top of page

Why Boxing is a Martial Art

Webster’s dictionary defined Martial Arts as • any one of several forms of fighting and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sports•.  

 

Martial is defined as •of or relating to war or soldiers•.

 

Art is defined in many ways but applies here as •an activity that requires special knowledge or skill•.

 

Boxing is a highly competitive sport but it can also be used in the street or in the military.  It is exceptionally effective in combat and shouldn’t be dismissed as sports-based only.  A good boxer can be effective against any combat skill set. Bruce Lee knew this and adopted Muhammad Ali’s foot work to add to his martial arts - due to its simplicity and effectiveness. Many martial arts have borrowed from boxing by taking the different stances and mechanics of striking as well the defensive tactics.

 

Modern boxing, as we know it, was greatly influenced by the Filipino martial arts.  If you think back to the days and style of John Sullivan and the Marquess of Queensberry, you’re probably picturing the knuckles forward and palms facing in, lined up on the center line. American solders based in the Philippines witnessed the practice of Filipino martial arts and adopted the guard stance and foot work of these systems and from that we have a new modern style of boxing, all based from martial arts, making it a highly effective skilled system of combat.

 

Many people say boxing is just a sport and not a martial art because that's what they see on TV - a sporting event.  Karate, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, etc., all are considered martial arts. But, at the same time, these martial arts have sport competitions but they are not as widely shown on TV or covered in the news as boxing and that shadows people’s view on boxing being a martial art. So the answer is "YES” boxing is a martial art - a highly effective one and a great way to build confidence, get fit and have fun. Most boxing training doesn't consist of sparring but all the elements of boxing training - bag work, conditioning, mitt work and more.

 

SO if you're looking to have FUN and get FIT, please check out our boxing class at Averill’s Martial Arts.  And if you're interested in competing, we offer excellent competition training.   TRAIN RIGHT.  TRAIN at AVERILL'S.

Kung Fu and Boxing relations
Averill's Martial Arts_Don't Download Im

Averill’s Martial Arts Boxing NH, Averill’s Boxing NH, Averill’s Boxing Gym NH, Boxing Gym NH, Boxing NH, Averill’s Boxing NH, Boxing Gym NH, Fitness boxing NH, Boxing news, HBO, Boxing, Averill’s Manchester NH, Averill’s Boxing Manchester NH, Boxing Manchester NH, Boxing Gym Manchester NH, Fitness NH, Fitness Boxing NH, Concord NH Boxing, Concord NH Fitness, Concord NH Boxing Fitness,Boxing Club, Boxing Club NH, NH Best Fitness, NH Best Fitness Boxing, Boxing Gloves, Boxing Ring, Boxing Trunks, The Sweet Science, Bare knuckle, Bare Knuckle Boxing Averill’s Martial Arts Kickboxing NH, Averill’s Kickboxing NH, Averill’s Kickboxing Gym NH, Kickboxing Gym NH, Kickboxing NH, Averill’s Kick boxing NH, Kick boxing Gym NH, Fitness kickboxing NH, Kickboxing news, Averill’s Manchester NH, Averill’s Kickboxing Manchester NH, Kick Boxing Manchester NH, Kickboxing Gym Manchester NH, Fitness NH, Fitness Kickboxing NH, Concord NH Kickboxing, Concord NH Fitness, Concord NH Kick boxing Fitness, Kickboxing Club, Kick boxing Club NH, NH Best Fitness, NH Best Fitness Kickboxing, Kick boxing Gloves, Boxing Ring,  Kickboxing classes NH, Kickboxing Classes, Fitness Kickboxing classes NH,Youth boxing, youth boxing classes, youth boxing NH, youth boxing Concord NH, Boxing for kids, kids boxing, kids boxing classes, boxing for children, fitness boxing for youth, youth fitness class, youth fitness classes, youth fitness NH, youth fitness Concord NH, Youth boxing Manchester NH, Youth fitness Manchester NH,Tai Chi NH, Tai Chi Concord NH, sun style tai chi, yang style tai chi, yang style tai chi chuan, wu style tai chi, chen style tai chi, tai chi sword, tai chi, tai chi chuan, tai chi classes, tai chi dvd, tai chi lessons, learn tai chi, tai chi clothes, tai chi shoes, tai chi clothing, tai chi books, tai chi fan, tai chi for seniors, tai chi positions, world tai chi day, how to do tai chi, learning tai chi, tai chi breathing, tai chi centre, tai chi chi kung, tai chi for beginners, tai chi poses, tai chi short form, tai chi steps, what is tai chi, yang family tai chi, learn tai chi online, tai chi association, tai chi for arthritis, tai chi health benefits, tai chi instructor, tai chi postures, benefits of tai chi, tai chi exercises, tai chi for health, tai chi instruction, tai chi instructions, tai chi movements, tai chi moves, tai chi training, tai chi wu, taoist tai chi, tai chi basics, tai chi chih, tai chi long form, tai chi martial arts, tai chi online, tai chi push hands, tai chi qigong, tai chi quan, arthritis tai chi, tai chi 108, tai chi combat, tai chi exercise, tai chi styles, the tai chi master, yang tai chi, tai chi chen, tai chi forms, tai chi 24, tai chi 24 form, tai chi health, tai chi kung, tai chi meditation, tai chi techniques, history of tai chi, tai chi fighting, tai chi form, tai chi master, tai chi benefits, tai chi history, tai chi certification, tai chi chuan dvd, tai chi courses, tai chi defense, tai chi retreats, tai chi weapons, tai chi book, tai chi  

Averill's Gym Background

© 2023 AMAA, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

All images are property of Averill's Martial Arts Academy and are not for use for any purpose without written authorization from AMAALLC.

Averill's Gym Concord NH Sign
ADDRESS

3 North Main St.
Concord, NH 03301

Tel: 603-223-0300

FIND US
bottom of page