Am I at a quality Gym?

[NWAaTtItUdE]

Hey everyone this is my first thread on this forum, I been lurking for some time. But I digress, I recently got a week pass free to a very good MMA gym here where I live, and all of their styles (BJJ,Muay Thai,MMA, and etc) all have professional trainer. I come from a Muay Thai background which i trained in for about 6 months, and I made the transition to boxing since I want to start boxing and have a Amateur career and possibly go to the olympics or go professionl (then again transition to MMA to have a career there (I'm 17 as well)).

This was my first boxing class ever on monday the manager at the gym wrapped me up and I joined the class, we started out with stretches then I a couple of laps around the mat, then 2 rounds of shadowboxing the instructor set me up telling me to work on my jab only. Then after that we broke up into groups (people on heavy bag, speed//double end bag, some people working on footwork by using a rope which they ducked under and upper cutted moving forward). The instructor then put me on the heavy bag for about 1 or 2 rounds I believe then he took me to the middle of the mat to explain footwork and gave me a footwork drill (forward,backward shuffle, then he included the pivot, then 1-2 combination) I did this drill for about 2 rounds. (also on the heavy bag he had we working on moving to the left while jabbing that is all). Today was the same thing except he was doing padwork with some people and today was jump rope and abdominals for the experienced people. Then class was over again.

The class is the hour long, how long should I be training at a boxing gym? And is this what I should expect from a boxing gym?

The instructor has a successful Ameatur career, and his 10 year old son has 10 fights under his belt as well.

[DaxxKahn]

Sounds right so far...If you don't know the very basics you have nothing to build off of...Many coaches I know who are dealing with first time students usually do something like this

Week 1- Learn jab, learn how to punch with out hurting hands, learn rope, stretching, do some cardio exercises...Maybe some mitt work but only single straight punches to see what is or is not being dome correct right off

week 2- Most like week 1 but add some footwork maybe by moving around on a mat or in ring, start speedbag, double end bag, learn some simple combos to work on

Week 3- add some Mock movement with a partner w no punches..EG just how to keep foot with opp in front of you, more combos, give some diet tips, more cardio exercises, add some difficulty on the bag routines, add some rope tricks, get in ring to move around and see what it is like keeping back off ropes..

Week 4- add regular mitt work, correct anything that has been learned but needs fine tuning, get person accustomed to doing all the workouts that can be done alone alone...

and so on I think you get the idea...Sparring or contact of any kind should not happen for at least 1 1/2 to 2 months......Most of the time a trainer does not give too much 1 on 1 times until they can see the person is taking it serious...

From your description it is quality

[NWAaTtItUdE]

Alright cool man, how many hours should I be training at this gym? I must say I'm extremely happy with this gym, it's pretty nice, it has ALOT OF STUFF (equipment) once you become a member you can take any class you want such as (BJJ,Kickboxing (cardio), MMA, and etc) but my main focus right now is boxing and alittle muay thai during the week.

[DaxxKahn]

Alright cool man, how many hours should I be training at this gym? I must say I'm extremely happy with this gym, it's pretty nice, it has ALOT OF STUFF (equipment) once you become a member you can take any class you want such as (BJJ,Kickboxing (cardio), MMA, and etc) but my main focus right now is boxing and alittle muay thai during the week.

Depends on what you are interested in or should I say why you are doing it...EG hobby, or something you are going to pursue....

Usually 2 hrs 2 or 3 times on week days and 3 hrs on saturday until you get your own schedule down...In truth everyone is different on what is good for them...you will know if you are over or under doing it

[NWAaTtItUdE]

I want to compete, thats my sole purpose.

[HerbM]

I want to compete, thats my sole purpose.

Then as much as you have time for -- as long as you aren't burning out.

I am an old guy, but I do 1 1/2 hours 4-6 days a week.

I was at it about 2 1/2 months before coach let me do any work with a partner, and my 'sparring' right now is limited to no real contact, mostly jab and catch (his jabs) only -- very light shadow sparring.

Boxing gets to hitting hard, but the quality coaches (seem to) wait until you have the basics down solid, and work you into it in very gradual stages -- if this isn't done, there is a strong tendency to just "fight" and "brawl" without using the technique you are working so hard to learn.

By learning, and anchoring the basics gradually, they become part of what you will do when you are stressed (under pressure, under attack, tired, excited, etc.).

Otherwise when you are stressed you will revert to what you already now -- or even don't know and thus get desperate and flail.

I am lucky that my coach gives REAL boxing lessons with every class and gives real attention when we hit the bag in addition.


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HerbM