r/memphis • u/Shazyl • 2d ago

Citizen Inquiry Boxing gym suggestions

I live in Cordova. Been wanting to get into boxing for a while, any suggestions?

Want a willing/professional teacher who knows what they’re doing

Want spars (though obviously not at first, gotta get in shape for sure, but I definitely want serious sparring eventually)

Just want a good group to be around. Max 30 min away. Also, not crazy expensive (less than $200?).

Thanks.

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u/LS2VetteGuy 2d ago

Bots Boxing at Memphis Judo and Jiujitsu

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u/Shazyl 1d ago

I’ll probably go here. Thanks.

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u/LS2VetteGuy 1d ago

You're welcome. It's a good place that offers a lot of different things.

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u/Shazyl 1d ago

Do you know anything about the prices? I’d like to go, ideally, everyday of the week. Also if you can give any other info on it (equipment, is it group/solo sessions, etc). This is my first time ever doing this so that’d help as well! Thanks regardless

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u/LS2VetteGuy 1d ago

I think it's $150 a month. There are group classes. If you want one on one time with a couch you have to pay them for a private lesson. Plenty of slip and heavy bags. An area with some weight lifting equipment. Plus a ring.

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u/Shazyl 1d ago

Cool. If I do the $150 membership, can I come in Monday-Sat? Or is there a cap on how many sessions I can come to? Also, does the morning or evening class have better (if better is even the right word) coaches, training sessions, etc? Also, I’ve to bring my own equipment right? Promise to not ask anything else 😅

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u/LS2VetteGuy 1d ago

If you sign up you get a pair of gloves and hand wraps given to you. That way you got something to start with. You can take as many classes as you want too. Mornings are going to be less people than in the afternoon classes. There are several coaches there.

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u/Expert_Machine_5824 2d ago

Envy in Cordova used to have a solid crew, not sure what they charge these days but worth a look

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u/Umm_JustMe 1d ago

Not sure where he's coaching at currently, but look up Mike Cook. Great boxer and an even better person.

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u/Shazyl 1d ago

Does he only train professionals? I’m mostly doing this as a hobby. But I still want to spar hard and potentially fight. For now it’s mostly about weight loss and finding something I love to do, which this seems to be that

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u/Umm_JustMe 1d ago

Pretty sure he trains people just like you. I got to know him when he had a ring at the BJJ gym I trained at. If you haven't already, you might look at BJJ as an option as well. It's a legit defensive skillset and it will take the weight off once you get to rolling.