Brooklyn Boxing Lessons at Gleason’s Gym
Learn real boxing technique. Build strength. Develop speed, power, and confidence.
Whether you’ve never put on boxing gloves before or you already have experience, I’ll teach you through a structured system built around proper technique and athletic development.
In-person training starts at $75 per session.
Semi-private and private 1-on-1 boxing training available.
Gleason’s Gym — Brooklyn, New York
130 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Never Boxed Before? You Can Start Here.
You don’t need boxing experience. You don’t need to already be in great shape. And you don’t need to know what you’re doing before you walk into the gym.
That’s what coaching is for.
I’ll teach you from the ground up — stance, movement, punching mechanics, defense, balance, coordination, strength, and conditioning — so you build real boxing ability instead of just getting tired.
This Isn’t Random Fitness Boxing
Anyone can give you drills and make you sweat.
My job is to teach you how to box and make you better.
Most people don’t need more exercises. They need a structured plan.
The Training System
Your training progresses in a specific order:
- Technique First — learn the movements correctly.
- Build Your Foundation — develop general strength and prepare your body.
- Specialized Strength — strengthen the movements and joint actions boxing requires.
- Explosive Training — turn that strength into speed and punching power.
- Conditioning — maintain your technique and athletic ability as fatigue builds.
Technique first. Then strengthen it. Then express it explosively.
Each stage supports the next. That’s how you build boxing skill and athletic ability without relying on random workouts.
Learn How to Punch With Your Whole Body
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is trying to create punching power with their arms.
Body leads. Arms follow.
I teach punching as a coordinated sequence through the body:
Weight Shift / Hip Joint Abduction → Hip Rotation → Shoulder & Torso Rotation → Arm Delivery → Contact & Follow-Through → Recovery
When the sequence works together, your punches become more balanced, efficient, controlled, and powerful.
This is one of the first things you’ll learn: how punches are generated through the body instead of simply throwing your arms at the target.
What You’ll Learn
- Proper boxing stance and movement
- How to punch correctly instead of relying on your arms
- Weight shift, hip rotation, and torso rotation
- Footwork, balance, rhythm, and coordination
- Defense and positioning
- General and specialized strength that supports your boxing
- Speed and explosive punching power
- Conditioning that allows you to maintain your skills under fatigue
You’re not just learning exercises. You’re learning a skill and developing the physical qualities that support it.
What Does a Boxing Session Look Like?
Sessions are structured so you understand what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.
- Warm-up — movement, rhythm, mobility, and preparation
- Technique — learn and refine boxing skills
- Bag Work / Mitt Work — apply your technique
- Strength Training — develop the physical foundation behind your skills
- Conditioning — build endurance while maintaining quality movement
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Technique • Bag Work • Running
Tuesday & Thursday
Technique • Bag Work • Strength Training
The goal is to develop technique, strength, explosiveness, conditioning, and movement as parts of one system.
Choose Your Training Option
Semi-Private Boxing Training
Train alongside others while still following structured boxing training.
Single Session — $75
5-Pack — $250
Monthly Unlimited — $390
Private 1-on-1 Boxing Training
Work directly with me for individualized coaching, technical corrections, and training focused on your development.
Single Session — $175
5-Pack — $825
Monthly Unlimited — $1,450
Includes Gleason’s Gym access.
Train With Boxing Coach Juan
2× NY Daily News Golden Gloves Champion • National Golden Gloves Bronze Medalist • Undefeated Professional Boxer
I bring real boxing experience together with a structured approach to technique, strength, explosive development, and conditioning.
Learn More About Boxing Coach Juan
Who Is This Training For?
- Complete beginners who want to learn boxing correctly from the start
- Adults who want to get stronger and more athletic while learning a real skill
- People tired of random workouts who want a structured training plan
- Experienced boxers who want to improve technique, strength, speed, or punching power
- People who want confidence built through competence — learning how to move, train, and box better
Want to Start Before Your First Session?
The Fighter’s Foundation Blueprint introduces you to the first layer of my system so you can begin understanding the fundamentals before you step into the gym.
Learn the foundation first. Then strengthen it. Then express it explosively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take boxing lessons if I’ve never boxed before?
Yes. Beginners are welcome. We start with stance, movement, basic punching mechanics, balance, and coordination before progressing to more advanced work.
Do I need to get in shape before I start?
No. You can develop your fitness, strength, coordination, and conditioning through the training process. You do not need to “get in shape first.”
Where do the boxing lessons take place?
In-person training takes place at Gleason’s Gym, 130 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
How much are boxing lessons?
Semi-private training starts at $75 for a single session. Private 1-on-1 training starts at $175 for a single session. Packages and monthly unlimited options are also available.
What is the difference between semi-private and private training?
Semi-private training lets you train alongside others at a lower rate. Private 1-on-1 training gives you individualized attention and coaching focused specifically on your technique and development.
Do I have to spar?
No. Sparring is not required to learn boxing. You can develop technique, movement, defense, punching mechanics, fitness, and conditioning without being required to spar.
Do you train experienced boxers?
Yes. Training can also be used to improve punching mechanics, movement, specialized strength, explosiveness, conditioning, and overall boxing performance.
Boxing Lessons in Brooklyn
Gleason’s Gym
130 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–12pm & 3–8pm • Sat 10am–2pm
Ready to Start Training?
You don’t need experience. You need a place to start and a system to follow.
Train with me at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn and learn boxing through a structured progression built around technique, strength, power, and conditioning.