Boxing

Boxing was contested at the original Greek Olympics in 688 BC, and was added to the modern Summer Olympics in 1904.  Women's boxing made its Olympic debut in 2012.  Boxing is one of only two sports in the Olympics that still requires participants to have amateur status.  In amateur boxing, contestants wear protective headgear, and point are awarded for the number of clean blows landed rather than physical damage done.

We were all very excited to try boxing.  Faith, Hope, and Gloves Boxing in White Settlement has introductory lessons, so we all showed up on a Saturday morning.  Our instructors showed us how to wrap our hands to protect them, then we all donned gloves and took up stations around the gym.

L on the heavy bag

L and R in the ring

M and J on the speed bags

L on the floor to ceiling bag

With our instructor, AJ

The one hour class ended with some plyometric exercises and core work.  It was an incredible workout, and we really enjoyed it.  Don't be surprised if some of us decide to go back for more.