Some boxing questions

i'm cheap so i'd probably do the group classes. especially if there's people around your weight, you'd have someone to start sparring against with the same experience level. and if you find out you actually like it, THEN fork the money over for 1 on 1s

 

if moneys not a problem then go with the lesson's ,,don't be fooled in thinking it looks easy,,there is alot of guys in the gym that will take advantage of your inexperience & knock you about ,,so your better off learning some basic's if you have the chance to ,,then decide what to do,you may not like it or you may become champion off the world

good luck :thumbsup

 

On the lessons.. I'd go with the group lessons FIRST, individual lessons SECOND.

This is why:

- Its always helpful to watch someone else so you can make mental notes.

- You will make friends to spar with on the same level. You will understand the importance after your first sparring session!

- Doing 1 on 1 sessions, second, AFTER you learn the basics, you can use that time to correct mistakes and learn advanced techniques.

Gloves, I have used several and rate them like this: Rival, Ringside, Harbinger, Everlast.

Hand Wraps: I like the Mexican style better than "regular" style. However, I'm trying something new; a gel padded, open palmed glove with 120' wrap by Combat Sports. I am very happy with them.

These are the Rival gloves I'm using and liking very much: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UTFCS0/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00[/ame]


These are the Combat Sports Gel Shock Handwrap I just got and am loving: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SL0UNW/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00[/ame]

 

How good is the equipment gym? How many kids are winning fights? Is the place clean or will you be sparring with cockroaches? What is the trainers background in boxing? How long have they been in business? Who recommends them?

 

100% the one on one providing the coach is decent. That's comes from someone who teaches beginners for a living

 

my bag gloves are typically bigger than my other ones to help with conditioning. i use smaller gloves for mitt work

 

Everlast 16oz gloves for sparring ,thats the weight you should use ,,but see what weight most of the lads are wearing in the gym first before you buy

you wouldn't want to give them an advantage

 

for bag gloves? 14 should probably be big enough.

 

if you're unsure, i'd do the support chat on their website. they should be able to figure out what size will suit you. I bought a 16 oz set of their classic training gloves and while the glove itself is pretty good, it's big on my hand.