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**theatrain** · March 15th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Hey guys,

I've asked about this a few times. . because I've always been interested in boxing. . actually I love watching it and I wish I would have taken boxing lessons at a young age. .

My question is this. . Since I cannot afford boxing lessons (money is tight right now) my cousin offered to spar with me/ take me through his training routine that he does daily. . we would do this 3 times a week (On my cardio days). .

Should I start off learning what I can from him? He has been boxing for a long time now. . hes been doing it for years. .

Once my money is right then I would consider taken lessons by a professional instructor. . but since my cousin is not a professional instructor I dont know if its wise to follow him. . hes good I've seen some of his fights. . but I dont want to pick up bad habbits that a professional instructor would be able to correct

My goal isn't to become a professional boxer or compete. . I just want to learn some sort of self defense. . The area I live in there are alot of trouble makers and should anything every happen (It's come close) i would like to be confident in my abilities to defend myself. .btw i'm not looking for a fight. . I hate them.

My size gives me an advantage. . seeing as I actually workout compared to the wannabe thugs around here who have never lifted a weight, but im sure they do not fight alone.

March 15th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
theatrain ATRAIN offline Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 666 Thanks given: 578 1,105 thanks in 420 posts Rep Power: 10	how to start boxing Hey guys, I've asked about this a few times. . because I've always been interested in boxing. . actually I love watching it and I wish I would have taken boxing lessons at a young age. . My question is this. . Since I cannot afford boxing lessons (money is tight right now) my cousin offered to spar with me/ take me through his training routine that he does daily. . we would do this 3 times a week (On my cardio days). . Should I start off learning what I can from him? He has been boxing for a long time now. . hes been doing it for years. . Once my money is right then I would consider taken lessons by a professional instructor. . but since my cousin is not a professional instructor I dont know if its wise to follow him. . hes good I've seen some of his fights. . but I dont want to pick up bad habbits that a professional instructor would be able to correct My goal isn't to become a professional boxer or compete. . I just want to learn some sort of self defense. . The area I live in there are alot of trouble makers and should anything every happen (It's come close) i would like to be confident in my abilities to defend myself. .btw i'm not looking for a fight. . I hate them. My size gives me an advantage. . seeing as I actually workout compared to the wannabe thugs around here who have never lifted a weight, but im sure they do not fight alone.