Beginner’s Guide — Get Ready to Box in Pierrefonds, Montreal
Why Try Boxing? Real Fitness, Real Confidence, Real Skills
Boxing builds conditioning, coordination, and confidence through simple, progressive fundamentals. You don’t need to be fit or athletic before starting. The sport focuses on technique, balance, timing, and movement — all of which naturally develop strength, endurance, and mental focus.
What Boxing Actually Is
At its core, boxing is controlled movement and efficient technique. Beginners learn how to stand, protect themselves, move with balance, and throw punches properly. Progress comes from learning patterns, improving rhythm, and executing small details well — not brute force.
What a Typical Beginner Session Looks Like
Most introductory boxing sessions follow a consistent structure that eases beginners into the sport:
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Warm-up: mobility, light cardio, jump rope
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Technique segment: stance, guard, footwork, and basic punches
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Drills: shadowboxing, bag work, simple combinations
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Light conditioning: short rounds focusing on form under fatigue
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Cool-down and stretching
The emphasis stays on clean technique rather than speed or power.
Essential Gear for Beginners
To train safely and comfortably, most beginners start with:
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Hand wraps for wrist and knuckle protection
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Boxing gloves (10–14 oz for adults, lighter for youth)
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Comfortable athletic clothing and clean indoor shoes
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Water bottle
A mouthguard becomes important later if practicing controlled partner drills or sparring.
What You’ll Learn in the First Weeks
Beginners usually progress through skills in this order:
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Basic stance, guard, movement, and the jab
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Straight punches (jab + cross), basic combinations
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Hooks, uppercuts, simple defensive movements (slips, blocks)
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Bag work, pad drills, conditioning, and improving rhythm and footwork
FAQ
Do I need experience or to be fit?
No. Classes are designed for complete beginners and scale with your fitness level.
What should my child wear for a beginner class?
Comfortable athletic clothes, clean sneakers, and bring a water bottle. Hand wraps and gloves can be borrowed on day one.
How often should beginners train?
Two times per week leads to steady progress; once per week maintains skills.
Is boxing safe for kids/teens?
Yes, when taught properly with age-appropriate drills and controlled training.
Is sparring required?
Never for beginners. Sparring is optional and only allowed once coaches deem a student technically and mentally ready.
Do you offer private lessons for faster progression?
Yes — private sessions speed progress and fix technique quickly. See Personal Training page for details.