Boxing

A form of combat that transcends time.

When boxing first appeared in the Olympics in 688 B.C., Greek fighters wrapped their hands with oil-softened oxhide leather strips called himantes. Those evolved into a cestus, which is the ancient form of a boxing glove as we know it today. They were made with strips of leather that were occasionally fitted with blades or spikes. They were more like weapons than sporting goods. Although they have radically evolved and improved, the first “padded” boxing glove was introduced in 1743. At that time, the padded gloves were only used in training. For the next decade or so, the use of “mufflers,” as the gloves were called, was considered unmanly. They slowly gained acceptance as more structured rules and safety measures were adopted by the sport. The boxing glove today is obviously much more advanced and regulated. The weight, design and amount/type of padding is carefully considered. In today’s boxing game, training and sparring gloves are tailored toward protecting the fighter AND his/her opponent.

Our Program

Our Boxing program is taught by Jhovon Heggie.

Through coach Heggie, we break down head and movement techniques that lead to efficient striking, blocking and cutting angles for precise counters and offensive/defensive positioning.