when you're on your own, you'll probably benefit much more (at least at the beginning) from shadowboxing in the mirror than actually hitting something.
so i wouldn't stress over the heavybag...
Type: Posts; User: Pork Chop
when you're on your own, you'll probably benefit much more (at least at the beginning) from shadowboxing in the mirror than actually hitting something.
so i wouldn't stress over the heavybag...
I think if you come from a martial arts background, this is a lot more possible.
The important thing will be picking up proper form when you are able to work with an instructor. The rest of the...
I'll try to help if i can...
While i agree with you in principle about the judging, at the last golden glove tournament i had 1 friend score a KO, 1 friend get KOed, and 1 friend who had his nose & ribs broken in a winning...
I happen to like Willie Pep, Pernell Whitaker, and Benny Leonard. :p