The Ultimate Boxer - Understand the Sport and Skills of Boxing Christy Halbert, Ph .D. This content is protected Just bought it the other day and I had to come here and recommend this textbook for everyone here trying to learn about how to box properly. It's the most comprehensive guide to learning the sweet science and is laid out in a very logical fashion. It covers everything from Sound Fundmentals, Proper Conditioning, Reading your opponant, Keys to strategic advantage and how to win, Drills, Boxing Science, Rules and How to utilize the amateur point system, Social Aspects, First Aid, Coaching etc etc There's a great section on how to compete against specific styles - i.e. how to box a croucher, a southpaw, a slugger etc The Author is a certified international-level Olympic-style boxing coach and has put it together for coaches, amateur/pro boxers, martial artists etc. I bought the Joe Frazier book last year and I have to say this one is far superior. If anyones interested I can post the Table of Contents. http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Boxe...Boxing/dp/0963096850/ref=cm_lmf_tit_7_rsrssi0 :good
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Fundamentals and Skill Building Sound Fundamentals Think Feet The Hands and Punching Reminders The Jab and Duck The Cross and Slip/Slide The Hook, Parry/Catch, and Block The Uppercuts and Half-Step Back The Feint, Draw, and Side Step Infighting, Covering, and Offensive Reminders Making It All Come Together with Combinations Chapter 2: Exercises and the Conditioning of the Boxer's Body Practicing Technique Through Common Boxing Exercises Creating a Day's Workout General Conditioning Running Programs for Conditioning Muscles Used for Boxing (Part I): Basic Stretches Muscles Used for Boxing (Part II): Abdominal Muscles and Trunk Strength Muscles Used for Boxing (Part III): Resistance Exercises that Improve Overall Strength Increasing Your Power with Plyometric Training Chapter 3: The Science of Boxing Secrets to Success (Part I): Winning Bouts Secrets to Success (Part II): Taking Advantage of Things Other Boxers Don't Do Secrets to Success (Part III): Character Counts Reading Your Opponent's Style The Importance of Safety Weight: Weight Loss and Making Weight Techniques for Wrapping Hands Boxer's Code of Conduct: Fouls, Infractions, and the Referee's Duty Common Fouls and Referee Signals in Olympic-style Boxing Chapter 4: Gaining the Strategic Advantage The Rhythm of the Boxing Zone Maximizing Your Defense Defensive and Evasive Tactics Angles, Angles, Angles Variations on the Fundamentals Punching with Power Counterpunching and Counters for Counters Punching to the Body Putting Your Skills to the Test: Sparring Working with a Novice Boxer in Sparring Sparring with Boxers Who Are Better or Stronger Than You Chapter 5: Keys to Successful Competition Competition: Boxing Styles Boxing a Shorter Opponent Boxing a Taller Opponent Boxing a Left-hander If You Are a Right-handed Boxer Boxing a Wild Fighter Boxing a Croucher Boxing a Boxer Boxing a Slugger Boxing Specifically for Judges (Part I): Traditional & Computer Scoring Systems Boxing Specifically for Judges (Part II): Judges' Positions at Ringside Managing Ring Variables: Dimensions and Flooring Materials What to Expect When You Box in Amateur Boxing Shows What to Expect If You Fight on Professional Cards Chapter 6: Social Aspects of Boxing The Difference Between Professional and Amateur Boxing A Short History of Boxing Race and Boxing Women in Boxing The Romance of Boxing Medicine and Boxing Controversy: Head Trauma Chapter 7: Coaching and Training Boxers The Responsibility of the Coach First Aid for Minor Injuries Boxing Truths and Myths Fitness Boxing Chapter 8: Supportive Material Offensive Arsenal Summary Defensive Arsenal Summary Defensive Strategies for Offensive Punches Goals Worksheet Combinations Worksheet Self-Assessment of Boxing Skills Getting Involved in the Sport Informational Websites Equipment and Apparel Resources Movies About Boxing Glossary of Boxing Terms Bibliography Index
