While the original participants were men, women are taking up the sport. Boxing provides an excellent upper body work-out building power, agility and coordination, though it is physically punishing to the head and body, sometimes causing permanent damage. The equipment necessary to participate in boxing includes boxing gloves, a headguard, mouthpiece, and a protective cup. Ensure that equipment fits snugly, especially your headguard, to maximize the protective benefits. The equipment is designed to protect both you and the opponent.
Many boxers use hand bandages to protect their hand from being broken or sprained when punching.
You can find this equipment at selected sports stores around the city and at local boxing clubs. Where There are several different amateur boxing clubs where you can try your hand at boxing, simply by buying a membership. By getting involved at a boxing club, you can go to the club and train as much as you like. The fights are held at the Inner City Boxing Club or the Danish Canadian Club. All rights reserved.