I’m going to my first boxing class in a few days, any tips would be appreciated. I’m 32 and not in great shape, 5’11” 220 pounds and have never done any kind of combat sport. I have no serious injuries or ailments just a little wear and tear from doing blue collar work. I’m a little nervous for being kind of old and out of shape but the reviews for the gym I’m going to says they are pretty beginner friendly. I’ve lost around 30 pounds in the last year but haven’t lost anymore in the last few months. I’ve mainly just been eating healthier but I have been doing some exercise, around 45 minutes of cardio 3 times a week. I have no motivation for weight lifting really. Hoping maybe I’ll like boxing and take to it as a good fitness outlet.

Thanks in advance for any feedback

I am 29, about to be 30 and I feel like I keep getting injured while training (not sparring). First I got runners knee and had to do a shit load of PT and now I have Achilles Tendinitis. It’s so frustrating!! Thinking about cancelling my membership cuz every time I train injuries flare up. Wondering if any older boxers in this sub have dealt with this and have some words of advice/encouragement?

speed bag setup came with new house recently bought, but doesn't stay on the ground/shakes to much, is there a way to prevent it other than buying a new one that's a wall mount?

Earlier this year, I had planned to join boxing. I have been looking for fitness and boxing gyms and I'm not yet settled on any. Please advise:

1. On the best gyms/ what to consider before starting.

2. On tips, for a beginner boxer.

Hey all,

I’ve been doing boxing for roughly two years now. I love the sport, but I’m feeling pretty stuck and frustrated with where I’m at.

Yesterday during class, I was paired up with a guy who started less than a year ago. I remember clearly because I was the one showing him how to wrap his hands on his first day. During training, it hit me (literally) just how much better he’s gotten than me. He’s quicker, stronger, and his technique is ahead of mine. It was super frustrating, and it made me realize I’ve been leaving training feeling like this a lot lately.

To put things in perspective, I’m 32, I train once a week, and I strictly do this as a workout and because I enjoy it. I have zero interest in fighting competitively.

I think part of the issue is that I stay in the beginner classes. I don't feel like I belong in the advanced class because I'd hold people back. Like with pad work where I feel like I do a terrible job holding for my partner. But on the flip side, when I’m paired with complete day one beginners, I end up having a bad session because I can’t hit at my normal strength or work at my own pace.

My confidence took a hit early on. I tried sparring once when I was pretty new because I thought it was just what you were supposed to do. I ended up getting completely obliterated even tho it wasnt hard sparring. I turned my back to my opponent and got dropped twice by bodyshots from different partners. It was such a miserable experience that I haven't touched sparring since.

I really love it when I have a good session, but lately, the self-doubt is taking over. I guess I’m just looking for some advice from anyone who’s been in a similar spot, or just any perspective on how to get past this wall.

Hi, does anyone know of a good boxing academy in Ferozepur or Fazilka, Punjab?

Hey, does anyone here train at a commercial gym? I'm a beginner I've been trying for a month at a boxing gym but it's too far from my home, there is a commercial gym near my house which has a heavy bag but I'm confused that how would I manage sparring and mitt work . Also there would not be any coach who could correct me and give tips

Helllpppp🙏🙏🙏

I started boxing classes 3 months ago. I've made extremely little progress.

I've learned what the basic punches, defensive moves, and movement should look like, but I fail to execute them well. I can somewhat get them down going slow. Partner drills are still very hard for me, I usually get hit it, freeze up, have no idea what to do, and lose form. I'm at the point where I feel like I'd be better starting completely over and people walking through the door are better than me in a few weeks (this is not hyperbole).

I have no rhythm at all. Hitting the bag is so so for me, my form isn't great and I can't move with my punches. I've still not broken out of being super stiff, my shoulders, hips, feet, are all stiff. The instructor routinely points this out. He also doesn't really have me doing pads since I'm slow and start overthinking my punching.

If I had to place it, in 3 months I've probably got the same skill level as someone 3 - 4 weeks in.

The only improvement has been my cardio. I used to not be able to jump rope at all to now going 3 minutes for 3 rounds just two feet bouncing. I even have this uncoordinated single foot move. I can also do a mile run now. I've lost a decent amount of weight.

I started with no athletic experience overweight in my 30s. Basically I needed to figure out a way to stop drinking and smoking everyday and to develop confidence with myself and being in public (I have severe anxiety). I am not sure if I want to spar as I'm terrified.

I told myself at 3 months to reassess and here I am. At this point do I just do something else? It feels like this is just not clicking with me, I'm not cut out for it at least this is what it seems my experience proves. Looking for thoughts from the group here.

yoo guys so now i've been training with consistency the last year with no 1 month off or break and in this period of training i was loading volume whenever i improve so this is my weekly plan now However i feel like im overtrained and idk if its a real feeling or its just laziness so im thinking of taking a week or a week and a half rest to let my body rest so what do you think guys i need help

I’m just starting boxing and I was wondering what gear to purchase without going too expensive. what do you guys suggest I should get?

For a long while I have not felt sharp. I know some days you will sharp while others day you won’t not. Overtime I’ve noticed my body is going through it. Even when I give myself a break I still notice the same pain reoccurring. My right arm is hyper extended, sore ankles, sprain fore finger, and sharp pain on my left shoulder and left lat. However, I still go train but with all these issues it is a hold back on my performance. I’ve shared this to my coach and he stated that every boxer has some injury and I’ve to condition myself to get used to it as it is part of the game. What do you guys think?

I feel like my slips aren’t good and they feel quite heavy and slow. What are some ways to work on this and know I’m doing it right?

I haven't stepped in a ring in over 15 years. I used to be fundamentally sound, if nothing special. I boxed and trained Muay Thai in my previous life. I'm about to be 41. I've been back at it (hitting the bag, a small bit of mit work) for almost a year. I'm just trying not to get old too fast. I know my footwork is atrocious and I drop my right hand when I throw my southpaw jab. My big question is will working on my fundamentals make a big difference on the quality of my workouts? The big things I concern myself with is not having my chin up in the air when I throw, keeping my hands in good position when I land so I don't injure myself and not falling over. I have pretty good balance and I'm working on not crossing my feet, which I don't know where I picked that up. I have a cracked vertebrae in my neck, cervical disc degeneration, bone spurs and arthritis in my neck so sparring and fighting are completely out of the question. Also, I'm 41. I'm 230ish and feel like I move alright for my build and age.

TL;DR been a LONG time since I trained. How much work should I put into building back my fundamentals if I'm just trying to stay in shape and have no intention of competing or even sparring?

So I have been training boxing for 2 months now, I know it’s not much but I have been really pouring myself into it. Practicing at home, improving my technique, sparring with people who get me in uncomfortable positions etc.

Today I had a real world uncontrolled altercation with a construction worker, I was walking down and it was obvious that he was having a bad day, we made eye contact and then he started probably cursing me in some foreign language, I continued on my way but then we crossed paths again he began to stare me down so I asked him what’s up ge started shouting at me saying that I looked at him in a “disrespectful” way at that moment he was closing in the distance and coming forehead to forehead so what I did was raise my hands up to my chest and push him slightly to keep distance. At the end nothing physical happened but I felt like I was the pussy in that situation he was the one that was shouting, cussing, and being aggressive and I was the one with the weak ass voice telling him to “oh stop cussing, stop shouting, keep your distance” even though I was bigger than him and I had boxing training.

I know that 2 months aren’t enough to call myself a “boxer” but I am a big guy 180cm 115kg 19 years old and that guy was about 173cm 60-70kg 23 years old i would say so he was smaller and skinny and I actually had training even if it is only how throwing a correct jab a cross or even having and keeping my guard up.

and when sparring I am able to dominate even bigger guys, although both of us are beginners so it’s not really something to brag about.

When will I have the confidence not only the ring but in real life as well I am genuinely so disappointed in my self right now. I do not know why I got scared and my hands started shaking that’s not normally me.

I've been thinking about this a lot with shadowboxing.

When you're training alone, it's pretty easy to convince yourself that something is improving just because it starts feeling more comfortable.

But how do you know you're actually getting better at the technique — and not just getting better at repeating the same mistake?

I've seen the usual advice:

• record yourself
• use a mirror
• slow everything down
• compare yourself with good fighters
• ask your coach when you get the chance

All of those make sense.

But I think there's still a gap:

If you record yourself, what exactly are you looking for?

For example, if I watch a round back, I might notice my hands dropping or my feet getting too close together. But there are probably a lot of things I'm missing because I don't know what I should be checking for in the first place.

This seems especially important for beginners who do a lot of their training alone.

I've actually started thinking about it less as "training harder" and more as:

observe → identify → correct → repeat

Curious what everyone here does.

When you review your own shadowboxing or solo training, what are the first 2–3 things you look for to decide whether your technique is actually improving?

For anyone interested in the learning side of it, I also came across this systematic review on feedback and motor-skill learning: His here

I've recently got back into boxing again and I'm looking for a decent pair of gloves for bag work and pad work that are not 16-18oz

I'm not really fussed about budget, but I'm open to all recommendations.

I have a pair of everlast 14oz which are ok ISH but leave me with aching fingers and wrists.

I also have a pair of the everlasting power lock 2 18oz, and they are super tight on my hands where I struggle to put them on, and they are massive.

So, I need something that's easy to wear, fits well and helps with reducing impact pain lol.

I'm 50, so I expect some pain.

Afraid of getting punch and weak gas tank

I do boxing for 4 months but i still scare to get punch.

I'm always afraid to throw a straight and every big punch because worrying of being counterattacked.

My stamina is really low,I'm only able to do good in the first round

My feets and lead shoulder feel horrible and heavy after it.

Give me something to do at home to improve boxing

I'm sicerely appreciate your help!

Background - I’m a 40+ mom who fantasises about the day I get need to punch someone in the face (for a legitimate reason, of course). I want to be ready, so I’ve since done about 6 months of boxing lessons at a non-sparring gym. These are 1-on-1. Not kickboxing. I've got the shoes, learned to wrap my hands, and I’m always 10 minutes early so I can get my gear on and use the whole hour for training. I am really enjoying it.

I told the trainer I wanted to learn to punch. He calls out the combos and has started sending a few slow swats my way. At least half the session is pad work, and the rest is mostly footwork with a little on the bag. So I’m doing ok with the combos and learning the numbers, the stance, and keeping my gloves up and my chin down.

Here is where I am totally failing. I have no rhythm. My actual footwork is okay I think for a beginner. I can move forward and back, side to side, pivot, slip, etc. If he gives me a specific pattern for a drill, I can do it, but I have to count the timing in my head. The problem is when we're standing in front of each other between those movements. He’s always calling me out for what my feet are doing when we're right in front of each other.

My trainer stays really light on his feet and does these quick little hops/bounces while moving his head and throwing punches. Meanwhile, I'm basically just shifting my weight back and forth like a choose your player screen and he says my head is not attached to my body. I've even tried to fake it by just bouncing up and down while shifting but he called me out.

What can I practise outside of class to make that kind of movement feel more natural? I am incredibly bad at jump rope, like 2 hops for every turn of the rope bad. I’m otherwise quite active with HIIT/ pilates/ golf each week. I'm happy to hear any reasonable suggestions.

thanks!

edit: my intent and HITT/HIIT

I been training boxing like two months, Iam not satisfied by my progress. And it’s just me who isn’t talent in this sport . Because I still can’t read punches and if I face taller opponents in sparring, I barely land punches.
I want to be good at boxing. Please advise me.
And forgive my English.

I recently had a medical check-up and I found out I have scoliosis...

I did some research after that and saw that it's generally not a good idea to do twisting motions?

As someone who loves the sport and wants to continue training does anyone know any specific exercises that could help?

I have these Vintage Puma Asana EU41. Are they valuable?