punches https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=l-d. Ksh. Cn. U-0

The Cross Most straightforward of the power punches Thrown from the chin, across the body Slower but more powerful than a jab

The Hook A compact punch thrown from the side of the head Perfect for power punches to body or head, depending on guard Good follow up to the straight, 1 -2 -3

The Uppercut Thrown from the hip, meant to get under a high guard Good after a jab, especially to the head Don't drop your hand!

Fighting Styles – the Main Four Swarmer Slugger Boxer-Puncher “Just as each boxer has his own strengths and weaknesses, so too does each style. Success as a boxer comes not from eliminating one’s weaknesses, but from exploiting one’s strengths. ” – Ben Relethford

Swarmer Characteristics: Good mobility/bob & weave/, high power/punch output, good chin, low defense Requires: High stamina, excellent conditioning Weak against slugger, strong against boxer

Slugger Characteristics: Excellent chin and defense, devastating power, low mobility and punch output Requires: High durability, High power punch Weak against Boxer, strong against Swarmer

Boxer Characteristics: High mobility and defense, weak chin, good range and technique Requires: High speed, good footwork, good technique Weak against swarmer, strong against slugger https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=c 8 n. HCZqg. FA 8#t=1 m 25 s

Boxer-Puncher Characteristics: High mobility, good range and technique, devastating power Requires: High speed, good technique, high power punch Combines the power of a slugger and the technique of a boxer Good against boxers, good against swarmers, weak against pure sluggers

However… Boxing is a lot like a box of chocolates… …you never know what you’re gonna get! https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=PM 1 SYPwq. Wzs#t=1 m 0 s