The Ultimate in Martial Arts

wholefnshow13 · 07-28-2003, 08:46 PM

I would like to get into boxing for fitness purposes. I don't want to look stupid going to a gym and not know how to wrap my hands, not having basic fundamentals, etc. Do boxing gyms teach you this stuff or do I need to go to a boxing camp?

Thanks!

Tom Yum · 07-29-2003, 06:24 PM

Yes boxing gyms will teach you everything you need to know from day one including fundamentals, how to wrap hands etc.

Boxing is about three fourths mental. You learn to overcome your own shallow instincts in favor of keeping focus, challenging your mind and body and allowing yourself to learn for real.

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wholefnshow13 Novice Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beginner Boxing for fitness? I would like to get into boxing for fitness purposes. I don't want to look stupid going to a gym and not know how to wrap my hands, not having basic fundamentals, etc. Do boxing gyms teach you this stuff or do I need to go to a boxing camp? Thanks!

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Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,573 Groans: 1 Groaned at 5 Times in 5 Posts	Yes boxing gyms will teach you everything you need to know from day one including fundamentals, how to wrap hands etc. Boxing is about three fourths mental. You learn to overcome your own shallow instincts in favor of keeping focus, challenging your mind and body and allowing yourself to learn for real.

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