4 Training Levels

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4 Training Levels
Members flow through and their individual
progress evaluated according to the 4 training
levels which correspond directly to required
KSAOs...

• Level I (Basic)
• Level II (Intermediate)
• Level III (Advanced)
• Level IV (Sparring)

   BBC Members   Often we are asked how soon
can one progress to the next level. Quite a few
factors come into play for instance,
coordination, timing, cardiovascular condition,
drill speed  (punching), etc. There are over 150
different boxing drills that are spread out over
Levels I, II, III. Not only must the individual
have learned mastered each of the steps/drills
before moving on, but much depends on how hard a
person is willing to work.
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Training - Level 1

• Introduction to boxing
• Proper fighting stance
• Basic punches
• Beginning stages of
• Footwork, weight shifting, hip rotation, momentum
  generation
• Basic defensive skills Parries, blocks
• Basic Shadow boxing
• Basic equipment utilization (Heavy, speed,
  double-end, reflex bags, focus mitts)
• Introduction to partner drills
• Conditioning
• Basic jump rope routines

Level I is where your timing verses your
coordination is developed using varied types of 
boxing drills. Balance awkwardness is
corrected/perfected before advancing to Level II.
Also, your conditioning must be at a high enough
level before moving onward. This is why it is
important to keep up with your cardio, as in jump
rope, sprints, jogging, eliptical, etc. Shadow
boxing on your own plays a big role in cardio
improvement. As your shadow boxing improves, then
occasionally shadow box with 1 lb. to 2 lb.
weights in each hand.
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Training Level II

• Basic Combinations
• Begins the one-two series of which the hook
  uppercut is taught from.
• Body work
• Defensive skills
• Bob weave, Slips, etc
• Footwork performed in the ring w/pivoting side
  shuffle
• Beginning partner drills
• Introduction to counterpunching routines
• Introduction to situational sparring drills
• Conditioning
• Medicine ball advanced plyometrics

It is at Level II you are expected to perform 30
seconds to 1 minute for 2 to 3 rounds on the
heavy bag, double-end, reflex bag. Your
abdominal work should be at an advanced stage.
You will begin working with combinations and
counterpunching drills that will form the basis
of your individual style.
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Training Level III

• Advanced combinations
• Beat punching and rhythm
• Timing drills Counter punching skills
• Advanced defensive skills
• Ring generalship (maneuvering opponent, outside,
  center and rope inside fighting)
• Advanced Speed, Double-end, Reflex bag routines,
  and focus mitt drills
• Advanced partner flow drills
• Advanced situational sparring drills
• Extreme conditioning drills
• Thunder rolls
• Advanced jump rope routines

It is at Level III that your power speed truly
begin to take shape. You are expected to perform
at least 6 3-minute rounds on the heavy,
double-end, reflex, and speed bags. You begin to
move more naturally and are developing advanced
combinations and counterpunching skills. You are
reacting more than processing incoming
information during partner drills and you begin
to be able to fight your way around the ring.
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Training Level IV

• Level IV is reserved for sparring training.
• Sparring equipment and preparation drills
• Your skills are appraised by the training
  team/coach prior to approval.
• Upon approval, you are then matched up with
  another for sparring sessions.
• Your opponent will have similar skill levels,
  along with height weight.
• Sparring sessions will consist of specific
  training objectives focused on skill development
  and technique enhancement
• Sparring plans will be made and adhered to
• For example 3 Rds Inside fighting skills
  development
• (A) - defensive infighting techniques, (B)
  offensive infighting techniques
• Range fighting, counterpunching, opposite leads,
  etc
• Freestyle sparring will be supervised by 2
  coaches at all times
• When appropriate, video of sessions shall be
  incorporated for enhanced training

Members are not required to spar, sparring is
only for those who wish to go that one step
further in testing their individual skills.