Learning to Box

[DMC]

HI guy's

I have been attending a Boxing gym for a month or so now but only doing circuit classes because unless you are looking to go Amateur they are not really interested, and that’s fare enough being that I am 31.
However I found a gym a little way from where I live that teaches Boxing to anyone. So I went down tonight and had the best time and learnt allot.
They showed me how to stand and balance and throw some punches. I really enjoyed myself. There was a few people there and there was a couple my age and older. They were sparring. I found out that you work you way up to that and a few times a year they have interclub comps for people who have learnt but are to old or don't want to go Amateur. They Idea of getting into the ring scares me, but I am going to work hard and give it a go. (You only live once) I have to sit back and laugh I started going to a boxing gym for the great cardio workout to loose weight. Now scared shy little me who has never hit anyone has fallen for this crazy sport and wants to give it a try.
Just when you think you have life figured out, it surprises you.
This post isn't supposed to mean much, but I felt like I had to share my feelings.

DMC

[fraidycat]

You're in the same boat I was. I am 36, started a year ago, was terrified of getting hit, and now train to fight in interclub competitions and exhibition bouts. Use the search function and read some of my early posts if you like.

Come on in, the water's fine.



- Fraidycat

HI guy's

I have been attending a Boxing gym for a month or so now but only doing circuit classes because unless you are looking to go Amateur they are not really interested, and that’s fare enough being that I am 31.
However I found a gym a little way from where I live that teaches Boxing to anyone. So I went down tonight and had the best time and learnt allot.
They showed me how to stand and balance and throw some punches. I really enjoyed myself. There was a few people there and there was a couple my age and older. They were sparring. I found out that you work you way up to that and a few times a year they have interclub comps for people who have learnt but are to old or don't want to go Amateur. They Idea of getting into the ring scares me, but I am going to work hard and give it a go. (You only live once) I have to sit back and laugh I started going to a boxing gym for the great cardio workout to loose weight. Now scared shy little me who has never hit anyone has fallen for this crazy sport and wants to give it a try.
Just when you think you have life figured out, it surprises you.
This post isn't supposed to mean much, but I felt like I had to share my feelings.

DMC

[DMC]

Cool fraidycat,
It's nice to know I am not alone, and there are other late starters on here.

DMC

[punchDrUnK MONK]

hey. im only 19 right now, but i respect that a lot. its never too old to train in boxing. its the best sport in the world. your words are wise as well, 'you only live once'

let us know how everything goes!

willy

[Ref1Mind]

im 23 and wanna learn real bad i just dont have the funds for boxing lessons.

[DMC]

Thanks punchDrUnK MONK for the words of encouragement. I will let you know how I progress. As for cost I found this place is cheap. I paid $8.50 I started at 5:15pm and left at 8:00pm I thought that was value for money and because I was new a guy stayed with me the whole time to teach me.

fraidycat I looked back at your older posts, there great you have done well. I have one question, Did you ever get the video of your first match online for us to see, I am interested in seeing it.

DMC

[FlowerStealer]

im 23 and wanna learn real bad i just dont have the funds for boxing lessons.

Mine costs £4 for a one and a half hour lesson.

£4 is about half an hours wage.

[potatoes]

If your trainer knows his business he will first teach you how to defend yourself. You should not attempt sparring until you can prove you are not easy to hit. Remember boxing is a dangerous sport. Many of these young guys have reported in this forum the injuries they have incurred through premature sparring.

[platinummatt!]

Its ridiculous being too old to do something at 31

[DoctorKillJoy]

There's a guy in my beginner group who i'd guess is in his mid 50's or 60's. Every week he's in there with the rest of us holding his own, sparring and all. I have massive respect for that guy.