About to start boxing at 15. Any tips?

JMurrhee · 10-15-2012, 11:44 AM

Hey everybody, what's up? I'm Joe Murrhee, and I'm brand new to the forums. Also, I'm brand new to the whole sport of boxing. Here in the next two weeks I'm joining a local youth boxing program, even though I've never participated in any other sport before (yikes!). With my body type, it would be impossible for me to get below 200, so I'm a perma-heavyweight. I weigh in at 247 lbs and measure up to 6'2.5". Don't let the near 250 lbs trick you, I'm no lard bucket. I'm not exactly slim, either though. I've got broad shoulders and a broad chest, as well as some pretty large, long arms. I've not measured my reach yet, so I can't give any specifics quite yet. I've just moved to a city after living in a Small Town, USA. I'm currently enrolled in online courses, so I'm using boxing as an oppurtunity to meet new people in the area. But that's not all, either. I'd also like boxing to get me motivated to get into "fighting" shape, and start developing some real personal goals.

So, as the thread's title suggests, any tips for a beginner? I work out with weights and cardio casually, but am about to ramp up the cardio for sure. I'm decently strong (in comparison to my peers), and am looking forward to the insight some of you guys might be able to give me. Thanks!

StillWill · 10-15-2012, 11:48 AM

Hands up, CHin down

Jane Couch · 10-15-2012, 11:49 AM

Would smash

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JMurrhee · 10-15-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StillWill

Hands up, CHin down

Simple, yet something I'll probably need to remember, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane Couch

Would smash

Old photo, but thanks for constuctive criticism? lewl

Speechless · 10-15-2012, 12:18 PM

Good luck with your goals. Boxing is a very committed sport. By that I mean, if you intend to compete, you can't go half-way on anything or only do it sometimes. Training should be no less than 4-5 days a week, with a solid diet and loads of cardio.
If you're doing it just to get fit, then have fun and all the best.

JMurrhee · 10-15-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Speechless

Good luck with your goals. Boxing is a very committed sport. By that I mean, if you intend to compete, you can't go half-way on anything or only do it sometimes. Training should be no less than 4-5 days a week, with a solid diet and loads of cardio.
If you're doing it just to get fit, then have fun and all the best.

The program itself has 4 practice days a week, but I plan to put in more at home and/or the gym. At the moment, it is just to get fit, but it's one of those things where I've never done it before, and I may find that I really enjoy it, and want to do more than just use it as a way to get fit. Thanks for the tips!

Matty lll · 10-15-2012, 03:15 PM

The one thing I will tell you is not to try and learn everything to quickly, start slow with the very basics and perfect those until you move on to more advanced things. I'm talking things like making sure your stance is correct, you have your chin tucked, hands aren't dropping, throwing 1-2s etc.

Perfect it so you dont develop bad habits. Its good to be eager to learn but I find most new boxers are too keen to learn everything in one go. Just take it steps

10-15-2012, 11:44 AM	#1
JMurrhee newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 vCash: 500	About to start boxing at 15. Any tips? Hey everybody, what's up? I'm Joe Murrhee, and I'm brand new to the forums. Also, I'm brand new to the whole sport of boxing. Here in the next two weeks I'm joining a local youth boxing program, even though I've never participated in any other sport before (yikes!). With my body type, it would be impossible for me to get below 200, so I'm a perma-heavyweight. I weigh in at 247 lbs and measure up to 6'2.5". Don't let the near 250 lbs trick you, I'm no lard bucket. I'm not exactly slim, either though. I've got broad shoulders and a broad chest, as well as some pretty large, long arms. I've not measured my reach yet, so I can't give any specifics quite yet. I've just moved to a city after living in a Small Town, USA. I'm currently enrolled in online courses, so I'm using boxing as an oppurtunity to meet new people in the area. But that's not all, either. I'd also like boxing to get me motivated to get into "fighting" shape, and start developing some real personal goals. So, as the thread's title suggests, any tips for a beginner? I work out with weights and cardio casually, but am about to ramp up the cardio for sure. I'm decently strong (in comparison to my peers), and am looking forward to the insight some of you guys might be able to give me. Thanks!
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10-15-2012, 11:48 AM	#2
StillWill Dr. Eisenfaust ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 1,903 vCash: 174	Re: About to start boxing at 15. Any tips? Hands up, CHin down
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Jane Couch I'm fucking mint, me! ESB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fleetwood Posts: 586 vCash: 500	Re: About to start boxing at 15. Any tips? Would smash http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...00367417_n.jpg
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10-15-2012, 12:18 PM	#5
Speechless Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 545 vCash: 500	Re: About to start boxing at 15. Any tips? Good luck with your goals. Boxing is a very committed sport. By that I mean, if you intend to compete, you can't go half-way on anything or only do it sometimes. Training should be no less than 4-5 days a week, with a solid diet and loads of cardio. If you're doing it just to get fit, then have fun and all the best.
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10-15-2012, 03:15 PM	#7
Matty lll Sweet Scientist East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,812 vCash: 500	Re: About to start boxing at 15. Any tips? The one thing I will tell you is not to try and learn everything to quickly, start slow with the very basics and perfect those until you move on to more advanced things. I'm talking things like making sure your stance is correct, you have your chin tucked, hands aren't dropping, throwing 1-2s etc. Perfect it so you dont develop bad habits. Its good to be eager to learn but I find most new boxers are too keen to learn everything in one go. Just take it steps
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