So, Whats the hardest part about learning how to box

[Southpaw Stinger]

I find it hard to just go that little bit further, to just push myself a little bit harder. Once you've maxed out it takes mental and physical toughness to carry on.

[hotbox2316]

hardest part i think is staying calm and breathing...

[Tysonisgod]

for me, i had to lose the macho stuff, like when i took a big punch id tap my chin, ive done this from a very young age, makes some really funny videos from when i was a boy and my first trainer tryed to teach me how to punch, but i got took away from boxin at 5 and wasnt back in it till i was 16, dad said it was to dangerous for me, but i was thai boxin from 12-16(yea dad cos thai boxin is better for me lol) anyway, yea i used to tap ma chin if a big punch got through, mostly cos i was pissed off cos i had a really good defence

[Southpaw16]

Being calm and collected after getting punched in the head. That is the toughest part. Also dodging punches. When getting punched at, there are several natural reactions like closing your eyes and tensing up.

[-Antonio-]

The mental part. You cant think too much. Ive only done light sparring, but even then I was second guessing everything. I like most have had times where I wanted to quit. Its all apart of being mentally tough. Boxing is slowly molding me into a mentally, physically stronger person.

[Animal Squabbs]

the hardest part for me, actually the only hard part for me, is the speed bag. I dont know how to do it, no ones ever taught me how to use it and I have never really had enough access to it to pick it up by myself like I did jumping rope..

[Chipper]

My dad showed me how to use the speed bag.

The trick to it is counting how many times it goes back and forth.

Hit it with your left and watch it hit the top 3 times. Then hit it again with your left. And count out loud 1-2-3 punch 1-2-3 punch. When you get a rhythm going try the right hand.

And that's my limited experience w/ the speed bag.

[Rockin']

Ima have to say just learning the basic manuevers, I just started, Im trying to get the fundamentals down pat cuz you know how important fundamentals are...for anything.



so, what is it?

Learning how to eat them and keep your wits about you, cause eventually its going to happen...................Rockin'

[BigCol]

I agree with the guy that said boxing is about being mentally tough. I cant count how many kids I've seen quit the gym because the sparring or training was too hard.

[dario]

Being patient. Nothing comes fast in boxing; the speed, the skill, nor the physique. To get real and sturdy gains, you have to be very patient. You're going to fall down a lot (not literarly), but you're just going to have to pick yourself up and try again. Also, you won't start out doing everything correctly and at a fast pace. You're going to have to do everything slowly until you get it right, and then speed it up. And lastly, you're going to need a lot of discipline to not slack off on your training nor your diet.

Once again.. nothing will come quick in boxing.
You're going to have to be very patient.