Absolutely. Phoenix Boxing Club welcomes people with no previous experience in boxing or combat sports. Training is adapted to each person's level, with progressive development of technique, fitness and boxing skills.
FAQ
BEFORE YOU
STEP IN THE RING.
First time?
Here's what you need to know before coming to train.
No. You don't need to get fit before starting boxing — you can start boxing to get fit. Training is adapted to your current level and your goals.
No. Phoenix Boxing Club welcomes people regardless of age, gender or current fitness level. Previous athletic experience is not required.
A towel and a good attitude.
You don't need to buy boxing gloves before your first session — the club can provide gloves for you.
Not for your first session. Phoenix Boxing Club can provide gloves so you can try boxing without buying equipment beforehand.
Yes. Your first trial training session is free.
No. Sparring is optional and only takes place when the person training is ready and wants to do it.
You do not need to spar in order to train at Phoenix Boxing Club.
No. Competitive boxing is an option, not a requirement.
You can train for fitness, technique and personal development without ever competing.
Yes. Training can serve different goals: fitness, endurance, strength, technique or competitive development.
You do not need competitive ambitions to train in boxing.
Then you are training at a club with a genuine competitive history.
Phoenix athletes have competed in Greek, European and World Championships, international tournaments and professional fights.
Yes. Primary-school-age children train at Phoenix Boxing Club.
For younger children, contact the club and the coaches can advise whether the child can join the appropriate group.
No. Boxing is technique, movement, conditioning, tactics, discipline and self-control.
From the beginning of Phoenix Boxing Club, one of the coaches' stated aims has been to challenge the idea of boxing as a “brutal” sport and show the technical side and beauty of boxing.
The foundation is classical boxing and learning the fundamentals correctly.
From there, every boxer does not need to fight in exactly the same way. Technique develops alongside each athlete's abilities and individual characteristics.
Depending on your goals, training can develop technique, endurance, strength, fitness and confidence.
At Phoenix, boxing is treated as a tool that different people can use according to their own goals.
Respect, discipline, sound technique and continuous development.
The objective is not to turn everyone into a competitive boxer. It is for each person to develop through boxing and enjoy what they do.
63 Souliou Street Agia Paraskevi 153 43 Athens, Greece
Training sessions are available during the week and on Saturday.
For current times and available groups, see the Schedule.
FIRST TIME?
NO PROBLEM.
Your first trial session is free.
Gloves for your first session can be provided by the club.
Bring a towel and a good attitude.