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Standing Boxing Basics with Coach Willy

Learn foundational boxing techniques with Coach Willy from the Center for Movement Challenges.

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Coach Willy

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Learn foundational boxing techniques with Coach Willy from the Center for Movement Challenges.

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Key Focus Areas

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Goals:

  • Build proper stance and balance.
  • Learn and practice the 8 fundamental punches.
  • Develop combinations to improve coordination and movement.

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Lesson Breakdown

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1. Stance Fundamentals

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  • Orthodox Stance:
    • Left foot forward, right foot back.
    • Distribute weight: 70% on the rear leg, 30% on the lead leg.
    • Maintain a slight oblique angle with your upper and lower body aligned.
    • Keep hands up—thumb resting on the jawline, gloves under the cheeks.
  • Southpaw Stance (Mirrored Stance):
    • Right foot forward, left foot back.
    • Same weight distribution and hand placement as orthodox.

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‍2. Punching Techniques
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  • Punch Map:
    Eight punches in total, categorized into jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts, and body shots.
  • Numerical System:
    • 1: Jab (Lead Hand)
    • 2: Cross (Rear Hand)
    • 3: Lead Hook
    • 4: Rear Hook
    • 5: Lead Uppercut
    • 6: Rear Uppercut
    • 7: Lead Hook to the Body
    • 8: Rear Hook to the Body

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3. Combination Drills

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  • Simple Combos:
    • 1, 2: Jab and Cross.
    • 1, 3, 2, 3: Jab, Lead Hook, Cross, Lead Hook.
  • Advanced Combos:
    • 2, 3, 2: Cross, Lead Hook, Cross.
    • 3, 4, 3: Series of Hooks.
    • 6, 5, 2: Rear Uppercut, Lead Uppercut, Cross.
  • Body Shot Combos:
    • 2, 7, 2: Cross, Lead Hook to Body, Cross.
    • 3, 8, 5: Lead Hook, Rear Hook to Body, Lead Uppercut.
  • Linear Combos:
    • 1, 2, 5, 2: Jab, Cross, Lead Uppercut, Cross.
    • 3, 4, 6: Lead Hook, Rear Hook, Rear Uppercut.

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‍Key Tips

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  • Maintain proper weight distribution for balance.
  • Rotate your body for power, especially on crosses and hooks.
  • Keep punches at brow level to stay precise and effective.
  • Practice slowly at first to build proper technique.

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‍Conclusion

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Wrap-Up:

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  • Coach Willy guides you through essential boxing skills for balance, strength, and coordination.
  • Practice these drills regularly to build confidence and improve technique.

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Thanks for joining, and see you next time at the Center for Movement Challenges!

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Key takeaways

  • Maintain proper weight distribution for balance.
  • Rotate your body for power, especially on crosses and hooks.
  • Keep punches at brow level to stay precise and effective.
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