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What are some good exercises for warming up before a boxing match?

David Engel
Muay Thai Instructor & Self Defense Trainer
David Engel is a Muay Thai Instructor and Self Defense Trainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of martial arts instruction and training experience, David runs California Martial Athletics with co-owner Joe Chernay. He has created and maintained martial arts programs at Rise Combat Sports in San Francisco and Round 5 Martial Arts Academy in San Leandro, with a mission to provide students with a level of comfort and competency that manifests both within and outside the martial arts context. He is also a registered cornerman for amateur and pro competitors under the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation). David was the youngest apprentice instructor of the Thai Boxing Association of America under Ajarn Chai Sirisute (2009), and was a top-ranked amateur competitor in his weight class (127-130 lb) in California between 2013 and 2015.

David Engel

Muay Thai Instructor & Self Defense Trainer

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Before an event, the best thing to do is a plyometric stretching series, like push-ups and lunges. That will bring fresh blood into your muscles, preparing your body for the match. In Thai boxing, we do a pre-fight sports massage with liniment oil to relax your muscles, as well.

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How do I increase speed and stamina?

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Wake up early. One banana is fine for breakfast; don't overeat. Go on a bike ride, 2-4 miles is fine. When you get home, have some toast with fruits or vegetables, and then head out for a run. You don't have to run long, a mile or two should be good. Continue this routine for many days, but don't think that just because you worked hard in the morning, you can do nothing at night. Do 10 push-ups/sit-ups an hour. Stay active every now and then.

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How do I get more stamina and speed?

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Running, running, and more running. It requires a lot of energy and breathing focus.

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How do I practice breathing focus?

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Try going for a run in the morning with your mouth guard on. This will improve your breathing and if you do boxing sparring, it will be much easier to breathe with the mouth guard on.

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