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Thanks for choosing Sweet Science Boxing.
Please take a moment to review these guidelines about the gym and the boxing program.
- 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
- 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 - consistent training of at least 2 days per week leads to improvement
- 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 are not affiliated with any sanctioned boxing organizations. No MMA, Kickboxing or other martial arts are practiced here
- Private Lessons (one/one or groups) and Workshops for any level of training. Limited availability by appointment only - email for more info
Helpful 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
- Best option is near Kenton Park
- Be courteous of neighbors and other businesses
- 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 via Kilpatrick Street of the grey corner building
- From the corner of Denver & Kilpatrick, look above the Triple Crown Market (sign on corner of building)
- Entrance is on the west side of Kilpatrick St - look for red awning (Choi's), sidewalk sign & glass door - see photo left
- Come up the 23 stairs, turn right and you'll be at Sweet Science Boxing
- Bike parking is plentiful
- 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
Driving Here
- From the North: I-5 South to the Interstate exit. Right on Denver (Paul Bunyon statue). 3rd street on the Right is Kilpatrick
- From the South: I-5 North to Lombard West exit. Right on Denver. Left at first stop sign to Kilpatrick
- From the East: via Columbia Blvd: Left on Argyle. Right on Interstate. Right on Denver (Paul Bunyon statue). 3rd street on the Right is Kilpatrick OR via Lombard St: Right on Denver. Left at first stop sign to Kilpatrick
- From the West: via Columbia Blvd: Right on Argyle. Right on Interstate. Right on Denver (Paul Bunyon statue). 3rd street on the Right is Kilpatrick OR via Lombard St. Left on Denver. Left at first stop sign to Kilpatrick
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Boxing Gym and Classes in Portland, OR
sweet science boxing gym / 2015b n kilpatrick st / pdx 97217 / 503.380.2192 / gm@sweetscienceboxing.org
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