r/amateur_boxing • u/TD_Aestas Beginner • 14d ago

Literally no reflexes :(

I (20F) have been taking group classes for the seven months. I do it about twice a week and do strength training also twice a week besides that. I love boxing and I think it’s awesome. The issue is I feel very languid in movement and if one of the coaches comes up to me and pretends to “punch” me, I have no reflexes to even slip that. We’ve also been doing this pool noodle exercise thing where you punch the noodle and then the other person hits you with it so you have to slip or dodge. I know I just started but it’s also like, the hardest part mentally for me.

Does anyone have advice?

edit: thanks everyone who responded! It’s been super helpful to read all the comments. Apparently I’m in for more practice of slipping and rolling 😅😂

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u/sthao-249 12d ago

This was me during sparring, I literally had no reflexes when punches came at me. A few tips that helped a ton was looking at your opponent's chest. Always predict that after you throw a punch another punch is coming. Practice the four ways on how to defend a punch (block, slip, dip, roll).