Conditioning is important but it is NOT a "boxing class" unless it has SOME boxing instruction.

In my boxing class, Coach typically has us doing the following:
  • 3x3 minute Rounds rope skipping or other aerobics (bike for old guy with bad knees like me)
  • 3x3 minute Rounds instruction in the ring -- beginners are learning to punch, intermediates are working on partner drills, more advanced students are shadow sparring in pairs etc
  • 3x3 minute rounds "boxercise" -- aerobic running in place with punches, arm extended shoulder circles, squats etc
  • 3x3 minute rounds heavy bag work WITH instruction and correction
  • 2-3 x 1 or 1 1/2 minute rounds burnout on the heavy bag -- left/right, left/right for conditioning
  • 10 minutes running -- wind sprints etc (or other aerobics)
  • Ab work about 10 minutes of various sit-ups and leg lifts
That's about 7 x 10 minutes and with dead time switching from one activity to another it usually takes us 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

We do at least SOME boxing training every class -- mostly during the 3 rounds in the ring and the 3 rounds of combination/moving work on the bag.

It's legitimate to ask the coach/trainer when (or whether) the boxing instruction is included or not?

Or find a gym where they do that IF you want to LEARN TO BOX.