Boxer's Guide to Defense: The Art of Not Getting Hit

Techniques for the Modern Boxer

Welcome to the Boxer's Guide to Defense! This is where the art of not getting hit comes into play. In this section, we'll cover the essentials of defense, from blocking to slipping to avoiding your opponent's attacks altogether (just kidding, you can't really do that). Let's get into it!

Blocking: The Most Basic Defense

• Keep your gloves up, kid!
• Don't get hit in the face (it hurts)
• Use your arms to block your opponent's punches
• Try not to get tired (blocking is hard work!)

Now, let's talk about slipping. Slipping is when you move your head to the side to avoid your opponent's punches. It's like a little dance, really.

Slipping: The Art of Avoiding a Punch

• Watch your opponent's lead punch
• Moving your head to the side (gently, don't get hit)
• Use your arms to cover your face (just in case)

And then, of course, there's the classic: Footwork: The Art of Stepping Back to avoid those pesky punches.

Want to learn more advanced defense techniques? Check out our Advanced Defense Techniques page for more info.

Or, if you're feeling fancy, try our Angles of Attack page to see how to use your opponent's aggression against them.