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DerpiesFreud

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I`m curious about trying boxing...
I`ve got an okayish martial arts background(kendo & aikido)
I`m relatively fit though I wouldnt say boxing fit if there is such a thing

should I train on my own before joining a club or join a club and see what they say?
I`m not too sure what it entails except lots of exercise,time etc..
 
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copacetic

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I'm sure it entails a lot of bashes to the head.

Personally, my brain is ****ed up enough without other people constantly hitting it.
 
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I joined a boxing gym in the UK a couple years back and it was awesome, got knocked around a little but I had headgear on.
Was a lot of fun and an experience to go up against a bigger guy than you.

Not sure what the local boxing places are like.
 
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Calvin22580

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nukefission said:
I`m curious about trying boxing...
I`ve got an okayish martial arts background(kendo & aikido)
I`m relatively fit though I wouldnt say boxing fit if there is such a thing

should I train on my own before joining a club or join a club and see what they say?
I`m not too sure what it entails except lots of exercise,time etc..
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Well I've just started boxing by myself at a local martial arts gym.

With the combination of Youtube videos and boxers who can't help themselves show me 'the right way' I'm progressing quite well without the fee and burden of going to classes.

It's a lot of fun and in the past month the force of my punch has increased by 30% (says the Punch Force meter)

I say go for it :)
 
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shadow_man

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nukefission said:
I`m curious about trying boxing...
I`ve got an okayish martial arts background(kendo & aikido)
I`m relatively fit though I wouldnt say boxing fit if there is such a thing

should I train on my own before joining a club or join a club and see what they say?
I`m not too sure what it entails except lots of exercise,time etc..
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Come swing by The Armoury in Woodstock.

I've been boxing there for almost 3 months now.

I'm due to take part in my first white collar fight on the 13th of July.

The training is intense. I walk out of gym feeling i've exercised (light sweat etc). I walk out of boxing KNOWING i've exercised (drenched).

Very fun though and a great way to keep fit, lots of camaraderie too!

Details below if interested:

http://www.armouryboxing.com/ (boxing club in Woodstock. GREAT bunch of guys)
https://www.facebook.com/NothingButTroubleWcb?fref=ts (Event i'm taking part in - its for charity, come support)
http://www.quicket.co.za/events/1843-nothing-but-trouble/ (Tickets for said event and shameless plug :D)
 
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AlphaBravo

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Anyone know of a cool boxig gym in Centurion area? I think it is a great way to stay in shape, although not looking to enter any boxing championship soon.
 
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Truly depends in the interest.

I have:

- 10 years Judo
- 6 years wrestling (amateur)
- 4 years boxing (amateur)

I only did Judo competitively.

2 years MMA (training only), temporarily on a break due to workload.

I box in MMA, I’m no kicker, only use my knees.

This is not an in-depth discussion, but boxing is what I do when I stand. I’m developed in a way that is suited to my style.

You can try The Armoury as suggested; go to classes and get the technique right, rather than training on your own.

Should you be interested in developing an all-round technique, contact Panther Fighter Arts, I do not attend their academy but I have been to their seminars which is quite interesting and worthwhile. There is many more MMA schools, but are not acquainted with all those in the Cape Town area.

You do not have to be a contender, there is 18 year olds who will make you cry I can promise you that. I have also seen people turn into machines in a minimum 3 months, but this depends on your natural ability and the trainer.
 
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