Instructor: Jessica Leggero

This non-contact shadow boxing technique class is perfect for beginners or to touch up on your boxing skills. Each class with cover boxing stance, basic footwork, proper punch technique and basic punching combinations. Emphasis on individualized movement, style and creativity will also be encouraged. Each class will include a warm-up, review of stance/punches and 3 minute round intervals that focus of punching, coordination, movement/light conditioning and then a cool-down to conclude. Every one is welcome regardless of their experience or athletic background.

Category: Martial Arts

Class Level: All Levels

Class Type: Ongoing

Age Type: Teens & Adults

Age Range: 16 & Up

Notes: All levels welcome, very beginner friendly. No contact and no equipment needed for participation. Hand wraps may be worn if desired but they will not be provided and instruction on how to wrap hands will not be covered in this class. Wear sneakers that are preferably flat soled, like cons or something similar. Try to avoid wearing a sneaker with a wedge or a high sole. Weight training or wresting shoes are ideal for boxing but not required for class participation.

Jessica Liggero Biography:

Jessica gravitated to boxing after going through a very difficult time in her life and found stability through the discipline of competition and training. She has experience competing as an amateur boxer both locally and nationally. She began dancing to improve her rhythm, coordination and footwork so that she could become a better fighter. Quickly she fell in love with dancing and specifically Soca music. She created Box n' Misbehave(TM) from her love of boxing and Soca music and to further explore the relationship between them. Additionally, Jessica is a NASM - CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist) and Certified USA Boxing Coach. She teaches teaches boxing and works as a personal trainer throughout the Boston area.