advice needed on taking up boxing...

[offthabooks]

ok, so this has been something I've thought about for a long time & I'd like to start taking steps to making this happen. as far as I know there's no real boxing scene where I'm at now (nc), but I'll be back in ny soon & am looking for some female-friendly boxing gyms, also info on finding a coach. if there's any boxers in here, any advice is appreciated...

[Ariel Sharon]

offtopic: "I slapbox with Jesus, lick shots at Moses".. did Rae say that? or Ghost?

try looking into kickboxing, more specifically martial art orientated ones like Sanshou, which is popular with the women in my area..... naturally since the legs are the strongest part of the female body (maybe the male body too, fuk do I know)

are you looking to spar with opponents or is this more self defence/cardio inspired?

[offthabooks]

offtopic: "I slapbox with Jesus, lick shots at Moses".. did Rae say that? or Ghost?
try looking into kickboxing, more specifically martial art orientated ones like Sanshou, which is popular with the women in my area..... naturally since the legs are the strongest part of the female body (maybe the male body too, fuk do I know)
are you looking to spar with opponents or is this more self defence/cardio inspired?
ghost said that...

I've never heard of sanshou before, I'll look into that. I agree that my legs are the strongest part of my body (which may have alot to do with playing soccer for years), but I'm really looking to increase my upper body strength. I guess I'm just wondering where somebody interested in boxing would begin.

[Oscar Calhoun]

i'm sure theres boxing clubs/gyms in nc, maybe some not populated by rednecks. if you havent googled it already, theres a listing.

[offthabooks]

i'm sure theres boxing clubs/gyms in nc, maybe some not populated by rednecks. if you havent googled it already, theres a listing.
what are you doing in this forum? yea I did google it but the closest one is maybe 45 minutes away in the sticks...I'm def not going there, I can just see it now.

[Oscar Calhoun]

what are you doing in this forum? yea I did google it but the closest one is maybe 45 minutes away in the sticks...I'm def not going there, I can just see it now.
youre right im already at peak physical shape, no more working out necessary. yeah you should probably just get a book. i got a couple vids i can send your way and a heavy bag thats in direct proportion to my body.

[Raio]

son send me the vids please

[reppin time]

im a boxer (6 years and going) and I would encourage you to go at it
I train at the y on 135th and 7th ave (4 blocks away from the crib)
if you wanna know where to start ht my pm and I will tell you what you should and should not do and a couple good websites to help you with the progress