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Looking to take up boxing...

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  • 24-07-2005 9:33am
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    oq4v3ht0u76kf2
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    Been interested on and off in taking up boxing for a while but to be honest the idea intimidates me - I played Judo for about 4 years and have an all-Ireland bronze medal so it's not the contact or competitive aspect that intimidates me it's more the culture that seems to surround boxing.

    I'm 18, just about 6 foot tall and a bit overweight although I'm aiming at losing the extra pounds by the end of the summer and I seem to be on track. I've been mainly focusing on cardio in the gym lately but if I'm serious about this boxing lark what specifics can I do in that regard?

    Finally, I live just by the Clare Hall Shopping Centre / Total Fitness on the Malahide Road - where would be the nearest club for me to join?


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    Geiger
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    Sorry, just an armchair fan here. If you do decide to take the interest any further it would be cool if you posted your progress here. Then I could say I know the next big thing ;) Good luck


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    peterk19
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    you could try the baycity in Kilbarrack there on a break for the summer but should be starting back up mid next month theres also a place in baldoyle prolly the local community centre
    Pete


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    walshb
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    Best of luck Bob, 18 would be considered a late entry by boxing standards.
    Just a word of advice as I was an X boxer, it's a seriously competitive and tough sport and if you are not 100% sure, leave it.......Judo is a very tough sport also, but I think you will notice the extra gear needed when you take up the Boxing....good luck


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    gungo
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    I'd say go 4 it- you've got nothin 2 loose- used to box up in the glyn beside the stardust memorial park- its closed years now- there's a club in sheriff/school street r glasnevin as well- trainin will be tough though


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