- As a community of Boxers, we want you to feel comfortable as a first time boxer - everyone has to start somewhere. We take pride in teaching real boxing techniques to all levels with a focus on fitness. Learn a new skill and have Fun!
- Boxing takes a bit of commitment to see results....be ready and willing to spend time learning the skill - consistent training of at least 2 days per week leads to improvement
- Be smart about the location of the gym relative to your home/work in relation to your fitness needs - our gym is a long commute from some locations
- All new students, regardless of Skill Level, must complete the new boxer profile in advance of class to validate participation
- Walk-ins allowed for Boxing Workout (Level 3) with demonstrable and recent training - new boxer registration must be completed and you must arrive at least 15 min early to be considered - late arrivals will not be admitted
- Experienced Boxers can skip Boxing Basics (Level 1) and/or Boxing Skills (Level 2), but please be honest about your skill set; starting at a lower level is recommended if you are unsure
- Walk-ins allowed for Boxing Workout (Level 3) with demonstrable and recent training - new boxer registration must be completed and you must arrive at least 15 min early to be considered - late arrivals will not be admitted
- Boxing Basics is required for inexperienced boxers, fill out new boxer profile, then choose your first class
- Boxing Workout: Class capacity is 25 students / Conditioning, Strength & Stretch: Limited to 10
- Go to Classes&Calendar for more info / Instructors subject to change without notice - calendar updated in real time
- All classes start on time! Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to secure a spot in class and be ready to participate; late arrivals make us sad and may not be admitted if class is full; more than 5 min late will not be admitted
- We have Gloves and Mitts for use during class. Hand Wraps (essential gear) and a small selection of Gloves are available for purchase in the pro-shop. If you already have boxing gear, bring it along
- Classes are for Adults (18+). We do not offer a youth boxing program.There are several gyms in greater Portland with kid's programs (email for suggestions if you have a youth or teen interested in the sport)
- We have membership options to suit many levels of participation. See the price list: pay here page for details and online payments (cash happily accepted as well!)
- Wear appropriate workout clothes and sneakers, bring a water bottle, towel, etc.
- The facility has separate guys and girls locker rooms and one shower in the girls locker room for anyone to use
- Optional sparring program available (just ask). We host semi-annual exhibition matches for our internal team, with spectators welcome
- We DO NOT coach for amateur competition and offer no MMA, Kickboxing or other martial arts
- Private Lessons (one/one or groups) and Workshops for any level of training. Limited availability by appointment only - email for more info
Helpful Travel Tips
- Sweet Science Boxing is located in North Portland, and while convenient to many parts of Portland, may be hard to get to from outlying areas during heavy commute times
- On street parking only - some days there are events that make parking a challenge
- Observe time limit signs and be courteous of neighbors and other businesses
- Best option is near Kenton Park
- Allow yourself extra time during peak hours - afternoon, nights, weekends
- NO PARKING in the Kenton Club, Post Office, Wells Fargo or Hive lots
- Sweet Science Boxing is on the 2nd floor on Kilpatrick Street of the grey corner building (see photo)
- Come up the 23 stairs, turn right and you'll be at Sweet Science Boxing
- Public Transit options
- bus #4 stop - Denver & Kilpatrick
- bus #75 stop - Denver & Lombard
- Max Yellow line Kenton stop - Interstate & Denver
- bus #4 stop - Denver & Kilpatrick
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Boxing Gym and Classes in Portland, OR
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sweet science boxing gym / 2015b n kilpatrick st / pdx 97217 / 503.380.2192 / gm@sweetscienceboxing.org