“When it comes to self defense, it is better to have the power and not need it than to need it and not have it.” - Kevin Shearer
Did you read about all the celebrities who have taken up boxing classes as a form of self defence training? Sports, in general, have been spiking in popularity globally. One inspirational South African instructor, Fidaah Edries, has been selected to join the Mixed Martial Arts South African Subcommittee. Fidaah Edries is one coach who is trained in kickboxing and muay Thai. This instructor has devoted his life to training women and building stronger women.
Are you a woman searching for self defence classes so that you could defend yourself in a country like South Africa?
Well, if you are in search of classes that will help you to defend yourself, you can take up boxing classes. Boxing classes are a great way to help you to improve your flexibility, strength, composure, and ability to think strategically. You can also learn more about self defence through these boxing classes which will help you to build that athlete’s body that you always craved.
Read all about taking boxing classes as a way to lose weight.
You need to remember that through boxing classes, you will learn respect. Boxing classes are not meant to train you to fight all the time for absolutely no reason at all.
If you are taking boxing classes to help you learn how to respect yourself more by knowing how to defend yourself, read on ...
Boxing for Self Defence
"You need to learn independence. You have to be independent-it builds characters." - Mike Tyson
Boxing is a way to help you build independence. In order to become independent, you can enrol in one of the different types of boxing classes.
Different Types of Boxing Classes That You Can Take
You can join one of the following types of boxing classes to help you learn how to defend yourself. The different types of boxing classes include:
- traditional boxing
- savate
- Thai boxing (also known as Muay Thai)
- kickboxing.
Traditional boxing classes only teach you how to punch. Savate, Thai boxing, and kickboxing are all types of boxing that allow kicking as a form of self defence as well. If you are interested in a more intense form of self defence class, you can choose to take Thai boxing classes that also endorses elbowing.
Other than just teaching you self defence which you are after, these combat sports classes will also help you unwind, destress, focus your energy on something, and tone your body. Boxing is also a form of cardio training.
So are you ready to get your heart racing and get all sweaty in a boxing class?
If you are enthusiastic, remember it's not always easy to settle for a certain boxing class type.
Every type of boxing from traditional boxing to kickboxing has its own techniques. The discipline that you are taught from every type of boxing class is more or less the same but you need to find the type of boxing that works for you. Once you settle for one type of boxing class you like, your body will over time get well-toned, your reflexes will improve, and the muscles throughout your body will be strengthened. Even though boxing mainly involves your hands, your leg muscles will become stronger too (especially if you are taking Thai boxing classes or kickboxing).
Other Martial Arts
Boxing is just one type of combat sport that will teach you how to defend yourself but there are several other types of defense sports including martial arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Karate. Taking martial art classes is also a great way to learn various other defence techniques.
It is coaches like South African Fidaah Edries that utilise a combination of techniques from mixed martial arts (MMA), that draws from multiple disciplines.
The new popular martial art form is Krav Maga from Israel and this was the martial art form that was taught to the Israeli police force.
Whether you start by taking classes in a martial art form, like Krav Maga, and then branch off into boxing or if you start off with boxing and then move onto karate, you surely are going to take your ability to defend yourself to the next level.
Are you looking to take martial art classes or even boxing classes?
Then certainly, you will find a Superprof tutor to teach you martial arts or boxing. All it takes to find the right tutor is for you to do a simple search on the Superprof website.
Self Defence Boxing Classes
Have you watched the Netflix hit series, "Maid?"
The protagonist is a woman who had been emotionally and almost physically abused by her husband. Truth be told, she is not the only woman who has been abused by her significant other.
Women are increasingly becoming victims of gender-based violence. However, they are also stepping up to the plate, and learning how to defend themselves. While female athletes still remain underrepresented in the media, there are surprisingly a good number involved in boxing, and more and more women are interested in learning how to box.
Taking boxing lessons and joining a boxing club means more than just obtaining your personal goal of learning how to defend yourself, boxing lessons and clubs teach you rules.
While many ladies start off by taking fitness boxing or cardio boxing, these types of boxing classes won't teach you how to get out of sticky situations that require you to defend your worth physically. A discipline like kickboxing should instead be considered.
Or even Sanda (Chinese boxing). Chinese boxing is a boxing style that draws inspiration from the Western boxing style but adds Chinese traditional martial arts to the mix.
Learning Sanda will help individuals to stand up for themselves and make bold moves so as to defend themselves fully.
Did you know that boxing classes may also help you to manage your stress?
How to Defend Yourself with Boxing?
So what techniques can you learn to defend yourself through boxing classes?
If you are caught off-guard on the street in a situation that requires you to defend yourself, you need to be prepared!
There will be no time to reach for your protective boxing gear. Yet, you still need to apply every technique that you have learnt from your boxing lessons.
If you were taking traditional boxing classes, you would know exactly how to throw a few quick punches. Knowing how to throw a punch, irrespective of the situation will assist you to defend yourself without injuring your hand.
Kickboxing will teach you that if you are standing correctly, you will be able to throw a punch and kick at the same time.
Then again, boxing classes teach you to keep the amount of force you are using in mind. When you are defending yourself (irrespective of the situation) you need to use as little force as possible.
Flexibility and agility are learnt through any type of boxing class that you decide to take. Flexibility and agility are essential if you are trying to defend yourself from your opponent.
Boxing classes teach you all the abovementioned tips and techniques to defend yourself but what other tricks can you use when boxing?
Boxing Tricks and Techniques
If you are looking to learn more tricks when you are boxing, get yourself a punching bag so you can practice on your own.
While the punching bag doesn't really teach you how to defend yourself, you can surely learn how to attack your opponent well.
The best accessories to bring to your practice session are:
- Punching bag.
- Skipping rope.
- Boxing gloves.
- Resistance bands.
You need to warm up first. When you are in a situation where defending yourself becomes necessary, you won't be able to warm up but it is in this situation that you start to realise the very essence of warming up frequently. Regular warm-ups mean your body won't hurt when you punch someone or kick someone below the belt to defend yourself.
For more tricks that you can master, rope in a private boxing tutor.
Tips on Boxing Tutorials
You can take face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. With Superprof, tutors are flexible enough to cater to your needs.
Group tutorials are the cheapest option. You get to practise your tips and tricks with other students, who just like you, are also learning to throw a punch and defend themselves.
When it comes to face-to-face tutorials, you are practising tips and tricks to defend yourself while having the full undivided attention of your private tutor. While private face-to-face lessons are more costly per hour, they are the best way to meet your goal of becoming better at defending yourself (both on a personal level and if you are participating in boxing competitions).
With the advent of technology, you can now enjoy online private tutorials. Online tutorials are far less intense but are ideal for people who are willing to learn but are unable to attend boxing classes.
With any type of boxing tutor, you will learn some key tips:
- Never strike an opponent who is not ready to fight
- Always breathe when you punch or kick
- Be on guard always
With these basic tips in mind, you will be ready not only to defend yourself but to get started with boxing lessons.
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