Alright, so you wanna know how to measure your fist size for boxing, huh? Well, it ain’t rocket science, let me tell ya. It’s just like measurin’ anything else, but with your hand. You don’t need no fancy tools or nothin’.
First off, you gotta find yourself somethin’ to measure with. A tape measure is the best, ya know, the kind you use to see how tall your grandkids are gettin’. If you don’t have one of them, a piece of string or even a shoelace will do. Just make sure you got a ruler handy to measure the string later.
Now, take that tape measure, or string, whatever you got, and wrap it around the widest part of your hand. That’s usually right across your knuckles, where you’d be hittin’ someone if you, you know, had to. Make sure you keep your thumb outta the way, don’t go measurin’ your thumb too, silly! Just wrap it around the knuckles, nice and snug, but not too tight. You don’t wanna cut off the blood flow, now do ya?
- Find a tape measure or string.
- Wrap it around your knuckles (widest part of your hand).
- Keep your thumb out.
- Make it snug, but not too tight.
Okay, so you got it wrapped around? Good. Now, look at the number on the tape measure. That’s your fist size, in inches. If you used a string, hold it up against the ruler and see how many inches it is. Simple as pie, ain’t it?
Now, why do you need to know your fist size for boxing? Well, it’s all about gettin’ the right gloves, you see. You don’t want gloves that are too small, they’ll be tight and uncomfortable and won’t protect your hands proper. And you definitely don’t want gloves that are too big, they’ll be all floppy and you might end up punchin’ yourself in the face. That ain’t gonna win you no fights, I tell ya.
Some folks say the size of your fist has somethin’ to do with how hard you can punch, but I don’t know about all that. I seen little fellas pack a wallop and big guys who couldn’t punch their way outta a paper bag. It’s more about how you use what you got, you know? But gettin’ the right glove size, that’s important for protectin’ your hands. You don’t want to break your knuckles when you are punching some fella, do ya?
I heard some people talkin’ about measurin’ your fist against your nose or somethin’, but that sounds like a load of hogwash to me. Just stick to measurin’ around your knuckles, that’s the way to do it. Don’t let no one tell you different.
And remember, if you’re serious about boxing, you should go talk to a real trainer. They’ll know all about the right equipment and how to get you started. They can tell you what size gloves you need, and they can show you how to punch proper, too. You don’t wanna be swingin’ wild like a windmill, you gotta learn how to do it right.
So, there you have it. That’s how you measure your fist size for boxing. It ain’t hard, just gotta follow them simple steps. Now go on and get yourself some gloves and start practicin’. But be careful, don’t go around punchin’ folks for no reason! Only punch when you gotta, you hear?
And don’t go spendin’ a fortune on fancy gloves neither. Start with somethin’ basic, somethin’ that fits good and protects your hands. You can always upgrade later, once you know what you’re doin’. It’s like buyin’ shoes, you don’t buy fancy shoes for a baby who can’t even walk, right? Same thing with boxin’ gloves.
One more thing, I heard some fellas talkin’ about how big Tyson’s fist was and how they measured it. Well, good for him. You just worry about your own fist, okay? It don’t matter how big someone else’s fist is, what matters is how you use yours. It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, it’s about the size of the fight in the dog, you know what I mean?
Alright, I think that’s about all I gotta say about measurin’ your fist. Go on now, get to it! And be safe out there.
Tags: Boxing, Fist, Measure, Gloves, Size, Training, Hand, Protection, Equipment, Technique
