Boxin training & Skills;where??

scoobydoo22

Hi! I recently bought a punchbag with the brother. I keep fairly fit with football, gym and cycling.
Is there anywhere I could do some bosing training and learn some boxing skills. Without sounding like a complete pussy, I am not too keen to actually fight, just want to keep fit and learn some skills (hopefully without getting hit!)

I live in the Northside of Dublin, Raheny area;any ideas where to learn boxing skills?

Thank u!

c1979

Unfortunatley if you train for boxing you will get hit as sparring is a main element of training. You can dance around the bag or do pads put you won't ever really pick up any skills as you don have an opponent hitting back. Check www.iaba.ie for your nearest club.

if thats to tough for you i suggest you find a ladies gym an take up boxercise.

Captain Furball

16oz gloves won't hurt you anyway and you might even enjoy it haha.

slipss

c1979 wrote: »

if thats to tough for you i suggest you find a ladies gym an take up boxercise.

That really wasn't necessary man, a kind of pathetic shot to take.






















This is the attitude that turns a lot of sport fans away from boxing unfortunately.

leonkickboxing

Any good boxing clubs will let you train and wont let you spar until they know you can defend yourself.
If they insist you spar on the first night they might just be looking for a human punch bag for there fighters so your better off keeping away from them.
Im sure if you make a phone calls and have a chat with a trainer im sure he wont mind if you just do pad and bag work.
Best of luck with it

cowzerp

scoobydoo22 wrote: »

Hi! I recently bought a punchbag with the brother. I keep fairly fit with football, gym and cycling.
Is there anywhere I could do some bosing training and learn some boxing skills. Without sounding like a complete pussy, I am not too keen to actually fight, just want to keep fit and learn some skills (hopefully without getting hit!)

I live in the Northside of Dublin, Raheny area;any ideas where to learn boxing skills?

Thank u!

St saviours around the corner from the wax museum might let you train, best thing to do is drop up some evening and ask, they might say no but if they do its nothing personl, There goal is to make champions at the end of the day

If you really cant get anywhere i run a club in MMA but will be moving into a new premises in about 2 weeks where we'll be doing boxing and it will be open to all ages and levels.. Rush is north dublin, just far out!

scoobydoo22

I have always had a hude admiration and respect for boxing as a sport and boxers as athletes.
I suppose I set myself up by saying;i was hoping not to get hit;bit of a pussy comment I admit;but just being honest! But I think knowing how to throw a punch and take one or defend yourself is a great skill to have. Sometimes in Dublin, you need to be able to look after yourself!

Thank u for your replies!

colly10

c1979 wrote: »

if thats to tough for you i suggest you find a ladies gym an take up boxercise.

Everyone feels a bit of nerves and fear before they step into the ring, ye can't expect someone who's never boxed to be immune to that.
@the OP - Just head down and see how ye get on, noone in your own club will be out to get ye and ye won't be asked to step in for a while, you'll be fine, most new guys feel the same way, they just don't show it

walshb

Captain Furball wrote: »

16oz gloves won't hurt you anyway and you might even enjoy it haha.

Obviously you have never been hit with 16 oz gloves.

They aren't pillows you know.

As to the OP, y view on the whole, "I want to take up boxing but don't want to box," is quite simple. You don't want to box, do not join a boxing club. A club is there for competition, and it's not there to simply teach persons to box, without then expecting those persons to represent the club in action.

Unless you really can bring something to the club WITHOUT having to fight, then forget it. It's a club, not a gym or a charity.

I'm sure there are gyms that cater for folks wanting to get fit, do some boxing exercise and drills etc.

celestial

walshb wrote: »

Obviously you have never been hit with 16 oz gloves.

They aren't pillows you know.

As to the OP, y view on the whole, "I want to take up boxing but don't want to box," is quite simple. You don't want to box, do not join a boxing club. A club is there for competition, and it's not there to simply teach persons to box, without then expecting those persons to represent the club in action.

Unless you really can bring something to the club WITHOUT having to fight, then forget it. It's a club, not a gym or a charity.

I'm sure there are gyms that cater for folks wanting to get fit, do some boxing exercise and drills etc.

Hey Walshb,

This brings to mind something I've wondered about a fair bit - how do boxing gyms 'work' in the case of new members? I figure the people who run it want to sort who is good vs who is great vs who has no idea fairly quickly - how do do they do that? Would they get you to do some drills then some light sparring to gauge your abilities, and then take it from there? I suppose then you'd be put forward for competition when they feel you're ready.

Prob answered my own question there! Just wondering about all that really.

walshb

celestial wrote: »

Hey Walshb,

This brings to mind something I've wondered about a fair bit - how do boxing gyms 'work' in the case of new members? I figure the people who run it want to sort who is good vs who is great vs who has no idea fairly quickly - how do do they do that? Would they get you to do some drills then some light sparring to gauge your abilities, and then take it from there? I suppose then you'd be put forward for competition when they feel you're ready.

Prob answered my own question there! Just wondering about all that really.

From my years in boxing clubs, the norm is that a person joins. He isn't straight away asked, "Are you going to box competitive?" He is given a period of time to train (2-3 months), get fit and get to know boxing. After this, there will be talk of competing and that is when you as the trainer will know if the person is serious. Before this, he will have sparred a bit too, and the trainer will know his talent level. Now, if said person doesn't show the passion or desire to compete, then IMO, that person should be politely asked to leave.

It's nothing personal, as Pac says, "It's just business."

If the person can bring something to the club that is of real benefit, like a good sparring partner or helps out a lot with the club prep and maintenance, then he may well be allowed to stay and train. Only for this, would I, as a trainer, allow it to happen.

mikethemouth

slipss wrote: »

That really wasn't necessary man, a kind of pathetic shot to take.


completely agree. the lad wants to do a bit of training ...fair play to him. we should be actively encouraging ppl to participate in boxing no matter what form it is even if its the guy brushing down the gym floor after training. Boxing is on a major upswing at the moment - lets keep it that way.

By the way scooby doo, any ameteur gym worth its salt wont let you spar for at least a few months till their happy that your comfortable with all the skills and no pressure will be put on you to spar either. Main focus initially will be fitness,bag and pad work.

Interesting article that came out in the guardian this week. Dept of education should look at this .

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/nov/15/boxing-popularity-schools-clubs

mikethemouth

walshb wrote: »

Obviously you have never been hit with 16 oz gloves.

They aren't pillows you know.

As to the OP, y view on the whole, "I want to take up boxing but don't want to box," is quite simple. You don't want to box, do not join a boxing club. A club is there for competition, and it's not there to simply teach persons to box, without then expecting those persons to represent the club in action.

Unless you really can bring something to the club WITHOUT having to fight, then forget it. It's a club, not a gym or a charity.

I'm sure there are gyms that cater for folks wanting to get fit, do some boxing exercise and drills etc.

really surprised with your response here walshb. i have been involved in boxing all my life and completely disagree with you about the purpose of a boxing club is. the number one purpose in any ameteur gym i have been involved with is to serve the community. taking part in any activity of the club whether it just be running etc was always welcome and appreciated. ameteurs clubs dont work on the premise you say above . professional gyms no doubt but your normal townhall ameteur gym just wants young fellas to participate and show discipline...their the only two requirements.

walshb

mikethemouth wrote: »

really surprised with your response here walshb. i have been involved in boxing all my life and completely disagree with you about the purpose of a boxing club is. the number one purpose in any ameteur gym i have been involved with is to serve the community. taking part in any activity of the club whether it just be running etc was always welcome and appreciated. ameteurs clubs dont work on the premise you say above . professional gyms no doubt but your normal townhall ameteur gym just wants young fellas to participate and show discipline...their the only two requirements.

Mike, the purpose of a boxing club is to train boxers to compete in competition, nothing more and nothing less. Yes, they serve the community, but not in the way a leisure centre or gym does.

Can you elaborate on what premise they work on please.

Hey, maybe clubs do allow any joe soap to train and use their facilities, but the club I was with, (Darndale), was a proper and successful club that catered for anyone who showed a passion and willingness to train and compete.

Folks may not like this, but that's the way a club should be. If I had a club, that would be the way I would run it. It's not a charity, it's a serious sport and a dedicated sport that needs boxers, not hangers on.

Danye

walshb wrote: »

Mike, the purpose of a boxing club is to train boxers to compete in competition, nothing more and nothing less. Yes, they serve the community, but not in the way a leisure centre or gym does.

Can you elaborate on what premise they work on please.

Hey, maybe clubs do allow any joe soap to train and use their facilities, but the club I was with, (Darndale), was a proper and successful club that catered for anyone who showed a passion and willingness to train and compete.

Folks may not like this, but that's the way a club should be. If I had a club, that would be the way I would run it. It's not a charity, it's a serious sport and a dedicated sport that needs boxers, not hangers on.

+1...

But out of interest OP, where about do you live? Maybe there is somewhere or even some coach who does Private Lessons.

Handsome Bob

Bay City in Kilbarrack will serve you well, but they charge a euro extra in subs for those who aren't interested in actually boxing. I think €4 is the going rate for three sessions a week, not bad at all.