Steeltown Boxing

Expérience fantastique: I've only been here about two weeks. This place is changing my life, for the better. Changing me. I'm just a homeless kid, living in a motel with my father, who used to be an extremely abusive, violent drunk. My mom was abusive, and died when i was 9 of a stroke. I was in foster care for a while, when the violence got bad. Eventually got sent back. I had to beat up my own dad in self defense from 15, onwards. No one cared. No one believed me. My family didn't care. They tried to have me falsely imprisoned twice for defending myself. Treated me like the bad guy, like a monster. Once, when i tried to run away, they sent the police after me, telling them ridiculous lies. The other, when i was still living at our old house, before we got kicked out. Both times failed. The cops hated them. We got kicked out of our house because of my father's drinking. no matter how much money i'd give him, it was never enough to get him to give a crap about me. Owed our landord over 8000$. I had to drop out after grade 10, to work, because i had no food, or anything i needed. When we ended up homeless, i saved both of us, and forced him to quit drinking. I've worked as much as i can, for as long as i could keep a job. Still stuck in a small motel room, with my ex-abusive father. Trying to join the canadian army, or navy, and do something with my life. Anything. They have shown me nothing but support, and genuine kindness. They don't even know what's happened to me, and they're already a better family than i've ever had. They treat me with so much respect, and kindness, it makes me angry and sad, having to leave. Coming to this gym, is the only part of my day, i enjoy. I haven't smiled and had fun like this, in so long, i almost forgot what it felt like. These guys are awesome. They never treat me like i'm a bad guy, or like i'm crazy, and they encourage you to learn, and grow in your own way, with your own personality. To be yourself. The training, is absolutely fantastic. The way they teach, is genius. This place, gave me hope that things will get better, for me. Something i haven't had for a long time. I've never had friends like this before. I hate having to leave, and i look forward to coming here, all day. If you want a traditional boxing experience, done right, for whatever reason, whether it's self defence, fitness or mental health, and if you wanna make some great friends, i suggest going to steeltown. It's more than worth the trip. Plus, the facility is the best in hamilton, even if you google "hamilton boxing gyms", and look through literally every single one. The amount of classes, through the week is unbelievable. How fast you learn, thanks to these guys, is incredible. It's more like a boxing school, than a boxing gym. Calling it a gym, is almost an insult. This place is amazing. I found a home, here. Coach dante is one of the strongest, and kindest guys i have ever met. He reminds me of my stepgrandfather, who was native canadian. First nations. Was in the canadian army before i was alive. he was the only real parent i had, growing up. Never yelled at me, or hit me, even when i thought i deserved it. Taught me kindness, and what real strength means. I don't say this lightly, but I wholeheartedly believe dante is the exact same kind of person. Coach dante has a lot of heart. Cares a lot about kids, and people in general. I wish more people were like him

Expérience fantastique: Great gym. Great coaches. Great atmosphere. I had to take time of because of scheduling conflict with work. I went there for 2 and a half months and I shedded the pounds. Went from 208.6lb to 192.4 in less than 3 months. I highly recommend

Expérience fantastique: I have been training at Steeltown for approximately one year and can’t say enough about the coaching staff, owners and other boxers I’ve met there. I am definitely the most senior man in any of the sessions but feel confident enough to start sparring. I wish that I had been able to start training 40 years ago but love the atmosphere here and the comradery.

Expérience fantastique: AMAZING boxing place! Owners are super cool, the trainer's are really good at what they do! My daughter loves coming here and I'm also going to join soon. They have great prices also! Highly recommend this place if you are looking to get into boxing

Expérience fantastique: Went for my first class and this place was awesome. They put you through a good workout and push you, yet they’re really welcoming. Had an amazing time.

Expérience fantastique: amazing gym join

Expérience fantastique: Great place. My sonm can't wait to come here and he would move in here if he could. All the coaches are fantastic with the kids. My sons confidence has risen, his discipline has improved at home and school and he really loves it here. We took a small hiatus from here for a few months because he is in soccer and football too and it was a lot going on but he was begging to come back and now that he is back he is ecstatic. The whole club has a great vibe and everyone is very welcoming. Update my daughter has joined also. Wirh her also confidence shot up, grades at school have improved dramatically and her life over all has improved. Both kids (14 and 10) really love this place. My wife has joined for women's classes for fitness a month ago and is dropping weight and gaining a ton of strength ( I am no longer on jar opening duty) Signed myself up today for the adult rec classes... time to get my sweat on

Expérience fantastique: Great boxing club they also put on the best boxing card very top notch fighters

Expérience fantastique: Great workout and amazing quick results! Wonderful people all around the gym

Expérience fantastique: 20 years they have to be doing something Right! Family Oriented Gym w Great Coaches and some of the Best Boxers Ontario and Canada have to offer. ‘Family isnt Always Blood’

Expérience fantastique: Amazing gym. I’ve learnt a whole lot from the coaches, emotionally and physically

Expérience fantastique: this gym treats you like family, great people. definitely recommend not just for a great workout but also an important life skill go have.

Expérience fantastique: Have been at this gym for almost a decade now, feels more like a family than just a boxing gym. The Wilcox family has an incredible grasp on the art of boxing and is always quick to share their knowledge with you. The coaches there are also super approachable and have killer workouts that include technique, endurance, and much more.

Expérience fantastique: Amazing gym, amazing coaches and staff. Friendly atmosphere great for competitive, recreational and women's boxing. Get a good workout every visit. Extremely organized classes with owners helping out with anything you'll need.

Expérience fantastique: Amazing, definitely the place to be if you think you can do boxing!

Expérience fantastique: After I was suggested a trial class on Monday I can’t say enough good things about this facility, the trainers are friendly, highly skilled and Knowledgeable. I spoke with Dante at the front and was helped by Keith in the back, both very professional and know the sport inside and out, and overall great guys. I’d highly recommend steeltown boxing to anyone, top notch!

Expérience négative: Updated review: It's a quality gym for boxing, they have good trainers and you get to train/learn from high level boxers. However, I think the ego is very high in the gym with a lot of the fighters, it's not somewhere I recommend to my friends who are scared to get hurt. I attended the gym for about 2 months, I had left due to personal reasons. My only time sparring I confirmed we were only going 30% I was dealing with some injuries. I come from a Muay Thai background at our gym I had never worn head gear before I was not used to it. I had asked the coach after the first round of a light spar if I could take my head gear off. To this he scoffs and say no keep it on I have someone for you. I tried to explain that I didn't mean any disrespect, it was not something I was used to and I want to go 30-40%. He either didn't hear me or didn't care the next guy he had me go with was about 260 5 foot 5 and he just wailed on me at 100% the whole round. He dropped me once. I had not hit him over 40% and said early in the round to go easy. After the first 5 hard punches to my head I was pretty dazed and did not communicate well enough that I did not come in for a slug fest. I told them several times prior I did not want to go hard and It had been years since I had sparred hard. Then I look in the corner and the coach and one of the amateurs are laughing at me LOL. It’s a decent gym the classes are good, well structured. There are good sparring partners. Coach Dante is a solid dude and was helpful in my training. That experience ruined it for me and I don’t think it’s good for people who don’t want to get hurt in sparring or have injuries.

Expérience fantastique: If you want to get in shape and stay healthy then join this gym. It has everything you could need. Young and old, fit or not you will WORK. There is self defence training as well as competition training for anyone who wishes to compete. The gym is full of pro and amateur boxers but still keeps its family friendly environment. My boys love it. Also diet and food responsibility are on the menu. My boys eat healthier because they see others at the gym doing it right. Peer pressure can be a good thing. Don't take my word for it? Try it

Expérience fantastique: Very good been seeing a lot of progress and the coaches are the best

Expérience fantastique: Very good