Boxing as a hobby

Throwaway-242424 · 2018-06-28T07:05:18+00:00

Headgear doesn't protect your brain, and in fact it's arguable that it increases the risk of brain injury.

Auvergnat · 2018-06-28T06:49:19+00:00

Just try them all and choose your favorite.

You won't be sparring soon so just get there first and practice first. Decide later about sparring.

Demonprince12 · 2018-06-28T06:46:59+00:00

Headgear according to studies doesnt do much of anything to protect your brain when sparring so adjust accordingly. I spar 2x accepting the fact that itll possibly hurt me in the long run. When it comes to trainers, make sure that they really care about your safety and wont throw you to the dogs when it comes to sparring. They should also be focusing on teaching you the fundamentals at first and building up from there. For gyms, the more ghetto the area, the better the gym from my experience. Gyms that tend to cost on the higher end prioritize fitness over love of the sport.

Batmanforreal2 · 2018-06-28T10:36:09+00:00

Go for kickboxing. Much more intensive and you learn to fight from a distance

MagicNibba69 · 2018-06-28T10:55:55+00:00

If they have a ring and the top dogs are strong/coaches have achievements (trophies, belts...), stick to said gym. Boxing has risks so you decide, I think it’s worth. You’re not gonna get pro and fight 50 dudes and then get punch drunk (or maybe ?)

frequentlywrong · 2018-06-28T08:33:27+00:00

I would recommend MMA or BJJ. Much fewer headshots, thinner gloves and more well rounded.

tonikroosofficial · 2018-06-28T12:49:18+00:00

It's a fun hobby. You should look for gyms with equipment that looks good and mantained, it doesn't have to be a modern gym. Make sure you find out who has trained there (reputation is key, if a lot of boxers have come out of there into the pro circuit you're good). Make sure the trainers are certified and have at least 10 years experience with training various boxers.

LogicalWinner · 2018-06-28T13:24:35+00:00

Boxing is one of the best self defense methods, but not for the obvious reasons most people think: Punching people. It's the timing, distance control, ring control, foot work and small amount of clinching that makes boxing great for self defense. Headgear is for cuts, nothing more, really.

I would suggest learning some form of grappling to compliment your new striking skills, though.

Source: Boxed as a child into adulthood.

LeftAndRed · 2018-06-28T14:59:55+00:00

/r/amateur_boxing

RPAlternate42 · 2018-06-28T16:56:36+00:00

Head gear protects your face parts and ears... Gloves and padded head gear make concussions more likely.

Try Muay Thai. Similar but with kicking and the slips and parries are a little different.

ASPDtend · 2018-06-28T07:11:44+00:00

I suggest krav maga. But your choice i guess

Title	Boxing as a hobby
Author	AchillesHeel77
Upvotes	8
Comments	19
Date	June 28, 2018 5:13 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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