Boxing/gay boxer?
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Question
i love boxers and i am gay. should i start boxing?
Hi Alex,
If you are saying you love the sport of boxing and want to be a competitive boxer, then Yes, by all means start boxing. Your Sexual orientation is really not an issue. I'm sure there have been Gay Boxers, and there has been a novel written about this subject, concerning a boxer who "outs" himself during a title match:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb321271.htm
But, If you are saying you find male boxers "attractive", for romantic or relationship reasons, than I'm not sure you would want to put yourself through the rigorous training and contact required just to meet them. But IF the training, the contact and the discipline of the sport are OK with you, then I would still say go for it. Live your life and don't worry about other peoples prejudices.
Good luck and train safely.
Alan Kahn
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Alan Kahn
Expertise
I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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