Boxing Lesson Plan for Large Groups

Aim: Fitness and Skills

Equipment/Space: 8 Punch Bags, Timer, Indoor Space, Outdoor Space, Whiteboard.

Number of Participants: 24-30

Duration: 60 minutes (3 minute rounds / 1 minute intervals)

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Coaching Points:

  • Prepare 4 rounds of routines for each of the 3 locations:

    • Punch Bags: Bagwork Routine

    • Indoor Space: Circuit Training Routine

    • Outdoor Space: Partner-work Routine

  • Keep an eye on the timer.

  • Observe the whole group as well as individuals.

  • Ensure each individual gets one-on-one attention.

  • Create a fun, educational and intense workout.


Warm Up

Skipping

  • 2 Rounds (8 minutes)

  • 15 second bursts of speed at the 00:00 and 00:30 marks on the timer.

Split the class into three groups of 10 (Groups A, B and C) and send each group to a different location:

  • Punch Bag Area: Group A

  • Indoor Space: Group B

  • Outdoor Space: Group C


Main Content (Fitness and Skills)

Bagwork

Round 1:

  • Left Hand Only

Round 2:

  • Right Hand Only

Round 3:

  • Both Hands

Round 4:

  • Power

Circuit Training

Round 1:

  • 10 Squats,

  • 20 Sit-ups, and

  • 30 Straight Punches.

  • Repeat on loop.

Round 2

  • 10 Squat-Jumps,

  • 20 Leg-Raises, and

  • 30 Hooks.

  • Repeat on loop.

Round 3:

  • 10 Squat Thrusts,

  • 20 Sit-ups, and

  • 30 Uppercuts.

  • Repeat on loop.

Round 4:

  • 10 Burpees,

  • 20 Leg-Raises, and

  • 30 Upward Punches.

  • Repeat on loop.

Partner-work

Round 1:

Jab-Cross-Jab-Cross

  • Person A Punches

  • Person B Catches

Round 2:

  • Person B Punches

  • Person A Catches

Round 3:

Plus Roll-Roll-Hook-Cross

  • Person A Punches

  • Person B Catches

Round 4:

  • Person B Punches

  • Person A Catches

After four rounds (16 minutes) rotate the groups to the next area:

  • Punch Bag Area: Group C

  • Indoor Space: Group A

  • Outdoor Space: Group B

After another four rounds (16 minutes), rotate again:

  • Punch Bag Area: Group B

  • Indoor Space: Group C

  • Outdoor Space: Group A


Cool Down

Shadowboxing Recap on Combinations and Stretch

  • 1 Round (4 minutes)


Deniz Ates

Deniz Ates is a Boxing Coach and Personal Trainer specialising in boxing for fitness. Offering mobile personal training across London and online boxing training globally, Deniz helps clients get fit, learn skills, and save time. Whether in person or virtually, you'll get an elite-level workout tailored completely to your fitness goals.

https://www.mrdenizates.com
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