Am I at a quality Gym?

[Salty]

I sounds like they expect you to get up to fighting fitness out of class, using the time you have with trainers to teach you the technique. Your not going to be a superstar at this straight away, I remember so many times when I used to go to boxing seeing guys about your age, come in thinking they are Rocky, bragging about their accomplishments before class. Then 15 minutes into the fitness, vomitting, looking like ghosts and never seeing them again. A quality coach will take you through the basics for ages, this shit needs to be automatic, because when you do start sparring you don't have time to think, you have to react thats it. Youngblood on here is a great boxer, his first 6 months all his trainer taught him was the jab and footwork.

You will get used to doing that everyday because that is the staple equipment of a boxer, I'm not really sure what else your expecting? I'm sure if your a member you can stay for longer than the dedicated time for the class?

[DaxxKahn]

I sounds like they expect you to get up to fighting fitness out of class, using the time you have with trainers to teach you the technique. Your not going to be a superstar at this straight away, I remember so many times when I used to go to boxing seeing guys about your age, come in thinking they are Rocky, bragging about their accomplishments before class. Then 15 minutes into the fitness, vomitting, looking like ghosts and never seeing them again. A quality coach will take you through the basics for ages, this shit needs to be automatic, because when you do start sparring you don't have time to think, you have to react thats it. Youngblood on here is a great boxer, his first 6 months all his trainer taught him was the jab and footwork.

You will get used to doing that everyday because that is the staple equipment of a boxer, I'm not really sure what else your expecting? I'm sure if your a member you can stay for longer than the dedicated time for the class?

Well said....If you are not in shape and do not know the basics you are not going to do anything productive....

People do not realize exactly how long 3 minutes is to fight unless you are in the ring...It can feel like an hour and most guys have to do it 101 rounds...this is why we see even world class fighters gas out in bouts....Like Salty said above you get these guys coming in like they are Rocky and 10 minutes later they are puking........

The basics and some stamina are the first issues to address...after tyhat worry about training to be the champ....

Any boxing gym that throws you in the ring to spar within the first 2 weeks is one I would avoid

[NWAaTtItUdE]

About the routine of the gym is it good? is the routine that of a typical boxing gym's routine?

[Salty]

Yeah man sounds pretty typical, do they give you specific stuff to work on as individuals?

My advice to you is to practise only what they say, ie if he shows you footwork and the jab, work solely on that for the heavy bag and the floor/ceiling bag. Show the trainers that you are willing to listen and work hard and you will improve so much quicker rather than just flailing on a bag for a designated time period. Plus they will be more forthcoming with tips for you.

[NWAaTtItUdE]

Yeah man sounds pretty typical, do they give you specific stuff to work on as individuals?

My advice to you is to practise only what they say, ie if he shows you footwork and the jab, work solely on that for the heavy bag and the floor/ceiling bag. Show the trainers that you are willing to listen and work hard and you will improve so much quicker rather than just flailing on a bag for a designated time period. Plus they will be more forthcoming with tips for you.

Yea after we do 3 rounds of shadowboxing we break off into groups (new people stay working on their footwork on the heavybag for more experienced new people and super new people just use footwork walking around in a square) Everyone else rotates after 3 rounds like I said to speed bag, double end bag, heavy bag, and maybe work pads with the Coach.

My only concern is that we won't do alot of sparring and I won't get the experience and coaching I need in order to compete.

ALSO When I been working on my footwork my back ankle literally gets stiff and tired is this typical of new boxers?

[Salty]

Yeah man sounds pretty typical, do they give you specific stuff to work on as individuals?

My advice to you is to practise only what they say, ie if he shows you footwork and the jab, work solely on that for the heavy bag and the floor/ceiling bag. Show the trainers that you are willing to listen and work hard and you will improve so much quicker rather than just flailing on a bag for a designated time period. Plus they will be more forthcoming with tips for you.

Yea after we do 3 rounds of shadowboxing we break off into groups (new people stay working on their footwork on the heavybag for more experienced new people and super new people just use footwork walking around in a square) Everyone else rotates after 3 rounds like I said to speed bag, double end bag, heavy bag, and maybe work pads with the Coach.

My only concern is that we won't do alot of sparring and I won't get the experience and coaching I need in order to compete.

ALSO When I been working on my footwork my back ankle literally gets stiff and tired is this typical of new boxers?

Yep, I remember many a times my calves cramping. Skipping, practise and proper pre workout nutrition will stop this over time.

Right now dont even think about sparring, after three sessions I doubt you could shadow someone with proper footwork. If it really bothers you ask the trainer when they do sparring so you can watch.

[NWAaTtItUdE]

Yeah man sounds pretty typical, do they give you specific stuff to work on as individuals?

My advice to you is to practise only what they say, ie if he shows you footwork and the jab, work solely on that for the heavy bag and the floor/ceiling bag. Show the trainers that you are willing to listen and work hard and you will improve so much quicker rather than just flailing on a bag for a designated time period. Plus they will be more forthcoming with tips for you.

Yea after we do 3 rounds of shadowboxing we break off into groups (new people stay working on their footwork on the heavybag for more experienced new people and super new people just use footwork walking around in a square) Everyone else rotates after 3 rounds like I said to speed bag, double end bag, heavy bag, and maybe work pads with the Coach.

My only concern is that we won't do alot of sparring and I won't get the experience and coaching I need in order to compete.

ALSO When I been working on my footwork my back ankle literally gets stiff and tired is this typical of new boxers?

Yep, I remember many a times my calves cramping. Skipping, practise and proper pre workout nutrition will stop this over time.

Right now dont even think about sparring, after three sessions I doubt you could shadow someone with proper footwork. If it really bothers you ask the trainer when they do sparring so you can watch.

Alright thanks for the advice man