Thread: Hello new here, kickboxer wanting to learn boxing

Hello I'm new to boxing and I'm taking kickboxing classes but rather gain excellent skills as a boxer first.


I came up with a drill plan to improve my skills, can you please tell me if this is a good plan?

1st month work on foot work, defense, while learning to properly & efficiently do a 1, 2 combination.

Do this until I get it right.

2nd month more foot and D, do more complex combos.

Input welcomed, thank you!

MuayThai Viper

Hi, why dont you go to a boxing gym as well ?

Banana trees are good target practice.

Hey welcome to the forum.
Im a kickboxer , been training for just over 10 years now but I love boxing as well. Dont you learn boxing techniques as part of your kickboxing?
Most of the punches and training I learn and practice are exactly the same as boxing as well as the focus pad & bag work. The only main differences are obviously I incorporate leg techniques in my training & sparring as well.

Well mate,

I see you have "first month" practice 1-2 combinations, footwork and defence until you get it right.

I have to intervene here.
If you want "excellent" skills, a months practice will leave you severely dissatisfied. The one two ccombination may take a year to perfect and a fighter can spend years adressing his movement and defense. Training on your own shows that you are keen and I credit you for that, but alone you will never be fully rewarded. You need a coach to teach you a correct technique, as the more you practise incorrect movements, the more that bad habit becomes ingrained in your overall boxing nature.

I would love to get formal training but right cannot afford to right now. So I take the heavy bag workout classes only.

THat's why I'm trying to learn from people at my gym and forums like this one.


I was told by an experienced guy at the gym, I chicken wag my cross and should have my elbows bend downward so that I don't telegraph my cross. Is that right?

Also, I'm going to hang a tennis ball on a string and use it to practice body movement.

You guys can give me tips I'd really appreciate it, until I get some real training at the gym.