A Google User
March 26, 2018 13:41
I had just finished watching a top 10 boxing highlight reel on YouTube and I decided that I should try boxing for fun and then see where I'd go from there. I had absolutely no idea how it would go as all my life I had primarily been a water creature who swam and played water polo (Go Bruins!). Naturally I was quite uncoordinated and unconditioned to working intensively on land.
I came into Silva's after googling the highest rated gyms in my area. The first that came up was, naturally, Silva's. I met the owner/ head coach, Frank, and he was a cool dude. Though he has a gruff exterior and swears like a sailor, he was very down- to- Earth, and quite the experienced and esteemed boxer to boot. The man knew what he was talking about so I placed my faith in him and signed up after a free class not long after.
Pros:
Frank and his band of coaches are all really friendly and knowledgeable on the subject, regardless of your goals in the gym. Some guys go there to train for professional fights. Some guys go in there to learn self- defense. Still others, like myself, go in there for conditioning and a way to de-stress after working all day at a law firm. They do not force you to do anything you don't want and I'm honestly astounded by how much personal attention I receive every day i'm there even though I didn't sign up for private lessons. You will not be pressured to spar if you don't want too.
There is no ego in the gym. At anytime, there are multitudes of men and women, ages, and skill/conditioning levels at the gym. You're treated the same, and even the veterans of the gym are willing to help you out (ie, punch correctly, stand correctly, move correctly... you get the idea).
Clean!
Full size boxing ring!
Has a fridge!
Hours and days are flexible and convenient.
Also has MMA on Tuesdays/ Thursdays
Cons:
Gym may be a little small for some people, especially when its crowded.
Gym is a bit more on the pricy side (though honestly all fighting gyms in the are are similar). Frank was kind enough to lower my monthly fee and I will forever appreciate it, though I wouldn't expect him to do it for everyone. You have been warned.
Music. Depending on your tastes you may not enjoy it all the time. Frank's stuff is awesome (plays oldies, classic rock, 90's hip-hop, metal, etc) but a lot of the time people will play their modern hip- hop or EDM, which I cannot stand. Unfortunately, not everyone is a fan of DJ Premier like I am. If music isn't a deal breaker, or you bring your own you should be fine.
Overall: I like the place, and you will too. Its been a few months since I started and I already feel ready to spar (especially since I never thought I could). I share little resemblance to myself when I started and it has given me loads of confidence.