Poughkeepsie MMA fighter Lindsey VanZandt representing Precision at Bellator MMA Precision Boxing and MMA has been the Hudson Valleys premiere martial arts academy for the last 20 years. Offering authentic expertise in Brazilian...
Read MorePoughkeepsie boxing student Rashane Elliot earns his first official amateur victory This past weekend Precision Boxing and MMA had a student dominate their USA Boxing debut. Rashane Elliot stepped into the ring for the first...
Read MoreLearning to throw an effective and mechanically sound hook takes a lot of practice. It requires coordination and an understanding of balance to shift your weight as you punch; allowing your lead hip and shoulder to rotate for a...
Read MoreCoach Marcus demonstrating the “squat and turn” to break down the slip. Slipping punches can seem scary to new boxers and can seem hard to do in real time. It’s common for beginners to take the term “head...
Read MorePoughkeepsie boxing students sparring Using your natural attributes will make you into a better fighter! These tricks are not strictly for taller or longer practitioners, but they make work better if you have a reach advantage!...
Read MoreHaving a sound defense is key for longevity in boxing or any combat sport for that matter. Defense can be a broad umbrella encompassing many different movements. Today we’re talking about slipping; or moving your head from...
Read MoreDutchess County boxing students Chris Filomio and Oliver Swanson celebrating their victories together. Developing boxing skill requires one to train multiple facets of offense and defense. You have to spend time working on...
Read MoreIn addition to bag work and pad rounds, our Hudson Valley boxing classes place an emphasis on footwork. Sure, anyone can throw a punch. However, moving in all directions while punching and maintaining a balanced stance can be...
Read MorePoughkeepsie boxing coach Oliver Swanson discusses common jab mistakes. If you ask a boxer which punch they’ve spent the most time practicing, most will tell you that the jab is the most important punch in a boxers...
Read MorePoughkeepsie boxing students drilling and sparring at Precision Boxing and MMA Most dedicated martial artists will tell you that although training can be tough, it’s pretty fun; even addicting at times. The more you start...
Read MoreWalking into a boxing gym stimulates every sense in the human body. You can smell the sweat, you can see the fighters working tirelessly, you can feel the impact of the punches, but for me, nothing beats the sounds of the boxing...
Read MoreAlthough advocating for fighter pay, Paul seems to rub many fighters the wrong way. Many figures throughout the combat sports world have been outspoken about fighters pay. Most of the time it’s former or current UFC fighters...
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