Learning to box is an exciting journey that combines physical fitness, mental discipline, and the art of self-defense. Whether this is your first time or you have been away from this sport for quite some time, it is always good to rebuild the foundation before proceeding into a class with bad habits, inexperience, or low confidence.

On the left is a diagram of routes to take if you wish to progress further, and below are checklists you can use as well as a self-assessment form to use as an outcome measure to visualise your progress.

Key components of learning to box:

• Physical Conditioning

• Technique

• Mental Discipline

• Sparring and Ring Experience

• Safety and protective gear

• Nutrition and Recovery

Benefits of learning to box:

• Physical Fitness

• Self-Defence

• Mental Toughness

• Community

• Goal setting and achievement