Watching Olympic athletes compete in the ring at the Summer Olympics can be intimidating…and inspiring! If you’re a boxing newbie looking to strap on a pair of gloves and learn how to throw a few one-two punches, pay a visit to Eastside Boxing Club. Hard-core heavyweights and beginner boxers share the ring at this community-oriented non-profit studio on the border of Chinatown and Strathcona. The inclusive boxing gym caters to men and women with a schedule that offers beginner and intermediate group lessons, as well as advanced fighter training and sparring sessions.
Opened in 2012, Eastside Boxing Club is a not-for-profit gym that offers classes for boxers of all ages, genders and skill levels. A proud East Van business with strong ties to the community, the gym also offers special classes for at-risk youth and women. Their social conscience and neighbourhood focus has fostered a healthy and vibrant group of people who’ve become close. It’s a fun, safe place to get in shape and feel like you’re part of something bigger.