My boxing training journey has lead me to write this article on defensive sparring. I’ve been through many sparring matches and here are some of my self-defense boxing tips. When I look at novice videos on-line, I see many mistakes that I used to make but not anymore. Whether you are getting into boxing or if you do a few backyard boxing matches of your own, follow my tips and you will sure to do well.
Keep your chin down. When I look at inexperienced people boxing on-line, I often see flailing punches while their chins are sky high. This is a sin. Do not keep your chin up. You are asking to be knocked out. It is a reaction to throw a punch while also avoiding a punch. I see both boxers throwing punches at the same time and each boxer is afraid of getting hit in the face. Their reaction is to raise their chins and lean back. A very novice move. Keep your head down and keep your chin down.
Footwork is paramount. You must have excellent balance. It is not hard but also not easy to develop good balance. Practice keeping your feet wide apart. Much like planting a wider base to balance on, your feet should do the same. You should practice taking short quick steps. This allows you to react to counter the forward movement of a punch. It’s important to develop strong legs. My jumping rope exercise article should cover this step. When moving forward, step with your front foot and drag your rear foot. When moving backwards, step with your rear foot and drag your front foot. Try not to lift your feet too high off the ground. The closer your feet are to the ground, the quicker you can plant them and move or throw a punch.
Wisedth Sar is a young and active author. His Hubpages has many tips and advice. His defensive boxing tips can help you with your self-defense training. All it takes is hard work and dedication.
