Stance, footwork, and clean punching mechanics, taught in a program built on Hall-of-Fame-caliber coaching heritage. Pad rounds, bag work, and partner drills every class. Sparring only if you want it.
Boxing class starts with the fundamentals: stance, guard, and footwork, then builds the punches on top — jab, cross, hook, uppercut. Classes mix shadowboxing, heavy bag rounds, pad work with a coach, and defensive drills like slipping and rolling. Sparring is separate and optional.
Footwork and defense are what separate boxing from just hitting a bag. Learning to move, cut angles, and punch without crossing your feet gives you skills that hold up under pressure. It's also one of the best conditioning workouts there is — three-minute rounds don't lie.
Try boxing if you've never thrown a punch and want to learn correctly from the start, or if you've trained before and want sharper hands for MMA. It's also the right pick if you want fight conditioning without any grappling.
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“An excellent training facility where you will learn the science of close quarter combat, striking, submission, take down and ground joint lock maneuvers.”
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