Media & Press
Recent Press
Some recent press on Michael’s community outreach:
The New York Times: From Ringside, Gay Man’s Play Packs a Punch
Bay Area Reporter: Pugilist in pink
Appearances
Michael Onello happens to also be an accomplished public speaker. Using boxing and boxing metaphors as a modality, Michael covers a range of topics within areas of motivation, philosophy, life and peace—in a manner that will appeal to all types of people. For more info and rates please email us at michaeltheboxer@yahoo.com.
Some of Michael’s Speaker Themes:
Boxing is a catalyst through physical movement and deep mental concentration. As one gains personal enlightenment, bringing them closer to oneself.
Adversity is the spark of life for creativity, as creativity is the spark of life to self-knowledge, which is the path to enlightenment. We all are forever students of life, never graduating until death is upon us at that moment class will be dismissed and we will advance to the next grade, though no one can say with certainty.
As a boxer grows he will realize that his punch is really not so much a vehicle for destroying his opponent, but a device to explore into his consciousness, ego, fears and beyond his boundless blocks.
Boxing is not just a physical act of expanding time and matter with precision movements. Robots can do that also. Boxing is a way of exploring your inner too center one’s self. Expressed outwardly with your tools acquired through boxing.
Books
Boxing: The American Martial Art, a 12 Week Boxing Course
Whether you want to box for fitness or competition, Boxing: The American Martial Art is an excellent guide to getting started. Professional boxing coach and trainer R. Michael Onello has created a 12-week, step-by-step boxing course that can be followed at home or in the gym.
The step-by-step lesson format guides you through the same drills used by professional boxing trainers and includes specifies like the number of reps, the type of equipment to practice on, strategic advice and key points to pay attention to as you progress.
Boxing: Advanced Tactics and Strategies
Boxing: Advanced Tactics & Strategies is a concise collection of drills, tips, exercises and strategies designed to take the novice boxer to the next level. Building on his popular first book, Boxing: A 12 Week Course, R. Michael Onello explains advanced ring tactics including hitting with movement, blocks, slips, feints, draws, and advanced punch variations.
He also shares strategic tips gained through years in the ring and in the corners of successful boxers. In addition to a range of practical offense, defense, punch progression and shadow sparring drills, he includes advanced conditioning exercises and a chapter on ring generalship. This book is a great resource for boxers who want to advance their skills and coaches looking for solid training advice.