Unlike your average YouTube boxer, former Olympian Tony Jeffries brings a wealth of professional experience to the table. As a 7-time national champion and bronze medalist in the 2008 games with 106 pro fights under his belt, Jeffries has become well-versed in the nuances of training for a fight, including the subtle differences that separate amateurs from the elites.
In a new video clip, Jeffries shared one helpful piece of advice that will help you look more seasoned wherever you happen to be training. It’s a pretty simple adjustment: Even people who may have a passable technique when jabbing, he says, don’t tend to move their head after each punch. By simply adding a bob and weave motion to your shadowboxing technique, you’ll look far more experienced than the average beginner.
“If you’re not experienced, it might look okay, but to look like a pro you’ve got to move your head before and after every punch, and it makes all the difference,” Jeffries says, before adding a quick demonstration of the technique.
In previous videos, Jeffries hasn’t been shy about what to do when facing an actual opponent, either, offering up pro-level tips on how to end a fight quickly, how to punch harder and faster, and the most common mistakes that most beginners make. And should you find yourself in the unfortunate position of getting caught in a street fight that you can’t simply walk away from, Jeffries has you covered there, too.
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