Boxing gym in Taipei?

[Rotalsnart]

Thanks b4rodrig, that's good info. Admire your gameness.

[Formosa Fitness]

Wow, I'm a little surprised to see this. Looks like I need to really raise my rates. Our gym Formosa Fitness isn't a boxing specialty gym but we do have gloves, pads, a heavy bag and a trainer that specializes in boxing. Plus we seem to be quite a bit cheaper than the gyms listed above.

Here's some of the boxing equipment we have in the gym:


Here's our heavy bag:


This is our group class. They occasionally do some boxing work but we're thinking of having a dedicated class for it, too.


Abram is our boxing trainer. He’s level 3 certified in Thump! Boxing and also a national certified coach in boxing. Our price is currently NT1000 a month with a 12 month contract but we have short term available for NT1500 a month, as well. Plus we have lots of free weights, Prowler sleds, kettlebells, bumper plates, rowers, etc.

One thing we don't have is sparring and I don't allow it in the gym. We're about fitness and we stick to that rule. For reasons why we don't allow any sparring, look at the gentleman's post above. It's VERY easy to have things go wrong and people to get hurt with sparring. We don't want that so if you train at our place, please abide by our rules. All are welcome.

[headhonchoII]

Those trainers are unbelievably unprofessional and taking video is way out of order. I would not call that boxing.

[kuanchengsong]

So yeah, I've actually got some information on two of these gyms, and some casual walk-in experience with a third one.

I agree completely with headhoncho. When I used to box in california at dreamland boxing gym we always had controlled sparring and my head coach was this 50 year old ex marine who was USA boxing certified with a wide array of lightweights and heavyweight boxers who have all fought in golden glove amateur tournaments as well as young pros. It was the best boxing experience I've ever had because first of all we always had Sarge there or real experienced trainers who were always there to keep the bout focused on real training instead of beating on less experienced fighters. I learned all my fundamentals there with all the right people and all the right training methods.

That is not boxing what you experienced. Those are a bunch of thugs that like to beat on newer people to feel good about themselves.

I'm saddened to hear that this is what Taiwanese boxing is all about.

I'm going to start a boxing gym there myself and I'm willing to hook up with like minded individuals who love the sport and teach real boxing that will improve the quality and professionalism of fighters in Taiwan. Now I understand why Taiwan is not in the olympics or respected on the international level for their boxing.

If anyone shares the same feelings that I do about the future of Taiwanese boxing please contact me because I want to change this. Anyone who is a boxer, weight trainer, nutritionist, Emt specialist, cut-man, referee, manager, promoter, or has any interest in changing the route of Taiwanese boxing please contact me.

Yo b4rodig, I'm sorry that you had to go through that bullshit man. That's fucked up. If you're still there when I get back to Taiwan lets meet up and train. Thanks for the good insight on these gyms. super helpful.

[headhonchoII]

I was a college boxer but trained by an ex European champion. In fact I was a member of one of the oldest boxing clubs in the world (not the best...but a lot of history there)!
My old coach would have thrown those guys out on their ear for that type of behavior. We had members of all backgrounds and sexes, we never threw people straight into sparring or fights always respecting the individuals wishes and level of competence. We would have national or international fights and go drinking and party with the opposing teams afterwards and even crash in their apartments... forgetting who beat who in the ring earlier....good times and the spirit of boxing at it's best.

[b4rodrig]

Ok, so, a bit of follow up, then an invitation of sorts.

First, I don't want to give the impression that I'm ragging on the Kenjon gym, or Boxingland for that matter (mebbe a little on the latter). I was just stating some stuff that happened and, well, everyone can come to their own conclusions of course. I do want to add that I am still a member of the Kenjon gym, and have just re-upped for another month. Everyone there is very friendly to me. Even the trainer who beat my ass the first day has since given me lots of valuable help on the mitts, and I've come to notice he's just a kind of rough around the edges, easily excitable individual. The other trainer there, whose English name I hope is "John", as that's what I've been calling him for the past month, is super helpful and available. This is the case with most everyone there. If I were to recommend one place, it'd be this one.

All that aside, I would like to invite some of the boxing enthusiasts who have responded here, and anyone else interested in beer and/or pugilism, out for some beers. Now don't get the wrong idea, you'd be paying for your own damned brew. But, if any of y'all who have an interest in the sweet science and wanna talk about its place in Taiwan or training or whatever, I say we meet up someplace for a brew. Where and when, I dunno, at a bar on the weekend preferably.

PM me or mebbe post to this thread if you're interested

[headhonchoII]

Good idea B4, but I for one am not based in Taipei.

[bigblue]

I'm looking for an English speaking boxing trainer near me (Xinyi district/eastern district.) if anyone knows anyone..