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A combat sport, English boxing consists of fighting against an opponent, using your fists and defense techniques. Boxing has been part of our daily lives since Antiquity. It was originally a means of defending oneself, then a proof of virility exercised by gladiators, and finally, a recognized sporting activity.
The history of English boxing is very broad and full of twists and turns. Through its long history, boxing has evolved over time, transformed and developed numerous variations: English boxing, French boxing, Thai boxing, and even kickboxing.
Fighting has existed for a very long time,boxing history is very long. In 5000 BC, men were already challenging each other to duels. Whether in Mesopotamia, North Africa, Egypt and Greece, all humanity used fists in the 2nd millennium BCE.
Beyond fighting, there is sport! Boxing was part of the category of popular combat sports in Ancient Greece. At that time, boxing was called “pugilism”, or “pankration”. These terms are, in a way, the ancestors of boxing.
More than 1000 years later, pugilism appeared in England, under the name “English boxing”. It seems that it was James Figg, considered the father of French boxing, who introduced the discipline between 1719 and 1730.
It was in the 20th century that English boxing appeared in France. In the United States and Great Britain, boxing is more than a sport. Very quickly, this activity becomes a means of expression and a way of fighting for one's opinions. One of the figures who drove this movement was Jack Johnson, the world heavyweight champion, from 1908 to 1915.
Today, boxing is a fashionable sport. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of licenses purchased increased by 17%, which reflects the popularity enjoyed by boxing in France.
Like all combat sports, English boxing is practiced with strict respect for your opponent and the rules. These concern the combat space as well as the combat itself, or the. material.
The ring you enter is a very regulated place. First, to ensure fairness for all participants, to control the fights. But also and above all, for the safety of the boxers.
The most important rule is that of permitted movements. In boxing, you can forget about kicks. Only punches and dodges will allow you to overcome your opponent.
THE categories in boxing are done by weight. In order to ensure the safety of the fighters and to ensure the fairness of the fights, the categories are essential.
When men compete in the ring, they are divided into eight categories:
For women, the categories are different. They have the choice between five weight categories:
Boxer or boxer, put on your best outfit and get into the ring. But be careful, there are rules to follow regarding the equipment you need.
Indeed, boxers are well protected today, unlike the era of bare-knuckle boxing. THE equipments were designed for the safety of the boxer and his opponent.
The equipment required for combat is as follows:
Your equipment is very important to promote the quality of your movements. Even if we know that you are a fiery boxer, a good mouth guard and good boxing gloves will awaken the Tiger in you!
Of course, boxing is good, but boxing in a quality environment is better. In this sense, we advise you to opt for a place that has all the essential equipment: punching bag, well-maintained ring, etc.
Who says combat sport says attack, of course. In English boxing, attack techniques consist of several punches.
Let us introduce you to the basic punches of English boxing: the jab, the jab, the hook, the uppercut and the combinations of all these punches.
Each of these blows hits different parts of your opponent's body. For a successful attack, don't hesitate to chain the blows together, in a varied manner and using both of your arms.
In English boxing, attack is important, but be careful to also avoid your opponent's blows, thanks to your defense techniques.
In other words, a boxer must know how to master both attack and defense techniques to hope to emerge victorious from the fight.
Before you get in the ring and fight against a Tiger opponent, you need to know how to throw punches together.
Amateur or pro boxing is a very cardio sport. It is absolutely necessary that your heart is in good shape so that your practice is as effective as possible.
The speed and precision of your movements are the two factors that will make you win the fight.
The most effective thing is to know how to make combinations of movements to tire your opponent, increase your punching power and use the element of surprise. You will have understood that the sequences are essential, but they require perfect speed and precision.
You will have understood, the sequence in English boxing is a great ally of your technique. It has lots of benefits and you will certainly find yourself using it more often than you think. But of course there are also some disadvantages.
Boxing, a complete sport, has many benefits for your body and for your mind. This physical activity increases your cardio capacity and strengthens your entire body. The combination of cardio and muscle strengthening is the perfect combo to feel good in your body. On top of that, boxing is so intense that you will come out feeling like you have surpassed yourself.
This is also why English boxing has many mental benefits. It allows you to let off steam, clear your head and leave more relaxed. Very complete sport, you will be proud to have done your session, whatever your objectives. So what are you waiting for to become a Tiger?
You will have understood, there are similarities and differences ebetween English boxing and French boxing.
The principle is the same in English boxing and French boxing: fighting by alternating attack and defense, using movements and blows against an opponent. The equipment is almost the same in English boxing and French boxing and so is the place of combat: the ring.
The biggest difference is which parts of the body are allowed to throw punches. While English boxing is limited to the use of the fists, French boxing also uses the feet.
New concepts are emerging day by day, to offer ever more boxing styles. At the Circle, (boxing gym Paris), for example, you can practice boxing, combined with muscle strengthening, in an energetic sound environment, in a dark room.
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Le Cercle Boxing – Boxing club in Paris
6 rue de Clignancourt, 75018 Paris
Le Cercle Boxing – Studio Beaubourg – Boxing club in Paris
60 rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris
The Boxing Circle | Studio Bastille – Boxing club in Paris
28 rue Popincourt, 75011 Paris
