How hard is it to cut weight for a boxing match, say 8 lbs?

I’m a pretty a small dude and weigh 140 lbs. Wanted to get some amateur matches in while I can, and was thinking "no problem I can cut weight to 135 for lightweight" since I’ve lost 3 lbs of water before just with cardio workouts. My coach then told me I had to fight . . . → Read More: How hard is it to cut weight for a boxing match, say 8 lbs?

Guidelines Of Kickboxing

Now, many training centers offer the kickboxing classes, which attract more and more people. Kickboxing has recently surged in popularity and many people sign up for a class. Before you decide to sign up for a class, it is better for you to keep a few guidelines in mind.

There are quite a different variety of styles . . . → Read More: Guidelines Of Kickboxing

Can someone help me explain how to ship to the UK (Customs and Address)?

Well, see, I’ve finally compiled what I want to send to my friend in London, and, although I’ve read up on restrictions and instructions on how to send, I am still confused.

First, do I actually need to use a customs form if I have these items in the box? I believe that a customs . . . → Read More: Can someone help me explain how to ship to the UK (Customs and Address)?

Any MMA/kickboxing classes near coventry/brimingham/warwickshire?

Anyone know of any classes of either ( more kickboxing) thanks
There are lots around:

Birmingham: http://www.wins-kickboxing.co.uk/class.htm

Coventry: http://www.wayofthespiritualwarrior.co.uk/

Warwickshire: http://www.pka-warwickshire.co.uk/

Halesowen and Dudley: http://www.martial-art-concepts.com/kickboxing-west-midlands.htm?utm_nooverride=1&gclid=CKuQi4C1uKkCFUEb4QodShN1-Q

Digbeth, Hockley, Aston, Saltley, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Leamore, Kingstanding, Four Oaks, . . . → Read More: Any MMA/kickboxing classes near coventry/brimingham/warwickshire?

where can i take up cheap kickboxing classes?

i want to do a sport during summer vacation to lose weight for school next year, so i thought kickboxing would be cool. But my parents don’t have the money for classes in gyms like 24 hour fitness and stuff like that, so if you could tell where i could get cheap kickboxing classes( preferably all . . . → Read More: where can i take up cheap kickboxing classes?

Swallowing Pride When Boxing?

I’m a very fickle person. I have always loved the sport of boxing and am starting boxing classes soon to hopefully start amateur boxing. Problem is it would kill me inside to loose a fight. I’ve been in a few fights when i was a kid..won some lost some. The ones I lost bothered me to . . . → Read More: Swallowing Pride When Boxing?

Physical Education For Your Homeschooled Child

How do you offer physical education & after school sports to your homeschoolers?

Physical education is a requirement in school, but when you homeschool your children you don’t have a gym readily available. So how do you offer physical education and after school sports to your children? Here are a couple of things you can try.

One way . . . → Read More: Physical Education For Your Homeschooled Child

what weight class would i be in for amateur boxing if i weigh 95 pounds and my age is 15?

I want to take boxing but im not sure if my age and weight will allow me to
p.s im a girl
I remember watching Ziaer Raheem win the 14-15 year old open tournament at 80 pounds in the 1991 Junior Olympics so the answer to your question, yes there is a 90lb 95lb 100lb and after . . . → Read More: what weight class would i be in for amateur boxing if i weigh 95 pounds and my age is 15?

What weight class would i be in in amateur boxing at 156?

and would i be a small middleweight or big
Middleweight: . . . → Read More: What weight class would i be in in amateur boxing at 156?

Hi, I want to start amateur boxing, what will I have to do?

I used to train when i was a child a little bit but I never sparred or competed. However I quit boxing for 8 years, but now I am 23 years old and I want to compete in amateur boxing. I am in good condition and I know how to properly jab and other punches, . . . → Read More: Hi, I want to start amateur boxing, what will I have to do?