BOXING

Boxing is a combat sport with fists that dates back thousands of years. Professional boxing consists of timed rounds in a ring where the winner is determined by points or knocking out the opponent.

Boxing classes at Victory MMA are designed to teach beginners the basics of boxing and perfect the art for professionals. Students will learn stances, punches, and defense. Boxing stances include the Orthodox stance, where right-handed fighters lead with the left foot and fist. Left-handed fighters mirror this stance with the right side leading or what’s commonly known as the Southpaw stance. A defensive stance turns the body to the side, and an aggressive stance faces the opponent. All stances are taught standing or in a semi crouch.

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Punches are an essential part of boxing. Classes will teach the four main punches, including the jab, a straight punch with the lead hand, a cross, a straight punch with the rear hand, a hook, a semi-circular punch with the lead hand that targets the side of the head, and the uppercut, a vertical punch with the rear hand to the torso or chin. Footwork is also vital. Students will learn how to evade a hit, bob, weave, rotate, and block to be successful.