Spa Clubs Noarlunga Boxing Academy - FAQ
Our Boxing Academy is located at Spa Clubs Noarlunga and lead by boxing coach Andrew William. Andrew has had over seven years experience within boxing and has worked as a Boxing Coach, Official, Promoter and Matchmaker.
We Have Prepared Answers To Our Most Common FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the difference between our boxing classes and boxercise or other group fitness boxing classes?
The main difference is that our boxing classes are sport specific focused, meaning you will be coached on how to box through technique and practice as with most other sports. We promote amateur boxing as a sport, teaching you everything you need to know about boxing. Our classes are taken by boxing coaches not by personal trainers or boxing instructors. Our boxing coaches are accredited with the national sporting organisation Boxing Australia.
How about if I do not want to fight or compete?
Competing/fighting is optional, its an added benefit or outcome of all your hard work. However competing as an amateur boxer is not for everyone, that’s why our classes will teach you self defence in the style of boxing, whilst you gain fitness, increase strength, lose weight and achieve your health and lifestyle goals.
What’s involved in a class?
Boxing stance and footwork
Attacking and defensive technique
Pad work
Sparring (non contact, semi contact, and full contact)
Body weight exercise, light resistance and free weight exercises (strength)
Fitness (Cardio) Training
How do I compete as an amateur boxer?
There are many steps along the way to know you are ready to compete, these include;
When will I spar?
There are many forms of sparring that include;
The main difference is that our boxing classes are sport specific focused, meaning you will be coached on how to box through technique and practice as with most other sports. We promote amateur boxing as a sport, teaching you everything you need to know about boxing. Our classes are taken by boxing coaches not by personal trainers or boxing instructors. Our boxing coaches are accredited with the national sporting organisation Boxing Australia.
How about if I do not want to fight or compete?
Competing/fighting is optional, its an added benefit or outcome of all your hard work. However competing as an amateur boxer is not for everyone, that’s why our classes will teach you self defence in the style of boxing, whilst you gain fitness, increase strength, lose weight and achieve your health and lifestyle goals.
What’s involved in a class?
Boxing stance and footwork
Attacking and defensive technique
Pad work
Sparring (non contact, semi contact, and full contact)
Body weight exercise, light resistance and free weight exercises (strength)
Fitness (Cardio) Training
How do I compete as an amateur boxer?
There are many steps along the way to know you are ready to compete, these include;
- Showing your coach that you have discipline in your training.
- Have regularly been sparring and showing competitiveness.
- You are technically sound within your boxing fundamentals
- Be registered as an Amateur Boxer with Boxing South Australia
- Your coach will than begin to nominate you to compete on boxing promotions.
- Once you have been matched your coach will notify you.
When will I spar?
There are many forms of sparring that include;
- Non Contact (Reacting to a partner that is shadow sparring)
- Semi Contact (body/shoulder are used as the target area)
- Full Contact (Headgear, mouth guard, groin/breast protectors, 16oz gloves are a must)
