Boxing Lessons in NYC

January 15, 2008 6:15 AM

Looking for boxing lessons in NYC, open to group lessons or a personal trainer.

1. My girlfriend and I are looking to learn, have fun, and get a workout. I don't think we will make it to the Olympics, hopefully we can find a place tolerant of beginners.

2. If possible, I would like to purchase a series of lessons only and avoid buying a full membership at a parent health club.

Google produced a lot of listings and phone numbers but I had trouble finding any reviews or personal experiences.

posted by glooper to Health & Fitness (3 answers total)

A friend who is just getting started mentioned Church St. Boxing to me the other day. Not a personal experience, but she just started lessons there a couple weeks ago. Definitely a beginner as well, and she said she likes it a lot there so far.

From their website it looks like they have lessons and instruction separate from the complete membership package as well.
posted by langeNU at 7:28 AM on January 15, 2008

Also downtown try Trinity Boxing. I have a few friends who swear by the place, but these are friends who are "punchy".
posted by JohnnyGunn at 8:38 AM on January 15, 2008

the crunch gym i belong to on 13th street has boxing coaches and a ring. i think some of the other ones might (fort greene and soho definitely) but i'm not sure which ones.
posted by modernsquid at 12:13 PM on January 15, 2008