FEATURE CLUB:
CABBAGETOWN BOXING CLUB
Welcome to what might become a regular feature here on the blog. The Feature Club (of the month, maybe?)
Of course, I have to begin with what I feel is the best boxing club in the Toronto area and where I currently train, the Cabbagetown Boxing Club,
Situated in the neighborhood of Cabbagetown in the central-east portion of the city of Toronto, the Cabbagetown Boxing Club and its accompanying Youth Center have been a staple of the community for over 50 years. Established in 1972 on Lancaster Avenue in the Parliament Street/Winchester Street area.
Now operated under the Kiwanis Boy's and Girl's Clubs of Greater Toronto umbrella, the Cabbagetown Boxing Club is still going strong.
The club has five certified coaches, making for a low coach-to-athlete ratio.
The head coach, Johnny Kalbhenn, represented Canada at the 1984 Olympics and was a professional boxer for seven years.
He is laid-back and easy-going but is very serious about the sport for anyone who is eager to learn.
The Cabbagetown Boxing Club offers classes for all levels and all ages. There are programs for kids as well as women and of course everyone else.
Plus, the gym is Masters friendly. Meaning that although some of the coaches are younger, they don't mind coaching older boxers.
THE Current membership fee starts at $50 per month but some activities have an additional fee.
Group classes and one-on-one coaching sessions are available.
A typical class will always involve working on boxing techniques and possibly the coach will introduce a specific technique to work on during the class. Classes will also include traditional boxing training exercises such as sit-ups, push-ups, and Burpies. Skipping for warm-up before the class and a cool-down at the end are also part of every session. Classes will also entail working on the bags, shadow boxing, and sometimes target pad work with the coach. Some classes will also include a circuit training module.
When a coach is on site sparring is available to those who qualify using Cabbagetown's new full-sized ring.
Coaches will generally provide feedback on your performance and offer suggestions on how to improve.
The boxing gym is also equipped with all standard boxing equipment, plus an area for weights and other exercise equipment.
Although group classes are held both in the morning and evening, members can access the gym most of the time to do their own training.
You do not have to be a competitive boxer to train at Cabbagetown. Although the classes are geared towards boxers, non-boxers will also benefit.
Of course, Cabbagetown Boxing Club is a great place for competitive boxing too. A lot of good boxers had started at Cabbagetown.
Cabbagetown Boxing Club looks after you after your session as well.
The gym is equipped with a full changing room and showers. Locker rental is also available.
For more information on the Cabbagetown Boxing Club, visit HERE.
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If you operate a boxing gym and would like it featured here, please message me with the name and location of your facility and a bit of background information about it.
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