Justin Blackwell: Master Coach
Hometown: Born and raised in L.A.
Favorite Boxer: Vasyl Lomachenko
Dinner With One Person: Oprah
Favorite Punch: Left Hook
Walkout Song: You Don’t Know Me by T.I
Born and raised in L.A and unanimously awarded “the nicest guy ever”, Justin’s catalyst for boxing was the moment he found out he had Type 1 Diabetes close to ten years ago—boxing very quickly went from being a health solution to a hobby to a full time career, “I am so excited to have BoxU and its community come on the next step of this decade-long boxing journey with me.
If he’s not boxing, he’s hanging with the same friends he has had since childhood, grilling in the backyard.
Breakdown: 85% Boxing, 15% Calisthenics
Optional Equipment: Hand Weights
Quick breakdown of our boxing stance and basic footwork.
Quick breakdown of the proper way to throw the straight punches, the jab and the cross.
Quick breakdown of the proper way to throw the lead and rear hooks.
Quick breakdown of the proper body mechanics used in throwing both the lead and rear uppercuts.
Quick breakdown of the two most common defensive moves, the slip and the roll.
Breakdown: 60% Boxing, 40% HIIT, Abs Round
Optional Equipment: Hand Weights
Breakdown: 85% Boxing, 15% Calisthenics
Optional Equipment: Hand Weights
An advanced movement to add variation to the basic hook. The check hook is used to step off to a new angle in traditional boxing. We use it at BoxUnion to add diversity to our movements in class.
This drill is a simple head movement combination designed to learn the basic mechanics of slipping. When paired with the music you will be able to learn not only boxing mechanics but how to apply this in a BoxUnion class.
This drill is designed to teach you a variety of movements to use in between combinations. This will allow you to increase the challenge of class while improving muscle memory and technique.
This drill is designed to help you learn the fundamental footwork needed to punch while moving. More importantly it will allow you to learn how to continue your flow in class, find the range of various punches and improve balance and coordination.
This drill is designed to teach you the proper mechanics of throwing same side punches. Learning these simple principles will help you understand where your balance needs to be in order to execute the movements and improve your experience in class.
Breakdown: 60% Boxing, 40% HIIT, Abs Round
Optional Equipment: Hand Weights
Breakdown: Strength, Power, Tone, Sculpt
Equipment: Dumbbells
How to properly throw the 1 + 2 on the bag. Practicing proper body mechanics will help you maximize your punching and enhance your experience in class.
How to properly throw the 3 + 4 on the bag. Practicing proper body mechanics will help you maximize your punching and enhance your experience in class.
How to properly throw the 5 + 6 on the bag. Practicing proper body mechanics will help you maximize your punching and enhance your experience in class.
Breakdown: 60% Boxing, 40% HIIT, Abs Round
Optional Equipment: Hand Weights
This advanced movement drill will help you learn how to move and punch while focusing on proper technique and balance. Pairing this with other footwork and movement drills will allow you to elevate your movement options while in class.
Breakdown: 85% Boxing, 15% Calisthenics
Optional Equipment: Hand Weights
Learn the four variations of the jab we use in our BoxUnion classes. How to jab to the head, the body, on tempo, and to measure your distance to the bag.
Practice three different breathing methods to improve endurance and punch effectiveness in class.
