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So, you're thinking of getting into a combat sport. You may have heard about the several advantages of combat sports training, including self-discipline, confidence, exercising, enhanced coordination, and, of course, self-defense.
A southpaw stance in boxing is when the boxer leads with their right hand and moves forward with their right foot, throwing right-handed jabs and powerful crosses and hooks with the left. For a left-handed boxer, this is the standard or normal stance The orthodox boxing designation for a right-handed boxer is often a mirror counterpart of the southpaw stance.
Boxing is a high-intensity sport that requires a lot of aerobic training and puts a lot of stress on the body. Boxing puts a strain on your muscles, particularly those in your shoulders, arms, and hands, with each punch and block.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has a reasonably decent safety record when compared to other contact sports. Unless you have a huge ego or are prone to recklessness, you shouldn't have to worry about significant injuries. All of the most often reported BJJ injuries are mild. Perhaps you're considering BJJ as a pastime or have a child starting lessons soon and want to make sure no one gets injured.
Do you want to get into the greatest shape of your life but don't have access to a gym or the time to go to one? At home, you might want to practice some boxing drills, who knows we may just make a boxer out of you.
It might be tough to tell whether you’re a Southpaw or an Orthodox boxer as a newcomer to the sport. Maybe you're not sure what the distinction is between them? Fear not, for in this piece, we will assist you by addressing your question, as well as any others you may have.