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Provides beginning and advanced boxers with professional instruction on proper punches, defense, and combination movements, and advice on getting the right equipment.
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Maxim Bard –
GOOD BOOK
MC –
I picked this book up in the city library because I’ve boxed as an amateur for a few years. Understanding that this book only covered the basics, I was still disappointed. The outline of different training exercises was practical, but the notion that anyone could learn anything about stance; positioning and correct form from a book is simply stupid.
This book seemed superficial and had that cash-in-rush-it-on-the-market feel. Not only that, but you can find ALL of the information contained in this book, on the net. Put down the book and pick up the gloves folks and step into a gym, it’s the only way to learn.
No one should write more than 50 pages about boxing technique unless they’ve boxed more than 50 rounds. Case closed.
Hollis Perry` –
very good son loved it
N. Muscatiello –
This book is just what it says it is – a beginners guide to boxing. I would not say a “complete” guide but the book has all you need to know about technique, equipment, exercise, and the subtle aspects of boxing. Highly recommended.
Todd Buster Paris –
(4.75 Stars)
This is a very easy read. It’s brief and to the point without skipping important details and without being incomplete. The tone is instructional and educational and speaks to you like a friendly trainer.
Great for the beginner.
The photographs are some of the most complete and effective photos for training I’ve seen. You know how in some books an explanation of a technique is given and the photo along with the explanation just doesn’t make any sense whatsoever – well – this book should be used as a model for future books as the photos along with the explanations are among the best I’ve seen.
The book is broken up into 9 chapters – from equipment to sparring.
Boxing Equipment
Wrapping Your Hands (among the best I’ve seen)
Stance
Punches
Movement
Combinations
Defence
Ring Strategy and Boxing Style
Training
Chapter 8 is my favorite – Ring Strategy and Boxing Style. The descriptions of boxing styles are complimented by descriptions on how to fight against that style. I thought that was a great touch.
The one thing I would have liked to have seen is more of an explanation as to why specific exercises are recommended – ex: what are the benefits for doing pull ups.
Again – great book – great for the beginner and for the more advanced student this is a good reference for honing your techniques.
claude morin –
very good resume of boxing
Tony –
I had this book before and couldn’t find it so I bought used and book is like new. saved a lot of money.
This book has great information. It is simple and easy to follow
JL –
I got this book just as I started boxing as a beginner. The author covers a broad range of topics and has pretty good pictures that does a decent job of illustrating the concepts.
However, the text is really quite lacking for the beginner. One example is the section on the speed bag. I searched on Amazon.com and found an entire 222 page book just on the speed bag. In this book, there is half a page of text, actually, more like 5 sentences where the only thing she says is that you have to get the rhythm down. No detailed description of elbow location or range of motion for your forearm.
Overall, it does cover a nice broad range of topics in general terms, so I think it’s good as a review, but I would go with a more detailed book (Fighting Fit) if you are trying to refine technique or are learning for the first time. If you are really serious about boxing, look for the out of print “Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defence” by heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey. That is unquestionably the best instructional boxing book in existence.
Lisa Clifford –
i use this often.
Joseph J. Truncale –
I have had a passion for the martial and combative arts (Karate-Do, Judo, Jujitsu, and Boxing, Wrestling, street combatives and Kickboxing) for more than 60 years. I have read numerous books over the years on boxing and when I saw this 128 page soft cover book (Boxing the complete guide to training and fitness by Danna Scott) on Amazon for a bargain price I decided to buy it.
This manual provides the beginner with solid practical advice on boxing as a combative sport and an excellent way to get physically fit. I was familiar with most of the material in this book and found it to be a good basic guide for those who are interested in boxing as a sport and fitness activity. This book is also filled with clear black and white photographs showing the boxing techniques and training routines. The nine chapters cover the following material: boxing equipment, wrapping your hands, stance, punches, movement, combinations, and defense. Ring strategy and boxing styles and training. There is also a glossary and I index in this book.
This is a good manual to use in combination with actual hand-on training with a boxing instructor.
Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Seated Zen Karate for seniors and the physically challenged)
Osaka –
As someone with two years experience in amateur boxing I can attest to the quality of this book as a solid foundation for beginners. The book is more fitness-oriented but still teaches the basics in a very clear way, with many high quality pictures. It can serve as a great teaching tool or a great book to have in one’s bookshelf to serve as a reminder. People already familiar with boxing won’t learn anything new but I don’t think that’s the target audience for the book. Great material.