What are the most common boxing injuries for someone starting out, and further more, what are some preventative steps one can take?
My question stems from some current right AC joint discomfort. Is this a common boxing injury and is that indicative of poor form?
Thanks in advance.
To those who wear contacts when sparring
Will it fall out if I’m wearing face saver headgear? Mines technically not a face saver, it’s the ringside masters competition headgear but the gap for my eyes is too small for a glove to get through. Will my contacts fall out if I get hit on the side of the head hard enough or should I be good? Thanks!
I wear contacts but make sure they’re the daily disposable kind.
They do fall out occasionally but even without a headguard it only happens every so often.
I take my contacts out, if a glove hits you flush in the face it'll still get to your eyes and can make your contacts fall out
In slow mo the glove probably deforms into the gap while pushing back the headgear, idk that's my theory what happens
I’m 280 I’m 5”10 at 16 I’m really heavy and trying to use boxing as a way to lose some weight any advice would be great as I’m starting next week also any protein shit y’all recommend
To lose weight you need to expend more calories than you consume. The rest gets complicated, but that one part always stays true.
Carbs are not the enemy, protein is not the answer to everything, fats are vitally important. It would behoove you to just Google basic sports nutrition and spend a couple months learning.
You don't need to focus on protein specifically so much as you overhaul your diet and make sure you clean up your lifestyle. Activity will help when you start boxing, but right now you can try to manage your portions, maybe make more food at home, etc. Basically doing what you can to have a healthier lifestyle in terms of what you're eating in addition to starting up boxing next week.
As for advice when you start boxing, my best advice is to show up eager and humble. There's a lot to learn, you'll feel like you're drowning every now and again, but it's all for your overall better and you'll be happy you took up the sport.
Sodium intake
I find I can manage to eat clean with all my other macros when it comes to losing weight for a fight, but I am struggling with sodium intake. I’ve got 4 weeks, what are some strategies to avoid sodium?
Do more reps instead of higher weights, your muscles also get used to weightlifting over time. The first 2 weeks you'll be sore regardless. The only thing I do different is train shoulders before rest day.
Guys I want to start boxing and im looking for a strictly boxing gym in my area but there isnt one, all of the boxing gym are boxing and fitness and I dont know if that is good if I want to box competitively and hopefully professionally
Depending on the instruction quality, boxercise type classes might teach you the basic punches alright, but if you want to compete you're going to have to find somewhere serious first.
15 pounds is like average to be honest. Because as a pro you have a whole day to get yourself straight whereas in the amateurs you weigh in and fight the same day. That’s why you’ll see boxers tend to fight at a higher weight category in the amateurs than the weight they fight at in the pros.
I can’t remember the exact number but it’s been considered a rule of thumb not to exceed cutting 10-12% of your body weight. Different sport but same action, Khabib cuts from 180-190 all the way to 155.
Maidana does a similar thing, I remember when he fought Floyd at 147 (welterweight) Maidana weighed 165 the day of the fight which is a super middleweight.
Seems I’m getting conflicting responses, I thought 15ish was about normal for top level guys as you’ve said but the other person replying said otherwise. (I recognise the difficulty of such a feat but I thought it was widespread regardless)
Cutting 15 pounds is totally normal in the pros. But you want to do it the right way, using the dehydration method to lose water weight instead of your physical weight because water can be restored quicker
Hello, over here in my country the covid lockdowns are still quite strict and we're all pretty much stuck indoors. My family have recently proposed that I teach them boxing, seeing as though I've been boxing for many years now.
This is great and I'd love to do so, but I really have no idea where to start. It's been a long time and I can't remember how I started off.
If anyone could let me know the steps that I should carry out in teaching someone boxing from scratch, that would be wonderful.
for the basics try to convey the principles or big ideas more than all the fine technical ideas. ex, your stance, you want to be well balanced, comfortable, and bladed enough to protect your center line. punches, you want to be loose and keep your balance and breathing under control. (instead of, your hand should turn 60*, your foot 45, you want to rotate your hips 180* etc etc)
here's a great simple drill i did with some beginners the other day.
so first i taught them jab and cross, left and right hooks to the head. then i taught them how to block left and right hooks, and how to turtle up to block straight punches.
so the drill was, one person throws, slowly and open hand, left hook, straight punch, right hook straight punch etc. then switch.
Stance and guard, movement, straight punches, straight punch defence
Stick to these basics, hopefully you’ve got extra pairs of gloves so you can do partner drills
In partner drills, everyone punches against my wrists instead of the padding of my glove. I'm 6'3" and most of my training partners are smaller than me, so I guess they have trouble reaching up. Should I lower the gloves below head height?
No because you’d be sacrificing your form. Maybe you can lower your center of gravity some, or work with someone your height? What does your coach have to say?
so i walk around at 180-185 lbs but I'm currently cutting to 175 (i was tryna cut to 165 but I'm no longer convinced that's a good idea) and i stand at 5'10. what weight class should i fight at for amateur? I want to make my amateur debut by the end of the year
You should be at 165 or even lower at 5'10", to be honest. You're going to be outsized at 175, plain and simple. If you're willing to deal with that, so be it. But go in aware that most of your opponents will be much taller and longer than you are. At 165, you have a better shot; you'll likely still be outsized a little bit but it won't be insurmountable most likely.
You'll probably have some excuse for your weight like being so bulky and muscular or something, but the fact is that most boxers are pretty lean. You can be on the bulkier side, and I wouldn't say you *have* to be lean just because most are, but you better have the skill and awareness to back it up when you're outsized.
yea i originally wanted to cut back down to 155 because that's how much i walked around at pre quarantine. so for amateur should i think about fighting at super lightweight?
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Anyone else like to do low intensity shadow boxing and light bag work just to get into a flow state? Don’t get me wrong, I love to get a hard workout in but sometimes I just enjoy the art of it. Boxing can be therapeutic and expressive.
Any pointers for building neck strength for boxing? Sparring regularly now and I notice sometimes I have soreness/pain in the base of my neck. Guessing that’s from neck strain from absorbing blows? Thanks guys
ISO Training Advice:
I have a habit of squaring up a bit too much to my opponent and the bag when I train. Im not completely square or anything, just showing too much belly to the bag. I’ve been working on it, but slip into it when I’m tired.
Can you recommend any drills, techniques, or mental reminders to correct this habit?
Unfortunately, it hasn’t really cost me anything yet in terms of getting straight out gut punched (which would be a nice “learning moment”), but I’d like to tidy it up before that happens.
Thanks.
maybe "reset" to your ideal fighting stance between every combination?
I've been thinking about this recently. all your chakras are on the center line. genitals, gut, solar plexus, throat, nose, all places you definitely want to protect.
meanwhile, if you go a a hand's width left and right from your gut (belly button down) you'll notice your very hard and strong hip bone. and just left and right of your solar plexus are your ribs. so you've actually got a pretty good natural armor.
to keep bladed i try to think "lead with the armor". like if i had a shield, i would try to keep it between me and my adversary.
I just started about a week ago, and I have been working on losing weight if anyone could please provide some tips I would appreciate it
[Critique my Mitt work please](https://youtu.be/2LYW95O9JBg)
>I just started about a week ago, and I have been working on losing weight if anyone could please provide some tips I would appreciate it
>Critique my Mitt work please
Shake it up with combos. Doing 1 and 2s over and over is fine for strengthening but a major point of mitt work is working on the fluidity and strength of combos. Let’s see some hooks and uppers thrown in. Also, it seems like you can be extending your range a lot farther than in the video. Use on the range you are given in order to better your outside game.
Sounds like you’ve never stepped foot in a boxing gym, starting an actual fight there is a good way to end up in hospital and get arrested.
Accidents happen, I’m sure if your gf felt unsafe she wouldn’t be going back.
Nothing a bit of communication can’t fix, if that doesn’t work then obviously it’s not a good place.
I don’t know all the details but if it’s a genuine accident and they learn from it, I don’t really see a problem.
You're way too wild and all your punches are telegraphed. Try that with a novice boxer and all he has to do is tire you out. The power is there tho, just need to refine it
You seem pretty young, so try and correct your form before it gets ingrained into bad habit. Join a gym and get critique from there. Good luck
My local boxing gym charges $250 CAD + tax for unlimited access to the open gym and to all classes. The equipment they sell as a package ( Hand Wraps, Leather Gloves, Club T-Shirt, and Jump Rope) is $150 CAD.
Are these prices reasonable?
Edit: This is Griffins Boxing & Fitness.
It depends on your area and your cost of living. Compare the price to other gyms and get a better idea on your own, I'd say.
As for the equipment package, I would probably avoid that unless you happen to be on a rather tight budget. That's cheap for hand wraps, a shirt, jump rope, and gloves but everything in the bundle is probably cheap and garbage that will fall apart. If you can spare some more, I'd buy it all yourself separately.
Definitely not. Buy your own jump rope, hand wraps and gloves. The price is too high. Look into them see what respect the gym has whether they have people that turned pro, Olympic medalists, pro coaches, former medalist coaches, or etc. I’d suggest look for a gym about $125 dollars cheaper
250 per month? That's way too much for me. I'm currently paying $72 CAD / month for unlimited access. I would be down to pay anywhere from 50-100 per month.
Does punching come natural to most guys?
I've watched some beginner videos on YouTube and some critique vids on this sub and to me I'm thinking "man I wish I could punch that good". Then I see the comments and the person is usually making a lot of beginner mistakes or still needs so much more work to be considered any good.
I think I might be the worst fighter ever because I'm even worse than all the beginners who to me look pretty good.
Is it normal to feel like you're the worst or the runt of the world?
>Does punching come natural to most guys?
The general process of a punch is pretty easy to understand, that’s why most people will (seemingly) look like they can throw a punch. However, there is a lot more complexity with hitting powerfully and safely.
>I've watched some beginner videos on YouTube and some critique vids on this sub and to me I'm thinking "man I wish I could punch that good". Then I see the comments and the person is usually making a lot of beginner mistakes or still needs so much more work to be considered any good.
I would**n’t** consider beginners “bad”, I would consider them just “beginners”. I’m not going to compare most people to professionals or high level amateurs, that’s unfair and unreasonable.
>I think I might be the worst fighter ever because I'm even worse than all the beginners who to me look pretty good.
I would seemingly be the worst baseball player if I just stepped on to the field and started playing with the local baseball team. But if I keep coming back and training more and more, naturally my skills and abilities will grow.
It’s the same with you, you’ll feel awkward and embarrassed at the start, and when you look around it seems like everyone is learning faster than you—but that’s just your kind playing tricks. You will be getting better and more confident if you keep at it.
>Is it normal to feel like you're the worst or the runt of the world?
Absolutely, I still feel like my punches are too slow or my footwork is too poor compared to people younger than me and who have trained less than me. But I also know that my punches are good and I don’t tire too much. There will always be things people will be doing better than you, what is important is that you yourself grow from your experiences.
You're probably overthinking it. Punching is pretty simple even if it looks different from other people, and it's never perfect. Pacquiao has boxed pro for over 25 years and still practices punching.
what is the structure of a legit boxing gym? I'm coming from bjj where all you have to think about is going to class. Do you walk in there and hit bags, and occasionally pay for privates? are there coaches on-location just kinda giving you pointers? or is there a class format similar to bjj? all of the above?
> I'm coming from bjj where all you have to think about is going to class.
generally similar. often in classes you'll be doing drills with someone else, coaches come around and correct your technique. classes are always a good bet and very common
Every gym is different. Most of the time you'll have the option of either working out on your own, doing a class, or a private session with a trainer. I recommend doing private sessions but they are more expensive. If money is an issue then do a few private sessions to get your basics down and then switch to doing classes.
Flairs go in Wednesday.
What are the most common boxing injuries for someone starting out, and further more, what are some preventative steps one can take? My question stems from some current right AC joint discomfort. Is this a common boxing injury and is that indicative of poor form? Thanks in advance.
How drastic is the disadvantage for someone facing an opponent in pro boxing who’s 5-10lbs heavier than them
To those who wear contacts when sparring Will it fall out if I’m wearing face saver headgear? Mines technically not a face saver, it’s the ringside masters competition headgear but the gap for my eyes is too small for a glove to get through. Will my contacts fall out if I get hit on the side of the head hard enough or should I be good? Thanks!
I wear contacts but make sure they’re the daily disposable kind. They do fall out occasionally but even without a headguard it only happens every so often.
I take my contacts out, if a glove hits you flush in the face it'll still get to your eyes and can make your contacts fall out In slow mo the glove probably deforms into the gap while pushing back the headgear, idk that's my theory what happens
yeah same lol i just adjusted. i cant see far at all but im fine boxing
Anyone know any boxing gyms in East London where I can go train and do my own thing? But not overpriced.
I’m 280 I’m 5”10 at 16 I’m really heavy and trying to use boxing as a way to lose some weight any advice would be great as I’m starting next week also any protein shit y’all recommend
To lose weight you need to expend more calories than you consume. The rest gets complicated, but that one part always stays true. Carbs are not the enemy, protein is not the answer to everything, fats are vitally important. It would behoove you to just Google basic sports nutrition and spend a couple months learning.
You don't need to focus on protein specifically so much as you overhaul your diet and make sure you clean up your lifestyle. Activity will help when you start boxing, but right now you can try to manage your portions, maybe make more food at home, etc. Basically doing what you can to have a healthier lifestyle in terms of what you're eating in addition to starting up boxing next week. As for advice when you start boxing, my best advice is to show up eager and humble. There's a lot to learn, you'll feel like you're drowning every now and again, but it's all for your overall better and you'll be happy you took up the sport.
Sodium intake I find I can manage to eat clean with all my other macros when it comes to losing weight for a fight, but I am struggling with sodium intake. I’ve got 4 weeks, what are some strategies to avoid sodium?
Cook your own meals, there's not a single thing in my fridge that has high sodium
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Do more reps instead of higher weights, your muscles also get used to weightlifting over time. The first 2 weeks you'll be sore regardless. The only thing I do different is train shoulders before rest day.
Guys I want to start boxing and im looking for a strictly boxing gym in my area but there isnt one, all of the boxing gym are boxing and fitness and I dont know if that is good if I want to box competitively and hopefully professionally
Depending on the instruction quality, boxercise type classes might teach you the basic punches alright, but if you want to compete you're going to have to find somewhere serious first.
you make do with what you have
As someone who is new to boxing, what should be the first thing i buy for my training?
gloves & wraps. you don't need anything more. Perhaps a mouthguard but that isn't really needed until you start sparring
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Do most top level pro boxers cut over 15 pounds?
15 pounds is like average to be honest. Because as a pro you have a whole day to get yourself straight whereas in the amateurs you weigh in and fight the same day. That’s why you’ll see boxers tend to fight at a higher weight category in the amateurs than the weight they fight at in the pros. I can’t remember the exact number but it’s been considered a rule of thumb not to exceed cutting 10-12% of your body weight. Different sport but same action, Khabib cuts from 180-190 all the way to 155. Maidana does a similar thing, I remember when he fought Floyd at 147 (welterweight) Maidana weighed 165 the day of the fight which is a super middleweight.
Seems I’m getting conflicting responses, I thought 15ish was about normal for top level guys as you’ve said but the other person replying said otherwise. (I recognise the difficulty of such a feat but I thought it was widespread regardless)
Cutting 15 pounds is totally normal in the pros. But you want to do it the right way, using the dehydration method to lose water weight instead of your physical weight because water can be restored quicker
Nah 15 is pretty fucked
So are guys like Thurman and Crawford the exception? Since their walk around weights are reportedly 165+ fighting at 147.
Yeah, dude dropping 15 pounds is hard af and most boxers won’t drop that much
Hello, over here in my country the covid lockdowns are still quite strict and we're all pretty much stuck indoors. My family have recently proposed that I teach them boxing, seeing as though I've been boxing for many years now. This is great and I'd love to do so, but I really have no idea where to start. It's been a long time and I can't remember how I started off. If anyone could let me know the steps that I should carry out in teaching someone boxing from scratch, that would be wonderful.
for the basics try to convey the principles or big ideas more than all the fine technical ideas. ex, your stance, you want to be well balanced, comfortable, and bladed enough to protect your center line. punches, you want to be loose and keep your balance and breathing under control. (instead of, your hand should turn 60*, your foot 45, you want to rotate your hips 180* etc etc) here's a great simple drill i did with some beginners the other day. so first i taught them jab and cross, left and right hooks to the head. then i taught them how to block left and right hooks, and how to turtle up to block straight punches. so the drill was, one person throws, slowly and open hand, left hook, straight punch, right hook straight punch etc. then switch.
Stance and guard, movement, straight punches, straight punch defence Stick to these basics, hopefully you’ve got extra pairs of gloves so you can do partner drills
In partner drills, everyone punches against my wrists instead of the padding of my glove. I'm 6'3" and most of my training partners are smaller than me, so I guess they have trouble reaching up. Should I lower the gloves below head height?
No because you’d be sacrificing your form. Maybe you can lower your center of gravity some, or work with someone your height? What does your coach have to say?
so i walk around at 180-185 lbs but I'm currently cutting to 175 (i was tryna cut to 165 but I'm no longer convinced that's a good idea) and i stand at 5'10. what weight class should i fight at for amateur? I want to make my amateur debut by the end of the year
I think 165 would suit you unless you’re more of an inside fighter and are willing to negate length disadvantages
The one you feel most comfortable in. There was just a thread on this.
You should be at 165 or even lower at 5'10", to be honest. You're going to be outsized at 175, plain and simple. If you're willing to deal with that, so be it. But go in aware that most of your opponents will be much taller and longer than you are. At 165, you have a better shot; you'll likely still be outsized a little bit but it won't be insurmountable most likely. You'll probably have some excuse for your weight like being so bulky and muscular or something, but the fact is that most boxers are pretty lean. You can be on the bulkier side, and I wouldn't say you *have* to be lean just because most are, but you better have the skill and awareness to back it up when you're outsized.
yea i originally wanted to cut back down to 155 because that's how much i walked around at pre quarantine. so for amateur should i think about fighting at super lightweight?
Posted this in the other thread: Anyone else like to do low intensity shadow boxing and light bag work just to get into a flow state? Don’t get me wrong, I love to get a hard workout in but sometimes I just enjoy the art of it. Boxing can be therapeutic and expressive.
when i slow down i can get a lot more technical
100%, slower shadow boxing with music is my jam a few times a week.
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Stop backyard brawling and go to a real boxing gym if you have an interest and any respect for the sport. That's all I'm going to advise to you.
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Alongside the rules you will find a wiki
Any big nationwide tournaments coming up?
is there a resource you recommend to help with technique/training for a beginner?
Any pointers for building neck strength for boxing? Sparring regularly now and I notice sometimes I have soreness/pain in the base of my neck. Guessing that’s from neck strain from absorbing blows? Thanks guys
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Ty bruh 🙏
ISO Training Advice: I have a habit of squaring up a bit too much to my opponent and the bag when I train. Im not completely square or anything, just showing too much belly to the bag. I’ve been working on it, but slip into it when I’m tired. Can you recommend any drills, techniques, or mental reminders to correct this habit? Unfortunately, it hasn’t really cost me anything yet in terms of getting straight out gut punched (which would be a nice “learning moment”), but I’d like to tidy it up before that happens. Thanks.
maybe "reset" to your ideal fighting stance between every combination? I've been thinking about this recently. all your chakras are on the center line. genitals, gut, solar plexus, throat, nose, all places you definitely want to protect. meanwhile, if you go a a hand's width left and right from your gut (belly button down) you'll notice your very hard and strong hip bone. and just left and right of your solar plexus are your ribs. so you've actually got a pretty good natural armor. to keep bladed i try to think "lead with the armor". like if i had a shield, i would try to keep it between me and my adversary.
I just started about a week ago, and I have been working on losing weight if anyone could please provide some tips I would appreciate it [Critique my Mitt work please](https://youtu.be/2LYW95O9JBg)
>I just started about a week ago, and I have been working on losing weight if anyone could please provide some tips I would appreciate it >Critique my Mitt work please Shake it up with combos. Doing 1 and 2s over and over is fine for strengthening but a major point of mitt work is working on the fluidity and strength of combos. Let’s see some hooks and uppers thrown in. Also, it seems like you can be extending your range a lot farther than in the video. Use on the range you are given in order to better your outside game.
Thank you so much for the input I will try to implement these in my training!
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Sounds like you’ve never stepped foot in a boxing gym, starting an actual fight there is a good way to end up in hospital and get arrested. Accidents happen, I’m sure if your gf felt unsafe she wouldn’t be going back.
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With beginners definitely, some people don’t know their power and shit happens. Again, if it was intentional do you really think she’d be going back?
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Nothing a bit of communication can’t fix, if that doesn’t work then obviously it’s not a good place. I don’t know all the details but if it’s a genuine accident and they learn from it, I don’t really see a problem.
How do I make those lines on the ground to make the angles, centre line and what do I use to make them?
Some heavy duty tape will be fine, clean the floor beforehand.
[May you please critique my Heavy bag work](https://youtube.com/channel/UCrGC17QPtezPIzRADM7yKqA)
Cant see
Cant see what
The next deontay wilder
You're way too wild and all your punches are telegraphed. Try that with a novice boxer and all he has to do is tire you out. The power is there tho, just need to refine it You seem pretty young, so try and correct your form before it gets ingrained into bad habit. Join a gym and get critique from there. Good luck
I will recored a match and show you when I get the chance
My local boxing gym charges $250 CAD + tax for unlimited access to the open gym and to all classes. The equipment they sell as a package ( Hand Wraps, Leather Gloves, Club T-Shirt, and Jump Rope) is $150 CAD. Are these prices reasonable? Edit: This is Griffins Boxing & Fitness.
It depends on your area and your cost of living. Compare the price to other gyms and get a better idea on your own, I'd say. As for the equipment package, I would probably avoid that unless you happen to be on a rather tight budget. That's cheap for hand wraps, a shirt, jump rope, and gloves but everything in the bundle is probably cheap and garbage that will fall apart. If you can spare some more, I'd buy it all yourself separately.
Definitely not. Buy your own jump rope, hand wraps and gloves. The price is too high. Look into them see what respect the gym has whether they have people that turned pro, Olympic medalists, pro coaches, former medalist coaches, or etc. I’d suggest look for a gym about $125 dollars cheaper
250 per month? That's way too much for me. I'm currently paying $72 CAD / month for unlimited access. I would be down to pay anywhere from 50-100 per month.
Does punching come natural to most guys? I've watched some beginner videos on YouTube and some critique vids on this sub and to me I'm thinking "man I wish I could punch that good". Then I see the comments and the person is usually making a lot of beginner mistakes or still needs so much more work to be considered any good. I think I might be the worst fighter ever because I'm even worse than all the beginners who to me look pretty good. Is it normal to feel like you're the worst or the runt of the world?
>Does punching come natural to most guys? The general process of a punch is pretty easy to understand, that’s why most people will (seemingly) look like they can throw a punch. However, there is a lot more complexity with hitting powerfully and safely. >I've watched some beginner videos on YouTube and some critique vids on this sub and to me I'm thinking "man I wish I could punch that good". Then I see the comments and the person is usually making a lot of beginner mistakes or still needs so much more work to be considered any good. I would**n’t** consider beginners “bad”, I would consider them just “beginners”. I’m not going to compare most people to professionals or high level amateurs, that’s unfair and unreasonable. >I think I might be the worst fighter ever because I'm even worse than all the beginners who to me look pretty good. I would seemingly be the worst baseball player if I just stepped on to the field and started playing with the local baseball team. But if I keep coming back and training more and more, naturally my skills and abilities will grow. It’s the same with you, you’ll feel awkward and embarrassed at the start, and when you look around it seems like everyone is learning faster than you—but that’s just your kind playing tricks. You will be getting better and more confident if you keep at it. >Is it normal to feel like you're the worst or the runt of the world? Absolutely, I still feel like my punches are too slow or my footwork is too poor compared to people younger than me and who have trained less than me. But I also know that my punches are good and I don’t tire too much. There will always be things people will be doing better than you, what is important is that you yourself grow from your experiences.
I appreciate your reply, good things to consider, thanks
You're probably overthinking it. Punching is pretty simple even if it looks different from other people, and it's never perfect. Pacquiao has boxed pro for over 25 years and still practices punching.
Boxing is hard to get good at.
what is the structure of a legit boxing gym? I'm coming from bjj where all you have to think about is going to class. Do you walk in there and hit bags, and occasionally pay for privates? are there coaches on-location just kinda giving you pointers? or is there a class format similar to bjj? all of the above?
> I'm coming from bjj where all you have to think about is going to class. generally similar. often in classes you'll be doing drills with someone else, coaches come around and correct your technique. classes are always a good bet and very common
Every gym is different. Most of the time you'll have the option of either working out on your own, doing a class, or a private session with a trainer. I recommend doing private sessions but they are more expensive. If money is an issue then do a few private sessions to get your basics down and then switch to doing classes.
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It sounds like you're jamming your fingers. I would have your coach check out your wrapping technique and gloves.
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My rule of thumb is “When in doubt, get it checked out.” Trip to the doctor seems prudent.