Do I have to worry about fighting/sparring or getting hit?

No! While we are a legitimate USA Boxing Certified gym with competitive fighters, roughly 95% of our members train here to get in the best shape of their life and have fun doing it, not to get beat up! Boxing style training at Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness is also a great way to relieve some stress, build confidence, and join an amazing fitness community! We have beginners classes and fun and friendly fitness classes which will push your body to it’s limits, without the fear of ever being hit!

For those who are interested, we do offer sparring, but this is on a volunteer basis. Anyone who elects to spar must be a current Registered USA Boxing Athlete, must have the presence of a USA Boxing Coach leading the sparring session, and must abide by any and all rules of USA Boxing and Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness, along with having signed off on any and all waivers allowing them to do so. If you’re interested in sparring, get registered with USA Boxing by following the USA Boxing link under our membership drop down.

Is Blacksburg Boxing a USA Boxing Certified gym and do you allow sparring to help train those who may want to compete?

Yes! Blacksburg Boxing is a USA Boxing Certified gym and has trained and certified USA Boxing coaches. Again, all of those interested in sparring must be a current registered USA Boxing athlete, and be accompanied by a USA Boxing Certified Coach who will supervise each sparring session under the strict rules of USA Boxing and Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness.

I’ve already been training in a traditional gym for years, how is boxing different?

Boxing style training is one of the best, most functional, full-body, explosive workouts you can possibly do. It requires strength; the kind you’ve probably built up over the years from doing push ups, hitting the bench, squats, and core training. But it also requires speed, stamina, and endurance. The kind that requires moving all around and throwing a few hundred punches in a single 3 minute round, and then repeating the process 11 more times. With traditional training, you probably thought 25-50 reps sounded like a lot, right? Come to Blacksburg Boxing and try throwing a thousand punches or more in a single workout. That’s what makes us different. But don’t take our word for it, come out and give it a try today! 

Can I drop in?

Of course. If you would like to visit for the day our drop in price is just $15 (for a day pass, or a class!)

What equipment do I need to participate?

The only equipment that you will need are gloves and hand-wraps. You can follow the links in the store to purchase them online, or stop by and purchase in person. We recommend 180” hand-wraps as they give you the most length and protection that your wrists and knuckles will need to avoid injury. We have them here on sale for just $5, or you can purchase/bring your own from any local sporting goods store/retailer. You can also bring your own boxing gloves, if you don’t have a pair we sell them here!

Are there membership discounts for students or service members?

Absolutely! ALL students get 10% off any membership or set of class passes by using promo code STUDENT10 at online checkout or at the gym!

As serviceman/servicewoman of the military (includes Corps of Cadets) police, fire, rescue, etc. (either active duty or veteran!)  we want to recognize you for your efforts in bettering yourself, our community, and our country! As a small way of saying THANK YOU for your service, ALL servicemen/servicewoman will receive 15% off any membership or set of class passes by using promo code SERVE15 at online checkout or at the gym!

I live on campus and don’t have a car, can I still get to the gym?

Yes. There is a Blacksburg Transit stop on the “Main Street South” bus that stops right outside our location. Please visit Blacksburg Transit website for complete details. We also have a bike rack outside of the gym which is just 2 miles from campus and makes for a great warm up or cool down run/bike ride!