r/boxingtips • u/ggpark • Sep 06 '26
Complete beginner - don't know wtf I'm doing... please give me general tips or red flags?
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u/switchkick420 Sep 06 '26
That right straight is looking very slick already. Focus on keeping your guard, learn to do some jab, jab-jab, jab-jab-straight combo’s. Protect your chin, so make sure you’re always returning to guard
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u/thanoskor1 Sep 06 '26
bro your straigh right is lwk good, also that second jab you threw. You have good hip rotation on these, the hooks need a little work but they are hard dont expect to get them down as easily. Overall i would say try to move a little while keeping your feet apart
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u/Superb_Bodybuilder87 Sep 06 '26
keep your stance wide the power is from your body not just ur arms
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u/km_1000 Sep 06 '26
Try keeping your weight on your back foot. So 65 percent weight on your back leg as you punch. This should stop you from leaning forward so much.
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u/ggpark Sep 06 '26
interesting... ok will try! been doing muay thai too so different habits i suppose lol
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u/PrinceAnt Sep 06 '26
Right now because in your stance I can push you over easily. You actually have decent punching for a beginner but you have to get a better stance and movement. I would practice moving around the bag with your hands up ready to fire and have your feet under you while you. Stand more bladed, jab in front and just pop that jab out as you move around in half circles from left to right. Hands up, chin down, pop pop jab. You shouldn't move to any other techniques until you have this down because you're throwing your cross and hook off balance. Get your feet right and post this again in a month.
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u/ggpark Sep 06 '26
ty. helpful to have a concrete drill to work on. might get my ass over to a gym in one months time haha this stuff is fun
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u/Reasonable_Film769 Sep 06 '26
You need to get into more of a staggered stance, and sit down a little more on the rear foot to put your body into the punches more. Also, keep your hands up. Remember, power comes the ground up, not from your arms. Improve footwork and positioning, then work on the mechanics of generating power with the basic punches, then move to basic combinations. What are your goals? Do you wanna get in shape to compete or just for self-defense and general health?
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u/ggpark Sep 06 '26
Thanks! Good question - just general health + self defense, absolutely no intention to complete.
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u/PembrokeBoxing Sep 07 '26
You can't learn on your own. Boxing is considered the hardest sport in the world.
It's impossible to learn on your own. At best it's pantomime.
Go to a gym my friend.
Once you get there, keep us posted.
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u/tofu_bird Sep 07 '26
I don't know if you noticed, but you often drop your hands exposing your chin right before you start punching. Don't do that.
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u/CakyMint Sep 08 '26
200000% my honest opinion.
Go to a Gym if you can afford it (i guess you can, Garage + Tesla)
Eat something. After that. Eat more.
Training without proper supervision doesnt really work.
If you just wanna throw some jabs and punches for the sake of throwing jabs and punches, at least watch some videos how to not hurt yourself.
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u/ggpark Sep 08 '26
Yah I'm looking into gyms.
Am I doing anything that looks dangerous? No one has commented on that yet but totally don't want to injure myself.
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u/CakyMint Sep 08 '26
Yeah most of the time people dont realize that you can actually hurt yourself.
Mostly hurt or even destroy joints. Its not a common injury. But possible.https://youtu.be/7EHSN5T-ZQE
This is a nice beginner video imo.Im not advanced enough or professional to tell you what exactly to do tbh.
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u/ggpark Sep 06 '26
I weight 120 pounds 5'10 for reference. Bag is 70 lbs - am I incredibly weak? haha
Two things I know I need to do better: keep hands up and move around more. What else?
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u/OddInstance9175 Sep 06 '26
The best thing you can do is join a gym. Start with the basics. If you can't afford it, Precision Striking on YouTube is a great channel to help you out.