In these turbulent days, protecting yourself and your loved ones from criminals is not an easy task. You may find yourself completely alone against a gang of hooligans, and you will have to rely only on yourself. Starting boxing is not only about keeping yourself in good physical shape, but also a great way to stand up for yourself.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to find a good coach. The task only seems simple, but in fact it is not an easy one. Not only your training progress, but also your health will depend on how qualified the trainer you choose will be. boxing is a very traumatic sport.
Step 2
A good coach should have the ability to convey his knowledge to his students, not to get annoyed and not yell at you when something does not work out. As a rule, former boxers who ended their careers in the big ring go to coaching. When choosing a coach, ask him what success he personally achieved, how many years he has been teaching, what success his students have achieved. The answers to these questions will serve as indicators for you whether to start boxing in this section or look for another.
Step 3
If for some reason you cannot find a coach, then start boxing on your own. To do this, you need a visual aid that you can buy at your nearest bookstore. When choosing a boxing tutorial, look at who wrote it. It is desirable that this be a person who has years of coaching behind him. After reading the manual in detail, start training. But it must be remembered that no tutorial can replace work in a gym with a real trainer.
Step 4
Buy the necessary equipment that will facilitate the training process and will protect the vulnerable parts of the body from impacts. First, there are boxing gloves (preferably 10 ounces) and bandages that will protect your hands and knuckles. It is advisable to buy bandages that are slightly stretching, it will be more convenient to wrap. You will also need a helmet and mouthguard. A helmet will help protect your eyebrows and head from possible cuts, and a mouthguard will help protect your jaw and your teeth. It is advisable to train in loose sportswear and special shoes - boxers - that will protect your ankle from dislocation.
Step 5
Good luck in your endeavors and remember the eastern wisdom - the road will be mastered by the one walking.
