Notes from the gym.
Practical boxing — technique, conditioning, discipline, the things people actually ask about. Written from inside the gym in Hallandale Beach.
- 01Sunny Isles and AventuraSeptember 21, 2026·6 min read
Sunny Isles and Aventura Boxing: Where Russian-Speaking Families Train
Hallandale Beach sits between Sunny Isles and Hollywood, and that is where the Russian-speaking families of the area send their kids to box. Here is how it works.
Read article → - 02Open pricingSeptember 14, 2026·6 min read
How Much Do Boxing Lessons Cost in Miami in 2026
Private sessions from $80, group coaching $180 a month, first group class free. Here is what boxing costs in the Miami area in 2026 and what you get for it.
Read article → - 03Discipline, three months inAugust 10, 2026·7 min read
Building Discipline Through Boxing (for Adults and Kids)
Boxing is not magic. It is a structure that makes showing up easier than not showing up — and then everything else follows.
Read article → - 04Russian-speaking coachAugust 3, 2026·6 min read
Finding a Russian-Speaking Boxing Coach in Miami
If you grew up with the language, technical instruction in Russian lands faster. Here is what to look for and where to find it.
Read article → - 05Conditioning vs roadworkJuly 27, 2026·7 min read
Boxing Conditioning vs Running: Which Builds Real Fitness
Running builds an engine. Boxing builds the engine that handles a fight. They are different problems, and you probably need both.
Read article → - 06First sparring sessionJuly 20, 2026·6 min read
Preparing for Your First Sparring Session
First sparring is mostly mental. Here is what coaches actually look for, what gear matters, and what not to try.
Read article → - 07Women in real boxingJuly 13, 2026·7 min read
Boxing for Women in Miami: What to Expect
Not cardio-box. Not pink gloves. Real boxing, taught the same way it is taught to men, scaled to your starting point.
Read article → - 08Defense layersJuly 6, 2026·7 min read
Defense First: Why Most Beginners Skip the Part That Matters Most
Everyone wants to learn how to punch. Almost nobody wants to learn how not to get hit. Guess which one actually matters.
Read article → - 09Footwork fundamentalsJune 29, 2026·7 min read
Boxing Footwork Fundamentals Every Beginner Should Drill
Hands hit. Feet decide whether the hands are in position to hit. Here is what to drill first, and what most beginners get wrong.
Read article → - 10Method, not styleJune 22, 2026·8 min read
The Soviet Boxing School, Explained
It is not a style. It is a method. Here is what the Soviet boxing school taught — and why it still matters in a Miami gym in 2026.
Read article → - 11Conditioning, fat lossJune 15, 2026·7 min read
Why Boxing Actually Works for Weight Loss
Boxing burns calories the same way a treadmill does, on paper. In practice it burns more, because you actually show up.
Read article → - 12Youth boxing structureJune 8, 2026·7 min read
Kids Boxing: At What Age Is It Safe to Start
Eight is fine. Nine is better. What matters more than the age on the calendar is what is actually happening in the room.
Read article → - 131-on-1 vs the groupJune 1, 2026·6 min read
Private vs Group Boxing Lessons: Which Is Right for You
Private lessons are not automatically better. Group classes are not automatically cheaper. Here is how to actually choose.
Read article → - 14Day one fundamentalsMay 25, 2026·7 min read
How to Start Boxing as a Beginner in Miami
What actually happens in your first month of boxing, what to bring, and how to pick a gym in the Miami area without wasting six months.
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