is cardio-boxing only for women?

i know the above sounds sexist or strange.

but in my area the classes advertised as cardio-box seem to mostly be women with female instructors.

not that i mind doing a class with almost all women but just wondering if it would look strange? or are there a lot of men out there doing it?

i know some who . . . → Read More: is cardio-boxing only for women?

How long does it take to get your first Amateur Fight in MMA?

I am asking because I am going to join the Army at 19 (16….17 in a couple of weeks) and serve for 5 years. I am about to start training in BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Judo (All are offered at the same place for the same price). That means that I will have 2 years of . . . → Read More: How long does it take to get your first Amateur Fight in MMA?

I wanted to join a gym so i could do some pilates classes and maybe some kick boxing too but im too young why?

I wanted to join Bally’s because its really close to my house. But i called and asked if you needed a parents consent if you were under 18 and they said that even if i had a parent working out with me i could even work out. im 16. why is that? someone help. anyone know . . . → Read More: I wanted to join a gym so i could do some pilates classes and maybe some kick boxing too but im too young why?

Can you overtrain in boxing?

This is my schedule

Monday – boxing training
Tuesday – boxing training
Wednesday – rest
Thursday – boxing training
Friday – MMA class
by the way MMA means mixed martial arts
There is an old saying that states if you over do it in the gym, you leave the fighter in there when it comes to fight time.

I remember one . . . → Read More: Can you overtrain in boxing?

‘Thumbs down’ to TD; due to the abuse of it, what replacement do you think Y!A should introduce to the screen?

Noticed all of a sudden; people will use the ‘thumbs down’ for the more sharp, clear and concise answers to questions – usually for the common ones concerning religion, politics (and in the UK; class), sex and crime – also noticed people who present the other side of the argument with a top answer will get . . . → Read More: ‘Thumbs down’ to TD; due to the abuse of it, what replacement do you think Y!A should introduce to the screen?

Which is better for self-defense American Kenpo or Shotokan?

I have trained in Dan Zan Ryu Jujistu and have done BJJ for 6 months, but I want to learn a "striking" or "standing" art. I have also done some Kenpo and kick boxing classes at the place I do BJJ. Physical/mental fitness and self defense are my key goals. FYI I will be looking for . . . → Read More: Which is better for self-defense American Kenpo or Shotokan?

Best hand gear for Kick Boxing?

My sister and i have recently joined an Aerobics Kick Boxing class and we need Gloves. My mother says she can’t find them anywhere ( i think she just didint try) Do any of you know a good brand and if so where could you find them. would Dunhams have them? thanks
Everlast you can buy them . . . → Read More: Best hand gear for Kick Boxing?

Two questions about weight classes in boxing?

My first question is: what would happen if there were no weight divisions in boxing and there was only an open champion as opposed to heavyweight, lightweight and a middleweight divisions?

My second question is, what would happen if smaller boxers faced larger boxers. Would the larger boxers knock out the smaller boxers or would the . . . → Read More: Two questions about weight classes in boxing?

what classes should i take muay thai or kickboxing?

im 14 and i want to start getting into the fighting world im going to take classes but i dont know whats the best fighting style muay thai or kickboxing.so basically what is more lethal ? i like to use arms as well as legs ,but i noticed that muay thai uses more legs than arms.If . . . → Read More: what classes should i take muay thai or kickboxing?

Im 15 years old, im Trying To take some boxing class. its gonna be my first time.?

also i got to admit, i never fought anyone in my life before, but im really weak and i think its time for me to ge invovled in boxing. so can someone tell me, how boxing classes are and what should i except, and im planning to take the class for 4 or . . . → Read More: Im 15 years old, im Trying To take some boxing class. its gonna be my first time.?