Page 6 - Doug Werner Boxer's Start-Up

Preface:

Renaissance

Boxing is a lot more than blood, guts, shabby behavior
and whacked-out hair-dos.

Underneath boxing’s ugly public perception lies the
pursuit of complete physical conditioning,athletic grace
and essential self-defense for both men and women.
Boxer’s Start-Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Boxing
explores boxing as a confidence building and practical
method of defending oneself, as well as a fun, sure-fire
way to get into the best shape of your life. Included is
information about equipment, safety, the boxer’s work-
out, offensive and defensive skills and history.

I believe that there is a new market for a new boxing
book. Mainstream interest in boxing and the boxer’s
workout is higher than it has been in 20 years.

First and foremost, the fitness movement has become
enamored with the boxer’s workout.The drills are aero-
bically supercharged, improve balance and coordination
and teach basic self-defense for both sexes.Public aware-
ness of the benefits of the boxer’s workout has cast a
brighter light on the sport in general.

Second, the new champions are definitely a cut above
the thugs and grandstanders of years past and will most
certainly convert legions of new fans.There’s no doubt