BOXING BASICS | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

With 30+ years of experience across the globe, we’ve packed this workshop with everything a boxing coach needs to master the fundamentals of Pad Training.

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McDonald Method Boxing Basics 


 

Punch Smarter: The Ultimate Pad Training Workshop

 

Together, we’ll dive into the deeper side of Pad Training—exploring how to make it safe, effective, and adaptable for every client. This isn’t just about gym skills; it’s about life-changing movement that meets clients where they are and helps them thrive.
 
Sound like your jam? Let’s get you signed up—we can’t wait to see you at a workshop!

– Ben McDonald
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What you'll learn:

The "Why" Behind Pad Training

Pad Training is often seen as a fun, stress-busting HIIT finisher—and it is—but it’s so much more!

From rhythm and timing to cognitive boosts like reactive stability and depth perception, Pad Training even plays a role in therapies for conditions like Parkinson’s Disease.

The Importance of Breath

As Coaches, understanding the power of breath is non-negotiable!

From our first gasp at birth to our final exhale, breath shapes us physically and mentally. This workshop dives into assessing and retraining breath to boost stability, power, recovery, and even cognition.

How to Meet Your Client Where They're At

What’s your client’s current capacity? Do they qualify for impact-based activity today? On the workshop, we’ll cover quick assessments to pinpoint their starting spot and ways to tweak workouts to match their daily capacity.

Life happens, and we’re here to make the exercise fit the client—not the other way around!

Boxing-Specific Movement Prep

Boxing is tough on the body, especially for newbies! We’ll show you how to prep clients for peak performance with tailored movement prep.

From scapular positioning to rotary control and activating sling systems for power, you’ll learn how to get your clients ready to crush it safely and effectively.

How To Teach the Basics of Boxing

 

This workshop delivers a systemized approach to mastering power generation and delivery, covering stance, punches, and more.

With 30 years of experience distilled into effective, client-safe instruction and skill-building drills, you’ll leave ready to coach with confidence.

Combination and Session Building

Building combinations and structuring sessions can feel overwhelming for new boxing coaches. Balancing distance, movement, impact, feedback, and training goals—there’s a LOT to juggle!

In this workshop, we’ll break it down with combos and session plans you can keep, plus a simple framework to help you create your own without the “paralysis by analysis.”

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Earn your canfitpro CECs with Boxing Basics:

McDonald Method Boxing Basics comes with 4 canfitpro CECs

 

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You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

Click on the date below that works for you, it'll be great to see you there.

(Early Bird pricing finishes 1 month prior to the course date)

Boxing Basics Live Feb 13th EARLY BIRD (normal price $300)

MAFA 1991 Martial Arts Fitness Academy - MISSISSAUGA Feb 13th, 2025

$250.00 CAD

Boxing Basics Live April 17th EARLY BIRD (normal price $300)

MAFA 1991 Martial Arts Fitness Academy - MISSISSAUGA April 17th, 2025

$250.00 CAD

Boxing Basics Live June 19th EARLY BIRD (normal price $300)

MAFA 1991 Martial Arts Fitness Academy - MISSISSAUGA June 19th, 2025

$250.00 CAD

Boxing Basics Live Sept 18th EARLY BIRD (normal price $300)

MAFA 1991 Martial Arts Fitness Academy - MISSISSAUGA Sept 18th, 2025

$250.00 CAD

Boxing Basics Live Nov 13th EARLY BIRD (normal price $300)

MAFA 1991 Martial Arts Fitness Academy - MISSISSAUGA Nov 13th, 2025

$250.00 CAD