Boxing Training for Beginners in Abu Dhabi
First 8 weeks of boxing in Abu Dhabi. What's normal, what's not, and what your coach should be drilling.
Weeks 1–2: stance, footwork, jab
You won't punch a bag for the first hour. Stance, weight distribution, jab mechanics. Boring on day one. Essential by week six.
Weeks 3–4: jab + cross + footwork combos
Combinations on pads, basic defence (slip, block, parry). Conditioning load goes up — expect to be sore in the shoulders and obliques.
Weeks 5–8: hooks, uppercuts, light sparring drills
Full punch repertoire and the start of partner work (touch sparring with control). Your conditioning should be visibly improving.
What to ignore
Don't buy custom gloves week one. Don't watch fight breakdowns expecting to use them. Drill basics until they're automatic.