The Club, Training & Membership Information
Boxing is an extremely physical sport requiring skill, intelligence, high levels of fitness, and a degree in discipline. Unfortunately the typical perception of boxing is of two beefy but not very bright protagonists, belting the living hell out of each other; televised events support this.
Regular training can lead to enormous health benefits such as increased strength, speed, endurance, and agility, while simultaneously promoting self reliance, body awareness and quick thinking.
On this page:
- What the UQ Boxing club offers
- Club Location
- Training & Session Schedule Information
- Training Costs
- Do I Have to Become a Member?
- Membership Information
- Gym Rules
What the UQ Boxing Club Offers…
The UQ Boxing Club caters for women and men of all levels from beginners to experienced boxers, and often has boxers competing in the Queensland Amateur Boxing Association (QABA) Titles and University Championships.
Whether you want serious coaching for competition, training for self-defense, or just an interesting sport to increase fitness, the UQ Boxing Club has something for you.
We have experienced coaches to help you develop your skills and fitness.
Training sessions include: warm-up exercises, technique drills, skipping, and use of equipment such as: heavy punching bags, speedballs and floor-to-ceiling balls. Pairs work is conducted using focus mitts, and more experienced members spar under strict supervision. All equipment is provided except for mouth guards (if sparring) and hand wraps.
Club Location
The club is located at the Martial Arts Gym, inside the UQ Sport & Fitness Centre (building 25) on Union Road, St Lucia.
Alternatively, you can view the interactive campus map here: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1&id=197.
Training & Session Schedule
Casual boxing training will be coached for one hour by ex-Olympiad Richard Ford on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Monday nights, an extra session is run by exciting young professional boxer “Cyclone†Tyrone Tongia. You will find both coaches very friendly and approachable. The classes are suitable for anyone, no matter what your experience or ability. The friendly and social vibe of UQ will ensure that everyone feels welcome, and you will hopefully make a bunch of new friends.
You will be provided with a great introduction to boxing by participating in technical shadow-boxing drills and non-contact partner work. After the class breaks up, there will be time for conditioning. Ask coaching staff for advice on conditioning drills and please make use of our skipping ropes, medicine balls and heavy-bags. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself to the competitors and ask if they will do some partner work with you. As a club, we aim to see a rapport build where you will know the boys and girls competing and will want to cheer them on at tournament. If you are feeling fit and confident and would like to take your boxing further, please approach coaching staff and ask about opportunities to spar.
Self directed sessions will allow for open mat space and use of equipment to hone skills, techniques and fitness.
The UQ Boxing Club has sessions on:
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Cost: $5 members / $8 non-members
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Cost: $5 members / $8 non-members
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How Much Does It Cost?
Each training session costs $5 for members, and $8 for non members.
Membership fees are:
6 months - $30
Full Year - $50
Why Become A Member?
Membership entitles you to:
- Special session cards
- Free non-coached training sessions
- Information on upcoming social events like: Pro-fights, social barbeques and other social events
- Special prices on UQ Boxing Clothing
- Reduced prices for social events (parties, annual dinner…)
- Access to cost price boxing equipment
All proceeds (membership fees and session fees) go towards you, the member; they help pay for our coaching team and the acquisition and maintenance of equipment.
You can download a membership form here or get one at any of our coached training sessions.
Gym Rules
Sparring: there are 2 types - Task (prearranged), and Free Sparring.
- Task Sparring (aka partner-to-partner training) is for developing skill in a controlled manner. Boxers should attempt to provide a realistic practice within the bounds of safety and current level of boxing skill. Proper equipment is recommended so that you become accustomed to it.
- Free Sparring
- Proper equipment MUST be worn: headgear, mouthguard, groin protector
- Free sparring must be supervised by a coach.
- When free sparring, box to the ability of the weaker opponent. More experienced boxers can still benefit in this scenario. Some power is necessary to teach the fighter not to make costly errors. However, gym sparring is not at the level of actual competition and fighters should not be trying to “take each other out.”
- Care of equipment - members should assist in the setup and storage of boxing equipment. All members should help maintain equipment in clean and working order.
- Courtesy and consideration toward others should be demonstrated at all times.
- Pay fees - fees must be paid before starting class.