Notes from the gym.
Practical boxing — technique, conditioning, discipline, the things people actually ask about. Written from inside the gym in Hallandale Beach.
- 01Footwork fundamentalsJune 29, 2026·7 min read
Boxing Footwork Fundamentals Every Beginner Should Drill
Hands hit. Feet decide whether the hands are in position to hit. Here is what to drill first, and what most beginners get wrong.
Read article → - 02Method, not styleJune 22, 2026·8 min read
The Soviet Boxing School, Explained
It is not a style. It is a method. Here is what the Soviet boxing school taught — and why it still matters in a Miami gym in 2026.
Read article → - 03Conditioning, fat lossJune 15, 2026·7 min read
Why Boxing Actually Works for Weight Loss
Boxing burns calories the same way a treadmill does, on paper. In practice it burns more, because you actually show up.
Read article → - 04Youth boxing structureJune 8, 2026·7 min read
Kids Boxing: At What Age Is It Safe to Start
Eight is fine. Nine is better. What matters more than the age on the calendar is what is actually happening in the room.
Read article → - 051-on-1 vs the groupJune 1, 2026·6 min read
Private vs Group Boxing Lessons: Which Is Right for You
Private lessons are not automatically better. Group classes are not automatically cheaper. Here is how to actually choose.
Read article → - 06Day one fundamentalsMay 25, 2026·7 min read
How to Start Boxing as a Beginner in Miami
What actually happens in your first month of boxing, what to bring, and how to pick a gym in the Miami area without wasting six months.
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