RINGSPORT BLOG
BOXING GLOVE OR MUAY THAI GLOVES
Is there a any real difference between boxing gloves and muay Thai gloves? No! well some may argue that there is, some may like to think there is but really there is not! The Twins brand a traditional style Thai made boxing glove is exactly the same whether it is being sold as a Boxing glove or a Muay Thai training glove.
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BOXING GLOVE GUIDE PART 2
The internal foam which most people will not see, is one of the most important parts of the boxing glove, you can have the best external glove material which may last 2 or 3 years but if the foams that have been used inside the glove are not good quality you may see the padding deteriorate within in 6 months, rendering the glove useless.
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24 PUNCHING COMBINATIONS THAT WORK
The best and simplistic punching combinations that work in the real world of boxing. I have watched some interesting punching combinations being taught, which would struggle to be effective in the real world. So here I have put a list together that work well together.
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HOW TO INCREASING PUNCHING SPEED
To increase your punching speed in any type of movement is to either make the body move faster itself or by tricking it to move faster by using resistance. This artificially slows the body down which in turn will increase its speed when the resistance is removed.
HOW IS A BOXING GLOVE MADE
In the perfect world you will have separate sparring and bag work gloves, your sparring gloves needs to have a softer outer foam to provide protection to you sparring partner and you bag gloves would have a higher density outer foam to make the glove more durable.
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BOXING BOOTS – YES OR NO
Do You Need Boxing Shoes? We'll give you the conclusion to this inquiry here: If you are just punching a bag and doing a bit of pad work, then there is no need for boxing boots. But if you are sparring and are planning to fight, yes you should definitely use boxing shoes for your sparring and bouts. Read this article to become an absolute expert in boxing shoes and when and why to use them or not use them.
HEART IS EVERYTHING
One of the biggest compliments a boxer can be paid is when someone says that he "has heart." Inside the boxing ring, that means you can take a punch or willing to take a punch, you show an undeniable will to win, you relentlessly fight to the finish or are just plain unstoppable.
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WEIGHT TRAINING FOR BOXING
Weight Training for Boxing In the past weight training has been frowned upon by many veteran boxing coaches saying; “Weight training will make the boxer slower” Science has proven that a correct weight training program can actually increase speed and power.
BASIC BOXING STANCE
The boxing stance or basic guard position is vitally important as every move whether it be offensive, defence or counter punching, is performed from this position.
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BOXING FOOTWORK AND HOW TO MOVE
Footwork is the foundation of boxing! Good footwork is an essential part of boxing skills. A boxer must be able to move in any direction with the least amount of effort. Fast and stable footwork allows the positioning of the feet for the most effective attack and defence.
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THE RINGSPORT BLOG
I am writing this blog as information, to help people to make more informed decisions on which boxing, Muay Thai and mma products they wish to buy, which products and designs are best and for which purpose, how to fit them, how to use them and what sort of products people should avoid.
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