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In this tutorial, we learn how to understand sparring in boxing. A good technique is what you need when you are sparring. If you're a beginner, make sure someone with a little more experience is watching you and giving you tips. Sparring needs to be a controlled fight and can help you fight better when you are in a full on fight. When you are sparring, you will be in a controlled area and have experts around you, start out with the other person around you and take shots at the person to try to...

In this video, we learn how to infight in boxing. To get on the inside you either have to slip or block. When you slip, you will get closer and closer to the opponent you are again. When you are on the inside, you can do the damage you want to do. Another way to get inside is to block all the hits they are throwing at you so they are blocking themselves and you can get on the inside. This sounds easy, but it takes a lot of strength and energy. You will have to endure the hits against you and...

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....

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to wrap their hands for boxing. Begin by putting the hand through the loop and put the wrap over the hand. Now wrap it 3 time around the wrist and layer it. Then go back and criss cross the back of the wrist, as well as in between the thumb and index finger. Now wrap it around the thumb. Now wrap 3 times around the knuckles and layer it. Go through a pair of fingers, then wrap it around the thumb and repeat this for the other fingers. Finish by...

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...

There are many ways to wraps your hands for Muay Thai or kickboxing. One way is to first attach the Velcro to itself so that it creates a loop, after rolling the hand wraps back up in the opposite direction. Now you want to attach the loop to your thumb then wrap the wrap around your wrist three or four times. Secure the thumbs and come up towards the knuckles them you need to make a knuckle pad. You do this by looping the fabric about four times against your knuckles, securing it with your...

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...

Here is one technique to wrap your hands for boxing, as recommended by an instructor. You'll need a wrap that has a thumb loop and Velcro on the other end. While you're doing this, make sure that it's comfortable and not too tight.

Follow along as Josh Gardner gives us step by step instructions on how to build a punching bag from trash.

In this video a professional boxer demonstrate the basics of boxing so that you can protect yourself. First of all, you should stand in such a manner that your left foot is in front and the right foot is in back (if you are right-handed). Make a fist, put both hands in front of your face. The distance between both the hands should not be much so that in any case, you can cover and protect your face. Your left hand should always turn up and pull back. For punching, take your right hand fist near...

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...

In this video from Rival box we learn how to defend against a straight right hand to the body. First he says you can simply back up from the straight. That's one way. Another good way to defend against it is just by blocking the shot with your elbow. He said that could hurt your opponent very much. Then he says you can counter punch against this by using your right hand either a straight or an uppercut because the opponent would be leaning down after throwing his punch. Another counter would be...

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.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to defend against a left hook in boxing. To defend against a left hook, users should be in a guard position with arms held high. There are several ways to defend against a left hook. Some ways in guard position include: turn into the shot, slightly move right arm outward, weave or bob under shots and avoid moving to the right side. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in boxing and learning combat skills.

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...

Simone Harvey's training for boxing is really an eye catcher. She teaches about the hand-eye coordination, speed and shoulder balancing. The pace of speed she maintains while kicking the speed ball is perfect. For the beginners, usage of one hand to kick the speed ball is a good method of training. This automatically leads in kicking the ball at a greater speed by using two hands. The training induces the viewers, who have less knowledge about boxing, to get trained with Simone. This is a...

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.

Today we learn how to throw a punch. The exact punch we learn is the uppercut. We are demonstrated the punch on a punching bag. The start of a punch is always keeping your arms in close to your body. The power of your punch doesn't come from your arms but mostly from your legs. So when throwing your punch make to tilt your torso which will give you extra power in the punch. Finally the fist must be flat, which will evenly distribute the force and not hurt your hand. Punching should be a last...

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 the left hook and jab/hook combi in boxing. These are basic and beginner techniques you must master to compete in the ring.

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

Before starting a boxing training session it is important to wrap hands properly. A boxer's hands are useless if not properly cared for. Learn how to wrap hands 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.

Tips and techniques for counter-punching in boxing. The best offense is a good defense for boxers, so learn how to block and avoid jabs and hooks in this free training video series.

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 for jumping rope. Learn how to be a better boxer with jump rope exercises in this free training video.

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

training with a head target wall mirror. Learn how to use target mirrors to practice jabs and hooks in this free video for boxers.

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

Tips for boxers to use on a double end punching bag. Learn how to jab, uppercut, and keep rhythm in this free boxing training video.

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 the right cross. The straight right hand usually follows the jab. This combo is called the one two.

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 the double end bag. This will help your boxing by allowing you to learn the timing and coordination between your hand and target. You always have to be thinking offense and defense.

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.

As Muhammad Ali said, "You can't hit what your eyes can't see," and that's why bobbing and weaving are key maneuvers in boxing defense. Here's how to float like a butterfly in the ring.