FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs
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Do I need any boxing experience?
No. Beginners are welcome! If you’re new to boxing or returning after time away, Boxing Fundamentals is the best place to start.
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WHICH SESSION IS RIGHT FOR ME?
If you’re unsure where to start, Boxing Fundamentals provides the best foundation and is a useful reference point for all other sessions.
Boxing Fitness and Boxing Skills sessions can be added once you’re comfortable with the basics, but there’s no fixed pathway and no pressure to move on quickly.
Youth sessions are for ages 11+ to 17 years old. Sessions are age appropriate, structured, and focused on developing fundamentals, fitness, and skills.
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What should I bring to training?
Please bring hand wraps, comfortable training clothes, indoor trainers, gym towel, and a water bottle to your training session. Spare gloves are available but please consider investing in your own boxing equipment.
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ARE SESSIONS MIXED ABILITY?
Sessions are coached to accommodate a range of abilities, with an emphasis on fundamentals and safe progression. You don’t need to keep up with anyone else — the focus is on learning and improving.
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HOW DO BOOKINGS WORK?
Our passes and session bookings are powered by Gymcatch. Register, log in, & book via the portal on the booking page.
Follow these simple steps to book your session:
- Register a new or log in to your existing Gymcatch account through the "Log in" button on the top right of the portal.
- Then in your account you choose a pass through the "Packages" button on the top left of the portal.
- Finally you book your session using a credit via the "Schedule" button on the top left of the portal.
If you have issues booking in then please contact us or arrive 5-10 minutes early to a session and we'd be happy to assist you.
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WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
Session bookings are open 7 days in advance. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all sessions. Cancellations made more than 24-hours before the session are auto-refunded with a session credit. Late cancellations and no‑shows consume the session.
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WHERE DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?
Sessions are delivered in the Studio at the all new YMCA Wimbledon, 196-198 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RY. YMCA Wimbledon is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport, bike, or car. Car parking is available nearby subject to local restrictions.
YMCA Wimbledon has facilities including changing rooms, showers, lockers (please bring your own padlock).
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early for your session to allow time for check‑in at reception.
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ARE BOXING SESSIONS SAFE?
Yes. All sessions are coached by a Level 2 England Boxing coach with up to date first aid training, safeguarding certification, and DBS check.
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ARE SESSIONS COMPETITIVE?
No. It's just You vs. You! The coaching approach is fundamentals-first. Boxing is taught as a skill, not just a workout. Sessions are structured to help people understand boxing, build confidence, and develop skills over time. Progress is built through regular attendance and attention to detail.
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CAN I ASK A DIFFERENT QUESTION?
Yes. Please email us at info@wimbledonboxingclubsw19.co.uk