Every new member wants to hit hard on day one. I understand it — that's what boxing looks like from the outside. But power without defense just means you'll get hit back harder, and the first time that happens, most people quit.
At Iron Bell, your first three weeks are stance, guard, and slipping a jab before you ever load up a cross. It feels slow. It is slow, on purpose.
By the time you're allowed to hit pads with real intent, your feet already know where to be when the shot lands. That's the difference between a fighter and someone who's just swinging.
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