I don’t do New Year’s resolutions but my boxing class at the park district just happened to start the 2nd week of January so that means I will just happen to learn boxing this year.
It only took one class for me to realize that the boxing boot camp class I took at Bally’s was good for making me sweat but not so good for technique. But that’s why it was boxing boot camp, not boxing training.
The park district is boxing training. Some of these guys (it’s mostly guys) will go on to fight in amateur matches. Some already have. As it is with most athletic things, I am the suckiest one in the group. Everyone seems to tolerate this pretty well. People will stop me and correct my stance or press on my fist to remind me to tighten it up. A girl helped me turn in circles and jab today. It’s a lot harder than it sounds. So far I just punch bags and shadow box so I haven’t interacted much with others.
During my first class 2 guys were sparring and there was some blood. It seems like the blood part is optional. The instructor asked a girl if she wanted to spar today and she said no, she doesn’t want to hit people. So I guess I can train and not worry about my pretty lil face.