First day at a Boxing Gym, help?

Hi, I asked before whether 16 was too late to start boxing and the feedback was pretty positive for me so I'm preparing to go this week. Thing is, I'm a pretty nervous guy, and I have no idea what to expect when I walk in. Can anyone fill me in with what to expect? Also, I'm not really sure what to say when I walk in, do I ask if I can join or do I ask for for some one on one sessions because I'm basically a boxing virgin? Are there any specific things that I need to know before I go too? I know how to do my handwraps etc already. Thanks. Also watch lots of film, watch fighters with similar athleticism, build, reach, and height as you have. I dont know your temperments but its also best to get the basics down and reptition. I watch film all day just to keep my mind sharp

Hi, I asked before whether 16 was too late to start boxing and the feedback was pretty positive for me so I'm preparing to go this week. Thing is, I'm a pretty nervous guy, and I have no idea what to expect when I walk in. Can anyone fill me in with what to expect? Also, I'm not really sure what to say when I walk in, do I ask if I can join or do I ask for for some one on one sessions because I'm basically a boxing virgin? Are there any specific things that I need to know before I go too? I know how to do my handwraps etc already. Thanks. First day well don't expect to much attention like your Floyd Mayweather, What you have to do is show up daily occasionally ask a coach can you show me how to throw a jab or a right hand, proper stance, remember proper stance is a 45 degree angle from that angle you can throw any punch if you don't know it just look at your tile at home the line of a tile is 45 degree have knees slightly bent and stick your butt out a little like you're going to do a squat keep chin down eyes up elbows tuck in. I'll give you some tips get against your wall and throw a punch turn the wrist at the end of the punch by doing this it helps you in throwing a straight punch the wall will keep your elbow from sticking out. Many kids when throwing a punch stick their elbow out as they punch this shortens your punch it's not straight and it becomes an arm punch. Practice pivoting so it teaches you to pivot when throwing rights and hooks and study films of great fighters also tie a rope and go under and over so that you learning how to bob and weave. Learn how to slip also when you slip you're leaning forward tat an angle just watch films of Mike Tyson and Kevin Rooney

Hi, I asked before whether 16 was too late to start boxing and the feedback was pretty positive for me so I'm preparing to go this week. Thing is, I'm a pretty nervous guy, and I have no idea what to expect when I walk in. Can anyone fill me in with what to expect? Also, I'm not really sure what to say when I walk in, do I ask if I can join or do I ask for for some one on one sessions because I'm basically a boxing virgin? Are there any specific things that I need to know before I go too? I know how to do my handwraps etc already. Thanks. 16 isnt too late....before you start, sit in on a training session and talk to the fighters and trainers. try to get in at least 3-5 training days if you can watch some sparring. Some gyms use up their fighters and spar too much shouldnt spar no more than 1-3 times a week. Also make sure you give yourself enough time to get some stamina up, technique down before you get thrown in their because the quickest way to turn a prospect away is kicking their azz...you cant learn taking a beating and being in the ring is the best teacher. take it one day at a time. Dont try to learn it all in one day, your body will show you through muscle memory and repetition that you've retained the information

use a lot of leg kicks

Speak to the trainer first, start by getting in good physical shape and then learn the fundamentals.

whn I first went I was a kid with my dad so never had this issue but being older and in a boxing gym with lots of noobs turning up, there's nothing more annoying than a young guy turning up midday and asking questions. Turn up nice and early, before the coaches arrive, ask them the relevant info, pay whatever you have to and you might even get some one on one time. Most boxers in the gym will be pretty helpful if you pull your weight and turn up early. Some may even help you on the bags etc. Have the right attitude and ask appropriate questions at the appropriate time.

Use the shoulder roll and you will be good. If that fails throw a bunch of low blows

Take an adderral, snort a line, drink a coffee, and walk right in. You'll be nice and relaxed and won't have any trouble setting up sessions. :lol1: :lol1:

You are over thinking all of it , go and have fun and meet some new people and just let things flow .

Take an adderral, snort a line, drink a coffee, and walk right in. You'll be nice and relaxed and won't have any trouble setting up sessions.

Go and watch for a bit.

It's like your first day in prison. Find the biggest guy in the room and punch him to show others you ain't a bi*ch. Lmao sounds like a plan

Are you looking to actually go amateur or just box for a workout? I just wanna see where it goes, if I'm any good at it I'd wanna go amateur. I just really like watching it and wanna try it out.

It's like your first day in prison. Find the biggest guy in the room and punch him to show others you ain't a bi*ch. Hahahahaha :D I would phone ahead first. Explain that you have an interest in the sport and wish to take it up.

It's like your first day in prison. Find the biggest guy in the room and punch him to show others you ain't a bi*ch.

Come in early and talk to the head trainer. Just don't turn up in the middle of training and interrupt.