Boxing Journey in 12 Rounds (diary entry)

04.11.20 Today's lesson concluded my client's revision and layering of Western Boxing for Martial Arts Cross Training. The entire lesson was dedicated to 12 rounds plus active recovery that acted as mini lessons through his boxing experiences. Round 1 - Working the Jab and Footwork Round 2 -  Slips, Ducks and Pull-Backs (no punches) Round 3 - Bringing punches, footwork and head movement together Round 4 - Philly Shell - playing defence and baiting Round 5 - Philly Shell - continued Round 6 - Peek-a-Boo - playing attack and repositioning Round 7 - Southpaw - jabbing crosses, overhands and corkscrew uppercuts Round 8 - Side-steps and slipping - exploiting lateral targets Round 9 - Gazelle punches and their setups Round 10 - Bizarro punches and their setups Round 11 - Pendulum step, side step and pivoting performed in isolation in small movements Round 12 - Straight Punches, Hooks and Uppercuts performed in isolation for flow then speed and then power