Boxing was introduced to America in the early 1800’s. It’s become a great form of exercise, defense, and mental help, making it one of the world’s most popular sports. Boxing helps people rid themselves of the stress they carry from work or school. They release that hatred, anxiety, and anger that occurs internally by punching the bag or focusing on the mitts (these are hand pads the coach holds so they can punch).
Yes—boxing training can be very intense from the start but using that focus and determination pushes a person’s focus into high gear and forces the stress of body and mind out. Former boxer Marco Hernandez had a formative experience in boxing. He used boxing to put him on the right path in life during his childhood. Marco explained to the press, “It was the only way that I found to get rid of the stress in my life during my rough childhood.”
Boxing can introduce someone to self-defense just by watching the sport, which turns it into a martial art. Boxing requires training for a good amount of time. The training tends to be intense but at the same time, you have the ability to unlock unknown potential.
Boxing is a gateway sport to other martial arts helping people learn how to punch, dodge, parry, and keep their balance. Boxing is one of the few sports designed for self-defence that someone may encounter.
Many lifelong boxers recommend boxing as the best martial art, even though the training can be extensive or intense. These boxers push themselves and continue with the sport, making themselves into someone capable of defending themselves and others.
In an interview, a former boxer and current coach of Blueline Defence, Coach Wayne answers the question of “How was training during your boxing career?” He claims,“It was hell for the first couple of months, being tired endlessly but there’s times when I realize that I could do things that I couldn’t ever do”. Wayne continues to prove that no matter the event or mental state, he will always push forward using boxing as a coping mechanism.
Sports have always had an impact on people’s mental state by either participating in them or watching them. Just by watching a fight during a boxing match can make you feel motivated to improve your physical strength as well.
Boxing pushes you to that own limit to believe in yourself to make the goals in your life and make them into a reality. When you push your body to the farthest limit, you will notice the changes over time. Just remember, in the beginning, your confidence may be low but the coaches help you as well as the people around you. You will soon find you can push yourself forward to any goal that you are trying to achieve.
Former boxer Anthony Hernandez was asked about “his first day at boxing” and said, “Everybody saw me as someone weak because I was young and fat but until I showed my potential they respected me after a while and I started to believe in myself.” So just by boxing you can push yourself to the limit and show other people that you belong.
Lastly, boxing has a positive effect on someone’s health. Someone pushing their body and exercising every day helps them experience and see the changes in their body. The boxing drills can improve their stamina, their strength, and the things that they feel insecure about. Boxing as exercise can lower someone’s blood pressure and cholesterol to the point it can help them medically and also give them self-confidence in life.
Former boxer Jonte Higgins was asked the question “Are you willing to connect with boxing more?” and answered by saying “Even though boxing hurts like hell here and there, I won’t give up on it because other than the hits being given to me I am healthier than ever.” This proves that just by pushing yourself physically and having the endurance mindset to keep going, all that pain during training will go away.
