Boxing Techniques - The Boxing Stance

http://www.myboxingcoach.com - A Boxing How To Guide - There is a very good reason why the very first 'boxing techniques' video that I post is about the boxing stance and on-guard position. If we don't get the basics of the boxing stance right, then any of the other boxing techniques that we try to learn will not be as good as it can be. The need for balance, mobility and a sound body shape cannot be emphasised enough. If you understand the boxing stance, and understand why it is so important, then you will be able to more easily develop the footwork, punches and defensive actions necessary to constitute an effective boxing style.

There are two types of boxing stance; orthodox and southpaw. An orthodox boxer is someone who is naturally right-handed and holds the left hand and left leg in front, closer to the opponent. Conversely, a southpaw boxer is someone who is naturally left-handed and leads with the right hand and right leg. If you are a beginner, don't get caught up in the notion that it feels more comfortable as a right-hander using the southpaw boxing stance. As a rule of thumb, if you're right-handed you are orthodox, if you're left-handed you're southpaw. Enjoy this most important of boxing techniques and for more information, visit http://www.myboxingcoach.com/stance-a...