By Tim Witherspoon Jr.
Updated
5 min read
Women’s boxing classes are non-contact, technique-focused sessions where nobody punches you and nobody expects you to arrive fit. Rising female participation is one of the main drivers behind boxing’s growth, and dedicated women-only sessions are a large part of why. Ours run Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM and Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Witherspoon Boxing + Fitness is at 925 Canal Street, Door 19, in Bristol — the boxing gym Bristol PA and its surrounding townships have trusted for two generations.
What a Session Involves
- Warm-up. Skipping, mobility, light shadow boxing. Around ten minutes.
- Technique. One or two skills taught slowly — stance, guard, jab, footwork.
- Bag rounds. Applying what you learned while coaches circulate.
- Pad work. One-on-one time with a coach calling combinations.
- Conditioning. Core work and circuits.
- Cool down. Stretching and recovery.
No contact. No pressure. No fitness test at the door.
Why Women Choose Boxing
| Reason | What It Looks Like in Practice |
|---|
| Confidence | Built from real skill, not reassurance |
| Strength | Rotational core, shoulders, back, legs |
| Stress relief | Hard output with complete mental absorption |
| Something that holds interest | A skill to chase rather than a number |
| Time efficiency | Cardio and strength in one hour |
| Community | A room where people notice your absence |
Two or three sessions a week also meets the CDC’s physical activity guidance of 150 minutes of moderate activity plus muscle-strengthening work on two or more days.
The Worries That Keep Women Away
| The Worry | The Reality |
|---|
| “I’ll get punched” | Classes are entirely non-contact |
| “It’ll be full of men” | Women’s Boxing is women only |
| “I’m not fit enough” | You get fit by training, not before it |
| “I’ll bulk up” | Boxing builds lean strength, not size |
| “I’ll look stupid” | Everyone in the room started somewhere |
| “It’s too aggressive” | It is technical. Most describe it as focusing |
| “I’m too old” | Members range from teens to their sixties |
On the bulking point specifically: boxing produces lean, dense muscle and definition rather than size. Our guide on does boxing build muscle explains why.
What to Wear and Bring
- Athletic t-shirt or tank top
- Leggings or shorts — whichever you prefer
- A supportive sports bra, which matters more here than in most workouts
- Clean, flat-soled trainers
- Water bottle and small towel
- Hair tie
Gloves are provided. Our guide on what to wear to a boxing class has the full checklist.
Your First Month
| Weeks | What Changes |
|---|
| 1–2 | Shoulders and legs sore, everything feels awkward |
| 3–4 | Soreness eases, the jab starts feeling like a punch |
| 5–8 | Noticeably fitter, combinations starting to flow |
| 8–12 | Visible changes, and it has become a habit |
Our guide on how long it takes to learn boxing covers the longer timeline.
Do You Ever Have to Spar?
No. Sparring is entirely optional at every stage, and plenty of members train for years without it. If you later decide you want to, our Sparring Lab is supervised and strictly skill-matched — see our guide on Sparring Lab for beginners.
Other Classes You Can Join
Women’s Boxing is women-only, but every other class is mixed and equally welcoming. The full boxing classes Bucks County schedule:
- Women’s Boxing — Tue/Thu 7:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM
- Beginner Boxing — Mon/Wed 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM, Sat 9:00 AM
- Cardio Boxing — Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00 AM, Tue/Thu 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM
- Adult Boxing — Tue/Thu 12:00 PM
- Advanced Boxing — Mon/Wed 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM
- Strength & Strike — Tue/Thu 6:00 AM
- Bootcamp — Tue/Thu 6:00 PM, Fri 10:00 AM
- Kids Boxing (Ages 6–12) — Mon/Wed 7:00 PM, Tue/Thu 6:00 PM
- Recovery & Mobility — Sun 9:00 AM
- Open Gym & Personal Training — daily
Note that Tuesday and Thursday Kids Boxing at 6:00 PM runs just before Women’s Boxing at 7:00 PM — useful for mothers. Our youth boxing classes are entirely non-contact. See the full weekly schedule.
Coached by a Championship Family
Our staff is led by Tim Witherspoon Jr., and the Witherspoon family has competed at the professional level since the 1970s. The coaching standard is identical across every class.
Read more on our about us page or see the gym in our gallery. Anyone searching learn boxing near me in lower Bucks County will find a genuine boxing fitness center here, with a boxing training for beginners program that assumes nothing — and where boxing and fitness are for everyone in the room.
Easy to Reach Across Bucks County
| Coming From | Approximate Drive |
|---|
| Croydon | 5–8 minutes |
| Levittown | 10–18 minutes |
| Bensalem | 10–18 minutes |
| Langhorne | 12–15 minutes |
| Morrisville | 15–18 minutes |
Free parking on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do women’s boxing classes run?
Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Is it women only?
Yes. Every other class is mixed and equally welcoming.
Do I need experience?
None. Most people in the room started within the last year.
Will I get punched?
No. Classes are entirely non-contact and sparring is always optional.
Will boxing make me bulky?
No. It builds lean strength and definition rather than size.
What should I wear?
Athletic clothing, a supportive sports bra, and clean trainers. Gloves are provided.
Can I train while my child is in class?
Yes. Kids Boxing runs at 6:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, just before Women’s Boxing at 7:00 PM.
Is the first class free?
Yes. Gloves included, no membership required.
Come Once and See
Every woman training here walked in for the first time wondering whether she belonged. Within a few weeks, none of them wondered. Your first class is free.
Booking Is This Simple
| Step | What You Do |
|---|
| 1 | Click the red Apply Now button below |
| 2 | Fill in your name, email, and mention Women’s Boxing |
| 3 | We call you back and confirm your free first class |
That is it. Gloves provided. No experience needed. Just show up.
👊 APPLY NOW — BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS
Prefer to talk first? Call (215) 458-8773 or email info@witherspoonboxing.com.
You can also message us on our contact page, read our story on about us, check gym updates in news, or browse more guides on the blog.
Witherspoon Boxing + Fitness — 925 Canal Street, Door 19, Bristol, PA 19007 — Bringing Out Everyone’s Inner Champion.
Free every week