Should i start Boxing

InformalCriticism · 2018-09-11T14:00:44+00:00

Some things to consider:

Training for boxing is one of the greatest tests of stamina and endurance an athlete can do.

The nature of boxing makes it also prone to brain injuries that could compromise your quality of life after retirement.

I say 100% yes to training, but I want you to second guess whether you should participate in the competition portion.

frontyer0077 · 2018-09-11T08:33:28+00:00

If it interests you then do it. Its a great sport, so give it a shot and maybe you get a new hobby.

Spartan5326 · 2018-09-11T11:23:55+00:00

Start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, learn striking after. Especially if you’re trying to put on weight and size. I boxed for 9 years and only recently started BJJ, it’s been life changing, I’ve put on a lot of size and I’ve met a lot of really good friends through it. However, you can’t go wrong with either

Je_suis_throwy · 2018-09-11T10:39:25+00:00

try it out

lastdumra · 2018-09-11T13:12:24+00:00

Try Muay That/Kick Boxing.

ElQuijote1969 · 2018-09-11T14:15:13+00:00

Boxing is great if you want to get CTE and turn your brain into a mushy stew.

Seriously, there are many athletic endeavors and challenges that do not involve you getting smashed in the head on a regular basis.

___Lana___ · 2018-09-11T14:53:37+00:00

Men mastering Krav Maga are serious killers, and that’s damn sexy ;-) But I suppose any other martial art or combat sport would increase your SMV.

FUCK_YEA_GLITTER · 2018-09-11T17:57:59+00:00

I did for a while and it was great, I just never fought anyone cause I didn't want to get punched in the head lol

Throwaway-242424 · 2018-09-11T23:51:26+00:00

Martial arts training is great, and would come in a solid second place to lifting in terms of physical activities that men should try for self-improvement.

I'm partial to grappling personally. Boxing is a great sport, but IMO doesn't have the same cost-benefit to casual practitioners as grappling, which will give you a wider spectrum of force with minimal/no head trauma risk, or MMA, which is by definition the most effective unarmed fighting system, and which still dilutes the "hits to the brain" part with other aspects of fighting.

Title	Should i start Boxing
Author	GrowingasanAlpha
Upvotes	4
Comments	18
Date	September 11, 2018 8:05 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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