Increasingly democratized and publicized in recent years, boxing is a combat sport which today has many followers around the world. No matter your age and no matter your level, the idea is to let off steam and exercise. Whatever your vision of combat and boxing, you will inevitably find a discipline in line with your aspirations.
There are many types of boxing and it can be difficult to know where to start. Don't panic, we present to you the different types of boxing that may interest you. And as a bonus, we give you advice to identify what type of boxer you are. Follow the leader !
Considered one of the most complete sporting disciplines, boxing can be practised in many different ways. There are many different types of boxing, depending on the region of the world: English boxing, French boxing, American boxing and even Thai boxing. This diversity reflects the richness of the sport and its accessibility to all styles of fighter.
There boxing, also called noble art, is the most popular type of boxing in the world.
The popularity of this combat sport is largely due to the fact that it is more accessible, as well as by its seniority.
More recently, it has come to the fore in popular culture. Remember famous films or sagas such as Raging Bull, The rage in my stomach, Million Dollar Baby, Ali, or Rocky Or Creed !
And if you hear the names of boxers like Tyson Fury, Mohammed Ali or Mike Tyson, chances are you've already heard of them!
It's normal, English boxing is the most popular combat sport in the world. publicized. It is also the only boxing category to have a place at the Games Olympics.
When it comes to English boxing, you need strong gloves! In fact, this is the only discipline where you use only punches. You are only allowed to strikeabove the belt of your opponent. Your legs only serve you for your movements and your body rotations.
There can be various conditions under which a fight ends outside the time limit. Following a legitimate blow, a boxer who finds himself on the ground has a set amount of time to get up and resume the fight. 20 seconds if he falls out of the ring and 10 seconds if he is in the ring. If the fighter is unable to get up after this time, he is considered to be KO and the match ends. If he manages to get up, but does not want to continue or if the referee considers that he is unable to do so, the match is called a Technical knockout and the fight ends. If the match comes to an end, it is the boxer with the most points. most points who wins.
There French boxing first appeared under the name of savate to be officially renamed French boxing shoe in 2002. As its name suggests, this boxing discipline feet-fists is especially popular in France.
In French boxing, the punches and the kicking are allowed. A fighter cannot use his shins to attack or protect himself from blows. Boxers also wear slippers.
The end of a bout is subject to the same conditions as in English boxing, i.e. by Direct knockout of his opponent, a abandonment of his own free will, or on referee's decision. If the match goes the distance, the boxer with the most points also wins.
As indicated in its name, the Thai boxing, also called Thai boxing or muay thai, has its origins in Southeast Asia. Thailand is a country where martial arts are particularly popular.
In Thai boxing, the boxers have a great freedom of action. Punches, kicks, elbows, knees and sweeps are allowed. The difference is that muay thai practitioners can also use elbow strikes and clinch grabs.
There are several ways for a fighter to win a duel. The first is to put your opponent KO. The second is when a boxer is in theinability to continue the fight. Whether of his own volition, that of his trainer or that of the referee. If he is judged unfit to continue the match, that's it for him. The third way to win is to score more points than your opponent at the end of the bout.
There American boxing is focused on the close combat between two opponents. This is the origin of the other name under which the discipline is better known: the full contact.
In this boxing, kicks and punches are authorized. Only blows below the belt are prohibited, with the exception of sweeping.
To win a match, you need to score more points than your opponent. As with the different types of boxing seen above, a KO Or Technical KO also marks the end of the fight.
The term Chinese boxing brings together several disciplines. In fact, the term refers to several hundred martial arts of Chinese origin. Here, we're going to talk about sanda.
Sanda allows the use of fists, of the feet, of the elbows and knees. However, depending on the part of the body you are aiming for, not all shots will be allowed. They may be allowed in certain cases, but they will not score points. This discipline also allows fighters to use projections in addition to strikes against their opponents.
In Chinese boxing too, the different ways of being declared the winner are as follows. You can be declared the winner at the end of the match by having fought better than your opponent, thanks to your number of points; or you can also win by simply not allowing your opponent to stand up to you until the end of the match.
THE shadow boxing is a practice linked to boxing that involves moving alone by throwing punches and/or kicks in the air. This popular exercise for fighters allows them to:
Done correctly and with the right goals in mind, shadow boxing helps you improve your technical, your strength, your power, your speed, your endurance, your pace, your footwork, your attack and your defense. In short, everything you need to set the ring alight!
The best place to do shadow boxing is in front of a mirror. When you watch yourself performing your techniques, you may notice various flaws and nuances in your movements which, although subtle, can be difficult to correct. It's important to keep an eye on your movements. That's exactly what shadow boxing in front of a mirror allows you to do!
There are far too many styles of boxing to list them all here. However, if your curiosity is piqued and you want to know more, here are some additional disciplines that might interest you:
The answer is simple Tiger, there are none. This will depend on your goals and what you wait practising an activity like boxing. The boxing that suits you best may be different from that of your neighbour or that of your trainer. And that's perfectly normal.
Let it be to harden you as well mentally that physically, sharpen your reflexes, learn to defend yourself or simply exceed your limits, all types of boxing meet these criteria perfectly.
Now ask yourself if you feel like taking high-kicks, elbows or knees? Or perhaps you'd prefer to limit your boxing to fists protected by boxing gloves?
It is clear that English boxing is more accessible for a beginner than Thai boxing for example.
It will also depend on the type of boxing practised in the clubs near you. If you're not sure, and you have the opportunity, the easiest way to make up your mind is totry different types boxing.
Although women are still in the minority at professional level, the number of female boxers competing at amateur level is increasing exponentially!
As far as combat boxing is concerned, the various disciplines mentioned above are open to both men and women.
There fitness boxing, also called fit boxing or cardio boxing, is a discipline that arrived from the United States in the early 1990s. Particularly popular with women, this practice uses the movements used in boxing, and in particular the punches of English boxing.
As well as working on your technique, fitness boxing allows you to work your whole body with intensity ! You have all the benefits of boxing without the blows from your opponent in return and without the bruises that go with it.
As you will have realised, there are many different types of boxing in the world of combat sports, each with its own specific characteristics:
Still not sure what type of boxing is right for you? Do you feel you need to get your body back in shape? Are you interested in fitness boxing? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, we've got the solution for you!
Enter the round of Le Cercle. You will be able to work on your cardio, strengthen you muscularly and you get used to punch in a bag with boxing gloves. All of this, in music and in an atmosphere casual !
Half bootcamp, half English boxing, each workout lasts 50 minutes. It's more than enough to leave you completely out of it, but also totally soothed!
Let yourself be tempted by this immersive experience and awaken the Rocky Balboa in you! We'll see you soon at the studio for a boxing class!
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