Expert: Alan Kahn - 3/31/2006

Question
Sir,
   I was thrilled ro recieve your reply. But I dont have a boxing gym or coach here( according tomy knowledge). please suggest what can I do. I have been trying my level best to search for a coach.

Please advise.

Ajay


Answer
Ajay,

As mentioned in my first answer, I can not be a long distance personal coach, for a boxer needs a personal trainer there watching him. But I will suggest some boxing specific training activities.

I would suggest you print off the training information from the other links I provided. Things like the technical/physical aspects of the different boxing punches.

Jab, Straight, Cross, uppercut, hook etc. Practice the techniques of EACH punch in the mirror so you can do it correctly.  Then practice doing one, two and three punch combinations. Jab x2, then straight punch. Jab, straight, then Hook. Jab, hook, straight punch etc.  Work the punches so you can go to all them smoothly from any of the others.

To do this, you will need to practice your footwork. from the proper boxing stance, move forward, back and sideways. move around in circles, (both ways) and work your punches as above. This is technical shadow boxing, for you are working specific things together. Do them all slowly at first, then work up your speed as the movements get smoother. learn to do all the punches and combinations of them while you are moving in ANY direction.

Then, only when some of these punching and footwork movements feel smooth, start puting them into "rounds" or 1 or 2 minutes work, then rest. start low with 1 or 2 min. rounds. Three minutes is a long time!  You can move some of this to a heavy bag. work the bag with hands and footwork for 1 or 2 minute rounds. then rest.

Do 3 - 5 rounds of shadow boxing, working your punching and footwork skills. Then do 3 - 5 rounds on the heavybag. Do 3-5 rounds (1 - 2 minutes each) on all bags or equipment you have available.

Then do your skip rope for several rounds.

You also need to work in your fitness activities, such as road work, situps, strength activities, such as pushups, pullups etc. Do your fitness activities after your boxing/skill learning sessions.  You don't want to try and learn new skills when you are physically tired from other training. Work your boxing skills fresh, then do your other fitness work.

While you do this, keep looking for a local personal trainer. If nothing else, find a friend or partner that can watch your punching and moving to see how it "looks" and if you appear awkward. Teach him what to look for and perhaps you can both learn together.

good luck and train safe.

Alan Kahn
author The Speed Bag Bible
http://www.youtube.com/results?search=speedbag1&search_type=search_videos