Basic Boxing techniques

Boxing commonly uses an orthodox stance with the left hand and left foot forward for right-handed fighters, while the southpaw stance places the right hand forward for left-handed fighters.

Explain how the boxing stance places front foot forward for balance and stability, supports torso rotation, and varies with handedness (right-handed uses left foot forward; left-handed uses right foot forward).

Master guards in basic boxing with the common right-handed stance, a switch for left-handed boxers, and hands near the face to protect the rib cage.

Learn boxing footwork with a stable stance: right-handed fighters keep the right foot behind the left, left-handed fighters keep the left foot behind the right, practicing front-to-back and sideways movement.

Defend against straight punches by bringing your arms together and blocking with your arms, aligning your left and right sides to incoming punches.

Bring your forearms together to defend uppercuts and crunch your trunk to protect your torso. Guard trunk sides or slide your hands down to cover your face with either arm.

Defend against hooks by raising the elbow to shield the head, using the arm and forearm; for hooks to the rib cage, drop the elbow to guard that side.

Learn the straight left punch in boxing, guard with the right hand, rotate the trunk, extend and return the punch, and keep the left foot aligned with the left hand.

Master the straight left punch by keeping the left hand in front, rotating the shoulder, looking forward, and retreating to load the move before punching forward.

Master the straight punch by looking to the front, returning to the same position after each shot, and practicing slowly to finish with correct form.

Learn to execute a straight right punch from a right side view by aligning the arm, coordinating foot rotation, and returning to the front stance to build residual arm strength.

Execute a straight punch to the abdomen from a left ducked position, bend the knees, drop and return to position for a quick, controlled boxing technique.

Adopt a side view stance with bent knees and a rotated torso, strengthening the elbow for a straight punch. Keep eyes on the throws and repeat the drill several times.

Master the straight right punch from a ducked position to the abdomen by bending the knees, rotating the trunk and foot, and returning to stance with eyes forward.

practice the straight right punch from a ducked side-view stance by bending the knees, rotating the right foot, and returning to position repeatedly to strengthen the legs.

Learn the left uppercut as a short, compact movement with a downward dip, an upward return, and knee engagement before coming back.

Master the left uppercut from a side view, focusing on how the knees move and how the punch lands with purpose.

Execute the right side uppercut with a slight torso rotation, involving the foot, shin, and elbow, and finish by rotating the trunk for power transfer to the floor.

Watch the right side view of an uppercut in basic boxing techniques, showing the hand dropping, rotating upward, and returning to the starting position through repeated reps.

Learn to execute the uppercut left to the abdomen by rotating the trunk, striking the abdomen, and coming back.

Develop the uppercut left to the abdomen from a sideview stance to sharpen basic boxing techniques.

Perform an uppercut to the abdomen, targeting the abdominal area. Repeat the motion a few times.

Demonstrates an uppercut to the abdomen from a side view, teaching basic boxing technique and how optional foot rotation can be used.

Perform the left hook by raising the elbow to the side of the head, engage the trunk, then drive the hands and return to the starting position, always looking forward.

Practice the left hook from a side view to illustrate basic boxing techniques within the course.

Master the right hook by rotating the trunk to drive a punch to the side of the head, with elbows to the sides and returning to center between foot pivots.

Practice the right hook sideview, keep the elbows to the sides, return to the starting points, and repeat the drill a few times.

Master the left hook to the rib cage, bend slightly sideways, and keep your eyes forward for better balance and control.

Deliver a right hook to the rib cage and rotate the foot to generate power through rotation while maintaining balance.

Perform three sets of one minute straight punch drills, alternating sides and tempos with one minute rests, rotate the trunk, circle the punch, and relax to improve mobility and stance.

Practice the uppercut punch drill through three sets, varying pace and stance, relax shoulders between reps, stretch the neck, breathe and walk to recover, and prepare for the next set.

Practice hook punch drill with slow to fast tempo, focusing on contact point and hip rotation, while maintaining stance, exhaling on impact, and relaxing shoulders, neck, and trunk between sets.