Slipping(Dodges)

Boxers dodges and slips to avoid strikes. They use foot work and rotates hips and neck to dodge or slip. However dodging seems impossible as the punches are normally 0.16 seconds and your reflexes are 1.20second. The method of boxers dodging and slipping is that they look at opponent's habits or shoulder movement, predicts the punce and dodges before the opponent punches.

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BOXING STYLES

Out-boxer: classic style of boxer which maintain the distance between opponent, and wearing out the opponent with jab. Because it is relying on weaker punches, they usually win by points rather than knockouts.

Boxer-puncher: a style of boxer who fights in a close range with combinations and strong punches. They often win be knockout as they use strong punches.

Counter puncher: a style of boxer who are defensive and slippery which rely on opponents mistakes. When the opponent goes off balance for a heavy punch counter puncher dodges and goes for a timed counter punch.

Brawler: a style of boxer who depends on pure strength of their punch. Most of the times, brawler has lack of footwork.
Swarmer: a style of boxer who relies on close range fight with hooks and uppercut. They tend to take lot of jabs before they get to a close range.

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Boxing is a martial which is focused on strikes. Aim is to knockout you opponent. You are only allowed to use your upper body. And for strikes you are only allowed to Fists. Fists are normally covered with gloves to prevent serious brain damage and also protect knuckles.

STANCE

Stance is very important in boxing as it directly influence your strike and defense. The basics are lead foot and lead hand come out to the front. Your two fists will stay up and will be used as defending (guarding). The lead hand will be in front of your face and your stronger arm at the back will cover your cheek and chin to prevent getting knock down. If you are a right hand boxer, your left arm and leg will be at the front as lead hand and lead foot. On the other hand if you are a left hand boxer also known as southpaw right hand and right foot will be your lead hand and lead foot.

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PUNCHES

There are 4 basic types of punches in boxing;

Jab: a quick punch thrown with the lead hand. It is the most important punch in boxing as it has the longest reach, and normally sets up for the heavier blows.

Cross: a power punch performed with your rear hand (stronger hand). The fist travels in a straight line from the chin. Your torso and hips can be rotated to give additional power.

Hook: a semi-circular punch with the lead hand to strike opponent’s side of their head. Its power usually comes from the rotation shoulder and spin.

Uppercut: a vertical punch with the rear hand to strike opponent’s lower jaw. Boxer crouches down and uses the momentum standing up to get more power.

These punches are thrown in different sequences called combos. For example Jab-Cross combination is called one-two combo.

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INTRODUCTION

Men always needed power to defend and compete. Nowdays, MMA matches such as UFC are getting popular. Each fighter fights until one surrenders. They use different techniques and skills from different martial arts. These matches have been existing since ancient times. It was called pankration and it had almost same rule.

People have been developing these martial arts over time. Now there are various different types and each has its own unique style. In this blog I will write about different types and techniques.