Ian Oliver’s book is a must-have for any martial artist wanting to embark on or refine training in the art of boxing. It’s divided into 19 short chapters beginning with one on basic technique before it examines specific training areas such as bag work, focus pad training, weight training and callisthenics.
It also offers some useful advice on skipping before it goes into more advanced areas such as solo training drills, training with a partner and alternative training.
With closing chapters on flexibility and stretching, nutrition and equipment it certainly covers all the bases, including a novice’s guide to tying hand wraps.
It’s a well-written and easy-to-read guide and Oliver has a friendly and accessible writing style, which is enthusiastic without ever being patronising. It’s also well designed and nicely laid-out and contains a surprisingly large amount of information for a small but perfectly formed book.
It’s well worth a look and great value for money at only £9.99.
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