compete with no gym

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by itchygo, Jun 24, 2010.


  1. itchygo

    itchygo New Member Full Member

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    Hi. I've been wondering, there is not a single gym in my area. I was wondering if it was possible to somehow compete in the amateurs without being a member of a gym. I've been watching videos on techniques and my cousin and my friends been training me and such. Is it possible?
     
  2. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Not possible, you need a registered trainer in your corner. And even if it was possible, you won't learn boxing from watching a few videos and backyard sparring. All it would accomplish is getting yourself beaten up a few times.
     
  3. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Are you learning from someone with experience?
     
  4. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I think it sounds a really good idea, make sure you keep a video diary. :)
     
  5. Kevin_Wright

    Kevin_Wright King of Awesomeland Full Member

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    Sure go for it, let me know how that works out.
     
  6. johnnykoolkid

    johnnykoolkid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hmmmmmmmmmmm, i think that you'll end up like this guy
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  7. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think you're wrong about the RDJ, you indeed need to have a registered trainer but I'm pretty sure anyone can get registered. Fighting without a gym will classify you as "unattached."
     
  8. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain New Member Full Member

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    It is possible. You have to register as unattached. Someone will corner you there, this is why coaches attend clinics and someone will corner you when you go to an event. With this said, it is absolutely the wrong way to go about this.

    Where are you located?