Blog
My take on all things boxing.
Boxing mirrors
The humble mirror is your friend. Like the best kind of friend, the mirror tells you home truths you don’t want to know. Practicing in front of a mirror gives you the unvarnished truth.
Boxing video analysis
In the past, only the boxing elite had access to video analysis. Now anyone with a smartphone does. Like the mirror, video is our ally and can provide a treasure trove of priceless data.
Hand wraps
Hand wraps offer protection by holding everything together in one compact unit. They reduce the risk of broken bones or ruptured ligaments.
Boxing gloves
Gloves come in different varieties and sizes for different purposes. Here’s a quick guide to help you get started.
Ditch the gadgets
I’m all for innovation and progression. But we’re in danger of shovelling a large and precious diamond into the skip with the rough. That diamond is the old-school training methods available to us all for free.
Boxing coaching for kids
You can't train children as you would adults. They are a work in progress and stand at an important stage of life. Treat them with care. It's not only their physical development at stake.
Boxing training in the workplace
Last week we finished a 6-week pilot of non-contact boxing training at Engie UK. It’s an idea I’ve had kicking around for a few years: boxing training for health and well-being in the workplace.