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Chapter Eight

you block or slip a punch, think in terms of coming off
that block or slip with a counter. Remember boxing is a
constant flow between offensive and defensive action
and this drill makes you very, very aware of that. The
action doesn’t stop after one terrific punch or slip. It
keeps roaring along and you gotta keep up.

Getting Hit
Although these drills are most definitely intended to be
light offensive/defensive exercises, you’re gonna get hit.
If your training takes you in this direction, this is when
you’ll experience your first tap. It should be a light tap
as the intent here is to learn, but a light tap to one man
is a wrecking ball to another. And in the heat of the
action (and it can get hot) things happen. That’s why
you should train with an accredited coach. You are a
beginner and need to know that your partner is not
gonna go out of control.
You also need a partner
who can control you.

Now,about taking your first
punch. Everyone has a tol-
erance level, and you’ll
know right away where
yours is. It’s not a guessing
game. Some folks are OK
with it and some aren’t. Getting nailed is a shock and
maddening at first. However,
Personally, I think the light
it is something you can learn
stuff mentioned here is no
to deal with. Just make sure
worse than falling down you’re using the proper gear!
while skiing, snowboarding
or in-line skating.I’ve hurt myself doing these things and
dealt with it. Of course, boxing is boxing and there’s a

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