LEARN BOXING. BUILD FITNESS. PROGRESS YOUR WAY.
Looking for boxing classes in Neutral Bay? BX1 offers structured, coach-led boxing for complete beginners, fitness-focused members, experienced boxers and competitive athletes. Learn proper technique, improve your conditioning and build confidence in a welcoming gym where you can train seriously without the ego.
Our boxing program includes Boxing Fundamentals, Boxing Skills & Drills, BoxFit, heavy-bag conditioning, intermediate and advanced training, supervised sparring and private coaching. Start for fitness, learn the sport properly or work towards competition—the pathway is there when you are ready.
Based on Military Road in Neutral Bay, BX1 welcomes members from North Sydney, Mosman, Cremorne, Cammeray, Crows Nest and across Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
BEGINNER BOXING CLASSES
No previous boxing experience is required. Boxing Fundamentals teaches stance, guard, footwork, punches, defence and combinations in a clear, progressive format. Coaches explain the detail, help you work at the right level and make sure you have a strong technical base from the beginning.
If fitness is your main goal, BoxFit and BX1’s boxing-conditioning sessions combine bags, pads, movement and intervals for an energetic full-body workout. Sparring is never required for beginners or for members who simply want to learn boxing and train for fitness.
EXPERIENCED BOXERS & COMPETITIVE ATHLETES
Already have boxing experience? BX1 offers technical classes, skills and drills, ring craft, supervised sparring and competition-focused coaching. Sessions develop timing, distance, defence, combinations, tactical awareness and composure under pressure.
BX1 is home to an active amateur fight team and also trains professional fighters. Experienced boxers can develop under accredited coaching and, where appropriate, progress towards sanctioned amateur competition through BX1’s Boxing NSW affiliation.
WHAT BOXING CAN BUILD
Boxing brings skill and fitness together. Every session gives you something practical to learn while challenging your body and keeping your mind engaged.
TECHNIQUE & COORDINATION
Develop stance, footwork, balance, defence, timing and combinations through progressive, coach-led practice.
FULL-BODY FITNESS
Build cardiovascular fitness, speed, strength and muscular endurance through bags, pads, movement and conditioning rounds.
CONFIDENCE & FOCUS
Learn to stay composed, solve problems under pressure and recognise progress that comes from consistent training.
CHOOSE YOUR BOXING CLASS
BOXING FUNDAMENTALS
BOXFIT
SKILLS & DRILLS
SPARRING
BOXING FUNDAMENTALS
Beginner-Friendly | Boxing Technique & Foundations
Whether you're completely new to boxing, returning after a break or simply want to sharpen the basics, Boxing Fundamentals is the place to start. Learn stance, footwork, punches, defence, movement and combinations through practical drills and coached technique. No previous boxing experience required — just come ready to learn, move and have fun.
BOXFIT – BOXING FITNESS, CARDIO & CONDITIONING
All Levels | Boxing Fitness & Conditioning
BoxFit combines boxing drills, bag work and interval training for a high-energy full-body workout. Build cardio fitness, coordination, speed and conditioning while developing boxing movement and combinations. Suitable for beginners through to experienced members, with intensity adjusted to your own fitness level.
BOXING SKILLS & DRILLS
All Levels | Technique, Movement & Combinations
Build and refine your boxing through technical drills focused on movement, footwork, defence, timing and combinations. Partner and individual drills help newer boxers develop their skills while experienced boxers can sharpen technique, accuracy and execution. A technical, engaging session for a range of experience levels.
BOXING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Experienced Boxers | Advanced Technique & Ring Craft
Designed for boxers who have a solid command of the fundamentals and are ready to take their technical training further. Sessions develop advanced footwork, combinations, defence, timing, ring craft and sparring performance for experienced recreational boxers and competitive athletes. BX1’s accredited coaching team includes a nationally accredited Boxing Australia Silver Level 2 coach.
BOXING SPARRING
Advanced | Supervised Sparring & Ring Craft
Controlled, supervised sparring for experienced boxers ready to apply their skills in a live training environment. Develop timing, distance, defence, ring craft, composure and tactical decision-making under experienced coaching. Sparring is not compulsory and participation is subject to appropriate experience and coach approval.
BOX'N BURN – HEAVY BAG BOXING HIIT
All Levels | Bag Work, Cardio & Conditioning
A high-energy heavy bag workout combining boxing combinations, bodyweight exercises and conditioning intervals. Box'n Burn builds cardio fitness, muscular endurance and overall conditioning while keeping you moving through fast-paced rounds on the bags. Suitable for a range of fitness levels.
BOXERCISE – BOXING STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
All Levels | Strength, Core & Boxing Fitness
Combine strength and conditioning with boxing-based training for a full-body workout. Sessions use bodyweight and resistance exercises alongside shadowboxing, skipping, bags and pads to develop strength, core stability, fitness and endurance.
BOOTCAMP – BOXING HIIT & FULL-BODY CONDITIONING
All Levels | Cardio, Boxing & Functional Fitness
A fast-paced full-body conditioning session combining boxing drills, cardio, bodyweight exercises and functional training. Work at your own level while challenging your fitness, strength and endurance in an energetic group environment.
PRIVATE BOXING & SMALL-GROUP TRAINING
1:1 Coaching & Small Groups of Up to 4
Accelerate your progress with 1:1 private boxing or small-group training for up to four people. Your coach can focus on technique, pads, movement, fitness, confidence or competition preparation according to your experience and goals.
WHY CHOOSE BX1 FOR BOXING?
ESTABLISHED & AWARD-WINNING
BX1 is a female-founded, proudly independent Neutral Bay gym established in 2013 and winner of the 2017 North Shore Local Business Award for Outstanding Fitness Services.
ACCREDITED BOXING PATHWAY
Learn under qualified boxing coaches in a Boxing NSW affiliated club, with a pathway from first fundamentals to advanced training and sanctioned amateur competition.
A SERIOUS TRAINING SPACE
Train across approximately 500 m² on two levels with a full-size boxing ring, bags, pads, matted training areas and dedicated strength equipment.
BX1 Head Coach Bill Temm and the wider boxing team bring accredited coaching, competitive experience and a shared commitment to careful technical development. You can train for fitness, master the fundamentals or pursue competition while remaining part of the same supportive BX1 community. Meet the BX1 boxing coaches.
SEE BOXING AT BX1
Take a look inside BX1’s Neutral Bay training space and the coaching culture behind our boxing classes, fitness sessions and technical development.
TRAIN INSIDE BX1
See the boxing ring, bags, training areas and broader facilities available to BX1 members in Neutral Bay.
WATCH ON YOUTUBETHE BX1 TRAINING CULTURE
People train for different reasons, but they share the same commitment to learning, progress and an ego-free training environment.
WATCH ON YOUTUBEBOXING NSW / BOXING AUSTRALIA AFFILIATED CLUB
BX1 is an affiliated Boxing NSW club. Boxing NSW is the recognised NSW State Sporting Organisation for Olympic-style boxing, and Boxing Australia is the recognised National Sporting Organisation for the sport.
For members who choose to compete, BX1 provides a pathway from technical development and supervised sparring into sanctioned amateur boxing competition, subject to coach approval and the relevant registration and competition requirements.
START WITH 2 BOXING CLASSES FOR $40
New to BX1? The Adult First Timer 2 Pack gives you two eligible classes to use within 7 days and includes complimentary hand wraps valued at $28. Boxing gloves are required and can be hired at reception for $5 per class.
Start with Boxing Fundamentals if you want to learn technique from the ground up, or choose BoxFit if your priority is an energetic boxing workout.
BOXING CLASSES FAQ
IS BOXING SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS?
Yes. Boxing Fundamentals teaches stance, guard, footwork, punches, defence and combinations progressively. No previous experience or high level of fitness is needed to begin.
DO I HAVE TO SPAR?
No. You can train for technique, fitness and enjoyment without sparring. Sparring is a separate advanced training option for appropriately experienced boxers and requires coach approval.
SHOULD I START WITH BOXING FUNDAMENTALS OR BOXFIT?
Choose Boxing Fundamentals to learn boxing technique from the ground up. Choose BoxFit for a high-energy boxing-based fitness session. Many members attend both to combine skill development with conditioning.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED FOR BOXING?
Wear comfortable training clothes and bring water. Hand wraps and boxing gloves are required for bag and pad work. The First Timer 2 Pack includes hand wraps, and gloves can be hired at reception.
CAN I TRAIN TOWARDS BOXING COMPETITION?
Yes. Experienced and developing boxers may progress through technical classes and supervised sparring towards BX1’s amateur fight team and sanctioned competition, subject to readiness, coach approval and registration requirements.
DOES BX1 OFFER BOXING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS?
Yes. BX1 offers Junior Boxing from age 9. Visit our Kids Martial Arts Classes page for current ages, programs and trial information.