COACH AL FRANCO BOXING BLOG

Discover why 5 AM boxing workouts are ideal for busy men. Coach Al Franco explains how early-morning boxing builds discipline, improves conditioning, and develops real boxing skills without interfering with your workday.

Is 35, 40, or 50 too old to start boxing? Coach Al Franco explains why men are returning to the ring, from former amateur fighters to complete beginners. Discover Masters boxing, real boxing training, competition opportunities, and why age doesn't have to end your boxing ambitions.

If I had to recommend one boxing bag for home training, it would be the double-end bag. Coach Al Franco explains why it can help develop speed, accuracy, timing, reactions and hand-eye coordination—and why beginners should be careful about developing bad habits on a heavy bag.

Learn what to look for in one-on-one boxing training and how proper coaching develops your stance, footwork, defense and punching technique.

Written by, Coach Al Franco August 10th 2026 How to Improve Boxing Footwork for Beginners If you want to learn how to improve boxing footwork for beginners, don't start by trying to move faster. Start by learning how to stand correctly. One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is treating footwork as a separate skill from their boxing stance. They practice moving forward, backward, and side to side before they have learned how to properly balance their body. If you cannot m

Discover why women’s boxing classes in Huntington Beach that teach real technique, defense and footwork offer more than fitness-only boxing.