Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do boxing and kickboxing?
We are focussed on the sweet science (that’s boxing). There is a kickboxing club which uses the gym (contact Luis Pacheco on 021 0251 5037 or by email on luis.pacheco@xtra.co.nz).
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Do you have to fight?
The classes are non-contact. They are to provide a fun way to get fit and toned. We use the bags, pads, and skipping ropes to get you moving. You will learn the basics of boxing techniques but you do not have to fight or spar.
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What if I want to compete?
Gloves Boxing Gym is a registered competition club and regularly goes to tournaments held in the Wellington region. If you are interested in competing you should talk to the coach. We do not support boxers in competition unless we feel they are ready, but we are happy to work with enthusiastic people who are prepared to train. The competition season generally begins in February/March and finishes with the annual and national championships (generally in August/September).
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What should I bring?
The club provides hand wraps and gloves and all the equipment you will need. You simply need to turn up ready to work out (training shoes, shorts and t-shirt or singlet). You should also bring a water bottle and workout towel.
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What facilities does the gym have?
We are a boxing gym so we have a small weights set but no cardio equipment such as treadmills or cross trainers. The gym has eleven punching bags as well as sets of pads, gloves and skipping ropes. There is also a floor ring and a 100sqm of mat area. There is a changing area but we do not have showers.
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Do you have classes for kids?
Our kids classes run to the school year (ie in term time only). We have three age streams – one on Saturdays for kids aged 6-12 and two on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm for senior school aged kids. Cost is $5 per class or $40 for ten classes. For more about our kids classes check out the classes page.
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How many times should I come each week?
That depends on what other sports/exercise you do. Boxing can be your total exercise programme – in which case you would want to be coming 3-4 times a week. But if you are doing other sports or other forms of exercise you will need to plan accordingly. Jo Watt, the trainer at Gloves is also a qualified Personal Trainer and can advise you on what’s best for you.
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Who staffs the gym?
We have two principal trainers:
Jo Watt
Jo is the gym owner and main coach and takes the majority of classes. She also holds a level one boxing coaching licence which allows her to support competitive boxers in tournaments. Jo is also a qualified personal trainer and can provide exercise advice. She has been boxing for over 15 years and has held her coaching licence for nine years
Kevin Parker
Kevin has experience taking group boxing and fitness classes as well as one on one boxing coaching and strength and conditioning training. His style and approach caters to everyone of all fitness levels, age, and background. He enjoys taking high energy classes and gets a kick out of helping people gain more confidence, strength and fitness.
Carolyn Carpenter
Carolyn is the gym’s business manager. She manages our memberships, pays the bills, and keeps the website up to date. She is the first port of call when you are starting out or if you have any questions about the gym. She is also the place to go if you want to buy any gear or gym-branded clothing and she supervises the senior kids classes.
What do you do in a class?
It depends on the style of class but usually what happens is a warm up with the skipping ropes then work on the bags and pads, followed up with some conditioning work and a stretch and cool down. To see some of our classes in action visit our youtube channel.
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