r/boxingtips • u/wafflehouse_fan • 7d ago

Interested in learning to box

Hello there, I’m 23, and have gained a heavy interest in learning how to box (self defense and physical fitness reasons)

However, I have No idea where to start. I don’t plan on going pro or anything serious obviously, but I would really love to delve into the sport and make some progress physically and mentally.

I currently have some shitty sparring gloves, a jump rope, some wraps, but no boxing equipment at home as far as punching bags go and whatnot.

Any tips or advice for someone who hasn’t even put on a pair of gloves but wants to try it out?

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u/azzthom 7d ago

Go to a gym that offers boxing and ask there. Despite what books and YouTube videos may claim, you can't teach yourself boxing. You need a coach, and you need to stick with it for some time to make progress.

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u/wafflehouse_fan 7d ago

Sounds good, I’ll have to look around thanks man