How-To Guides about Boxing

Quinten shows us how to protect your hands in boxing using a correct hand wrap in this video. When you punch something, you put a lot of pressure on your hands and wrists so wrapping your hands before this is highly recommended. First, start on one end of the wrap and put your thumb through the loop at the end. Go over the top of the wrist first, then go over the top of the hand over the knuckles. Keep your fingers parted so the wrap doesn't become too tight at the end. Go between the knuckles...

In this boxing fitness video the instructor shows how to wrap hands for boxing training. If you are going to hit heavy bags or pads for fitness boxing, then you need to properly wrap your hands or you face the danger of injuring your knuckles or wrists. The instructor shows you how to wrap by wrapping a cloth around a woman's hand. Instead of wrapping the cloth on your hands yourself, it is always better to ask some one to wrap your wrists for you because they can work with both of their hands....

Laura Bateman, of Extreme Fitness Now, demonstrates how to wrap your hands for boxing. Wrapping is important for protecting your wrists and knuckles from injury. Mexican hand wraps are longer than the typical hand wraps. Place the looped end of the wrap over your thumb. Be sure to position the wrap the right side down. Next, wrap it around your wrist three times. Feed the wrap under your thumb, under the palm and up to the knuckle of the index finger. Wrap the knuckle two times. Cross...

This is an instructional video on how to wrap your hands with wrapping tape in preparation for boxing. The instructor shows you how to use tape to wrap, and where to place the tape. You start by wrapping your wrists multiple times. Then you go over the base of the thumb and back over the wrist twice. Then you wrap your knuckles. The instructor suggests that you can use some foam in this stage to protect your knuckles further. Finally you go between your fingers, back over the thumb and then...

Wrapping your wrists for boxing is very important to provide protection and support when you are throwing your punches. This video shows you the right way to wrap your wrists to prevent injury. You'll be putting the seam side of the wrap against your skin, and start by putting the loop at the end over your thumb. You will start by wrapping the wrist a few times, depending on how long your wrap is. Watch to see the correct way to cover the knuckles and secure the wrap against your hand...

Start by putting the loop of the wrap on the thumb of the hand you are going to wrap. Wrap the wrist moving about half way up the forearm. Then run the wrap back down the arm and when you get to the hand wrap between the thumb and the first finger wrapping over the knuckles five times. Then wrap around the thumb and then begin running the wrap in between each of the fingers starting with pinky and ring finger. After you wrap through the ring finger and middle finger then wrap around the...

This is a video tutorial on how to put on boxing wraps. There are many different ways of wrapping your hands so as to protect your hand. The hand wraps used are 180 inches. Unwrap the hand wrap and put your thumb into the loop and go around back and wrap your wrist twice. Be careful not to make it too tight nor too loose. After that, you wrap your knuckles twice and go back to your wrist. Then come up again and wrap through your fingers as shown in the video. Follow the rest of the video to...

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In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to wrap the hands for boxing, MMA and kickboxing. Begin by putting the thumb through the loop and bring it under the palm. Wrap it one time around the wrist. The cross it through the thumb and index finger. Wrap around the knuckles 3 times. Now cross it behind the thumb and over. Then go under the wrist and over the thumb again. Then go over the wrist, under the palm and through the pinkie and ring fingers. Roll around it to secure and repeat for other...

A boxer knows that during and after a fight, their bodies will be aching. As a part of the job, they grit their teeth, focus and get past the pain. The most important part of a boxer's body, though, is arguably his hands. A boxer depends on his hands to win fights and to train. The best thing one can do to protect their hands is to wrap them properly. This video will show you exactly how to wrap your hands so that they are cushioned and protected against injury. An ideal wrapping job...

You can't start boxing until you master the proper stance. Your stance is the most important part of the fight - it offers balance and a platform to work with. In this tutorial, boxing coach Russ Anber teaches you how to acheive your perfect stance, step by step. Once you have your stance down, you will be ready to attempt more complicated boxing moves.

In this video from Rivalbox, we learn how to throw a right uppercut in boxing. Timing is very important when throwing it. This is thrown when the opponent is trying to box low. Bend the body a little to side, throw the jab, and rip the shot up underneath with the right hand. The power of the shot comes from the shoulder not the elbow. It involves a snapping of the shoulder as the shot comes up under. Viewers of this video will learn how to throw an effective right uppercut in boxing.

Working on the inside requires great cardiovascular training, be prepared to train hard. These shots are effective against people who do not know how to defend themselves on the inside. If you are up against someone who is very smart at shots it is essential to know how to defend yourself from the inside. This is very basic and easy. Stand in basic boxing position: hands up, tucked in, not panicking, using the strength of your arms. It is pretty easy, you are in good shape if you can counter...

In this video from Russ Anber from Rivalbox, he explains how to throw a jab in boxing. He says this is the most important thing to know in boxing. He stresses it's important to throw the punch from the shoulder. He uses a model to demonstrate the punch. He also says he likes when your feet are on the floor when you're throwing the punch. And he says it's key that the front foot must be in front of the head. This brings you all your balance. Viewers of this video will learn how to throw a proper...

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In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform a straight right hand punch in boxing. Viewers learn how to throw a straight right hand jab and learn proper positioning. Users begin in a guarding position. The hands should be near the chin. The user releases the punch in a straight line. For additional power, users turn their shoulder and hips as they follow up with the punch. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in boxing and learning combat skills.

In another installment of its boxing series, Rival Boxing Gear experts show, how to defend and counter-punch against a right hand punch. This video shows viewers three basic techniques for defending against the right hand punch: the parry, the block, and the slip. It also demonstrates effective counter-punches (right hand, right uppercut, and left hook) to throw and describes when each counter-punch is best used. This 6 minute, 20 second video makes good use of repetition and multiple camera...

China "The Dragon" smith is demonstrating how to throw a correct jab.It is probably the most important thing in boxing to become a great fighter. You should start the fight with a jab, and you should end the fight with a jab. A lot of people fight differently and have different styles. His specific style is "it is better to give than to receive". There are a lot of different ways to jab. Some people jab forward, some people jab high and some low. You basically have to find what is comfortable...

Practice defense and learn how to throw a jab in boxing. This is a beginner video covering those skills. Today the gloves are coming on!

Check out this beginners' boxing video on throwing your right punch.

The heavy bag allows the boxer to work on both power and speed. The heavy bag is also useful in training for stamina and lung strength. Learn how to hit a heavy bag in this boxing video tutorial.

The speed bag helps the boxer work on his eye-hand coordination. While not intended for power, the speed bag is an important aspect of the boxer's training. Learn how to hit a speed bag in this boxing video tutorial.

Equipment and supplies needed for a boxing gym. Learn how to build a better training facility for boxers with this free video series on boxing gear.

Boxing workouts to do with a medicine ball. Learn about training to be a better boxer with these medicine ball exercises in this free video series.

Tips and techniques in a boxer's first lesson. Learn how to start boxing with this free training video series on boxing for beginners.

Tips and techniques for working a heavy bag. Learn how to practice boxing with a heavy punching bag in this free training video.

Setting up a boxing gym with necessary equipment. Learn about boxing training equipment in this free video on gym equipment for boxers.

Training techniques for boxing footwork. Learn how to practice footwork for boxers in this free video series.

You know how to jab, now learn how to deliver a powerful 1-2 combo punch to knock out your opponent!

Adolfo explains the proper boxing stance. Your elbows should be close to your body and 60% of your weight should be on your front legs. It all starts with a good stance.

Adolfo explains how to throw a jab properly. You lean forward, keep your elbows in, and keep your left hand above your right. You should always make sure that your right foot is planted after your punch.

Adolfo explains how to properly hand wrap your hands. You put your thumb through the loop over your hand. You do this before you put your gloves on.

Adolfo explains how to use a punching bag. You can also learn how throw a proper jab. The punching bag is where you develop your strength and learn the combinations.

Adolfo explains how to use the speed bag for boxing. The speed bag is all about timing. You can keep a rhythm by repeating one, two, three.

Watch this video lecture and learn how to throw a power punch. Power is the most important part of throwing a successful punch.

We've teamed up with England qualified boxing coach, Michael Gregory to show you how to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. In this film Michael shows you how to throw the perfect hook.