Video: High Guard In Boxing - Pros and Cons | The Best Defense in Boxing? by Tony Jeffries. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
In a high guard both gloves are tight to the forehead and cheeks, and the elbows cover the body. It is a simple shell that absorbs punches while you get ready to counter.
3 key details
- Gloves to the temples with the forearms closing the middle.
- Tuck the chin and look through the gloves.
- Stay compact but keep your feet ready to move or counter.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Guard position check
- 2:00Guard while moving in stance
- 3:00Partner or imaginary taps on the gloves
- 3:00Block then counter
- 1:00Neck and shoulder stretch
Safety
Partner taps should be light and controlled.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
