Boxing Basics - Stance + Footwork

[Bloodshedparty]

If you are right-handed then you have your left leg front and right leg back, right?

[ChadHowseFitness]

@Bloodshedparty correct.

[dragoon2784]

Nice video dude, good technical lesson

[macaucomment]

Hi! I just want to let you know that your video clips helped me succeed in my power boxing class and I want to thank you for it :) All the girl in my class think you're great.

[ChadHowseFitness]

@macaucomment Thanks for the comment! Glad you're liking the videos :)

[bagutierrez95]

so if you use your right hand to punch, you need your right leg in the back to throw all of the force with the help of your leg? the same with the left.

[ChadHowseFitness]

@bagutierrez95 correct.

[TypicalBlondeChick]

Do you always have to turn your hips when you punch? Because they say it gives you more power in your punches, but Im not sure how you can turn while punching. thanks

[ChadHowseFitness]

@TypicalBlondeChick It doesn't have to be a big movement, but your hips are always involved in your punches.

[soundasapound100]

Good Advice....Thanks

[thekansaskid3149]

Thank You For Uploading This Video, I Want To Become A Boxer Someday!

[coldsubzero]

You forgot the diagonal footwork. But great video anyway.

[coolguy32345]

To practice all of this that your teaching me, what can I use? I'm a beginner, and have no gear or anything to practice with. All I have are gloves. So what can I use to practice on?

[schoolboy2012]

should your body be facing your opponent or should you turn towards the side?

[ChadHowseFitness]

@schoolboy2012 you don't want your shoulders squared to your opponent, you want them angled to create a smaller target. Squared shoulders = big target + less power in your cross & other punches.

[ThunderJumpMan]

I've seen other stances with the back heel slightly off the ground... Which is better? Or is it personal preference?

[ChadHowseFitness]

@ThunderJumpMan back heel off the ground is good. It allows you to get the right off quicker than if your back heels on the ground. You don't want to be flatfooted.

[BoxerSonnyboyWatts]

@ThunderJumpMan back foot should be off the floor unless you throwing a hook with your front hand then your front foot should be upjust for the spin

[iPOWNSCRUBS]

how do i hit them in the face?

[n1tmare]

@ChadHowseFitness Thanks a lot of these helpful tutorials! I want to ask a question regarding the boxing stance: do you balance your body weight on both of your feet (50/50) or have it more on one of them (either front or back)?

[ChadHowseFitness]

@n1tmare a balanced stance is best.

[n1tmare]

@ChadHowseFitness Thank you for the quick response, Chad!

[ChadHowseFitness]

@n1tmare Shaddowboxing is HUGE. Just as important as using a bag. If you can get a bag at a reasonable price, or ask your gym to get one, then do that. If not, practice in the mirror, it's a great starting place.

[bboysteff1]

Helped a lot.



[DCELMOProductions]

it does matter which hand goes where depending on what Stance you are right?

[ChadHowseFitness]

@DCELMOProductions yes. If you're a southpaw you basically want to do the opposite that an orthodox fighter will do (left hand back, protecting chin, right hand forward ready to jab).

[DCELMOProductions]

@ChadHowseFitness Southpaw isn't that when your left leg is out and right leg back

[ChadHowseFitness]

@DCELMOProductions orthodox: right leg back, right hand back. southpaw, left foot back, left hand back. Whichever your dominant hand is dictates your stance.

[DCELMOProductions]

@ChadHowseFitness Alright thank you 

[0mrme0]

Good video. I've never done anything as physically demanding as boxing, so I have to ask;

you said stay on the heels of your feet, right? So when your opponent throws a punch and it connects, how would you prevent yourself from falling back?

[ChadHowseFitness]

@0mrme0 I was saying stay on the 'balls' of your feet, or your toes. Don't sit back on your heels, because you're right, you won't have the balance or mobility you need in a fight.

[MegaBeamish]

Thanks alot for the video's man. I'm training in Jujitsu and karate and we just started sparring a while ago. My boxing fundamentals are pretty weak. These vids will help me a lot. Thanks again.

[ChadHowseFitness]

@MegaBeamish no problem man - glad I can help. Good luck with your training!

[cholometralleta]

Buen video, saludos desde argentina.

[MrChrisrocks1212]

i think im a good fighter but it seems everytime i get into a fight i dont remember what to do so my question is how do i stay focused in a real fight and how can i make my agrenalin not overwhlem me

[ChadHowseFitness]

@MrChrisrocks1212 - Practice. It's like any 'scary' situation. The more you're in it, the calmer you'll get. Same goes with public speaking, playing in the finals of a big tournament and so forth. The more you practice, the calmer you'll get and the clearer you'll be able to think.

[PatrickBP26]

Hey Chad u got a girlfriend? strange question from another guy, but just wondering. Does she run your business with u? good video.

[ChadHowseFitness]

@PatrickBP26 no worries - ya I have a lovely girlfriend. But no she doesn't run my business with me. Thanks for the comment.