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  • Where are classes hosted?
    Our classes are hosted outdoors at Roberto Clemente Field in Boston, MA. If it's your 1st class, don't worry, you'll see or hear us! We usually meetup at the scoreboard on the field, the opposite side of the field to the basketball courts. Our Saturday morning classes we are on the basketball court at 9am. We provide boxing gloves and focus mitts (catching mitts) for your 1st class. If you're new to class we'll be keeping an eye out for you.
  • What makes Back Bay Boxing different? Who attends classes? Will I get punched?
    We focus on boxing technique. Our workouts incorporate partnered focus mitts work and or coaches teach you to punch correctly, move correctly and box correctly. We host the ONLY outdoor boxing classes in Boston. Our memberbase us about 80% female Our classes are non-contact. No we do not spar/punch each other in classes. We are NOT a heavy bag facilities. In fact most of our members that have come from heavy bag facilities have come to us because of the lack of tuition they've received at such facilities. No matter what your level or what pieces of your boxing game need fixing, we can fix them!
  • Can I try Back Bay Boxing with no experience?
    Yes. We always love newbies to the sport of boxing. We coach everyone based on their level.
  • What do I need for my 1st Class?
    Nothing! If you're new to Back Bay Boxing, handwraps are included in your 1st class purchase. Gloves and mitts will be provided for your 1st class. We want you to experience our class and community before you commit. Sneakers must be worn in class and wear weather appropriate workout clothing. After your 1st class, we require you purchase your own boxing gloves and focus mitts. We include with some of our membership options.
  • What should I expect in my first class?
    Possibly some jump-rope, learning to punch, slip and weave and lots of sweating. We train you like a real boxer. We are not a heavy bag gym, we run instructional boxing classes that coach our members to be the best boxers they can be. We are tuition heavy! If you're technique is wrong, we aim to fix it!
  • Do I need to commit for a year?
    No, we don't do contracts. Our membership are month-to-month, 3 months or 6 months. Month-to-month memberships are on 'monthly autopay' but you can cancel your membership anytime.
  • What is the best way to contact Back Bay Boxing?
    Email (info@backbayboxing.com) or fill out the contact form. We will respond ASAP. We are a small business and not always available to answer the phone so email and the contact form or email are always the best way to contact us. We do not respond to random vendor emails.
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