So this video goes into 4 basic punches, the jab, jab with stepping, straight right, and the left hook and combo.
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007Muay Thai Boxing – History And Overview
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007Muay Thai is an international professional sport and a fighting art. Known as the "King of the Ring" in kickboxing circles, Muay Thai is an art of fighting that originates from Thailand and is their national sport.
Whilst still very much a sport based in Thailand, Muay Thai Boxing is now gaining acceptance in America and the rest of the western world, with local and international tournaments hosted a lot more frequently. The Thai fighters are very tough opponents to beat due to their technique and conditioning, however the rest of the world is catching up, claiming victories against some of Thai's best.
Why is boxing so popular?
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Boxing fans around the world are many. Each has his own heroes that he admires so much. At each of the bouts their boxing heroes fought, they are always there to cheer for them – whether in front of the television sets or on ringsides. The lovers of this sport make it a point to witness the fights of the boxers they have looked up to since then.
Perhaps one reason why the boxing has continued to draw fans is that there are no boundaries to the sport. Any nation can have their hero to cheer on. And with these, the fan base of the sport is worldwide.
Women Boxing Their Way Through In Sports
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Who would have thought only the boys wanted to step inside the ring and fight? Today, women boxing each other inside the ring are allowed – and these events are being televised worldwide. Having quite a history before actually gaining the permission and approval of the community, boxing associations and government institutions - ringside fights that feature women boxing have progressed to achieve some loyal following.
1920’s Boxing
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Before the NBA became a phenomenal sport success, before television broadcasting made better NFL’s national appeal, boxing was the most revered and lucrative sport in the world, especially on 1920s. Nations have competed on the sport of boxing, and famous boxers are earning more than any sports characters or even media personalities will make in a year.
WBC Boxing History
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007WBC, the acronym for World Boxing Council, is the perhaps the most reputable brand name in the “big three†sanctioning organizations, all credit goes to its powerful promoter Don King. Though it is the WBC President Jose Sulaiman who presides over the matters pertaining to the WBC, many sports pundits would say that it really was the WBC promoter Don King that dictates the flow of the production. And the WBC boxing history has telltale signs for confirmation.
Thai Boxing – The Art of the Eight Limbs
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Thai boxing or what is also called Muay Thai is very popular in Thailand. It makes efficient use of the hands, elbows, shins and knees – and thus the fighting science of the eight limbs where strikes can be executed on eight points of contact. This is unlike Western boxing that only has two points of contact with the use of both fists.
Thai boxing has certain rituals before a fight. It has the Wai Kru and the Ram Muay – these are done prior the actual fight. The Thai boxing fighters also wear armbands called Pra Jiad. They believe it gives them good luck and will gain confidence by wearing one.
Should Boxing Be Banned?
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007If the long-standing question “should boxing be banned?†is thrown at you what would your ready reply be? Will go you for a NO answer or boldly say YES, or better yet leave the decision to others, lest you would strain your mind in finding the most substantive arguments to justify your answer. Let use us see what others have to say on why we should or shouldn’t banned boxing.
Professional Boxing – A Sport Loved By Many
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Professional boxing is where you will find the best boxers around. These boxers are seasoned fighters and have developed their skills to higher levels than those still in the amateur tournaments. Professional boxing is where the names as Ali, Frazier, Bowe, Tyson, De La Hoya, Pacquiao, Morales and Barrera have become so popular.
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007Admit it.
Boxing’s become your life.
You eat and breathe boxing. You even dream of boxing, giving that annoying boss of yours the ol’ one-two, a fancy of which you surprisingly gain mug satisfaction. The only obvious pothole on your life is going to work, because at work, your boxing thirst only gets worse. And instead of maximizing your 15 minute breaks for coffee and bathroom calls, you spend it in front of the mirror, shadow boxing of all things.