The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-05
BOXING GOOD FOR THE BODY.
OF MARKED VALUE AS A FORM
or PHYSICAL CULTURE.

It Teaches the Use Of Muscles Built Up b.
Othee Exercises and Inparts self'Rc.
ilance-AdS1ce for Bextnners-Meve-
meots 70 Practise-Tbe Time % Box.
whsn used purely - an exercise. boxing
y extremely beneficial. being one Of the
finest forms Of physical culture. It teaches
the uss Of muscles built up by similar ex-
ercises, such a. those done without para
phernalia Of any sort Immediately after
rising In tho morning or before going TO
bed at night.
1t further develops the power Of breath
ing and the staying qualities 1t imparts
agility and suppleness. 1t shows each
muscle In its proper working relations TO
its fellows.
It carries the mental action necessary
to all correct exercise several steps for
ward, and 1t likewise materially advances
q mans ability to defend himself should
the emergency arise. This always means
more self-reliance, and, therefore. better
al-around poise under all circumstances.
But while boxing simply as form Of
physical culture-which il another way
Of saying health-is worthy Of careful
attention. 1t would be harmful to carry
Il to excess. as in the case OF many other
good and proper things.
The best time TO box. according to Prof
Anthony Barker. il a half hour before. or
an hour after meals. Never take the ex-
ercise on full stomach. which will hinder
breathing. Do not hold rounds according
to the rules. but box until you find your
wind giving out. and then stop. When
rested. again take up the exercise
Further, remember that 1t isn't always
necessary In order to get the proper amount
OF exercise, to carry all the movements to
their ultimate issues. In many positions,
such as In breaking a clnch by pressing
back the opponents head with an open
hand placed over his nose and face, II would
serve the purpose Of exercise just as we'll
as to count your opponents predicament
a point after you have him thoroughly
In your power and let 1t 60 at that.
Carried on in this way boxing as form
Of physical culture will be found an ex.
hilarating pleasure.
A little study Of. and practice with. the
following exercises will enable almost
any one to evolve different movements,
and from this one thing alone not q little
anina,ing diversion will be obtained.
To dress for boxing. get into q gym
nasium suit. or, more convenient still.
pair Of old. loose trousers. an athletic shirt
and tennis shoes. The gloves should weigh
about eight ounces each.
Do not box in a closed room. Keep
the windows open. 80 that the room will
be constantly filled with fresh air. When
through exercising. take bath. preferably
cold.
Position 1.-THE correct standing position
To gain the correct attitude for boxing
spread the feet apart 70 that either leg car
be instantly moved with comfort either
in front OF back. to right or left. or made &c
describe a complete circle without caus'
ing the body to lose equilibrium.
The universal position ~ the feet Is tc
have the left forward. with TIA toes pointing
toward the hollow Of the opponents RICH,
foot and It's heel toward the hollow OF YOU
own right foot
Point the left fist at the face Of the oppo-
nent. with the arm gently bent and the
elbow raised only moderately from the side.
, Let the elbow OF the right arm. on guard
rest gently at the right side. with the fore
arm placed across the stomach. 30 that
the knuckle OF the forehnger viii be just
below the left nipple.
! When not striking the hands should bs
kept only half shut. but ready for instant