How to Learn Boxing for Self Defense Online

Boxing is an economical form of self-defense because it enables you to defend yourself at a moment's s notice without equipment or expensive gear. The Family YMCA notes that in addition to self-defense, boxing training "provides the student with an outstanding cardiovascular workout and is excellent for muscle strengthening and toning." Learning to box online is a convenient way to study self-defense at your own pace without having to commute to a class.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with Internet connection
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Instructions

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      Register for a class. Some websites, such as Boxing 4 Free and How-to-Box.com, offer online courses and training programs for students who want to learn to box at home. Some websites offer free courses, while others may charge a subscription fee. Online boxing classes teach both offensive and defensive moves and thoroughly discuss proper care and maintenance of boxing equipment.

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      Watch video clips. Both boxing websites and individual boxers have instructional videos that detail how to execute boxing moves. Online instructional videos break down each move so that you can clearly see how each move is performed.

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      Read and study detailed descriptions of each move. Carefully read descriptions that detail how to perform each boxing move. This will help you to learn how to perform each move as safely as possible.

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      Practice carefully each move you study to ensure optimal retention. In a crisis situation, it will be imperative that you properly execute both offensive and defensive moves quickly and precisely.