boxing

[Kyle]

ive been planing on joining the boxing gym for a few months now and my sister and her boyfriend finally convinced me to join up. i have a tryout this saturday. my sisters boyfriend is a coach there and is making his return to the ring after 2.5 years off this sunday. he has had over 80 amateur fights but stopped fighting to start a career as a police officer. im really excited about it and cant wait to start training! just wanted to share because i so pumped!

[spinsmashpop]

ive been planing on joining the boxing gym for a few months now and my sister and her boyfriend finally convinced me to join up. i have a tryout this saturday. my sisters boyfriend is a coach there and is making his return to the ring after 2.5 years off this sunday. he has had over 80 amateur fights but stopped fighting to start a career as a police officer. im really excited about it and cant wait to start training! just wanted to share because i so pumped!

Cool! I too have thought about that. I wish I knew I could dedicate the time required to get into it but I need the energy and time for my kids and career.
Maybe someday I give it a go! Good luck and have fun!

[atgatt]

Kyle, just my 2 cents and I know I sound like an old prune saying this, but I think learning to box is great; the problem with actually boxing is not so great. There is too much data today that shows that even with protective head gear, the brain suffers short and long term damage. If that makes me a sissy, I will wear that title proudly. I will box in a way that keeps me healthy, not the opposite. That is smart in my opinion.

[metaldad]

Hey Kyle go for it! If anything, your body will be in the most intnese shape you can put it in! At 42 I may be "too old" to get in the ring, but man do I absolutely LOVE the workout! Atgatt's right about the injuries so please follow the CARDINAL RULE: Protect yourself at all times!!

[The Baggist]

Sounds like a GREAT opportunity KYLE!!!! GO FOR IT!!!

[Kyle]

Cool! I too have thought about that. I wish I knew I could dedicate the time required to get into it but I need the energy and time for my kids and career.
Maybe someday I give it a go! Good luck and have fun!

me being in college now i figure now is the perfect time,

Kyle, just my 2 cents and I know I sound like an old prune saying this, but I think learning to box is great; the problem with actually boxing is not so great. There is too much data today that shows that even with protective head gear, the brain suffers short and long term damage. If that makes me a sissy, I will wear that title proudly. I will box in a way that keeps me healthy, not the opposite. That is smart in my opinion.

ya i know the studies but i feel im willing to take the chance. i think if things do ever go south i wud have no problem walking away

Hey Kyle go for it! If anything, your body will be in the most intnese shape you can put it in! At 42 I may be "too old" to get in the ring, but man do I absolutely LOVE the workout! Atgatt's right about the injuries so please follow the CARDINAL RULE: Protect yourself at all times!!

thx md i think ill really enjoy it

Sounds like a GREAT opportunity KYLE!!!! GO FOR IT!!!

thank you baggist its good to feel the support from all you guys!

[metaldad]

thank you baggist its good to feel the support from all you guys!

Hey man, it's what we're here for

[Speedbag]

Good luck with your training. Somehow I know you will do well inside the ring.

[Kyle]

good news guys i made it!!! coach said i need cardio work but he said he was very impressed with my strength. gonna have to start to hit the cardio hard

[metaldad]

Can never go wrong with good strong cardio!

[atgatt]

Kyle, u-da-man. I'm sure that trainer sees something in you. One great thing about being in shape, you can also take more punishment than the average person. Let us know how it works out.

[Tim]

good news guys i made it!!! coach said i need cardio work but he said he was very impressed with my strength. gonna have to start to hit the cardio hard

Congrats, that awesome. I fondly remember my days at the boxing gym. This is something you'll remember for the rest of your life, no matter what.

Keep us posted on your progress !!!