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Boxing is a combat sport where two participants compete against each other.

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Boxercise

An Overview of Boxing

The aim is to strike your opponent with punches to above the waist line over the course of an allocated number of three-minute rounds. A judge(s) or referee will determine who has been the better boxer, i.e. who scored the most punches/points, and award him or her the winner. Another way of winning is to knock your opponent down for a count of at least 10 seconds.

Benefits

  • Increases self-confidence and self-esteem
  • High Intensity Exercise, great for cardiovascular fitness

Costs

A good pair of beginnner's boxing gloves can be yours for around £20; you'll also need hand wraps (£5) to go underneath. If you get on to head sparring you'll need a head guard (£30) and a gumshield (£5). You can spar in your trainers to begin with but if you want the proper boxing boots you'll have to fork out around £30.

Club costs vary greatly.

Involvement

The best way to start boxing is to find a beginners session at a local club, or try www.englandboxinginsight.com/clubs/finder

Adaptations and Equipment

All you need to get started is some gloves and a punchbag/padded glove

Facts

  • Great Britain's Nicola Adams became the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal, beating Chinese great Ren Cancan in the flyweight final in London 2012.

Find Boxing Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

National Governing Bodies

England Boxing

Contact Name
ABAE head office
Contact Email
enquiries@englandboxing.org
Contact Telephone
0114 223 5654
Active Communities Worcester

Active Communities Worcester

Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!

Boxing

Russell Perks Martial Arts Academy

We cover all styles of martial art, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima, Jeet Kune Do, MMA, Kickboxing, Fitness classes, Krav Maga, Ladies only kickboxing, classes for 4 to 6 year olds, plus more
We have classes all week which are suitable for all ages. Call NOW for yo

Muay Thai Siam Camp Kidderminster - Thai Boxing

Muay Thai Siam Camp Kidderminster - Thai Boxing

Come and learn the devastating art of muay thai, learn all about striking techniques in a friendly safe atmosphere.

Athena Weightlifting Club

Athena Weightlifting Club

Athena Weightlifting Club

Olympic Weightlifting Club in Redditch

Registered BWL (British Weightlifting Club) in Redditch

Athena Performance

Athena Performance

Group Personal Training Delivered from our bespoke Strength & Conditioning Gym in Redditch

Boxing

Redditch Boxing Academy

A voluntary community organisation offering a variety of classes for the people of Redditch. Classes include boxing, fitness, martial arts, inclusive work.

Tenbury Amateur Boxing Club

Tenbury Amateur Boxing Club

Paddy Brennan Boxing Club Is a community club tackling the the anti social behavior within Worcestershire, Hertfordshire, Shropshire. focusing on behavioral changes and getting fit.

Sport Structures

Sport Structures

We are one of UK's leading community sport coach education training providers delivering a range of courses, workshops and qualifications in over 10 different sports.

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.