Coach Josh Boxing

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coach Josh is an extremely professional boxing coach and an all-around solid person. I’ve been training with him for about four years now, and during that time I’ve had two kids (I have three total), and he’s always been understanding and flexible when family comes first—whether that means picking my kids up early or missing a session here and there. He trains fighters at a high level (including Aaron, who turned pro), but he also makes the environment very relaxed and welcoming. When I first started, I knew nothing about boxing and wasn’t confident at all. Over time, just through consistent training, learning, and even watching boxing more, I’ve gained confidence in my ability. Nothing crazy—I train for fitness and skill—but that growth says a lot about his coaching. The gym is not some meathead environment where you feel nervous walking in. It’s focused, respectful, and comfortable. Coach Josh will be stern when he needs to be—he’ll call you out and push you—but it’s always constructive and comes from wanting you to improve. He’s consistent, patient, a great father himself, and genuinely cares about the people he trains. I recommend him to almost every single one of my clients, and to anyone who has even the slightest interest in boxing. Highly recommend Side note...His training will make you hate that stationary bike

Absolutely couldn’t recommend Coach Josh more. I started boxing with him two years ago and the community he’s built quickly became a huge part of my life. Josh is a patient, encouraging, and dedicated coach, and will push you to show up for yourself when it’s the last thing you want to do. He’s one of the few coaches I’ve had in any sport that leads by example - putting in the miles, the bag work, the rounds - to show you what it means to be consistent and what it takes to improve. I came into the gym with zero boxing experience and no intention of ever getting in the ring, and I have come so much farther than I ever thought I could. Within six months, I was sparring, running regularly, working out at the track, and generally just wouldn’t shut up about this awesome gym I found, this kick ass coach, and all the cool people his program brought into my life. I take private lessons and train with the masters group (35+) once a week, and I genuinely don’t think you can find a more welcoming, supportive, and inspiring training environment, whether you want to compete or just learn for fun. If you’ve ever considered learning how to box, do yourself the biggest favor and work with the best of the best!!!

I've been training with Coach Josh for 18 months and can confidently say I'm a completely transformed athlete. I came to Josh with about 4 months of fitness boxing experience (arms only, no footwork, no ring IQ, no defensive skills) and he turned me into a machine! Thanks to his coaching, I push myself harder in all areas of my fitness practice, and am stronger, faster and more confident. Josh creates custom training programs for all this clients, depending on their goals, background and fitness level—he doesn't stick to a single cookie-cutter process and expect it to work for everyone. Even though I'm not one of his competing boxers, he takes me and my training seriously; he never just goes through the motions. As a woman, walking into a boxing gym can feel intimidating, but Coach Josh creates an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and supportive. He makes me feel comfortable, encouraged, and taken seriously as an athlete. I can't recommend Coach Josh more highly!

When I started taking 1:1 lessons with Coach Josh, I barely had any basic boxing skills. My punches were weak because I was relying on my arm strength and not using my foundation (legs and abs). And my foot work was non existent. I was stumbling all over the ring and the gym. On top of that, my confidence in the sport was incredibaly low. After a few months of lessons, Coach Josh had me throwing solid punches (that landed with power and intention), and he improved my footwork ability and understanding. I was dancing around and across that ring with ease and confidence. I fell in love with boxing all over again! I’m grateful that Coach Josh took me as one of his students! He was deeply patient and dedicated to help me continue learning and have fun in the sport of boxing. I highly recommend 1:1 lessons with Coach Josh. He is an amazing mentor!

Josh is an excellent coach, and I was lucky to work with him for several years before I moved. He’s incredibly versatile—whether training professional boxers, teaching beginners the fundamentals, or designing challenging and fun boxing workouts to improve overall fitness, Josh meets people exactly where they are and helps them grow. He’s highly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely an all-around great guy. Portland is truly lucky to have him. I have such fond memories of training with Josh; he came into my life at a time when I really needed it, and I hope to have the chance to train with him again someday.