Top 10 Reasons to Start Boxing

[@snehalkrishnan618]

I definitely agree with boxing being a great stress reliever, if it wasn't for boxing I would have decked my boss years ago.

[@onsight5794]

Snehal Krishnan 😂😂

[@rjreacts1432]

Snehal Krishnan 😂😂 I wouldn’t be able to of knocked out a bully twice the size of me if I didn’t start boxing

[@Ella_Marc]

I mostly need it because my brother pisses me off so much i want to beat the flub outta him but also cause i need some muscle xD

[@lukemmurphy795]

The Pug That Fell Asleep In Hoseok's Hands Please don't punch him lmao.

[@johansalvador8072]

Funny how a an activity that involves punching makes you not want to punch someone

[@SeamusMcMichael]

Self-confidence I think is the most important.

[@marcelolujan4998]

yes it is

[@ginochen2936]

yes,self-confident and respect to people.

[@guykr10]

It kinda goes hand in hand. When you are confident in who you are, you have nothing to prove to anyone, and start respecting other people for whom they are. That's just my opinion.

[@GISLE5959]

Well, self-confidence can be obtained from any martial art lol.

[@ginochen2936]

Gizl yes,both good stuff if in right way,for me boxing is more sport than fight.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

In this video I discuss my top 10 reasons to start boxing today, including a bonus reason. 1. Boxing is fun 2. You can choose your level of involvement 3. Incentive to live clean 4. Motivation to do other sports/conditioning 5. Get into amazing shape 6. Make a lot of progress on your own 7. Relieve stress and develop greater self-defense awareness 8. Boxing is for everyone, boxing doesn't discriminate 9. Boxing builds friendship, camaraderie and trust 10. Boxing gets you in the mindset of focusing on performance over aesthetics Bonus - Boxing engages the mind in a big way

[@ezechieltahapary1038]

maybe another reason boxing footwork can be useful in almost every martial art and street fighting

[@juhatupasela691]

I can definitely testify to reason 4. My first two sparring sessions in particular gave me a lot of motivation to work on conditioning :) Boxing has set up a great positive feedback loop for me, where working on one thing, like running, pays dividends elsewhere, which then feeds back into the other activities.

[@Blueshiso]

Great video!

[@cardiomanify]

Same here. #3, #4. I quit smoking.

[@Pundus123]

JT Van V I'm a very big guy I have a lot of fat to loose but my passion is to be a pro boxer there are not any gyms in my area so what is the best thing for me to do because I've self taught.

[@TenzinDorjee]

Boxing 1. fun 2. Tells you how far you wanna go (pro or hobby) 3. Everything falls into place 4. Conditioning of body 5. Amazing shape 6. Individual progress 7. Self-defense 8. It's for everybody 9. Camaraderie 10. Aesthetic with performance Bonus reason ~Boxing makes you improvise your moves

[@otxflow]

Not good for real fights

[@Carolina-sc7ci]

Thanks

[@C3Corvette1982]

@@otxflow lol how on earth is boxing not good for fighting? bruh what? I mean, learning boxing along with some grappling would make you a very good fighter.

[@otxflow]

cyborgman5 MMA is better 🗿

[@efendia3932]

@@otxflow mma is hillbilly sport

[@rowhill59]

I'm 57 years old and still spar often. You are so right about it being cathartic. My wife and kids crack up when we go on vacation and I always look up the local gyms. Sometimes I come back with a dotted eye or sore ribs but nothing makes you feel more alive then a good competitive sparring session. Keep the videos coming. Have a GREAT trip to Ireland.

[@jig7810]

You actually could go pro at our age, not many pros at your weight, only mine. Im 125, around 30 and 40 is where competition is for me. But keep in mind if u do a 1 minute rest like me, afterwards you feel like you wanna die lmao. Dont think youll feel the same since you have more fat on you than me.

[@neunoy7952]

People who dont know too much about boxing often times have the wrong picture in their heads. Maybe you should try do have em watch this video ; ) Anyway ... I bet the more they knew about the sport the more likely they would let you pursue your dream. Good luck!

[@lukemmurphy795]

Suki Singh 185 Pounds is not super heavyweight man.

[@walworthboy]

Brilliant 🥊🥊

[@shaman9697]

Suki Singh my parents don't want me to box because its a lot of shots in the face , nose blood , broken teeth etc...

[@Howbee]

I'm 27, and I took up boxing about a year ago. Started shadow boxing, bought my own heavy, double end, and speed bags; and now I've been cigarette free for a few months and can feel myself improving every day. I look forward to honing my (admittedly amateur) skills every time I train. Your videos have played a large part in my development. Thanks, JT! Keep making a difference, brotha.

[@astraghost]

Well done making positive changes to your life. Consistency is the key, keep it up!

[@olivermureithi8092]

Keep on keeping on brother

[@Howbee]

Pouding Herbert The EZ Speedbag was about 150 after shipping, heavy bag was about a hundred, the rest cost about 30 a piece. Well worth it!

[@omnistellar5647]

Dude this is awesome and really inspirational. I'm a 17 year old skateboarder who decided a few months ago I was sick of being lanky haha. I'm not going to quit skateboarding, but I've been working out consistently for a few months and contacted my local boxing gym about getting started. It's always been so awesome to watch people spar and even just train for boxing so it's where I'm going. I figure I might as well get my fitness started while I'm still youthful ya'know. If people can start and do great in the 20's then it'd be a waste to not start at my age knowing all this! I hope you keep improving man!

[@Howbee]

No such thing as "too late." I've been teaching myself, reading and watching videos because I don't have a gym close to me. You're still young, stay motivated and work hard! :)

[@dominictoretto2678]

Boxing is a "real sport" it demands the most out of a person then any other sport, the fact that you need to concentrate 100% of the time when your body is tired and taking punishment just shows how mentally and physically demanding the sport is. You can play football and soccer but you cant play boxing.

[@titovelez98]

same goes with wrestling

[@l.z.6553]

BeniiHD mma is more demanding.

[@dominictoretto2678]

Levy87 there are numerous ways to win in MMA, boxing is more enduring seeing as though both fighters can only use there fists to attack and defend plus the small area to hit. MMA is quick, whereas boxing is wear and tear of the body

[@23lnp]

Levy87 what is it with you mma gayboys. The art of the real fighter is within his fists. It looks so much cooler when a guy beats someone up with his fists than rolling around on the floor

[@piotrdygas5345]

23lnp ever been choked unconscious or squeezed the hell outvof your guts and ribs stuck in body triangle you ignorant fuck? you are basically striking version of mma "gayboys"

[@nitish5636]

I started boxing 4 years back ... and i fuckin love it .. but i went through depression for a year almost and i recovered because of boxing again.... I just subscribed... thank you sir.. I am learning a lot from you:)

[@fishgovt1761]

Where r u frm man?

[@KING-jn1bn]

Im 15, Im fighting ”depression anxiety and i overthink alot” I want to start boxing!🔥

[@ujjwalsilwal1175]

@@KING-jn1bn haha u know depression and anxiety huh😏

[@trongthep9287]

That's good, i am learning Boxing for supporting my muaythai style

[@abhishekt6775]

Great.. keep doing well !! I have just joined kickboxing one month back in similar situations and I'm already feeling positive and lot better thn before

[@irishmusico]

I am 54,just started. It is amazing. I really love it. The last thing I would ever have thought is that it is really calming,yet it is .Never too old to learn something new.

[@JudahTribe-lt3ur]

irishmusico I appreciate the comment, you have really motivated me to go forward and pursue boxing.

[@meh6953]

Thank you, I'm 38 and looking forward into starting

[@igorstein5616]

Irishmusico You Aint never to old so keep at it . Up Dublin

[@thebodiesofeverest961]

Are you still going? That’s awesome !

[@bobbymidha3901]

Age is just a stupid ass number

[@mustang19ms]

Thanks a lot for this great motivational video, I feel I had to write the following comment for all people, whether you're thinking about getting into boxing or not. I started kickboxing a little over a year ago, at the time I was 27, smoker and I didn't give a crap about eating healthy, completely out of shape. I got into kickboxing for the workout and the added bonus of learning to defend myself if I really had to, I had no idea what I would discover. Kickboxing is the only sport which made me want to wake up at 7am or train at 10pm, it's so engaging, so much fun, one heck of an exercise. Everything changed after I started: - Although I still smoke (because I enjoy it, never wanted to quit), I'm thinking about quitting as I want to hit a higher performance. - I started eating healthy, I have breakfast (I never had breakfast in my adult life) as I want to build the muscle and have the energy to do my best in the training, especially in sparring. - I look like a human being, my posture changed, my lower back pain is gone. My muscles are powerful although I am not much bigger I look really good (pardon my self-flattery) and I don't break a sweat running up the stairs. - Confidence but with humility: exactly as Jason mentioned, you learn self-defense without having to beat anyone. After a year, I feel confident, I avoid bad situations more calmly because I know that I have a choice, at the same time, boxing teaches you humility, to care for others and to know that no matter how good you get, you can still find someone who's better than you in a way or another. - In boxing you can feel the progress (what a rush), but as you progress you understand that you have a lot lot more to learn, that's when you realize that boxing is not just a sport you do for a few years, it's something which should be with you always, a part of your lifestyle. - One of the prejudices I had about boxing clubs is that they're full pf dirty hustlers and small-time criminals, man was I wrong. I'm sure that there are some low level boxing joints out there, but I am sure that good joints like the one I go to are everywhere. I managed to make friends there, really exceptional people, so it was a way for me to get out of my social anxiety. - Another prejudice I had was that these kind of sports are very violent and that I will receive so many punches in the head that I'll become stupid :)) I learnt that you can go as hard as you want, you can get professional, or as in my case, I just like the workout and I might participate in amateur light contact competitions. Sparring is not that violent, as long as you go to the right gym, you might get intimidated at the beginning, but I'm sure absolutely anyone can get over it after being hit a few times, and see that it's not so bad. Long gone are the joints where they break your nose upon signing up. - I learnt that my body can do much more than I thought, I learnt to push myself physically and mentally in order to progress. Although I still smoke, I am one of the most resilient people in the gym just because I don't stop when I'm tired and I feel like my soul is leaving my body. - Mood: it's had a major impact on my mood, the way I talk to people, I got rid of my anxiety. The day after a hard workout is a magical one, I have energy, I'm happy and outgoing. - Sleep problems: I had problems sleeping before, not anymore, a good workout guarantees a baby-like sleep, not just after the workout, but all the time. Don't hesitate, and if you start keep at it maximum pace for a few months straight, giving the best you can offer, then I'm sure you will not leave this sport anytime soon. Don't worry if you're completely out of shape, this sport will shape you as long as you give it your all. P.S. I workout 3 times a week, which is minimum, but I almost never skip training.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

brilliant! thanks for sharing your experience

[@toddbaker4525]

Nice essay

[@cosmiccoolie3051]

mustang19ms Thank you man. Thank you!

[@mracine2837]

Thank you

[@becauseimsuperman8775]

mustang19ms thanks for sharing this I thought that I was already to old (17) to start boxing because I have no experience at all and that you’re supposed to start at a young age to learn but this has shown me that age doesn’t really matter and that if I work hard enough I can be decent at boxing

[@user-gm4lo8hu4i]

Ive been boxing for only 1 month and Im already in love with it!

[@lifewithfelipe7288]

Mh. A for me one week and I actually enjoying it’s better then basketball

[@prince_sach50]

Same

[@Nyanchan1919]

Samee

[@vbuszko]

Felipe Alvarez Jr than

[@cosmicdraconian6712]

Dude, i have the same wallpaper as your pfp.....

[@a.r4835]

Boxing also helps you regulate your feelings. Saved my life more then once.

[@brandondaugherty2432]

my reason for boxing started out because of fear and doubt..boxing has helped me overcome many obstacles as a man and in life... fear was all in my mind and now im stronger mentally and physically.. also i salute you JT!!! you have helped me so much with boxing i would love to actually train with you keep the videos coming man! ✊✊✊✊

[@kingbas53]

DjB Fresh does boxing help with confidence problems???

[@sickkunt1573]

Sebastian yes it does

[@igorstein5616]

@@kingbas53 You bet ya not only that it gets rid of fear and stress but do weights and run and ya will be different person and confident . Use concentration when training and block everything out like as if a bomb hit the room and ya wouldn`t notice . Make it a spiritual thing and thank the Lord Jesus Christ for your health as there is only One God

[@YamamotoKazuo]

I find boxing more more practical than muay Thai in the long run.

[@edwinjones100]

hey I'm 36 and started boxing for the first time about 5 years ago. everything you say is correct. it made me eat right and live healthy because you know you pay for everything wrong you do. boxing has made me a calmer more relaxed human being. boxing has made me the most confident I've ever been in my life. the way l look, the way I approach situations and how calm I am in everything I do. your videos are absolutely fantastic. all true words.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

+Edwin Jones thanks Edwin, really appreciate your insight

[@haspando]

I'm 12 and I'm starting boxing as I'm overweight. I got my first gloves today as when I'm on the bag at home, my skin kept peeling off. This video really helped me, and was one of the reasons I wanted to join. So thanks, I'm joining a boxing gym when I'm 13 so I can be properly trained and have proper resources

[@l.z.6553]

Pym_Ultron _Vision never punch the bag without gloves and please also get hand wraps as your wrists can easily break if you dont wear wraps

[@haspando]

Levy87 When I first got my bag up at my house, I didn't have any gloves. But I still kept boxing without gloves on the bag until my hands would be torn in fact the skin has still not healed. Now I have a pair of Lonsdale gloves that has helped me so much

[@l.z.6553]

Pym_Ultron _Vision good use them, you have to take good care of your hands. they are the most important thing in boxing.

[@jimmyhughes5291]

Keep it up man

[@zacGmusik]

That’s awesome man, thanks for sharing. Would really love to know how it’s going for you 2 years later..

[@markrobbiecorral8790]

after a sparring session i noticed that all my senses are freaking elevated. after a number of sparring session i felt that my thinking became faster and my concentration improved in all aspects of life. From the simple problem solving at issues at office to quick reflexes in driving. It during sparring i noticed that i'm at the calmest state of mind.

[@paulandre5537]

great video. ...I'm 65 and I'm in better shape from boxing than any other sport I've tried...like you said if you can move you can box....and it's a lot of fun....watch everyone of your videos

[@PrecisionBoxing]

thank you!

[@brucemiller8109]

Paul I'm 62 and found it the best sport around to stay healthy....Im hooked.

[@igorstein5616]

@@brucemiller8109 Glad to hear it keep it up

[@coachofchampions7859]

@@brucemiller8109 that's awesome. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@coachofchampions7859]

@Caleb Joshua that's pretty awesome. There is so much skills and knowledge you can apply in boxing.

[@Emoore0909]

I think the most powerful thing that boxing can do, is force you to see your true self, flaws and all. If you want to be the best you can possibly be, you have no choice but to attack your flaws head on.

[@Luhbrudda]

I'm 23 and fell in love with boxing last year when I trained for a few sessions. I had to stop to focus on school but I just graduated and am joining a club next month! I do some sort of boxing related training alone every day in the meantime and am so excited to start boxing. I know I'm a bit older than a lot of amateurs but I want to be on an amateur team within the next year. That's my main goal for now!

[@marinkocubela7483]

Howd it go?

[@GAM3R358]

RAISES CONFIDENCE MASSIVELY AND FEEL MORE ACCEPTED

[@LULANKO]

great, I agree

[@ashleycastaneda1200]

I’m 15 and I recently started taking actual boxing classes at my gym... I love it so far. I see myself slowly becoming less shy while hitting the bags and working in partners. I was scared for such a long time because I didn’t want to do something wrong... now I realize that it’s all about trying.

[@thomasdamico3120]

you crystalized it perfectly. you're a great embassador of the sport.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

thx Thomas

[@jr-md3gx]

I Hate running, but it helps me throw punches longer lol so there we go

[@robhasdriven895]

Same

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Tell me about it

[@TheYawningPrawn]

My hatred of running make me go and buy a biking instead. 😂

[@isaiahgarcia7569]

dude, I fucking hate running but yet I force myself up at 4:30AM and run 4 miles.

[@aaronpryor9911]

@@isaiahgarcia7569 lol i get up at 6:40 am and i thought that was bad.

[@annakamau1777]

Your passion for boxing is evident! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

+Anna Kamau thank you!

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

You are incredibly beautiful :)

[@biggiesh0ots747]

Also a huge confidence boost, I'm having my first fight at the end of April I'm very nervous but I know it'll make me into a great fighter and more confident

[@daniilvolkov1705]

Thank you, man, all that you say really resonates with me. I’m 41 and I started boxing three weeks ago, and I already feel this was one of my best decisions in life.

[@bangshot2794]

im 16 i really want to join a boxing gym to get stronger and more fit but there is no local boxing gyms near me :/

[@lfacelessbucklel1291]

Train your self

[@CubeLies]

im in the same situation. I will probably start in a gym that is 30 km away, but is what i have and is what i want.

[@connorwilson6938]

@@CubeLies same with me but I've finally found one!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Can't wait

[@hugogermanyervesdiaz6821]

Start un your house mate. Do simple things but do it everyday and your maind and body are going to start asking for more.Whatch this videos and practice on them. You just need a small start yo feel great

[@KR3WUprising]

Buy gear

[@philiptheofanos5160]

The reason that has stood out for me the most is this: striving for boxing excellence teaches you humility. You can ask yourself "What does it really mean to be strong?" till the end of time, but true strength lies in the desire to forge onward with no guarantee you'll ever find an answer.

[@thatlonelygiraffeinc.6989]

I take it you've watched hajime no ippo then?

[@iliketohearmenmoaning]

1. You learn how to fist fight 2. You can defend yourself, which is crucial nowadays But price is a huge disadvantage

[@JayJohnson304]

Ace Breao really? My gym is $7 a session

[@meh6953]

You hit the nail on the head my friend. This is why I'm getting into boxing.

[@nonstop1861]

I think everything he stated is worth $100/mo

[@igorstein5616]

@@nonstop1861 Ya can train on your own all ya need is a punch bag and some weights and a pull up bar and go for Runs .The Mind is the way so if ya believe in yourself ya will do it and that is what makes a Champ

[@Zyga]

Some boxing/muay thai gym academy's offer you to be interns and become an instructor so the investment is worth it if your academy allows it

[@Akeboun]

“What someone can do, is much more important than what someone looks like they can do.” That actually helped me a lot, I needed to hear that.

[@douglasradcliffe981]

The spiritual approach to boxing isn't explored enough. Your video was exactly what I needed. I really appreciate how you are helping people like me with videos like this.

[@ChrisHFal]

I've been a basketball player for 2 decades and loved every minute of it. The game gave me athleticism, confidence and focus, where other sports failed. That journey started 30 years ago. Now, at the age of 37, I am ten weeks into boxing at my local gym and training with guys and gals older and younger... I'm in the best shape I've been in 15 years and I'm improving every day. I'm a slim guy but was gaining hard, brown, dangerous fat around my torso and losing definition and explosiveness in my body. Boxing and a major change in my diet made that story history and I cannot recommend starting to box enough. It has the same draw and gives me the same drive as basketball did all those years ago and makes me want to get better every day. If you're hesitant about starting, don't be, you will not regret it. Plus a bonus is that actually, my boxing has made my bball better. Ain't life funny :)

[@PrecisionBoxing]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@blindbat6]

Your right boxing has changed my life, I'm 37 and I box at home and work my ass off at the gym but it got me in line with eating clean starting a business and overall maintaining a sense of wellness. Great video thanks dude.

[@AmericanBulldogFit]

The most important reason for me.... It's the most realistic self defense in the world I'm a BJJ man, and collegiate wrestler telling you this You don't want to roll around in the street. Wrestling and boxing rules Wrestling is grappling on the feet, and boxing is that sweet science of KO's, and evasive fighting

[@meh6953]

That sounds positive man! I cant wait to get really good at boxing.

[@vatossureno]

Muay thai is the best boxing with kicks knees and elbows oh and clinch work

[@outere24]

@@vatossureno but muay thai isnt boxing because u dont use ur fist that much so what u talking about lol

[@MeganDanee]

What about mma

[@MrWinning43]

But the goal in wrestling is literally to take your opponent to the ground..

[@bagghius]

100% correct. I add that even in the less friendly moment (the competition) you experience something difficult to describe. You are scared because you put a lot of yourself on the line. You are anxious because you trained every day for months just to be there. You are ready to, as you said in another video, let the tiger out of the gate. And you have in front of you a human being that is experiencing the same things, with no exceptions. For 3 rounds (or more) you share a very primordial emotion with a stranger and it is a really good feeling.

[@scottsmith7338]

Friendship. Or friendship with the most unlikely of individuals. Boxing gets all classes together and working together to improve each other! No other sport does this in my opinion! Motivational as usual JT!

[@matloobhussain5384]

This video is brilliant, your a great communicator.

[@daniellj_3951]

Hey I don't box but I do kickboxing which I guess is similar. Kickboxing is awesome because the only equipment you actually need is two hands, and two legs. You don't need friends to go with you, people are usually pretty welcoming in gyms as long as you don't step out of line. The obvious thing is self defence, since I've started I've gotten involved in less fights and I think that this is because people know that you punch and kick shit to hell and back for fun. You're also gonna look pretty good, I've gained like 20 pounds in a few weeks (I used to be a toothpick with legs). The only thing that's stopping you is YOU.

[@ArabbahBright]

hey buddy how u have gained some pounds and burning a lot of calories? i just get tired of thinking i am a toothpick as well haha but what u recommend is there any techniques or diet that make me gain instead of losing while i do boxing and cardio training

[@adamcolbertmusic]

Wolf Bite if you're losing weight then it's probably junk and toxins that you have accumulated over the years and which are stored in your fat as well as in your intestines. If you're actively exercising etc, then your weight loss can't possibly mean less muscle mass, unless you're downright not giving yourself proper nutrition. You're probably releasing more junk faster than you're building muscle mass, or your body needs to release that junk first in order to build muscle mass. Myself, I'm 5'11" and currently about 129 pounds, and also the strongest I've really ever been, and "back then" I was always about 140-144 pounds, and NOT at all "fat" visually. A few years ago after MUCH bodily cleansing (as therapy for chronic illness which sprouted up in 2007), I built my strength up and was around 135-138 lbs on average. So I speak from experience with a similar body type. Okay, so on to diet tips..... eat healthy sources of protein within 30 minutes after exercising to help build muscle mass. I'm mostly vegetarian, I eat LOTS AND LOTS of fat, protein, and fiber in my diet.......like huge amounts of coconut oil (VERY healthy source of medium chain saturated fat) mixed with various nuts etc and many medicinal spices. I eat super nutritionally-dense foods. Here's the thing about building muscle......your body creates muscle (protein) FROM a combination of amino acids. "Essential amino acids" are those which your body can't produce on its own, and must be acquired through diet. And what I'm getting to is this: if you consume foods containing ALL the essential amino acids, then you are able to build muscle. Being mostly vegetarian, I consume foods with all the essential amino acids (chia seeds, avocados, cashews, etc), and definitely consume a variety of foods such that IN COMBINATION I consume all of them. I mix peanuts, sunflower kernels, chia seeds, other nuts, coconut oil, olive oil, SEVERAL spices, pink Himalayan salt, and really so much I can't think of it all LOL and it's super nutrient dense, super efficient for your body to absorb, healthy (let food be your medicine), and it's truly nourishing. So I hope some of this helps, and at the very least inspires you to try some new foods! :)

[@ArabbahBright]

thanks man it's really inspired me and u wake me up and have showed me my mistakes i really appreciate your time for giving me a lesson hope u do great in your life and take care my dear

[@daniellj_3951]

Wolf Bite just work relly hard, it's all I did and I had a much larger appetite when I came home from training. As for diet eat meat that you enjoy and drink water instead of soft drinks and add some fruits here and there. You'll notice a big difference.

[@quickstep2408]

did you have to ice down your legs alot at the start? how long until they become more resilient?

[@as95i]

I'm a 21yo and have been more or less interested in boxing for about 10 years. Been training it for two short periods. For a brief while when I was a kid, which eventually came to an end because of the distance to the gym. I then gave it another try when I was 19. And even though I'm a newbie when it comes to boxing, the coach and some of the experienced guys at the gym was impressed by my relatively good skills for a beginner. This really built up my enthusiasm even more. Unfortunately also this period turned out to be brief due to health issues. Since then I have not gone back at it for various reasons. But I've still been doing a lot of boxing inspired training on my own during this time. Thank you for a good and motivating video! Got me even more interested about giving boxing yet another try at a real gym.

[@7Earthsky]

You're so right about number 4.. Boxing making other exercises less painful..I used to hate doing any other work outs...I joined an mma class the other day and i'm 44...I joined for self defense because i live in a shitty neighbourhood right now and i also joined for fun and it's the best decision i ever made...I spared for the first time in my life and now working out at home almost every day has just been something i do automatically...I can't explain it but i know it was because i sparred the other day.

[@harvestingseason2725]

How much did the mma membership cost?

[@tonino5]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm 36 years old and started boxing a bit over a year ago - best decision ever, I was so nervous on my first sparring session but once I got punched and knocked out for the first time, something new woke up on me....I freakin' love it now, it's so liberating, I'm in great shape and made very good friends on the way =)

[@H-barbarian777]

This video is excellent. I will be showing it to my 21 year old son who joined a boxing gym yesterday. I'm sure he will learn a lot from all your other videos to. Keep up the good work.

[@kiddsmooth13]

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[@flex_nyc9885]

I'm 25 years old I've been bodybuilding for 4-5 years about 6 months ago I started doing boxing with a trainer help me with my cut. Don't the treadmill and elliptical got very boring and over the years I've grown to hate it. Boxing became very addicting and helped me cut weight and build muscle at the same time

[@frcon200340]

JT, just wanted to say THANK YOU for your videos, I'm 45 now, but from 11yrs old to 16yr, I was a boxing junkie .. had my garage setup until I was around 30.. haven't hit the bag, or did anything boxing related until this last year, my 11yr old really likes the sport, so I went out and bought him his youth punching bag, showed him so beginning moves... with the help of your videos, I emphasize footwork and balance... working in jab and 1-2 ... your videos are excellent help, when we are just relaxing, instead of video games, my son is starting to use your virtual training...lol. I love it.. ... for me... about a year now, I've been working out again in my garage again.. this is one of my favorite video for me... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIvOdpqnr9NlpdU again, thanks for the hard work and dedication in putting these videos together.

[@l.z.6553]

Felipe Rodriguez thats amazing! im happy for you!

[@rumrunrjones8546]

all you say it true. I am 55, in good "business man" shape:) tired of gym routine and was looking for something new and wanted to loose body fat. Tried boxing class, did a few with no intentions of ever fighting in the rink. Then bought heavy and speed bag for home. LOVE IT! Leaned out quick and it was super fun! Kids got involved as well. glad I found and encourage everyone to try it once.

[@sonicxtr1]

I couldn't agree more man. You definitely represent the sport in an authentic and positive way. I use your killer shadowboxing workout video almost every morning before work to help me focus and become a better boxer. Thank you for the good work and best wishes.

[@eltigre8978]

Excellent post my friend! I'm 53 and I started boxing about 4 years ago. An older trainer at my gym talked me into training with him. I'll be honest, I didn't want to at first. I had NO INTEREST. I was only into weight lifting. Now I thank God I took up his advice. I soon realized how out of shape I was aerobically! Boxing is more aerobic than anyone ever imagines. Also the reflexes! My reflexes are so much better. Great stuff man! Now I'm so interested in watching the older boxers.....Sugar Ray Robinson, etc. Also love guys like Micky Ward. Now I'm "hooked".

[@lukebutler2249]

I've always had an interest in boxing, it seems really a thing I want to start doing. I'm worried though, I think everyone gets the feeling of not doing good. Either way I still wanna try this. I hope it pays off.

[@astheworldburns]

Just had my first boxing lesson today, at 41 years old. I'm hooked already!

[@kabukijo3148]

jesus man ive stared boxing 4 months ago and i cant stop watching your videos u helped me alot thanks so much !

[@dronepilotcanadian6427]

This is the ultimate general advice video for this sport. All points are 100% valid and accurate.

[@evanbrown4820]

I get my first pair of gloves in two days(Got my wraps yesterday) and my friend and I are going to train in his home gym.

[@l.z.6553]

Evan Brown how is it goin

[@Dannyr863]

Evan Brown how is it going ?

[@evanbrown4820]

Slow to say the least, my friend got a new job which occupies most of his time so I've just been stuck shadowboxing in my room, I'm getting better though, I have Tae kwon do experience so I have a decent foundation, which is nice.

[@Dannyr863]

Evan Brown id recommend buying a jump rope a 100lb punching bag and bench with weights and double ended bag and also if you can a speed bag and running shoes that would be all you need for your boxing experience and whats better you dont have to be training with anyone u can be also by yourself at your house belive me doing that for at least 4 days a week for the least 2 hours will get you all ready plus running at least 2 miles maybe once a week if u can and conditioning your body sit ups push ups pull ups crunches .. just an advice tho

[@Dannyr863]

Evan Brown well thats if you are serious about boxing

[@Little_Tree_Dude]

Recently started training boxing alone and it really helped so many bad aspects of my life. Depression, anxiety, low self steem, bad shape. It even broke my fear of gyms. And how much i needed to hear that "Boxing is for everyone". I was afraid to look for someone to practice with because i used to think no way someone like me could become a boxer, and i would just embaresse myself. Thank you so much.

[@Pleksilasi]

Hey man! Thanks for the video. Especially the part "Purpose" struck me. I've suffered from depression for years back in the days. I kept on going from school to school, academy to academy, job to job and so on. Just went on doing stuff because "I was supposed to do this and that". And it left me hollow, an empty husk of a person. My relationships were more like relationshipwrecks and I could not stay in one place for long, I moved alot and went through many towns, jobs and people. Met some good and a ton of bad. All this changed when I asked an acquaintance from my earlier years and I asked him if he would like to hit the gym with me and he said yes. A couple of days passed and I met him at a gym in Tampere, Finland. I thought he looked funny, dressed up in a black Gi (used for Judo,BJJ and other budo stuff). Next thing was not lifting the weights or running a treadmill, no. The dude basically threw me around for an hour and a half after which I thought that I had definetly broken something. Well, nothing really broke, I got a couple bruises, but nothing bad. But this weird thing happened : Something awakened, the emptiness inside of me was gone. I felt like I really gotta learn these moves, get strong and fast and beat this guy in his game. So I started going to practice with him and I'm still on the same road, ever learning new stuff and trying to improve on the old. Thats like some 5 to 6 years-ish now. After this experience, I found a girl, which I'm gonna marry in like 4 months, I got to the university to become a language teacher and I'm no longer depressed. I do get some occasional "bad straights", but no more than 2 or 3 days max. I have also found some of the best people I know to this day, some of which have actually kicked me in the face and I liked it (You know who you are). I decided to share my story of fighting and fightsports, because I think I owe alot to martial arts. Fighting really elevated me from a shambling mass of human biomass into a person, and thats huge for me. And I totally agree with all the things pointed out here. Stay strong fellow fighters, never give up! Läpi harmaan kiven! TLDR : Wisdom. Been there, done that. 5/5 video

[@kikiharrison11]

Thank you so much for this video. I started boxing 4 months ago and I love it so much. I have never been a sports person and I'm super lazy but now I can't wait for the next training. I was nodding throughout the whole video because everything you said made so much sense to me and made me understand better why I love this sport so much. Thank you for real. :)

[@labeak]

Great stuff. I'm almost 68 and have been training about four months and I already see good progress on the speed bag and heavy bag. He's right on about the stress relief. Another thing, though - the comraderie in the boxing gym is great. I recommend all this guy's videos. He's not just a muscle head. He's a philosopher and a moral thinker. Very articulate, too.

[@MrBellerose]

You are a good guy

[@ManLikeAce]

Real talk boxing is very fun, i remember every week i was excited to see how strong i was getting n learning combos.

[@licjesusacuna]

33 years old, just started in august here in Mexico. No regrets, it was something i had to do, to enter to a boxing gym, making new friends and feeling great. 530 am from monday to friday.

[@MickeyDee]

I can say that boxing saved my life. My love for boxing for 30+ years helped me stay in fantastic health and has helped me in my confidence in life. thank you so much for sharing your love with boxing with everyone

[@PrecisionBoxing]

wicked! thank you

[@2525gales]

You’re right you have to want to do it to be into it, I just started working back out myself and I train 3 amateurs as well, I’m 58 yrs old still staying in shape.

[@Trickshot-pk7dr]

This has to be one of your top ten videos. Every point made rings true with me, this is truly positive. Excellent Excellent Excellent promotion for boxing JT. Well done mate.

[@frame76films]

couldn't agree more with every point. i started about 7 months ago at the age of 40. had one charity white collar match and couldn't imagine not having boxing in my life from the focus, training, stress relief etc..i've watched all your uploads and have learnt so much in such a short time. anyone one the fence needs to jump in. you'll get in the best condition you've ever been in and find out so much about yourself in the process. cheers Jason.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

+Rob Lewis wicked! Thank you

[@awakenyourmind1520]

I've always enjoyed combat sports and trained jujitsu, Muay thai, etc. But I started out shadow boxing. Watching this video has brought out my inspiration to train boxing as a life style. Thank you. I'm already boxing while watching this haha.

[@joshsimpson8143]

33 just started last week. Wish I started long ago but here I go. Love the videos great stuff

[@chamchamal1978]

couldnt agree more , i have managed to beat stress and bully as well !!! for that i owe Boxing and would never give up .

[@nicholasmitsakis7820]

What a great vid! All so true. Started boxing at 48 and now im nearly 51 and it's changed my life. The best sport in the world. Well done!

[@926rosey]

Your posts are always great. Thanks, and keep em coming!

[@wille7319]

Hell yeah! I just started boxing on a bag in the gym like two months ago. And it's the most fun I've had working out in years. I workout 4x a week at gym for 7 years for aesthetics mostly, as you brought up.. But Boxing has switched my mind and make me just wanna become a better and better fighter. I have always loved boxing since I was a kid, watched hours of Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson etc. But never started. And now it just feels like it's meant to be. Best thing that happened in a long time for me. Gonna join a box gym soon. This video reaffirmed my thoughts even more, thanks for this!

[@gussi123]

“Especially after a sparing session.. I LOVE EVERYBODY” LMAO.. If this ain’t the truth!!

[@aminotarobot7486]

1:40 I love that he includes this as a level to being a boxer. As a really introverted nerdy kid I remember being so self conscious that I only ever worked out in my bed room. Even then I was still awful at all sports but I loved fighting. Boxing became my favorite sport because of how easy it is to learn but hard to master. I spent years shadow boxing in my bedroom until I finally had the confidence to actually workout in a proper gym and even then some to actually start sparring.

[@mmafan3]

Great stuff as always, JT. I've taken a sort of a winter"break" from boxing and have mainly been doing a lot of stuff indoors to keep in shape. However, Spring is coming and I'm ready to get back into my gym and on the road for running and get cracking again. One thing is I never ever allow myself to get out of shape, ever.

[@Vision.Target.Shoot1]

I think the brain and mind adapts and becomes stronger as it can tell the body is fighting and punching. It gets ready for war subconsciously and consciously

[@Groteskfull]

Reason #1 is the best reason to get into boxing. Lots of fun.

[@BLaCkKsHeEp]

Yep. I wish my gym stayed open late since I work afternoons. I'm sure an hour on the bag will make me go to sleep better at night (which, I do shadowbox from time to time)

[@Groteskfull]

@@BLaCkKsHeEp Yea for sure. I'm in the same situation; work in the evening, but the gym isn't open late. I shadow box when I can.

[@ericwilkinson42]

January 1st 2019, i was 30 years old, 420 lbs, a heavy smoker and a pre diabetic. I was a lifelong boxing fan, but participating in the sport seemed like a pipe dream. I found this video in March 2019, and it was everything I needed to hear. I joined a gym in April 2019. As of January 1st 2020, I've lost nearly 75 lbs, haven't had a cigarette in over 6 months, am no longer in danger of losing a foot, and I'm the happiest I've been in probably a decade. Thank you.

[@bane3991]

Good job! I train BJJ and it changed my life around a bit for the better. How much do you pay for your boxing gym? Like do you take private lessons? I am trying to understand how boxing gyms are ran.

[@ericwilkinson42]

@@bane3991 the gym I go to has a kind of sliding scale based on how long of a contract you commit to and/or how much you pay up front. All told I pay $55 a month, but if I had paid for an entire year up front, it would come out to like 35 a month. At my gym, there's a beginner workout you start out with that's 3 days a week, 90 minutes(ish) a day at a set time that's pretty straight forward in terms of a boxing work out (warm up, footwork drills, shadowboxing, bag work, conditioning, basic drillwork/coaching), and after a few months (depending on your progress/work ethic) the coach might invite you to start coming in on Tuesdays and Thursdays for sparring and/or more specific drillwork. As far as coaching, being that I'm there as a fitness guy as opposed to a competitor (we have 1 pro and several competing amateurs at our gym) I don't get quite as much 1 on 1 time as some of the other guys, but the head trainer tries to make as much individual time for all the members as he can. Most of the coaching I get is during the regular work out, where he sorta watches the whole gym correcting technique issues as he sees them. But he tries to run me through a 3-5 round mitt session at least once a week, works me into drills with the competitive guys, and he even went out of his way to set up a specific conditioning program for me. And the competitive members are super helpful and down to coach me up on things too. All that being said, I'm not sure how other gyms do things, as I've only really ever spent time in this one, but I'd imagine most smaller gyms operate pretty similarly.

[@bane3991]

@@ericwilkinson42 Wow, that's so cheap! I know 1 boxing gym by me is 125 a month and that's in a more cheaper area. But in your gym, you said you choose a specific time to come in and he helps you. Does that mean he's there all day and you just walk in and he'll just help you out? I talked to 1 guy who trains at the gym near me and he said you walk in anytime it's open and he'll go over some technique and you drill. The place I want to go to he has a 10AM class to 11AM. He'll have open gym time after that where you train on your own. I guess I need to go at 10AM in order to get trained as opposed to the other place. It's confusing because BJJ gyms are straight forward, boxing is a wild west it seems like. Thanks for letting me know how it is. I really want to get into it.

[@ericwilkinson42]

@@bane3991 so initially, it's a class at a set(ish) time. Kids/teens early afternoon, adults early evening kind of thing. Then if you either show a good amount of skill or really just show that you're self motivated and don't need to be babysat, he allows you to come in whenever they're open. He jokes about it being the difference between being a "customer" and being a "member".

[@bane3991]

@@ericwilkinson42 Ohhhh, I see. That makes sense. Thanks for letting me know. I think I'm going to try it eventually. It's just that BJJ is so expensive that I don't know if I can afford boxing but I'll go down their and check out the price for the 1 I want to go too.

[@troubleinparadise2190]

It’s so cool I’m at the joining a gym with a fighting team stage after going through all the previous stages you listed wish me luck 🙏 ima go hard

[@awakenotwoke6930]

I really enjoyed the video. It is informative and engaging. I used to love putting gloves on as a teen, and I started going for aesthetics in my 20's. I am 31 now and just joined a fighting gym for the first time to learn boxing. I am having the time of my life, and I definitely encourage anyone to try the training. It leaves you taxed, but it increases your overall conditioning like no other! Blessings bro!

[@brandonhudson3744]

So I got a pair of gloves when I was 14, didn't know anything about the sport but loved it nonetheless. I started to look up pro fights and YT tutorials. Because of my kinesthetic learning style and my lack of natural talent, it didn't get me very far. However, as soon as I went to a boxing gym for a few days, everything changed for me. My skill level boosted way up, and everything started to make sense to me. Also, after months of watching fights and shadow boxing, I feel like a professional, although i would get my butt kicked by a pro. The point is, boxing is the bomb. Best sport and most demanding sport ever.

[@N1976DL]

I am 43 and I am chomping at the bit to spar. I’ve admired boxing, and it’s training, since I was a little kid, but just now really wanting to do something about it! After some major life changes I am ready to do something. Thanks for explaining how boxing is approachable, at different levels, for different people.

[@628DirtRooster]

Awesome video!

[@LeelosAdventure]

i'm 2 months into my boxing training and im starting to really fall in love with it. whenever i train thats the only time im completely calm

[@setxapart5505]

I'm a bit late to this video, but I like what was said about "aesthetics". I used to lift extensively - at first, just for the pump, then later one year I tried a "bulking" phase to gain size. So I first get not quite ripped, but at a good "healthy" or athletic look, then I'm cramming in a bunch of calories in the winter - getting my belly back just to gain a bit more muscle...for no purpose but to have a certain look. I did the math of what I was spending in food and supplements, then stopped and thought, "This pointless and expensive". I had no plan to compete, just look good. Boxing(or in my case - kickboxing) gives me a better drive to hit the jump rope, treadmill, and the weights still, but strategically to benefit the sport or martial art. Feeling good and staying alive and healthy for my children(and leading by example) means more to me than just pointlessly growing in size - again, just in my case.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

Well said, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@dannyh_fitness]

I was kickboxing for 12 years and getting into boxing now mainly to help with getting in shape fitter and fat loss. Just want to be more active so it’s easier for me to loose fat but of course it still comes down to nutrition (calories) just easier when more active

[@joshuaisley5436]

i love the art of fighting and boxing is 1 of my favorites keep doing what you doing jt i appreciate your knowledge and encouragement of the sport

[@shhotput]

You are my "go to" KZbin boxing trainer. I'll be 62 this August. I lost 35 lbs since I began training. My reason for posting is to say that this sport is ancient, primal, and wonderful. If done with the control and humanity that you demonstrate in your tutorials it is safe enjoyable and liberating.

[@Mrmarcie]

As a 53 year old over weighted man I started with boxing bag training on local boxingclub a week ago. it's a lot of fun. And I assume the sore muscles next days will be less over time ;)

[@PrecisionBoxing]

+MrMarcie yes they will be less in time. Great job, very nice that you took up the sport to train

[@charlespackwood2055]

Well thought out, bro. You're proof that deep thinking & boxing are not mutually exclusive.

[@gerardcaballero1912]

I honestly liked this video and actually got me more into boxing! Thanks man ❤

[@robertanthonyhernandez9334]

Bro I love how you say that the last thing you are looking for after a boxing session is trouble or a confrontation. Boxing teaches you how to carry yourself better.

[@Neglectedstore2]

just brought a tee and a band. Love your vids over here in Australia Brooksy

[@Greeb750]

Urban Bodyboards eshays!

[@azn_1050]

That last part about performance vs aesthetics is so true. After a long absence in the gym and general exercise I have picked up weightlifting again to get in shape. Doing the standard bodybuilding workouts: big compounds plus a lot of isolation exercises. Even though I want to look good and gain some size, the more time I invest in it the more I realize it feels very shallow and unfilling. After seeing this video I'm definitely going to try boxing!

[@ElNegrón1]

This! 💯

[@nihonbunka]

11) Boxing gets your fight-or-flight adrenalin levels up, which is good for older people especially 12) Boxing is a sort of communication and as such allows us to see ourselevs from the the point of view of others, our opponents 13) This increased level of objective self-awareness makes people pro-social, more moral, more gentle (hence it being known as the gentleman's sport) 14) You don't need much in the way of equipment 15) It is an all body work out and a great way of exercising the core and lower back -- these are the body areas that cause the most days off work I think. 16) It is a great method of self defence 17) 12 and 15 lead to better posture and better posture has many health and social benefits such as 18) It improves confidence from improved condition, posture and the knowledge that you can knock other's block off. Confidence without the need to engage in self praise. And, I don't do boxing! I do Karate really badly. Thanks for your shadow boxing video.

[@PrecisionBoxing]

+timtak1 thanks for such a well thought out comment

[@nihonbunka]

Thanks. It was by way of gratitude for the use of 10 seconds of your shadow boxing video in (language) education. It seems to me that, and this is number, 19) boxing training theory is of a particularly high level and can be used in other areas such as language training. www.flickr.com/photos/nihonbunka/29832851173/in/photostream It went well.... 20) Boxing and martial arts promote a sense of seriousness rarely facilitated so quickly and effectively in other sports.

[@Consolous]

The one where you said about aesthetics is where I am at. I am really happy with how I look now and I don't regret it one bit, but now I want to be able to do stuff with my body and boxing is just fun. Confidence is one of the most important

[@rachzouh5623]

When you Live each second of the bout at its peak and design how to act and react in fractions of seconds. Can't get enough of the noble art of boxing. Why not the golden medal at Tokyo olympics! Free yourself and do it is my reason. Thank you

[@rishubhchakraborty4963]

I agree. Started with Karate but boxing/ground and pound helps me release so so much of the stress. I do it twice a week on top of my 3-4 days circuit training. It also makes you confident of tackling people implying you don't have to be guarded all the time and can actually come across as a chilled out guy than someone who is looking for a fight (engagement).

[@pankalathapa9597]

thanks for all this bro now i am going to take part in international games.

[@domenicoamato2275]

I'm from Switzerland. I'm 53... and I just started boxing... 1 year ago. I love it and I think you are a real great ambassador of this beautiful sport. I thank you very much for your videos. They bring me a lot of progression besides my (light) training 2 and a half hours a week. I encourage you to continue to share your experience. Thanks again. (Sorry for my english. I'd rather write in french or italian ;-)

[@PrecisionBoxing]

Amazing to hear, great work!

[@TheRagingUnprofessional]

You say conditioning, but I hear self-torture. lol

[@PrecisionBoxing]

+CommunityStraightUP lol!

[@EquinoXReZ]

Jonathan Wright I thought the same thing until I started boxing lol I've always hated conditioning but a lot of the conditioning is as simple as hitting the heavy bag, shadow boxing, double end bag, and especially sparring. It's all really fun so I kinda just forget that it's conditioning.

[@dznArro]

EquinoX ReZ i kinda grown to like it cuz it’s gonna help me when i start to compete

[@butseriouslythough3931]

No pain no gain! ;) Edit: This is a really old comment lol

[@j.r.5803]

ButSeriouslyThough Thats other gains. In this case is no pain no thougness. Because its letting your body accept the pain and not allert our brain about that previously mentioned pain. Pain adaption. But also fortifies the bones... or breaks them. So yeah... keep in mind you need to eat right in order for bones fortification and not broken ones. Also to avoid go extreme at the beginning is adviced by some to avoid injuries. Like no sparing until a bit of coditioned at bags and such. Also neck training is adviced before going extreme. Some people even condition at trees/baseball bats before sparing but that i dont advice because in my opinion sparing is less extreme than those. Dont mislead conditioning and injuries. Condition lets you hit harder and stand hits. Injuries stops your from go forther and be better. So yeah avoid injuries at all costs. But keep in mind injuries happen everywhere so dont be afraind. Until now i only had an injurie from the little hand finger (3x already) from a punch and a back injurie due to weight pressure (this one took me years to heal). All of them my fault the back one it was due to lack of back flexibility and the hand ones no gloves or tape training failing the strike.

[@lordofwarnick1557]

Glad to hear you that boxing is for anyone of any age. I am over 40 and while I am training BJJ, there is a sound in my head that I should learn something like striking to combine with BJJ. Although once I had learnt karate (around 20 years ago), now I don't think to seek for a dojo anymore, and the same sound in my head told me to choose boxing, and this is a reason why I found your channel. Just since 2 months of training boxing (just pad work), I decided I will learn it as long as I could polish my movement.