Introduction of Boxing
When did boxing begin?
6 January 1681
Where did it begin?
Ancient Greece
What levels of boxing:
Level 1 - Beginning professional.
Governing bodies of boxing:
WBC- World boxing council
WBA- World boxing association
WBO- World boxing organisation
IBF- International boxing Federation
LO1- Know the skills, techniques and tactics required in individual sports.
Skills
Jab — a sudden punch.
Cross — a straight punch.
Techniques
Primary styles-There are four generally accepted boxing styles that are used to define
fighters. These are the swarmer, out-boxer, slugger, and boxer-puncher. Many boxers do not
always fit into these categories, and it's not uncommon for a fighter to change their style over
a period of time.
Defensive boxing tactics
This tactics are used to defend themselves from getting hit.
Sidestep — literally stepping to the side of the blow.
Snap back — rocking backwards to avoid the blow connecting.
Sway to one side — swaying from the hips to avoid the punch.
Block — stopping the punch with the forearm, shoulder, elbow or glove.
Duck down — duck out of the way of a punch.
Parry or deflect to one side — knock the punch aside.
Cover up — use the arms and gloves to best protect the head and body.
LO2- Know the rules and regulations of individuals sports
Rules:
1. You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on or push
your opponent.
2. You cannot hit with your head, shoulder, forearm or elbow.
When did boxing begin?
6 January 1681
Where did it begin?
Ancient Greece
What levels of boxing:
Level 1 - Beginning professional.
Governing bodies of boxing:
WBC- World boxing council
WBA- World boxing association
WBO- World boxing organisation
IBF- International boxing Federation
LO1- Know the skills, techniques and tactics required in individual sports.
Skills
Jab — a sudden punch.
Cross — a straight punch.
Techniques
Primary styles-There are four generally accepted boxing styles that are used to define
fighters. These are the swarmer, out-boxer, slugger, and boxer-puncher. Many boxers do not
always fit into these categories, and it's not uncommon for a fighter to change their style over
a period of time.
Defensive boxing tactics
This tactics are used to defend themselves from getting hit.
Sidestep — literally stepping to the side of the blow.
Snap back — rocking backwards to avoid the blow connecting.
Sway to one side — swaying from the hips to avoid the punch.
Block — stopping the punch with the forearm, shoulder, elbow or glove.
Duck down — duck out of the way of a punch.
Parry or deflect to one side — knock the punch aside.
Cover up — use the arms and gloves to best protect the head and body.
LO2- Know the rules and regulations of individuals sports
Rules:
1. You cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on or push
your opponent.
2. You cannot hit with your head, shoulder, forearm or elbow.
