FAQs
NEW MEMBERS
For your first class please look out for a ‘Free Trial Class’ option near the bottom of this page. Click on the yellow button and follow the steps on our booking site and this will allow you to book your first trial (group) class for free.
ONGOING BOOKINGS
Just click on the various booking buttons on our website to be taken to the relevant booking page where you can choose your class and then make a booking.
Many of our members prefer to use our Miguel’s Boxing Gym app designed to make booking quick and easy.
You can download the app via the buttons below:
PAY ON THE DAY
For group classes you are also welcome to pay on the day by cash or card.
Most single classes for adults cost £10 (please see individual class pages for the exact amount).
Kids classes usually cost less.
MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES
We offer a variety of membership packages to make your experience at Miguels as cost effective and convenient as possible.
The membership packages vary from class to class so please see the individual classes section of this website for the details or click here to see all the membership packages currently available.
A lot of our members prefer to bring their own gloves although we do have gloves available if you don’t have your own. We also have gloves available for sale at the gym for your convenience.
Whilst some of our members like to buy more specialised gear the dress code at Miguel’s is your regular gym clothes which is what many of our members prefer to wear – prepare to get sweaty!
Trainers or CrossFit/gym shoes.
Later on if you decide to compete in boxing or martial arts we will advise you of anything else you might need.
It’s important to bring water so that you can to stay hydrated.
OPTIONAL FOR BOXING CLASSES
Hand wraps: while these are optional – especially on a free trial session, we strongly advise you to get some fairly quickly to protect your hands.
SPARRING (BOXING)
If you decide to spar then you will beed 16oz boxing gloves. NOTE: Damaged or split gloves, ‘Bag gloves’ and MMA style mitts are not suitable for sparring.
Pre-fitted mouth guard
Headguard
Yes, we have a vending machine on site to purchase water should you need to top up.
Sparring is available in some of our classes but is always optional. Unless you are planning to compete there is no obligation to spar.
No, competing is entirely optional.
Some of our members compete at Miguel’s White Collar Boxing events or other events such as martial arts competitons, whilst others prefer to focus only on the training & fitness aspects.
A few start out with no intention of competing but after a while change their minds as their confidence grows. It’s entirely up to you.
Most of our classes cater to complete beginners wanting to learn the basic fundamentals and are suitable for all skill/fitness levels.
Be prepared to work hard though as our trainers will push you to achieve your full potential.
Yes we do offer classes specifically for women. Please see the following page for a summary of these classes:
Yes we do offer classes specifically for kids. Please see the following page for a summary of these classes:
Some of our adult classes do have a lower age limit as they may not be suitable for children (see the individual class pages for details).
Our classes tend not to have an upper age limit.
All classes are conveniently located at our boxing gym in South London:
Railway Arches, 261-262 Hardess St, London, SE24 0HN (off Herne Hill Road)
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a map, directions and contact details.
Free bay parking is available on nearby roads.
We know what it’s like when you’ve got a burning question and so here’s how to get that answered asap:
- If it’s class specific you may find the answer on the relevant class page.
- We’ve training our chatbot to be able to answer most questions instantly (just click on the ‘Got a question?’ option at the bottom of the page).
- Chat with us via the Whatsapp button located at the top the page.
- If all else fails (unlikely), please see other contact options for us at the bottom of this (and every other) page.
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