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Defensive Boxing

The best offense is a good defense. Learn to slip, roll, and counter-punch. Pure shadow boxing - no equipment needed.

intermediate24 min7 rounds
R1Warm Up & Movement
warmup

Light shadow boxing with emphasis on head movement. Slip left, slip right, roll under. Get your body moving.

3:00 + 30s rest
R2Slipping Drill
technique

Practice slipping: imagine a jab coming, slip your head to the outside. Alternate sides. Slip left, reset, slip right, reset.

3:00 + 30s rest
R3Rolling Under
technique

Practice the roll (bob and weave): bend your knees, dip under an imaginary hook, come up on the other side.

3:00 + 30s rest
R4Slip & Counter
technique

Slip the imaginary jab, then immediately counter with your cross. Slip outside, throw the 2.

Slip - 2 (Slip-Counter Cross)
3:00 + 45s rest
R5Defensive Combos
bagwork

Throw a combo, then immediately defend. 1-2, slip-slip. 1-2-3, roll under. Offense to defense flow.

1-2, Slip-Slip1-2-3, Roll1-2, Roll, 3-2 (Counter combo)
3:00 + 45s rest
R6Counter-Punching Flow
bagwork

Slip, roll, and counter in flowing combinations. Imagine an aggressive opponent - make them miss and make them pay.

Slip - 2-3 (Counter Cross-Hook)Roll - 3-2 (Hook-Cross counter)Slip - 6-3-2 (Uppercut-Hook-Cross)
3:00 + 45s rest
R7Cool Down
cooldown

Light movement and stretching. Focus on your neck, shoulders, and lower back.

2:00
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