The purpose of this manual is to give a brief, but inclusive introductory course to the great sport of amateur boxing.
Amateur boxing parallels life in many respects. It’s important that you learn and grow every day. The coach or
boxer who thinks he knows all there is to know or doesn’t want to take the time to learn, will never achieve his
full potential. Even we do not claim to have all of the answers.
In order for amateur boxing to become more popular, it is the job of all coaches to stress fundamentals, particularly
those pertaining to defense. A boxing match is meant to be a contest of skill rather than power, brute force or
toughness.
It is extremely important to remember that amateur boxing should be fun. The more fun you can make it, the more
participants you will have and the more frequently they will workout. The surest way to make boxing fun is to keep
it safe. This can be accomplished by teaching the fundamentals depicted in this manual and by using proper
safety equipment.