Beginner boxing classes teach you to stand, move and punch correctly before anything else. You will not spar, you will not be singled out, and you can start with no experience and no equipment.
What you learn first
- Stance. Feet, knees and hands in the right place. Everything else depends on it.
- Guard. Hands up, chin down, elbows in.
- The jab and cross. The two straight punches that start almost every combination.
- Footwork. Moving without crossing your feet or losing balance.
- Basic defense. Blocking, slipping and stepping out of range.
How hard is the first class?
Hard enough to feel it, easy enough to finish. Rounds are scaled to your fitness and you rest when you need to. Most people are surprised that their shoulders and calves are the sorest parts the next day.
How long until you improve
Most beginners feel the stance click within two to three weeks of training twice a week. By six weeks you will be throwing combinations on the pads. Your coach moves you into Adult Boxing when your fundamentals are solid.
Is boxing a good workout for beginners?
Yes. A boxing class mixes intervals of vigorous work with short rests, which counts toward the CDC's recommended 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week for adults. It also builds coordination, which treadmill work does not.
What to bring
Athletic clothes, sneakers and water. Gloves and wraps are available to borrow. Arrive ten minutes early to sign the waiver in person. Your first class is free, and the class schedule shows all six beginner slots.
Beginner boxing classes are also the starting point for our teen boxing program and for adults who later want amateur boxing training.
