As the post title states, Gladys & I attended Boxing class today. And I must say, this is truly one awesome experience :)
Conducted by our lovely S&W team with Maksim as the instructor. So here's some kick ass moves we learnt and did with hands on practice!
Jab (Straight Punch)
It was kind of difficult to perform this simple move because I was a right hander, the punch is perform using the left and the right is used to block and defence your face. As the punch reaches full extension, the lead shoulder can be brought up to guard the chin. The rear hand remains next to the face to guard the jaw.
The Hook
This is a semi-circular punch whereby, the elbow is drawn back with a horizontal fist (knuckles pointing forward) and the elbow bent. The rear hand is tucked firmly against the jaw to protect the chin. The torso and hips are rotated clockwise, propelling the fist through a tight, clockwise arc across the front of the body and connecting with the target.
Uppercut
A vertical, rising punch thrown with the rear hand,thrusting upwards in a rising arc towards the opponent's chin or torso. At the same time, the knees push upwards quickly and the torso and hips rotate anti-clockwise and the rear heel turns outward, mimicking the body movement of the cross
Slip (Slipping)
Slipping rotates the body slightly so that an incoming punch passes harmlessly next to the head. As the opponent's punch arrives, the boxer sharply rotates the hips and shoulders. This turns the chin sideways and allows the punch to "slip" past.
Though it was rather tiring to attend this workshop after a morning shift, the experience and fun is incredible :) Been doing yoga for some time, now I'm thinking cardio boxing.
:)
Alright, ending this post with a pair of green gloves! (I LIKE)
Alright, ending this post with a pair of green gloves! (I LIKE)
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