Page 10 - Doug Werner Boxer's Start-Up

Introduction:

Good News

PRIMAL
So I got this idea to take up boxing.
Nothing in particular nurtured the
idea, it just dawdled in my noggin
(as such thoughts do) and stayed
there. It’s my belief that if some-
thing sticks around in my head for
any length of time, it’s meant to be
dealt with no matter what or why.

Thinking about it, though, I can come up with some
pretty good reasons. Boxing is at the heart of physical
toughness.It’s the barest art of self-defense.It can be the
rawest measure of a person. It’s the most basic of com-
petitions where fears are met and overcome or all is lost.
It’s the ideal vehicle for unfettered aggression. Short of
actual hand-to-hand combat, it’s the ultimate contest
between two people.

It’s primal. Like sex, making money and laughing. All
guys (way down deep) wanna be desirable love
machines, happily rolling in green and capable of stop-
ping anyone at anytime with a lethal right hand.

MEGA WORKOUT
The boxer’s workout will get you into the best shape of
your life. I’ve been involved with several sports over the

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