Its why, she says, anyone can benefit from the sport.

Boxers are some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world.

Gloves are like shoesthe right [ones] depend a lot on personal preference.

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The sign of a good [set] is the ability to make a tight fist inside.

I recommend 1216 oz.

gloves and trying on a few pairs to compare.

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After that, its all about learning to roll with the punchesand throw them, too.

To help you out, here are Schultzs tips for mastering boxings main moves.

The four key elements of stance are balance, angle, armor, and aiming.

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Focus your gaze directly over your knuckles.

Knockout technique:Assume your boxing stance.

Extend the arm on your lead side (fist clenched) directly in front of you.

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Power comes from rotation through the hips.

Knockout technique:Rotate your back hip forward, spinning your rear foot until your heel lifts.

Snap back to your starting stance once youve thrown your punch.

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Then counter rotate by pivoting on your lead leg and driving its heel into the ground.

Pull it back immediately.

Now that youve got a few new skills, here are6 common boxing class mistakesto avoid.

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Plus, another hardcore fighting workout models are super into at the moment:Muay Thai.

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Cross Punch

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