If you’re new to boxing and looking to learn the fundamentals, my Boxing for Beginners page is the perfect starting point. As an experienced boxing coach, I provide step-by-step guidance on essential techniques like stance, footwork, and basic punches, helping you build a strong foundation. The page covers beginner-friendly training tips, key boxing drills, and how to develop your defense while improving strength and conditioning. Whether you’re aiming to get fit or to eventually step into the ring, my beginner boxing lessons will equip you with the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Boxing for Beginners
In this video below, I’m going to walk you through the essentials of your very first boxing lesson, structured in a way that assumes you’ve never boxed before. Whether you’re completely new to the sport or you’ve only participated in fitness-style boxing classes, this video is perfect for setting a strong technical foundation.
We’re going to start with the absolute basics, covering everything from your stance to your guard position, as these are crucial for building good habits right from the beginning. I’ll explain how to position your feet properly, ensuring you have balance and control, which is essential for both defense and throwing punches effectively. We’ll also go over how to hold your hands in the proper guard to protect yourself while staying ready to strike. To get the ultimate boxing learning experience check out LEVEL 3 of the Membership where I guide you over 23 lessons and 16 workouts.
From there, I’ll break down the fundamental punches, starting with the jab, cross. These core punches are the building blocks of boxing, and we’ll focus not just on how to throw them, but on how to execute them with the correct form. I’ll walk you through each punch step by step, emphasizing the mechanics behind them—where the power comes from, how to rotate your body, and the importance of footwork in delivering a strong and precise strike.
The methods I’ll be using in this video focus heavily on repetition and drilling. You’ll be practicing the movements over and over, slowly at first, until they become second nature. I’ll guide you through specific drills designed to help you internalize the techniques, and we’ll be repeating these frequently to ensure you’re developing muscle memory. This will not be a high-intensity workout, but rather a technical session designed to give you a deeper understanding of the art of boxing.
Shadow Boxing for Beginners
In this video below, I’m going to provide a detailed, instructional lesson on shadow boxing, designed for those who have already completed a couple of boxing sessions. This would be ideal if you’ve had a couple of lessons already and want to deepen your understanding of the sport.
We’re going to focus not just on the physical execution of techniques but on the logic and reasoning behind shadow boxing. I’ll explain both the “what” and the “why” behind shadow boxing movements, ensuring you not only know how to perform them but understand their purpose. The session will cover the fundamentals but will also introduce concepts that are a bit more advanced, so it’s important that you have a basic grounding in boxing.
Throughout this video, I’ll break down key shadow boxing movements, focusing on footwork, positioning, and coordination. This isn’t just about throwing punches, but about visualizing an opponent, practicing your offensive and defensive maneuvers, and preparing your body to move fluidly in the ring. We’ll touch on how shadow boxing improves your technique, builds muscle memory, and enhances your overall boxing IQ.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of how to incorporate shadow boxing into your training and why it’s a crucial part of a boxer’s routine. Whether you’re looking to refine your form or add more purpose to your shadow boxing sessions, this instructional guide will help you take your boxing skills to the next level.
Punching and Footwork for Beginners
In this video below, I’m going to guide you through a detailed lesson on how to synchronize punching and footwork in boxing. The focus is on learning how to combine your footwork with your punches to move effectively toward your opponent and close the distance while maintaining proper form. This video is presented as if you’re right here with me, and we’ll go at an authentic pace to ensure you can really absorb and practice the techniques.
I’ll be explaining two primary types of footwork. The first is transitional footwork, where you’re either retreating from your opponent, advancing toward them, or repositioning yourself to set up your next move. The second type is the offensive footwork, which is used when you’re moving forward to land punches in a controlled, powerful manner. We’ll explore how these different types of footwork come into play and sometimes overlap, depending on the situation in the ring.
Throughout the lesson, you’ll learn how to execute coordinated movements by combining footwork drills with punching exercises. I’ll walk you through how to step forward while maintaining balance and control, ensuring that each punch is supported by proper movement. This not only helps you land more effective punches but also keeps you in a good position to defend yourself.
12 Common Beginner Boxing Mistakes
In this video below, I’m diving into common beginner boxing mistakes, and this one’s packed with value. We’re going to go over 12 common mistakes that I see beginner boxers making all the time, these are things you might be doing that are holding back your progress. Don’t worry, though. Some of these aren’t even necessarily mistakes, but rather things you just need to be more aware of.
1. Overcommitting to Punches
2. Not Keeping Your Guard Up
3. Flat Footwork
4. Telegraphing Your Punches
5. Lack of Head Movement
6. Neglecting Defense
7. Breathing Incorrectly
8. Throwing Without Precision
9. Poor Stance
10. Not Setting Up Punches
11. Overtraining
12. Ignoring Fundamentals
Boxing is a complex sport, but fixing these common mistakes will put you on the fast track to improving your game. Remember, it’s not just about what you’re doing—it’s about how aware you are of the habits you’re forming. Whether it’s keeping your guard up, breathing correctly, or making sure your punches are precise, small adjustments make a huge difference in the long run.
For detailed boxing instruction on technique and training check out the Beginner Boxer’s Portal at Level 3 of the Precision Membership!