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The position of ones’ body is an important first step in acquisition boxing techniques. One should stand fully upright with legs apart approximately shoulder width with the rear foot a half step behind the lead (or front) foot. The proper lead foot for you module depend on whether you are right handed or left handed. Right handed boxers module have their left foot as the lead foot and left handed boxers module have their right foot in front. Toes should be pointed very slightly inward with the bulk of ones’ weight on the lead foot. Arms are raised with the lead mitt at eye take most 6-8\” away from the face. The other mitt should be at lineament take with elbows nearby to the body. Chin should be down and nearby to the chest. This body positioning allows for the quick, forceful movements that are inherent to the sport of boxing and offer the greatest protection. Getting into this body stance should be practiced repeatedly until it feels completely natural to the beginning boxer. One should practice the various punches that are most effective in wearing down the opponent.

The is a common punch used by all boxers. It is a very quick, straight ahead punch in which your body rotates slightly. When the jabbing arm is fully extended toward the target it leaves the shoulder in a position to protect the lineament area. The other mitt is in a guard position nearby the lineament as well.

The “cross” is another powerful strike that comes from the rear hand. It is also a quick. Forceful and straight across movement which again results in slight body rotation. In a similar manner to the jab, the alternate hand (the lead hand) is protecting the grappling from counter punches.