Training
The Jab: Five Most Common Mistakes – and How to Fix Them
The jab is the most important punch in stand-up fighting. Five mistakes almost every beginner makes, and one fix for each that works right away.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Discipline hub
Boxing
Fists only – and in return, footwork, distance and timing in their purest form.
- Origin
- England (modern form)
- Region
- Europe
- Founded
- rules of 1867
- Category
- Striking
Boxing reduces stand-up fighting to the fists – which doesn't make it simpler, only more precise. Footwork, sense of distance, head movement and timing decide everything. The modern form emerged in 18th- and 19th-century England; the Queensberry Rules of 1867 brought gloves, three-minute rounds and the ten-count.
Character
- Footwork: Create distance and close it again without dropping your guard.
- Four basic punches: Jab, cross, hook, uppercut – in endless combinations.
- Defence: Blocking, parrying, slipping, rolling – the head is never still.
Who is it for?
Anyone looking for a clear, deeply developed stand-up game with a big conditioning component. Getting started is possible anywhere: boxing club, boxing gym, fitness boxing without sparring.
Further reading: Boxing on Wikipedia
Boxing
Training
Training
The Last Week Before Competition: Preparing Body and Mind
Seven days before the fight you gain no more fitness – but you can lose a lot. A plan for training, sleep and your head.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Boxing
Workouts
Workout
Heavy Bag Intervals: 20 Minutes of Fight Conditioning
Five rounds on the heavy bag with clear instructions per round. Simulates the load of a fight – no partner, no excuses.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Workout
Kettlebell Strength for Fighters: 30 Minutes, One Bell
Hips, back, grip and core with a single kettlebell. A full-body program that fits around training instead of replacing it.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Boxing
Nutrition
Guide
Hydration on Fight Day: Drinking, Refeed, Timing
From the weigh-in to the first bell: what to drink and eat when, so you step into the ring or onto the mat at full strength.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Guide
Weight-Cut Basics: What Every Fighter Should Know
Lose fat or drop water? How much is realistic, when do you start, and where is the line? A sober overview without extreme protocols.
3 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Boxing
Gear articles
Gear
The Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners (Placeholder Ranking)
Four gloves compared: what matters in your first pair, which size you need and which model we recommend.
1 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Gear
What Glove Size Do I Need? Ounces Explained
10, 12, 14 or 16 oz? What the ounce number means, which size suits bag, pads and sparring – and why body weight is only half the answer.
2 min read · 17 Sept 2026
Boxing
Gear
Recommendations from our reviews. Links are affiliate links, clearly labelled.
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PremiumBoxing glovesPlaceholder
Placeholder: Premium leather boxing glove
4.6approx. $100–150
Genuine leather, built to last, needs a break-in period.
Pros
- Genuine leather
- Excellent build quality
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Expensive
- Stiff at first
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Our pickJump ropesPlaceholder
Placeholder: Speed rope
4.4approx. $15–30
Thin steel cable, ideal for double-unders.
Pros
- Fast
- Ball bearings
Cons
- Stings when you miss
- Not for concrete
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Boxing glovesPlaceholder
Placeholder: 16 oz sparring glove
4.3approx. $60–90
Soft padding, ideal for gym sparring.
Pros
- Lots of padding
- Partner-friendly
Cons
- Too soft for the heavy bag
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Hand wraps & inner glovesPlaceholder
Placeholder: 180-inch hand wraps
4.2approx. $8–15
Semi-elastic, standard length, holds its shape.
Pros
- Semi-elastic
- Machine washable
Cons
- Velcro wears out after a few months
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