Beginner boxing classes in Etobicoke.
Never boxed before? That’s how most people start at West End Athletic Club. Every class accommodates beginners, and two are built for your very first steps.
Where beginners start.
Two classes made for day one.
Intro To Boxing
30 minutes: hand wraps, stance, first combinations, and what a real class feels like. Every weekday at 5:00pm.
The Boxing Blueprint
Step-by-step fundamentals: stance, guard, movement, defence and clean punches. The best first class for a complete beginner, especially on weekends.
An introductory assessment
A personalised 30-minute session with a coach on technique, conditioning and goals. Times depend on coach availability.
Coached by champions
Head Coach Ray Olubowale is a former 3-time Canadian Heavyweight Champion. Justin Parina boxed for Team Canada from 2018 to 2024. Steve Rolls is a two-time Canadian Champion who fought Gennady Golovkin in 2019. Meet the coaches →
Beginner class times.
Regular classes are 50 minutes.
Current times are always on the schedule.
What to expect at your first class.
No experience needed. The coaches adjust every drill to you.
Arrive a little early
Come 10 to 15 minutes before class and check in at the front desk. The staff walk you through registration, and parking at the rear is free.
What to bring
Comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, boxing gloves and hand wraps, and your own towel (towels are not provided). No gloves yet? The club sells gloves and wraps at the gym.
How the class runs
Intro To Boxing is 30 minutes: hand wraps, stance, first combinations and what a real class feels like. Regular classes are 50 minutes of coach-led work on the bags and pads. No contact.
After you train
Showers and changing rooms, free lockers for the day (bring a lock or buy one at the gym), a sauna, and an espresso bar with protein shakes.
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What comes next.
The C.A.P.P. Method: Constant, Applicable, Positive, Progression.
Keep building
After the basics, Tech-Fit, Boxing Bootcamp and Bag Blitz add pace and conditioning.
Sparring is optional
After one to three months of classes, coaches may invite people into Beginner Sparring based on skill and character. Nobody is promised sparring or a timeline.
Compete, if you want
Those who want to compete may later be invited to the Competition Team.
Or just train
Most people box for fitness, confidence and stress relief. That is a complete reason to be here.
Common questions.
I’ve never boxed. Can I join?
Yes. All classes accommodate beginners and coaches adjust exercises and intensity.
Which class should I take first?
Intro To Boxing (30 minutes, weekdays at 5:00pm) or The Boxing Blueprint, the best first class for a complete beginner.
Will I get hit?
No. Every class is no-contact: bags and pads. Sparring is optional, coach-supervised and by invitation only.
What do I bring?
Comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, boxing gloves and hand wraps, and your own towel. The club sells gloves and wraps at the gym.
How much does it cost to start?
New members can take 3 Classes for $30 until December 31, 2026: any three coach-led group classes, one payment, nothing renews.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at the rear of the building at 283 Bering Ave is complimentary.
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