Intermediate Boxing is for students with slightly more prior experience in boxing
We focus on sharpening essential boxing skills like reach, distance-management, and optimising muscle length
Intermediate Boxing includes light sparring in a safe, controlled environment
Defence, reflexes and reaction speed are essential elements to a good boxer
Sparring allows you to apply the skills and techniques you’ve learned in lessons against an opponent
A good offensive strategy involves both head movements, body movements and quick footwork
Learning how to read your opponent and analyse patterns are essential in boxing
Sparring should always be done in the presence of a boxing coach with headgear and a mouth guard
Our more experienced students have been hard at work fine-tuning their skills through real-life exposure to fight scenarios within a safe, controlled environment
You develop a better understanding of distance, rhythm, opponent analysis, counter-attacks, combinations, footwork, balance, speed & reaction time, focus, defensive strategies, and endurance
When learned and executed correctly, the hook is one of the most effective punches you can throw when operating at close to mid-range
Both lead and rear hooks actually generate much faster peak hand speed than jabs or crosses
Punch power is mostly due to great punching technique - that means understanding muscle mechanics and how to optimise their functions.
The tennis ball drills we teach at Basic Reflex will help you improve your hand-eye coordination, reflexes, speed, reaction time, footwork, and defence
Stay focused on the fight at hand, and be flexible enough to move to a contingency plan in case your first one fails.
You could have incredible core and lower-body strength, but if your technique is lacking then your hook won’t generate the most force it possibly can
Once you’ve developed a mean hook, its all about learning how to incorporate it into offensive & defensive strategies and counter-attacks - recognising the perfect opportunity to throw that fight-winning hook
It actually takes 34% longer to land a hook compared to a straight shot, which means that your opponent has more time to react and evade your incoming hook
Ego and frustration often cloud judgment and hinder effective decision making, so make sure you understand your abilities before stepping into the ring and never underestimate your opponent.
Of equal importance is a boxer’s defensive strategy - their ability to react and evade oncoming attacks, to distance themselves appropriately, and to use defences to their advantage.
With enough practice (and a few smacks from the paddles), you’ll be able to anticipate, deflect, and counter whatever your opponent throws your way.
Be prepared for anything to happen and have the confidence to try something different
Aside from conditioning themselves physically, fighters strategise extensively by analysing their opponent, dissecting their style, locating their weaknesses and coming up with a plan of action for their fight
Rather than sticking to static padwork, you will be challenged and stimulated with opportunities to use the defence and footwork skills you’ve acquired, as well as to sharpen your reflexes
At Basic Reflex we also focus on the mechanics behind the punch and the supplementary skills that will give you the edge over your opponent!
Our coaches (as well as our incredible community of students) are here to support your goals and encourage you to achieve them
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