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Anyone out there do boxing? I'm really interested in joining, I've gone from 100kg to 80kg in the past 3 months, and I'm looking to join not only for the fitness / weight loss but because I have a strong interest in actually mayeb competing eventually. I have rly quick reflexes and I've always had a lot of natural power, but all my reflexes have been put to in the past year is video games.

I'm sort of reluctant to join though, as I hear boxing causes brain damage and I don't want to sacrifice my brain for boxing.

Also at 80k 5'8 I'm still pretty chubby, will boxing training be too grueling for someone of my size?
>> Anonymous
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>> Anonymous
>>239354
You won't be thrown ass-first into 10 mile runs and 3 hours of raw bagwork the very instant you enter the room, and going all punch-drunk happens over several years of continual beatings.
>> 04 !!LtgOgT0wJFN
They'll build you up slowly.

Just remember that even a bit of ring work is going to wreck you, and not just from getting pummeled.
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>>239354
SEX WEAKENS KNEES! BETTER CUT THAT SHIT OUT!
>> Anonymous
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go for it. i was close to 200 lbs and 5"5' when I first started doing muay thai in janauray.

im 160 lbs now, (got about 10-15lbs to go) and now i know how to fight.
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>> Anonymous
go for it dude, every boxing gym I've been to has been nothing but friendly
>> Anonymous
I've been boxing for the past 3.5 months at a boxing gym and have probably lost 12 lbs. so far. It's a great environment for working out, because you actually have someone yelling at you not to slack off. Also, don't worry about the brain damage shit. That's something professional boxers have to deal with. You'll be sparring with head gear and a giant cup that protects your abs and nuts. If you check out the USA Boxing website, they have some stats on Amateur boxing injuries. Compared to most contact sports (equestrian included), amateur style boxing has one of the lowest injury rates in sports. Although, this can't be said the same for professional boxing.

Anyway, do it! I love it, and it's changed my life and my lifestyle. You'll work hard, get stronger, and overall feel better about yourself. Also, getting in the ring and throwing rounds against someone can be one of the most amazing feelings you've ever felt. Give it a try!
>> Anonymous
bump im interested in this too
>> Anonymous
What's a good way to prepare for joining a boxing gym? I've been doing jumprope and punching a bag lately and it's a great workout. Anything else I should do?
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>>239731

general fitness, includes loads and loads of cardio on the heavy bag, since boxing will tire you the fuck out, and weight lifting as well.
>> Anonymous
>>239731
I didn't prepare at all before I started going. They'll get you on a workout, and you'll most likely end up completely raped after each session for the first few weeks (depending on your fitness level; although, I don't see how anyone can already be fit enough to box without getting winded the first few sessions).

I'm constantly getting in better shape and feeling better. I can see the improvement in my body, my weight loss. I can also feel the improvement in my strength and overall energy. Also, since I started boxing, my vision has gotten better for some reason. Get ready to take punches and return them hard.
Also, when you start sparring, you'll realize how different it is from the training you did. It's incredibly tiring, difficult, but the rewards make up for all the hard work you've gone through. I would tell anyone who wants to get fit to start boxing. HELLS YEAH
>> Anonymous
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