Have you considered introducing boxing into your fitness regime, but it feels like a bit of a mystery and you struggle to know where to start?
Are you already developing your fitness around boxing, and whilst you have the discipline and hard-work ethic you feel like you are lacking the structured approach that brings the guarantee of improvement, both technically and physically?
Are you looking for that sense of achievement, the rush of endorphins that comes from mastering a skill and capability after all of the hard work and determination that you put in?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then I’m sure that I can help you along your journey.
My name is Fran Sands and I’m the founder of MyBoxingCoach.
I’ve been involved in boxing since 1978, first visiting a boxing gym at the age of 6.
I took part in 60 amateur contests winning regional titles, reaching national semi-finals and finals and representing my country at Under-19 level.
When I hung up my gloves at the age of 21 and after a short break from the sport, I moved into a coaching role.
Since 1996 I have coached amateur boxers helping some amazing young talent to realize their potential.
I have worked with numerous national champions and international boxers and enjoy immensely the feeling of working on the technical and tactical development of boxers at all levels, always enjoying very positive feedback from my charges.
In 2010 I created MyBoxingCoach.com.
I wanted to use my coaching skills to provide a real and effective boxing learning resource, especially to those who are not lucky enough to have easy access to good boxing coaching.
Throughout the site you will find a wide range of quality coaching videos and articles that will empower you to bring real boxing skills development into your fitness regime.
There are videos covering pretty much every individual skill executed in boxing, from straight punches through to uppercuts and hooks, from slipping and ducking to rolls, blocks and parries.
There are also a full range of boxing drills, tactical insights and fighter analysis videos that allow you to get ‘under the skin’ of boxing in order to give yourself the best possible opportunity to implement a lasting boxing training regime as part of your fitness programme.
I pride myself on providing clear, structured and actionable instruction so that you can begin the learning process right away.
A great place to start is by clicking here to download my book The Beginner Boxer Toolkit. In this book I provide you with 7 tools to begin your journey to boxing mastery; from the Top 10 skills to learn to using the heavy bag the right way, and from structuring an authentic boxers training regime to building the right mindset to succeed.
I’m 59 and never boxed before I joined the local boxing club 3 months ago, really just to vary my training regime. I’ve got to say I’m hooked on the sport even though the average age at the club is about 23 (and that’s me bringing the average up). I’ve stumbled on the Boxing Training Foundation online and just started it. There simply cannot be better boxing training online. The programme is very well structured and easy to follow and your delivery is superb. Russell, UK
Hi Fran – I just wanted to take a moment to compliment you on the content of your new monthly series. I’m very impressed – your material is, by far, the best boxing instruction on the internet. Keep up the good work! Cheers – Dean
I have been using this site and information for about a year, excellent fundamentals and coaching. I have been boxing on and off for 15 years. I have recently began training more consistently and have used this site to tighten up my game and introduce some new elements. I also refer to it quite often because I teach boxing to some younger kids and friends. It is an excellent resource because everything is so fundamentally sound and precisely explained to the finest detail! Excellent job and thank you very much!! – Darrin
Fran, a friend told me about your site a couple of months ago. Coincided with my preparation for my first (and final) amateur bout in a fund raiser for cancer research. I’ve found your tuition to be spot on. I have been able to incorporate your ideas into my routines, making my sparring ability significantly better. Thanks for it all. Brian
Dear Fran. At the end of this year, I take stock of the big moments of the last 12 months. One of them is my first fight. I want to thank you again for your great online instruction, wise words and good counsel. You run a very good site and it made a huge (and victorious) difference for me. Declan
You can contact me by sending an email to fran@myboxingcoach.com
Cheers
Fran
Be advised: Boxing, as with other contact sports, has inherent risks that even the most dimwitted of observers should identify and acknowledge. If you intend to undertake boxing with another person (i.e. hitting each other in the head with punches), this needs to be done in a controlled gym environment with suitably qualified coaching staff present. By reviewing the content of this site, you are doing so as a sensible and free-thinking individual, not a moron. I can’t be held responsible for moronic behaviour, so try to avoid it will ya!
