Church Street Boxing Gym

The Scene – Somehow, the sight of a woman skipping rope feels totally different when there's a boxing ring beside her and towering murals of Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey overhead. And while men still dominate this largely white-collar training ground, a few ladies do come in to pummel the sundry bags and (less often) to participate in Manhattan's largest boxing gym's monthly matches. Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson have made use of the facilities--attracted perhaps by the fairly private, rear second ring used primarily for group classes. – – The Workout –…

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Know Before You Go:: Church Street has showers but no towels, so you better pack some terry cloth.
Save Money:: $5 Fridays let you experience the gym with an instructor at a preposterously low cost. Make the most of it, as it's a one-shot deal.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“However, my reservations were totally unfounded - Church Street is a friendly place, the staff are great - knowledgeable too - and made me feel completely comfortable.” “At Church Street the setting is fun but focused - everyone is there for the same purpose and the staff/management reflects that.” “Church Street gave me one of the best experiences of my life they trained me for a fight - everybody was helpful supportiv and friendly - love the atmosphere if you want to feel the real workout go to Church Street - definitely a important landmark in NYC” “Boxing gym might sound a bit intimidating at first, but I found the atmosphere is very comfortable and friendly.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“you have to check out the events they put on - boxing, dj's, beer - it's a great place to meet new people!”
overall	100.0% positive	“you have to check out the events they put on - boxing, dj's, beer - it's a great place to meet new people!” “It's a great place for anyone that wants to learn to box and/or just enjoy the workout.”
service	100.0% positive	“The staff are all knowledgeable, experienced and friendly.” “At Church Street the setting is fun but focused - everyone is there for the same purpose and the staff/management reflects that.” “Also I was not intimidated (being a woman) as it is friendly to both men and women of all experience levels (I did not have any) Overall a great experienece!” “Boxing gym might sound a bit intimidating at first, but I found the atmosphere is very comfortable and friendly.” “The staff are helpful & enthusiastic.” “The staff are expert in making my workout interesting and i've never been in better shape than i am today.” “the staff is incredible in their teaching, the amount of time they give you, their effort, and their attitude.” “you have to check out the events they put on - boxing, dj's, beer - it's a great place to meet new people!” “The staff are amazing the membership program they have is really great for all levels - they have beginners right through to people fighting in the Golden Gloves - that will be me next year!” “Church Street gave me one of the best experiences of my life they trained me for a fight - everybody was helpful supportiv and friendly - love the atmosphere if you want to feel the real workout go to Church Street - definitely a important landmark in NYC” “Everyone is very friendly, trainers are great motivators and it is very affordable.” “However, my reservations were totally unfounded - Church Street is a friendly place, the staff are great - knowledgeable too - and made me feel completely comfortable.”
value	100.0% positive	“The Membership with Instruction program is such good value for money - I did my research and this really is SO MUCH cheaper than other boxing gyms.” “Everyone is very friendly, trainers are great motivators and it is very affordable.” “Great value too, especially for Manhattan!”

03/02/10

This place rocks!

by Lmatt

This place rocks! I saw the add saying "Face it, you're gym sucks" and you know what,? Mine did! I was totally uninspired where I was before heading to Church Street. The trainers are great and the live DJ is an awesome touch.

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03/01/10

Great Place

by Michael Crown

I've been to a couple of different boxing gym's in town and I've got to say that Church St. is head and shoulders above the rest. It is the real deal but there's no attitude. I thought that I might be intimidated training alongside competitive fighters but not at all. Great place & highly recommend it!.

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12/22/09

Don't expect to actually box

by KirkMcquest

O.K what they are doing here is not truly 'boxing'. It is bag hitting, and training for conditioning. I was here for two months, in that time I saw 2 sparring matches. That is ridiculous. 'Boxing' requires two people, in a ring, sparring. What they do here is just bag punching.

The only people who do spar are those with personal boxing trainers who are not employed by the gym, they just pay to use the gym equipment and train their fighters. When I asked about sparring I was basically brushed off, and it became obvious that sparring was not part of the program their. A true boxing experience starts you off with rudimentary bag training then moves you slowly into sparring at an increasing pace.

Great place if you want a 'boxing workout'. If you want to actually box, look elsewhere.

Pros: good bag work
Cons: hardly anyone spars, workouts never change

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08/26/07

Great gym in Lower Manhattan

by iwasoncearockstar

I was looking for a gym to get back into shape, but I didn't want any anonymous chain either. I was slightly apprehensive to start with - boxing wasn't my thing. However, my reservations were totally unfounded - Church Street is a friendly place, the staff are great - knowledgeable too - and made me feel completely comfortable. I'd recommend the gym to anybody that wants something slightly different from treadmills and bikes or somebody who's looking for a great workout...this is it. Lots of trains nearby too, so you don't have to live/work nearby. Great value too, especially for Manhattan!!

Pros: Great gym, friendly staff & great value!

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08/21/06

super original and friendly and fun

by meffi

Church Street gave me one of the best experiences of my life they trained me for a fight - everybody was helpful supportiv and friendly - love the atmosphere if you want to feel the real workout go to Church Street - definitely a important landmark in NYC

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03/02/10

This place rocks!

by Lmatt

03/01/10

Great Place

by Michael Crown

12/22/09

Don't expect to actually box

by KirkMcquest

08/26/07

Great gym in Lower Manhattan

by iwasoncearockstar

08/21/06

super original and friendly and fun

by meffi

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