Boxing Stances and Styles: The Beginner's Guide to Finding Your Fighting Footing
Mastering Movement: A Complete Guide to Boxing Stances and Styles Whether you're stepping into the ring for the first time or you’ve been training for a while, understanding the different boxing stances and styles is essential to leveling up your game. Your stance sets the foundation for every punch, every block, and every move you make inside the ring. But there's more to it than just how you stand—it also reflects your unique fighting style, strengths, and strategy. What is a Boxing Stance? A boxing stance is your body’s position when you’re ready to fight. It affects your balance, movement, and how you throw punches. There are two main stances in boxing: Orthodox Stance: Left foot forward, right foot back Ideal for right-handed boxers Strong right-hand power punches Southpaw Stance: Right foot forward, left foot back Best for left-handed boxers Harder for orthodox fighters to defend against Both stances have their strengths. Orthodox is ...