Speed Bag Basics for the Beginner, By: Alan Kahn Author of The Speed Bag Bible Published in 2003 The speed bag can be used creatively to enhance all your punching skills, including: 1. Hand-eye coordination 2. Rhythm and timing You'll need both...

Heavy Bag Hitting - The Ultimate De-Stressor, By Mike Bresnahan - Published in 2003 Pop! Pop! Pow! Wham! Whoomp! As you walk into the gym, you hear the familiar sound of boxers hammering the heavy bag. Pop! Pop! Pow! Wham! Whoomp! Sounds like a double jab...

Let’s Go to the Scorecards!, By: Tom Shook  - Published in 2006 The current scoring system in professional boxing leaves a lot to be desired. There have been numerous recent decisions that have left many fans of boxing wondering if the judges actually wat...

Boxing With A Poker Face, By: Ross Enamait The card game of poker involves deception and concealed emotions. A player will bet that the value of his cards is greater than that of the hands held by others, in which each subsequent player must either equal ...

Intensifying The Heavy Bag, By: Ross Enamait The heavy bag is one of the oldest, most recognizable pieces of training equipment. Unfortunately, due to its commonality, the bag is often overlooked when searching for speed, power, and endurance. Fitness man...

A Twist To Complex Training, By: Ross Enamait Many of boxing’s training philosophies have originated out of tradition, rather than science. Trainers often refuse to change, continuing to teach archaic techniques. Unfortunately, the failure to accept chang...

The Importance of Sparring, By: Ross Enamait We often study advancements in sports-science in an attempt to enhance our training routines. Through science, we can better understand how and why our bodies react to various movements. For example, we now rec...

Styles Make Fights, By: Ross Enamait     An old cliché in boxing states that Styles Make Fights. No two boxers are the same. Each fighter possesses his own unique style. There are boxers, punchers, and runners, just to name a few...

The Mental Aspect of Boxing, By: Ross Enamait Boxing is perhaps the most challenging sport of all. A boxer requires a unique blend of speed, strength, and endurance. In addition to these qualities, he must stand up to the punishment inflicted by an equall...

Be "Smart" When Training, By: Ross Enamait I’ve received several emails from individuals regarding the specifics of a boxing workout. I appreciate the interaction and encourage it. I would like to emphasize however that no single workout satisfi...