Hardknocks Boxing Club

Expérience fantastique: Real boxing gym for real boxers. They also have classes for all levels of fitness. And they got the legend Sam Vargas coaching there. 10 outta 10 am recommending.

Expérience fantastique: Best boxing gym in the city. I’ve been to one other and had a private trainer at home but Billy, his team, and just the atmosphere here is the best. Thanks Billy!

Expérience fantastique: Fresh chicken with cooperative stuff. Overall experience, awesome.

Expérience fantastique: Been to a few gyms and this is by far the best. Ross, luiz and bailey are all top notch coaches, their classes are fun, intense and produce results. I have learned more in my month here than any other place.

Expérience négative: Providing an honest review - I trained at Hard Knocks for a year (group classes only), attended classes from all trainers (except JB). Some of the coaches are great (Jack, Ross, etc) at providing feedback & instructions, but other coaches genuinely don't care about your growth / progress, regardless of how hard you try. When asking what you can improve on, you'll be met with a lot of insincere / low effort responses, not nuanced feedback on how you can technically develop. THE MOST FRUSTRATING THING: There is also no clear timeline on a path towards sparring which is invite only, which is frustrating for someone trying to take the sport seriously. Based on this experience, I have found an alternative place to train. I'd recommend anyone who wants to develop technically to do the same, because the group boxing classes is more like boxercise rather than a technical class.

Expérience fantastique: The classes are a great workout! Coaches take a technical approach to help build your form and fight intelligence but probably not enough if you want to level up to amateur boxing

Expérience fantastique: Great coaches that work with you and the lessons are tailored for the day so every class is engaging. Very friendly environment.

Expérience négative: The core part of the gym is intended for the pro fighters approved by the head coach. The classes open to the general public is more like "earn the money to keep the gym running for the pros". The coaches are good in terms of their fight records, however, they barely care about their students in the class. The classes are good for beginners and people who look for a cardio workout, but not for the ones who look for tech development. Unless you take the expensive, cash-only private class regularly, this is not the place if you want to become a non-pro boxer.

Expérience fantastique: Muy bien ubicado y precios razonables

Expérience fantastique: It was my 2nd time here. Absolutely loved the environment. The trainer Jack was awesome, very professional, friendly, and helpful. Also met with the owner Billy, very nice guy! I'm definitely coming here again, probably will get the membership.

Expérience fantastique: Did a class for the first time this morning, great old school boxing gym vibe and really welcoming atmosphere. Great balance of a hard workout and technical work. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

Expérience fantastique: Top tier

Expérience fantastique: One of the best boxing gym in town . It’s open for all levels

Expérience fantastique: HardKnocks Boxing Club has completely transformed me into a warrior!

Expérience négative: I tried to take a class; the club was very crowded. I did not feel safe, considering the fire code. The teacher was unattentive. I learned nothing and felt like a number or a dollar sign.

Expérience fantastique: Home of the hard workers. Very nice and friendly members.

Expérience fantastique: Love the classes! Enjoyably got a good sweat and workout. Staff is professional and welcoming

Expérience fantastique: I’ve done a few classes at Hardknocks with a male coach and female coach. Both classes were accommodating to different skill levels & I had a great work out. They also have professionals train during the day which makes me more inclined to trust their classes & coaches.

Expérience fantastique: Classes are really fun and the staff is great! Highly recommend.

Expérience fantastique: I did a drop in class and they accomodated me. The class was fun, a bit hard but made it through the whole class. Will have to visit again. But recommend to call in to book class I just got lucky they had space available for me.

Expérience négative: Walked in with a few questions. Didnt seem too welcoming . ...I was told "everything/all info is in their website ". Nice first impression. I will attempt a 2nd walk on inquiry. See if I get someone more accommodating......

Expérience fantastique: Was looking for a good boxing gym and the second you step into this place you get the vide of hard work and dedication. Loved that feeling and the overall atmosphere. Lots of equipment and well designed gym with its own style. Definitely looking forward of becoming a member there.

Expérience fantastique: Gym is dope have only done Baylees class but good variety of conditioning and stretching

Expérience fantastique: Excellent and real boxing gym. Great for beginners wanting to start as well as season fighters looking to make boxing a career

Expérience négative: This review echos precisely what reviewer Justin Lee says 3 months earlier. I started my "membership" Sept 1st, 2021. The quotations are because it was simply an etransfer for the 1 month price. If I were to walk in a different day and say I paid, they'd be none the wiser. It was a good enough gym, no need to get into specifics (since Queen and Parliament location closed). I was only there for open gym and not interested in classes where anything more than 6 people would really be a crowd. 2 weeks later I show up and they door was locked. Next day same thing. Next next day, email saying closed for the weekend and opening back up Monday. Monday comes and still closed. I called each day to see if they were open and by the end of the week was the mass email saying closed due, relocating to Queen and Bathurst. They then sent out another email saying they'd notify members once the new location opens mid-October and honouring active memberships. No communication has been made and idek if they did open or not. But I feel owed at 2 weeks or half a months membership.

Expérience négative: I was really looking forward to visiting the Hardknocks gym as I have read a lot of positive reviews about the facilities, coaches, and classes. Unfortunately, it's been an overall pretty disappointing experience. Before going to the gym, I reached out via email to get some information about the memberships and classes - no response management. I then decided to just book an "open gym" session online for 6am (which was confirmed via email) and when I arrived no one was there. I then found out that the gym doesn't open until 11am (the open gym schedule on the website hasn't been updated). When I finally was able to get an open gym workout, it was great. The gym featured various punching bags, a weight lifting area, a full size ring, etc. - I decided to purchase a 1 month membership. It was going pretty well until I attempted to visit one of scheduled boxing classes, I was notified that the class was cancelled. Lastly, I tried going to another open gym at 230pm on a Friday and the gym was closed...yet again. I was then notified on 9/23 that the gym was moving locations and that the current gym would be closed immediately which essentially meant that I paid for a 1 month membership (starting on 9/7) and really only got 2.5 weeks worth of training. In the end, there seems to be a lot of really talented boxers, high boxing IQ trainers, and a certain "grit" that you would expect at a high level boxing gym (the reason why I gave 2 stars). Unfortunately, I felt shorted as a "new member" and felt as though the new member engagement could've been a lot better.

Expérience positive: Good sparring Tuesday.

Expérience négative: Walked in, to check put the gym as I'm looking for a good place to box, no one came to greet me at the counter or even acknowledge me at the counter! Also the place the need more air flow it smells of mold

Expérience fantastique: Amazing coaching stuff. Very friendly yet they make you work really hard!

Expérience fantastique: Good coaching

Expérience fantastique: Cool staff and authentic boxing vibes.

Expérience fantastique: Overdue review of that gym. I spend a week training there while traveling around Canada, and it can be somewhat awkward in some boxing gyms to only be there for a couple of days. But these guys made me feel really welcomed, and i had the privilege to witness Samuel Vargas train while i was doing my stuff. The local is a bit small, but has good equipement, and a nice ring. The staff truly knows what they talk about. Thanks again for the welcome and looking forward to train some more with you all if i'm ever around Toronto again !

Expérience fantastique: Gee is the best.

Expérience fantastique: Went last night for the first time. (beginner classes) Best workout I have had in a long time, and really friendly people in the class willing to help out. Gee is really great and pushes you. I will definitely being going back!

Expérience fantastique: Amazing

Expérience fantastique: Great gym, hard workouts, super approachable coaches. They push you hard so be ready!

Expérience fantastique: The best boxing gym in the city hands down! Don't waste your time anywhere else. There's an amazing eco system of experts and professional fighters who fight on the biggest events in the world. Theres no other gym in the area that offers that. You're in good hands.

Expérience fantastique: This place is the real deal!!

Expérience fantastique: NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE WHAT THE SOUL FEELS... AT HARDKNOCKS BOXING CLUB.

Expérience fantastique: Knowledgeable. Very friendly. Cheap!!! You get more than what you pay for. Hightly recomnend

Expérience fantastique: Excellent club! The trainers are helpful and very knowledgeable. Friendly staff and a great environment in general.

Expérience fantastique: Great boxing club! Friendly staff and members. Great for all levels of skill and fitness.

Expérience fantastique: This gym provides the environment conducive for learning the sport.I have been working out at this gym for over 8 months now, I never felt out of place at the gym, with even professional boxers like Sam Vargas chipping in their wisdom to help you grow. The coaches make sure that you're learning the discipline while getting a workout. Definitely recommend this gym for new comers.