Chessboxing: Testing both Brains and Brawn
- Feb 11, 2018
- 1 min read
Image: londonchessboxing.com
Now this sport really is a bit much!
Chessboxing is a wild mix-up of two of mankind's oldest sporting obsessions.
This is an EXTRA sport that requires a high level of skill in both disciplines in order to win.
Opponents slug it out on the chessboard and in the ring in 11 alternating rounds until there is a winner by checkmate or knock-out.
The match begins with a round of chess and each chessboxer has a total of 9 minutes for the total chess game, making it potentially 18 minutes of chess in full.
The chess game is interrupted every 3 minutes by 5 bouts of 3 minute boxing rounds.
Images: londonchessboxing.com
Do you have what it takes to master 'The King's Discipline'?
London Chessboxing describe the sport as a 'crowd pleaser, talent scout and fitness provider'. They pride themselves on putting on a good show, with live events that are exciting, entertaining and explosive!
With events on throughout the year, as well as weekly training sessions, all are encouraged to come along and give the sport, known as 'The King's Discipline', a go.
Classes are held on Saturdays from 10am-11.30am at Islington Boxing Club: 20 Hazellville Road, London, N19 3LP
Classes cost £8 for adults and £5 for students/under 18s.
Keep your eyes peeled as some of our Extracisers may be giving this sport a go!
Image: londonchessboxing.com
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