Step into the ring at these Vancouver boxing clubs
Boxing is a long-standing way to get in shape, stay fit and learn how to defend yourself. There are plenty of fitness studios in Vancouver offering boxing classes, but these dedicated gyms are focused on the real thing. No cross training, no mixed martial arts, just old fashioned boxing taught in a new way to keep you strong and healthy.
Sugarrays
1738 3rd Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K7Sugarrays describes itself as a combination of “high-tech training and old-school grit.” The staff are focused on the sport that they’ve trained in and love. You won’t find large, impersonal group sessions here. Instead, the schedule features small classes and one-on-one training so that everyone can learn at their own pace. Sugarrays also offers competitive training and longer hours than many other boxing gyms in the city.
Powercore Boxing & Fitness
2916 Graveley St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3K3Certified trainers at Powercore Boxing & Fitness use real boxing training, applied to a weight-loss and fitness regimen. While some gyms offer no-contact training where you simply punch the air, Powercore’s classes have real targets and real results. This style helps you to improve your technique, but their unique approach also gives your workout some extra power.
Griffins Boxing & Fitness (North Van) Ltd
326 Esplanade E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A4Besides being one of Vancouver’s largest boxing gyms, Griffins Boxing & Fitness is also the birthplace of the BoxFit program. With a focus on cardio exercises and boxing techniques, this innovative workout helps people get fit without worrying about sparring. If you’re interested in boxing as exercise, the enthusiastic trainers at Griffins can help whip you into shape with all the latest training methods.
Eastside Boxing Club
238 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5Opened in 2012, Eastside Boxing Club is a not-for-profit gym that offers classes for boxers of all ages, genders and skill levels. A proud East Van business with strong ties to the community, the gym also offers special classes for at-risk youth and women. Their social conscience and neighbourhood focus has fostered a healthy and vibrant group of people who’ve become close. It’s a fun, safe place to get in shape and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu
3611 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8While Gracie Barra Vancouver coaches people in all kinds of martial arts, their head instructor has trained in boxing for more than 15 years, at times alongside Olympic-level athletes. The instructors at Gracie Barra gyms are world-renowned for their ability to build self-confidence in their students, and the dedicated team at this location is no exception. It’s the perfect place to start out on your own, as you’ll likely develop friendships and a sense of community along with your muscles.
Reality Martial Arts
545 Broadway E, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X4Reality Martial Arts has two founders: one an experienced martial artist and the other a former Special Forces team leader. Together, they’ve developed numerous programs that help people get in shape while also teaching them to protect themselves. And Reality accomplishes this in a non-intimidating environment that seeks to empower every client. Whether you want to compete or just keep fit and have fun, Reality Martial Arts has a program for you.
30 Minute Hit
3516 41st Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6N 3E630 Minute hit is a workout studio that understands what it means to have a busy schedule. Broken into short 30-minute classes, the schedule at this ladies-only gym will help you work up a sweat and learn some new skills in the same amount of time it takes to watch a sitcom. 30-minute fitness has all kinds of fitness classes, but their boxing program is specially designed to give busy women the skills and workouts they want, without requiring an unrealistic time commitment.
