The Corner Boxing Club

I had an AMAZING first experience ever boxing today at The Corner Boxing Club! It was a treat to learn from Carrie and really get a feel for the basics of boxing. I can’t wait to go again!

I participate in my hometown Portland, Maine Rocksteady boxing program for people with Parkinson’s. While visiting friends in Boulder, I joined the rusty gloves class led by Carrie and an incredible team of support staff volunteers. I joined a welcoming group of fellow parkinson’s folks, and immediately felt like I was part of a cohesive community. Something I suspect the staff creates across many of their classes and programs. Carrie obviously has the ability to be sensitive and caring at the same time, motivating and inspiring. I hope to be a visitor again in the not too distant future.

The corner is one of my favorite places to be in all of Boulder. Coach Carrie has not just created a gym, but a community. When I go to a class, I feel an instant connection with others. I also do personal training with the gym which has really helped me meet my general fitness goals while learning to box. In the fall, Diego was my trainer and he was awesome with helping me with my form and skill development. I recommend him as a trainer if you start going here. This spring, though, I injured my hand badly and had to have surgery in March. I felt really sad because my physical therapist said I wouldn’t be able to box for a long time. But once I was well enough, I started working independently with Carrie, and she has modified everything to get me back into boxing while doing rehab for my hand. She even always checks in on me after to ask how my hand is. I don’t know if any other gym that would do that. Pricing is very fair, and I feel so good knowing that The Corner is a nonprofit with such meaningful programs.

A boxing gym is built on community, and this is the first place where I truly felt that community was the top priority. I’ve trained at several boxing gyms before, but this one is the real deal. I worked with Carrie, and her instruction was nothing short of exceptional—she zeroes in on exactly what you need and helps you truly understand the movement and feel confident throughout the process. Absolutely worth the drive up from Denver. Easily an 11/10.

A truly one of a kind place! I love this gym more than I can explain, and it offers way more than just a place to work out. One of the best experiences I had was participating in the yearly Unite to Fight program, an opportunity to raise money for a charity of your choice and train for your first boxing match. It’s the most welcoming community where I’m sure anyone can find their place.