Video: Boxing Stance | Beginner Step-By-Step Tutorial by FightCamp. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A solid boxing stance balances mobility with protection. Feet shoulder-width, chin tucked, hands guarding the face.
3 key details
- Feet shoulder-width, lead foot pointing at the target.
- Chin down, hands at the cheekbones, elbows in.
- Weight evenly split on the balls of the feet.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Find your stance in a mirror
- 2:00Step-drag forward and back
- 2:00Lateral steps in stance
- 2:00Guard checks with eyes closed
- 2:00Shake out and stretch
Safety
Keep knees soft; don't lock out.
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.
