BoxSmith

Great coaches, great equipment. I trained 1:1 with Jess for two years and recommend it to anyone. She always focussed on my training priorities, even if they changed from session to session. And it’s great to find a gym that can match your priorities. You don’t want to compete? No problem, work on your striking and fitness. Just focussing on cardio? You’ll be a sweaty puddle when you’re done. Want to get in the ring for your first match? Jess will set you up with the diet and training schedule you need. For my money, hitting the bags and mitts until my shoulders cried uncle was the way to go. I know Oprah is telling us to try mindfulness and I’m supposed to become one with the spiritual energy of the world or whatever, but sometimes you just need to hit something. This is the place for that. Beginner to contender, you’ve only got one shot - would you capture it, or just let it slip?

Great small boxing club. Open to all ranges of skills and goals. Fun informative and friendly classes.