Boxing and CTE: Is It Irreversible?
Is CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) irreversible? As far as we know, it is not, but the severity of the disease typically varies depending on TBI, and mTBI events (Traumatic Brain Injury, the m is for mild). Do all boxers develop CTE, no, however, the risk becomes greater when a boxer has a larger number of […]
The Case for a Low Vitamin A Diet: A Game-Changer for Boxers and Athletes
Vitamin A is often touted as a cornerstone of good health, essential for vision, immunity, and cellular communication. However, the concept of “hypervitaminosis A”—a condition caused by excessive vitamin A intake—is gaining traction as a growing public health concern. Recent studies suggest that a diet low in vitamin A may offer a host of health […]
Boxing Gloves and Recommendations
In this article, I will discuss boxing gloves, and my recommendations from gloves that have used over the years, for bag work, pads, and sparring. Firstly, I will start by going through formulas that you will want to consider when purchasing gloves for different roles. It was worth investing in separate pairs of gloves for […]
Boxing defence – Do’s and Don’ts
Boxing Defence, what are the essentials, or things you need to work on to demonstrate the sweet science: Hit and not get hit, here are some do’s and don’ts: Dos: Get yourself in, and maintain stance Keep the hands high, always ready to block, and parry shots, and counterpunch Leave space through the guard to […]