One of the first things I wanted to address in this blog was ways in which people can get involved in boxing. Many see it as cruel and barbaric but I have too argue that it’s a very skilled and well controlled sport.
To get started in boxing, you would have to start out as an amateur and this is a great first step because it’s a form of exercise that brings social, physical and mental well-being.
There could be many reasons why someone would want to start boxing such as gaining confidence and self esteem. Others also enjoy it, as it’s a way to get stronger and overcome situations such as being bullied or being stressed out.
I took up boxing myself when I was younger because it felt like a way of showing people that I did have the motivation and strength to take part in a highly dangerous sport. Since giving it a go, I have never looked back as a person as it helped me with confidence and also made me into a more mature adult.
The best way to start to pursue amateur boxing is to join a club around your local area. You may think there isn’t any clubs around my area but you will be surprised how many you find with a bit of research. The ‘GB Boxing’ website has a superb directory with all the clubs in Great Britain located with contact numbers.
It is worth giving a session a go to try it out and see how you feel about the whole experience. I remember my first session as being very daunting but once the physical side began it felt like something I really wanted to carry on with.
Clubs will help you progress if you want to get to a higher level but this will mean extra training in your own time. Hopefully, more of you young people will start to get into boxing in Britain and we may well see more British World Champions in the near future.
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