Goal of this chapter: Get you safely set up to train at home — mindset, basic overview of boxing, and how to protect your hands and joints. By the end, you’ll know what to expect from this course and how to wrap your hands properly before you ever hit a bag.
Start with these videos to understand what boxing training actually looks like and how this course fits into your journey. You don’t have to memorize everything — just get familiar.
Punching and Footwork Tutorial | Beginner Boxing
A full beginner walkthrough: stance, punches, basic guard, and movement. Don’t stress about perfection — use this as a big-picture intro to what you’ll be learning in detail across Chapters 1–10.
What to look for in this video:
⭐ = Most crucial for Chapter 0.
If you’re short on time, watch the ⭐ sections first — they teach the core ideas you need for setup, safety, and the “why” behind your first drills.
⭐ 0:00–1:45 — Big picture: syncing punches + footwork to close distance
⭐ 5:15–7:55 — Jab + short step entry (beginner foundation)
⭐ 8:20–10:20 — “Keep your feet fresh” (don’t punch from dead feet)
⭐ 12:55–16:50 — Cover more ground + return to safety (in-and-out concept)
⭐ 45:28–47:30 — Hands + feet drill (locks the coordination in)
Bonus sections (watch if you have extra time):
1:45–2:40 — Why distance-closing is tiring (why training matters)
19:00–24:10 — Safer “short step” 1–2 foundation
25:35–28:25 — Explosive 1–2 (more ground, more risk)
36:10–44:55 — Gazelle step (advanced, save for later)
56:10–59:35 — Backward punch drill intro (foundation only)
How to Wrap Your Hands For Boxing (Better Method) – Beast Gear
Super important: learn to protect your knuckles, wrists, and small hand bones before you start hitting anything hard. Rewatch this until you can wrap your hands without pausing.
🎯 Across this “Week 0,” aim to watch each of these at least once. The wrap video you’ll likely watch multiple times.
Before you start cranking full rounds in later chapters, make sure you’re set up to train safely at home.
Space & Environment
Clear a small training area: enough to take a few steps in each direction without tripping.
Remove anything you can step on, kick, or smash (chairs, loose cords, clutter).
If you’re on hard floors, consider training in shoes with some grip and ankle support.
Gear Basics
Hand wraps: 3–4.5m (120–180") boxing wraps are ideal.
Gloves: If you plan to hit a bag later, aim for 14–16oz gloves for beginners.
Timer: Use your phone or a free round-timer app to track 1–3 minute rounds.
Water & towel: Keep them nearby every session.
Body Safety
If you have existing injuries, medical issues, or joint pain, talk to a doctor or qualified professional before pushing hard.
Warm up before every session: light marching in place, arm circles, neck rolls, hip circles, etc.
Never push through sharp pain; discomfort from work is normal, but pain in joints is a signal to stop or scale back.
Do this simple routine 2–3 times during your first week. Keep everything light and relaxed.
Round 1 – Warm-Up & Breathing (1–2 minutes)
March in place or walk small circles in your space.
Roll your shoulders forward and backward.
Gently circle your neck, hips, and wrists.
Breathe in through your nose for 4 counts, out through your mouth for 6 counts.
Tell yourself: “This is practice, not a fight.”
Round 2 – Stance & Guard Hold (1–2 minutes)
Get into your boxing stance using what you saw in the videos.
Hands up, elbows in, chin tucked.
Just stand and hold your stance, make small adjustments:
Is my weight balanced?
Are my feet shoulder-width apart?
Am I relaxed in the shoulders?
Every 10–15 seconds, reset and rebuild your stance so it becomes automatic.
Round 3 – Shadowboxing Walkthrough (1–2 minutes)
Super light “fake boxing”:
Add a soft jab or 1–2
Take a step forward, back, left, and right
Bring your hands back to your face each time
Don’t worry about speed, power, or looking pretty.
Your only job: stay in stance and stay relaxed.
Round 4 – Hand Wrap Reps (5–10 minutes, not timed like a round)
Watch the hand wrap video again.
Wrap and unwrap your hands 2–3 times.
See if you can do one wrap without pausing or rewinding the video.
When you can wrap both hands comfortably, you’re ready to move into the later chapters with more confidence.
Before you move on, you should feel at least somewhat comfortable saying “yes” to these:
I’ve watched at least one full beginner tutorial (Tony or Precision Striking) without getting totally lost.
I know my basic stance and guard and can get into it without thinking too hard.
I’ve practiced wrapping my hands a few times using the video.
I’ve cleared a safe space to train in at home.
I understand that this course is about progress and safety, not trying to be a world champion in 3 months.