Req: Boxing(Training) & exercise in Dublin

Rael

Right, this is an interesting request. I'm about 6 foot 4 and weigh 19 stone. I've dropped from 24 stone plus, and would like to drop to about 14 - 15 stone over the next year if possible.

I walk nearly every night and on average lose about 2 pounds per week when I concentrate.

I'm not a person to go to the Gym, as I have to be really interested in what I'm doing. Send me out running and I'll get bored quickly and give up. Alternatively, send me out running on the beach with a football to dribble and I'll run the entire length and back because I'm concentrating on the football and not the act of running.

With this in mind, I was wondering if there is anywhere in Dublin(classes, gym etc) which allows you to learn to box and keep fit wiithout the fighting aspect. I have no interest in getting in a ring and physically hitting another person but the weightloss, fitness, managing aggression aspect and technique parts would interest me.

I remember there were boxing exercise classes a few years ago, but I was too heavy at the time to participate comfortably and completely unmotivated.

I'd be grateful for any help or suggestions offered,

Rael

JayRoc

Rael wrote:

Right, this is an interesting request. I'm about 6 foot 4 and weigh 19 stone. I've dropped from 24 stone

Savage work altogether. Well done!

Rael wrote:

Send me out running and I'll get bored quickly and give up. Alternatively, send me out running on the beach with a football to dribble and I'll run the entire length and back because I'm concentrating on the football and not the act of running.

I like it, very well put


As for the boxing, you're right, the training methods boxers use are some of the best, and the most fun, in the world.
There are many people who wish to train this way but are put off going to boxing clubs for whatever reason.
This means there are myriad so-called "boxercise" classes all over Dublin, usually held in gyms for their members but there occasional exceptions to this rule. Some of these are run by guys who know what they're doing, but many are unfortunately just a bloke telling 20 people to hit pads without even fundamental boxing knowledge. Give your local gym a a bell, ask them if they do these kinds of classes, and if you must be a member to participate.
Do not be afraid to talk to the instructor about his background and qualifications, particularly when it comes to boxing- If you get the wrong vibe off him, just go somewhere else..there are enough classes around for you not to have to settle for a poor one.

Alternatively, and this is what I would ideally recommend if it's possible for you, is to set up a decent heavy punchbag at home, maybe in your garage or the like, buy yourself a skipping rope and some good 10oz gloves and wraps, and contact a trainer from a real boxing gym for some private lessons for a finite period, to show you the fundamentals and make sure you can give yourself a proper workout withour hurting yourself. (Boxing coaches are often much cheaper for personal tuition than standard personal trainers)
Maybe get him to teach you along with a friend, you and your buddy could get used to holding pads for one another, and having a workout partner is great encouragement to train harder, too.

If you're having trouble locating a decent trainer or boxing gym PM me and I'll point you in the right direction.
Best of luck.

johnnysmurfman

Did you ever think of trying kung fu? I've been doing it in Dublin and find it really good, it's on Monday and Tuesday evenings just off Amiens Street in Dublin 1, it's a good workout and the class itself is not intimidating at all. Check out www.fwckungfu.com if you're interested.

gymrabbit

Very difficult to find boxercise clubs I recommend you try muay thai at www.bridgestonemuaythai.com

cowzerp

Im a personal trainer and boxing coach-if you want to book a session pm me and you could come out to my gym for a private lesson-30 mins and its a freat workout plus great way to learn proper technique..

david894

cowzerp wrote: »

Im a personal trainer and boxing coach-if you want to book a session pm me and you could come out to my gym for a private lesson-30 mins and its a freat workout plus great way to learn proper technique..

eh do you still do private boxing lessons and if so at what price and what location

Khannie

Jaysus man. This is a 2 year old thread. Send him a PM.