No gyms near by...

[robbieboy672]

A couple days ago I posted a thread asking how to start training for boxing. Everyone said that a boxing gym is the only way to start. Well after searching the Internet and the phonebook I can't find one within 30 miles of me. I live in newtown ct which is in Fairfield county. So now that I don't have access to a boxing gym what should I do?

[Jayseen]

Move to a place near a gym.

[cja07007]

there is the waterbury PAL. I am not sure how old you are but you can get in contact with them if you have a car. I have seen them at tournaments so they defenetly exist. If you get in contact with the people who actually run the training then you can probably train there.

[robbieboy672]

Ok thanks man I appreciate it. I'll give them a call tomorrow

[Aperion]

A couple days ago I posted a thread asking how to start training for boxing. Everyone said that a boxing gym is the only way to start. Well after searching the Internet and the phonebook I can't find one within 30 miles of me. I live in newtown ct which is in Fairfield county. So now that I don't have access to a boxing gym what should I do?

Do you have a basement? Save your pennies and buy yourself a heavy bag. Put that down there, go to a thrift store and buy a cheap $1 full-length mirror. Put that down there. Go get some duct tape, fill a sock with some beans and cover it in tape and tie that to the ceiling. Now you have a slip bag, a mirror to do shadowboxing in front of and the heavy bag.

However someway, somehow at least take a few boxing lessons from someone with ring experience to at least learn some proper technique. Stance, footwork, straight punches. Watch as many techinque videos on youtube as you can find and watch as many fights as you can find. But keep in mind this does not make you a fighter, you do need a gym and sparring.

[TKD1]

Do you have a basement? Save your pennies and buy yourself a heavy bag. Put that down there, go to a thrift store and buy a cheap $1 full-length mirror. Put that down there. Go get some duct tape, fill a sock with some beans and cover it in tape and tie that to the ceiling. Now you have a slip bag, a mirror to do shadowboxing in front of and the heavy bag.

However someway, somehow at least take a few boxing lessons from someone with ring experience to at least learn some proper technique. Stance, footwork, straight punches. Watch as many techinque videos on youtube as you can find and watch as many fights as you can find. But keep in mind this does not make you a fighter, you do need a gym and sparring.

This is the best advice I heard.

[robbieboy672]

Thank you so much! Everyone in the other thread was saying that I shouldn't do this but I have no other option. I already have a heavy bag and a mirror and I guess I'll set up a slip bag. Thanks again!

[{Pito}]

"There will forever be a line etched in the sand between those who step into the ring and those who don't"

What you need to ask yourself is do you want to train like a boxer or do you want to be a boxer?

[Bullrush]

unless you have to WALK those 30 miles i dont know why that keeps you from going there

[robbieboy672]

I do not have a car/license and no one willing to drive me there. I cannot afford cabs to and from the gym, and bus routes don't run there. So I would essentially have to walk or ride my bike...