Boxing classes in Barcelona

The central part of the class is dedicated to the more technical aspects of boxing. This part is usually worked with a partner, although on some occasions a bag work is done that is combined with physical conditioning exercises.

When working with a partner, he takes advantage of defensive techniques, hitting and counterattack techniques, footwork and creation of angles, distance and timing management, or clinch.

Boxing is a sport in which every detail and every fragment of a second matters. These are, broadly speaking, the main aspects that are worked on in our boxing classes.

Position, guard and defense

The position and guard are two of the aspects that are worked the most in our boxing classes, since they are the foundations from which to start building good skills.

Position and guard are largely determined by what our strong arm is. The most common is to have our weak arm further forward and our strong arm further back to take advantage of its greater travel and hit with greater force.

If the right hand is the most powerful, which is what happens in most cases, an orthodox stance should be adopted, in which the left foot is placed in front of the right. The distance between feet is determined by the characteristics of each person, but the most important thing is that they give us stability while allowing us to move easily.

When the left hand is the strongest it is recommended to adopt the left-handed position, in which we have our right foot more forward.

To complete a good guard it is essential to keep the gloves above the chin with the elbows close to the sides of the body. In this way we manage to protect some of the most vulnerable points of the body such as the jaw, kidneys or plexus.

It is very important to keep our guard as orderly as possible at all times. That is why while we hit with one hand, the other must be covering the face and body at all times.

A good position and guard are the essential base to start working on other types of offensive and defensive techniques.

Footwork

Footwork is another of the fundamentals of boxing that we pay special attention to in our classes. Good footwork allows us to be more dynamic and unpredictable when creating opportunities and new angles, while making us a harder target for our opponent to hit.

On the other hand, bad footwork can compromise both our defensive and offensive abilities.

Both the guard and the footwork are two fundamentals that must be worked extensively before moving on to more advanced techniques and combinations.

Staying constantly on the move is essential to avoid becoming an easy target for our adversary, while allowing us to be more unpredictable in our offensive movements.

Boxing is a sport of patience and opportunity. We must know not to rush, but we must also act quickly and explosively when we have detected an opportunity or weakness in our opponent.

• Forward / backward movement: It is important to stay as balanced as possible when doing this type of movement. By extending our stance a bit, we must have at least one foot on the ground at all times to be stable and ready for any attack. This will also help us to launch a counterattack or pivot for a powerful blow.
• Lateral movement: In the lateral movement it is equally important to stay connected with the ground and with a good balance, for this our feet have never to cross, since if we are hit in that position it is very likely that we will be knocked down.
• Head movement: A good head movement helps us avoid blows without having to block them, which offers us the possibility of counterattacking with greater speed and power. It is a skill that takes time to develop and is characteristic of more experienced boxers.

Attack and counterattack

Attacking and striking is another fundamental element of our boxing classes. To develop a good striking technique we carry out the following specific tasks:

• Different types of hitting: jab, direct, crochet, uppercut, hook, swing, volley, etc.
• Hit combinations
• Feints and deceptions
• Distance management
• Hitting timing

The practice of these techniques is carried out in the following ways:

• Individual shadow work
• Individual work in sack
• Pad work with a partner
• Repetition of techniques and drills with a partner

When a good guard, a good defensive base and a good hitting technique have been developed, opportunities for counterattacks begin to present themselves naturally during a match or sparring. A good boxer knows that he should not jump into exchanging blows without first having analyzed his opponent. Boxing is a methodical and calculated sport in which it is important to study the opponent to analyze their strengths and weaknesses, as well as to find the range in which it is best for us to develop the fight.

Provoking mistakes in the opponent and making them pay for them is a common strategy in boxing, so keeping calm and composure is one of the factors that distinguishes a good boxer from a great boxer.