This is a video created by boxing photographer Andy Ball shortly after Elite coach Alex Matvienko won the British Masters Light-weight title. The video is a compilation of photographs taken of his fight against Jon Musgrave. The track playing is of course “I predict a riot” by the Kaiser Chiefs”! Enjoy!
Archive for November, 2009
Ross Boxing
Posted on Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Ross Boxing is a very popular website that provides training for “real fighters”. It is run by a trainer called Ross Enamait, and for anyone that has watched his videos you will know that this guy is hardcore when it comes to training. His website is a great resource for anyone interested in training to be fighting fit. He provides videos, regularly updates his training blog, writes articles on strength training and conditioning specifically within the contact sport industry, provides information on supplements and a whole lot more.
The website is www.rossboxing.com and it’s definitely worth checking out!
Women’s classes
Posted on Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Are you looking for a way to keep fit that isn’t boring but gets you the results you want??
Whether it’s getting into shape, losing weight or for a confidence boost at elite boxing we can help you to achieve these goals.
We offer personal diet plans, personalised training programmes with our vast knowledge of fitness training, circuit training and diet information so you’ll see results a lot quicker than in a normal gym.
During these sessions these will be only girls allowed in the gym so no need to feel intimidated by a load of blokes punching holes in each other.
You’ll get the full benefits of a boxing class this isn’t boxercise however it is none contact, you’ll actually be learning how to box which is great for self defence, self confidence and getting fit at the same time!.
You’ll be burning up to 500 calories in each sessions, losing weight, getting fit and toning up.
Every session is different and enjoyable including skipping, pads, light weights, boxing technique.
As you can see there are many benefits of boxing training if your still not convince why not book in for your first session to see what it’s all about. These sessions do not have our normal limit of 6 people per class there could be up to ten girls in each session however we always make sure you work hard and enjoy the session have a look at our females testimonials.
The classes are -
Monday – 8pm – 9pm
Tuesday – 8pm – 9pm
Thursday 8pm – 9pm
Please remember to book in your lessons in advance by contacting us on one of these numbers or e mails from this link
Thai boxing
Posted on Friday, November 20th, 2009
The Thai boxing side of the gym has been running for ten years as the gym used to be solely a Thai boxing gym, the Thai boxing class’s use exactly the same formula as the boxing class’s no more than six students per class to optimise learning our Thai boxing coach has been teaching Thai boxing for ten years so has massive experience in coaching.
This side of the club has had some great success with a former British champion training here and more recently one of our students narrowly missing out winning an eight man tournament just losing in the final after fighting twice already that night.
If anybody is interested and wants to book their free first session feel free to contact the gym on 01204 493563, or email us at info@eliteboxing.co.uk
The basic boxing stance
Posted on Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Some basics in boxing to start off with -
The stance is really important, you need to have a good base like we say it’s like building a house if the foundations aren’t strong the house will fall down. To start with take a step back with the hand you use (right foot back if your right handed left foot back if your left handed) your legs should now be shoulder width apart. Make sure there is line in between your feet so the heel and the toe aren’t in line this is to help balance if your feet are in a straight line you will have no balance and won’t be able to throw a decent shot, a good way to check this is to imagine someone has a stick there needs to be enough gap to fit the stick between your feet.
Now that’s basically how your feet should be now moving to the upper part of the body you need to point your lead shoulder forward this is to reduce the target area and so you have more twist on your back hand, obviously you need to get your hands up now as anybody who’s ever watched any boxing or any boxing film its massively important to have your hands up, so first of all get your hands up by the side of your eyes make sure your elbows are tucked against your ribs it’s just as important to cover your body once you’ve been hit there you’ll realise why.
Basic left hook
Posted on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Image: Miguel Cotto lands a left hook on Joshua Clottey
The left hook – is another basic shot in boxing it is thrown again using your body, any shot we throw with power in boxing must be thrown using your body weight rather than just your arm this is called arm punching and even if the shot is landed perfectly it will have nowhere near the effect if you use your body while throwing the shot, firstly the left hand comes slightly away from your head you then twist on your left foot like with the back hand also twisting your hip and left shoulder into the shot making sure you land your shot with the knuckles, this is so that the shot is a scoring shot and also making it a more effective power shot, this is demonstrated in the picture.
The basic back hand
Posted on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
The image above shows Ricky Hatton landing a right hand against Juan Lazcano.
The Backhand – is the straight right hand for orthodox boxers and the straight left hand for southpaws, the backhand is thrown the same way as the jab the only difference is that the backhand is a power shot so you need to use your body as well as your arm to throw the shot, this is done by first twisting on the ball of the same foot your throwing the shot with like you were taking a swing of a golf club this is so that you use your body to throw the shot rather than just your arm, your back hand comes straight from your head in a straight line to the opponent and then back in a straight line back into the guard position. This shot is delivered with power and is a very effective shot is delivered properly, as with any shots in boxing the better your technique is in attacking the better your defence will be for example when throwing your straight shots keep your chin tucked in against your shoulder so not giving a target for your opponent.
Footwork overview
Posted on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Video: Muhammad Ali was the master of boxing footwork
Footwork is also another massive part of boxing you have to be able to throw your shots and then move otherwise you’re just a punch bag. The easiest way to remember the correct way of moving your feet is whichever direction your going in move that leg first for example if you stepping left take your left leg first, stepping right take your right leg first, this is to make sure your not crossing your feet the same has having your feet in a straight line you won’t be able to throw a decent shot. The feet are an essential part of any martial art they get you into range to land your shots and then out of the danger area, as anyone who watches boxing will know all of the best boxers have had good footwork Muhammad Ali, Sugar ray Leonard and Floyd Mayweather.
The basic boxing jab
Posted on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
The jab the first shot you will learn at our gym and probably the most important as any good coach will tell you. The jab is defiantly the most useful and versatile shot; it can be used to set your next shot up or to keep your opponent off balance therefore it can be used in either attack or defence. The shot starts from your guard position if you are an orthodox fighter (right handed) it is your left straight if southpaw (left handed) it is your right hand, you extend your arm in a straight line making sure you don’t lift your elbow as the shot leaves your guard, in the final couple of inch’s of the shot turn your thumb so nearly pointing to the floor as demonstrate in the diagram. As with all your shots you still need to think about defence when attacking for example when throwing your jab keep your opposite hand in your guard position and keep your chin tucked in.
