Phil Burney

The first and last thing you need to remember about martial arts is that it is a field of discipline that is supposed to prepare you for combat. It is not simply a set of movements that look great to spectators. Every movement, every breath done by the martial artist is meant to accomplish something during a combat encounter. If you are ready for the idea of using your martial arts skills for combat situations, then you are ready to train and progress in martial arts.

What are the qualities of someone who can excel in the sport of boxing? Most likely, someone who is willing to much time, energy, talent, and patience into becoming one – and that means being willing to train long hours over many months, even years, to become an excellent boxer.