Boxing Paperback – January 1, 2006

This is a great book to read just for a glimpse of our military history! I admit that when I purchased this book it was to acquire some lost or forgotten self defense boxing instructions. It is a manual for the aviation teacher on preparing cadets for the rigors of battle. It starts with a brief and interesting history of boxing: starting with ancient boxing; as a way to harden soldiers (similar as it is today) and continues into it's modern , but still early turn -of- the -century development. I learned early-1800 boxing matches in Britain not only where bare-knuckles (no gloves), but allowed cudgels and eye gouging! Yikes. Rules where only instated to attract a wealthier and more refined and affluent strata of society. This wealthier upper-class was needed for the prize money for the winners of each bout (hence the word "prize fight"). The small photos that demonstrate the written instructions are black and white, but still adequately show proper form and execution. The lessons are put forth so novice military personnel are first taught the very basic elements of self defense. Starting with conditioning ('road work is the single most important conditioning exercise..") continuing with simple punches ( "a left jab is a 'feeler' punch to keep your opponent off guard.." and a "left hook is the most important punch to learn...") and how to combine several types to knock-out your opponent. It has lessons on stance, attack punches and how to defend against them. I enjoyed this book for the detail on how to box, but also the time period it was written in 1942. Great historical military manual.

I have a pretty extensive collection of self-defense books and fairly good experience of self-defense Arts ~ of the East, West and other ~ old and new. This particular manual concerning the artistry and science of boxing is outstanding for a number of reasons. It is well-organized, concise and precise in presenting an Art of self-defense that is [or can be] well-organized, precise and concise. Quality spot-on information is given on just how, what, when, where, who, whom, why and why not to BOX. A favorite example [for me] of such precise and concise boxing information is the section starting low on page 75 on *Left Jab to the Chin ~ Counter Attack*. Herein is given precise and concise strategic advice on exact boxing technique and nerve reflex conditioning. Such great angles of the Art [and science] of Boxing are given that some may appear to be reinvented elsewhere in other great Arts ~ such as Kenpo, Savate, Krav Maga and Jeet Kune Do ~ and proven yet again in current all-out *Mixed Martial Arts* sparring. It is focused overtly on Boxing Ring ~ SO it does include *sticking* and *slipping* ~ even *en-clinching* and *un-clinching* ~ BUT also how to use palms, arms, holds and head-pressing in order to hit and not be hit via fists. To quote the last statement from the back cover ~ *Get yourself in top fighting shape by following the combat proven boxing drills used by generations of naval recruits.* Note the *combat proven* especially ~~~

Bar none, this is the best boxing manual I have ever read. There are more modern books but nothing I've read to date has gone into the intricacies of stance, weight transfer, and all the ways to teach boxing. I read a book a few months ago about the golden age of boxing and how all the tricks and techniques used then and the trainers teaching them were gone. Well guess what? A lot of that supposedly lost information is in this book!There are a few typos and the pictures are extremely dated but this book has the goods.I recently saw a video selling the ringside face-saver headgear where John Brown takes credit for inventing the that type of headgear 15 years ago. Not so! This book was published in 1943 and lo and behold on page 19 is a picture of a very similar piece of equipment they had way back then.I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to box or how to teach others to box.

This book is an outstanding Boxing training manual. During World War II, the U. S. Navy commissioned the best boxing coaches and trainers to build a boxing program (Navy V.5 Program) for Naval Aviation training. The Introduction states that "Boxing is the essence of the fighting man." The idea was to transform young men into warriors. Accordingly, this manual covers fighting psychology (to be studied), history, instructional procedures, ring science and techniques (most important) and more. The techniques include punching, defenses, counters and combinations with detailed descriptions and clear photo plates (even though dated). Extremely well-written, it is a must for boxers, trainers and enthusiasts. Using this manual as a reference, I was able to develop a boxing program that includes: the speedbag; the heavybag; shadowboxing; jumprope; treadmill for anaerobic round simulation; and circuit training for strength and explosive power. This manual, combined with modern conditioning methods and technology, would improve any boxer's skills and conditioning. Remember, we won World War II!

I have always considered my book "Boxing" by Haislet to be the best book on boxing instruction especially since it was obviously used by Bruce Lee in the "Tao of Jeet Kune Do".Well, that was before I received my copy of this book... this book has excellent instruction material AND good training plans. The pictures are a little grainy because it is a reprint of a manual from 1943 but you can see great detail in the movements shown.It is an encyclopedia on boxing.It covers all aspects of boxing punches, guards, footwork, lesson plans, drills. As well as the aspects of "ring science".Just remember that it isn't one of those "fitness" boxing books. This is a manual on how to train a boxer on how to fight in the ring.If you want to learn boxing, get this book.

WOW! What else can I say? This book is so far ahead of its time when it was originally published (1943)..The information in it is full of everything you need to know about not only how to throw a punch properly or how to even stand but diet, conditioning and even the mind set one should adopt. I was hesitant at first to buy it because of how expensive it was but it is well worth the money. The size of the book is big and plenty of pages filled with information and photos. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in the physicality of boxing or just to improve your health in the best possible way.

this book is very good it tells you exactly how to throw a proper hook which i thought was terrific and all the other punches to and a great training exercise on how to get your hips in you're one two combinations is also in here, it gets you through the basics and on to the more advanced stuff this book has alot and i recommend it to you if you want to lern how to punch hard and correctly and lern proper footwork!

Fantastic. Best book about boxing I have ever read

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excellent book, arrived in good condition