Boxing Defense - Time to Prepare

Boxing defense is a martial arts technique used in self-defense and sport fighting. Due to the unique nature of boxing, defense requires players to think ahead and anticipate their opponent’s next move. As long as you can manage your stamina, boxing defense will be difficult for anyone else who tries it!

Boxing defense is a defensive skill that uses the arms and fists to block, deflect, or catch an incoming blow. Boxing defense classes are offered in many areas of the world. Read more in detail here: boxing defense classes.

Note from the editor: This is a guest post from Chad Howse, who is writing a series of articles for AoM on the fundamentals of boxing. Parts I and II may be found here.

Defense is vital in a sport where the goal is to damage your opponent more than he hurts you, which is why we’ll go over how to prevent yourself from being struck before we go into hitting.

The first thing to realize about defense is that it is mostly performed to fulfill another objective. You’re not blocking only to avoid being struck; you’re blocking to put yourself in a position to return a punch that will harm your opponent or lead to a blow that will land flush.

There are two ways to do this:

1. You have the option of blocking or parrying the blow.

2. You have the option of slipping the punch.

I’ll demonstrate how to defend against each punch in the next video, either by blocking or sliding. Following the video, there will be a list of suggestions. Because this is a large subject to address in one post, feel free to contribute any more suggestions in the comments area.

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Tips

Mix it up

Don’t merely depend on blocking or sliding. Keep your opponent wondering about what you’re going to do next, just as you did on offense. If you block five punches in a row, your opponent may believe he’ll make some kind of contact and load up; slipping the next strike he throws may knock him off balance and out of position, which you may exploit.

Keep your grip on the situation.

“This man has some tight defense,” broadcasters will remark. This entails keeping your elbows close to your torso, keeping your hands high, and shielding your chin, which is low and shielded by your shoulders. There isn’t much free area in which to land anything.

Maintain a healthy balance.

Again, the goal of dodging a blow is to put oneself in a position to reply with a powerful punch. You must keep balanced, on the balls of your feet, and avoid making large, out-of-control movements to do this. Maintain a tiny, fast, and controlled movement pattern (both upper and lower body).

Nothing should be given away.

In this sense, boxing is similar to a variety of other sports, but let’s use basketball as an example. If a player comes down the court and knocks two consecutive threes, he may put up a shot fake to get his opponent in the air, allowing him to either draw a foul or establish a free route to the basket. In boxing, a guy’s jab could be on target, and he might land two or three in a row, but then he’ll throw out a faint (fake) to open up his opponent and then come around with a hook.

Examine your adversary.

Wait for him to launch his jab before exhibiting the parry if your hands are quick enough to parry it (block). If your hands are slower than his, keep them up and block his blows with smaller, more delicate motions. If he calls a faint and you commit, it’ll be far simpler to recover if you’re in control than if you’re not.

Make him miss by a smidgeon

It’s not necessary for your opponent to miss you by a foot or two; all you need is for him to miss you. Actually, all you want is for him to avoid hitting you square in the face. If he just grazes the side of your head, that’s fantastic! He didn’t do any harm, thus he won’t get a point.

So, much as in blocking and footwork, keep little motions under control.

Keep your gaze fixed on the target.

You should be gazing at your opponent’s upper chest, something I should have mentioned in the first essay. You can see his hands, shoulders, and head by doing so. Before they punch, some males provide subtle indications. Before throwing a jab, they could elevate their left shoulder, or before throwing a cross, they might shift their dominant shoulder forward (right shoulder on an orthodox fighter, left on a southpaw).

Keep your sights on his upper chest even if you’re blocking and sliding, and be ready to throw back. Slip and block in such a manner that you can always see your opponent. Boxing is all about angles, and if your opponent throws a number of punches at you, causing you to cover up and lose sight of where he is, he may shift his angle and throw you out of position, which is bad.

The punch you don’t see coming is always the one that knocks you out. Please keep this in mind. Basics of Boxing Part 1: Wrapping Your Hands Basics of Boxing Stance and Footwork (Part II) Part III of the Basics of Boxing: Defense Basics of Boxing Part IV: Punching – Cross & Jab Basics of Boxing Part V: Hook and Uppercut Punching Basics of Boxing Punching Combinations (Part VI)

Chad Howse is a personal trainer and amateur boxer who is dedicated to helping customers achieve positive outcomes in a short period of time so they may get the most out of life. Check out Chad Howse Fitness for fitness advice and motivation, and sign up for two free ebooks by subscribing to his RSS feed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Defence in boxing?

How do you defend in boxing?

A: It is difficult to defend in boxing for beginners, but it can be done by using your head and dodging the opponents attacks. This way you will not have to expose yourself as much.

What are the 4 styles of boxing?

A: There are 4 styles of boxing, which include; straight punch, uppercut punch, hook punch and combination. These types of punches all have different uses in the ring that can change your style.