10 boxing gyms in Singapore for fitness and self-defence
From hardcore rings to music-based classes, these boxing gyms offer a great workout through their various boxing classes
Text: Lynda Williams
Ever feel the need to punch a wall? We have. Whether it’s from anger, frustration or stress, punching a wall won’t help, but you know what might? A boxing session. Thanks to boxing growing in popularity in Singapore, an array of studios have popped up over the last few years and the workout has gained immense popularity for fitness and self-defence amongst both genders.
According to Evolve MMA Singapore, one of Singapore’s top mixed martial arts gyms, more women are beginning to train in boxing due to its accessibility and relative simplicity. From burning fat, improving cardiovascular health, gaining strength, strengthening bones and ligaments, reducing stress and so much more, boxing provides incredible health benefits for the body and mind.
The Soothe shares our top 10 boxing gyms, whether you’re looking for a hardcore boxing ring or a boxing HIIT workout. Slip on your boxing gloves, it’s time to jab, hook and cross.
1. Best for HIIT boxing: boOM
The brainchild of fitness enthusiasts Bryan Tay and Victoria Martin, boOM provides a holistic and engaging workout in an unintimidating environment. The studio respects the rigour and discipline of boxing and uses these as the building blocks of their BoomBox programme, to which they add complementary functional training elements and HIIT moves, allowing you to develop strength and agility in all major muscle groups.
Where: 62 Cecil St, B1-00, TPI Building, Singapore 049710
How much: Class packages start from SGD 38 for a single class
2. Best for aquabag boxing: STILL Boxing
STILL Boxing mixes a variety of aqua-bag boxing, cardio, strength and endurance formats in an action-packed class grooving to a high-energy beat that will make you feel the high and the burn. Choose from a variety of five classes tailored to your every need — from core-focused sessions and basic techniques for beginners to high-energy circuit stations made for pushing the limits.
Where: 6A Shenton Way, #B1-06, OUE Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068809
How much: Class packages start from SGD 32 for a single class
3. Best for rhythm boxing: Crubox
CruBox offers a unique full-body workout through choreographing authentic boxing moves to a killer playlist. It provides an intense yet addictive workout experience that is coupled with a strong community element to women and men of all ages, fitness levels and boxing abilities. You can choose between their Group Bag Classes for a more convivial experience, or a Private Sweat Session with their Pack Leaders for a little more boxing technique.
Where: 68 Duxton Road, #01-01, Singapore 089527
How much: Class packs start from SGD 45 for a single class
4. Best for a full-body workout: Box Office Fitness
Box Office Fitness offers boxing-inspired group fitness classes. Try their signature class which features ten 3-minutes-rounds of workout which is split between the floor and the water-filled aqua training bags. On the bags, you’ll be punching out to boxing combinations projected on the screen. On the floor, expect to do everything from strength training, high-intensity interval training and metabolic conditioning all in just 45 minutes. Those who want to step it up can opt for their hour-long class, which has more endurance work and strength training on the floor.
Where: 35 North Canal Road, #03-01, Singapore 059291
How much: Class packs start from SGD 38 for a single class
5. Best for serious punches: The Ring
The Ring Boxing Community is a modern boxing gym with an industrial touch, offering Boxing, Muay Thai and Strength & Conditioning classes. Whether through group classes or personal training, The Ring strives to empower and support all their members through their voyage of growth. Each session combines a sweaty combo of cardio, strength and resistance training that are executed with state-of-the-art boxing and training equipment as well as free weights.
Where: 58 Kim Yan Road, #01-01, Singapore 239359
1 Claymore Drive, #01-01A, Singapore 229594
How much: Class packs start from SGD 39 for a single class
6. Best for flexible training: 9Round Singapore
9Round Fitness is a specialised gym, fitness centre and health club dedicated to circuit training with an emphasis on kickboxing fitness training. The workout incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular and circuit training regimens. The programmes consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a World Champion Kickboxer. Best of all, there aren’t any class timings since it’s a circuit format, so you can walk in anytime you want.
Where: 191 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574337
789 Bukit Timah Road, #02-01, Singapore 269763
1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-33, Singapore 308899
460 River Valley Road, Singapore 248345
131 East Coast Road #02-01, Singapore 428816
How much: Monthly memberships with unlimited access start from SGD 69 to 89 per week
7. Best for self-defence: Evolve Mixed Martial Arts
Headquartered in Singapore, Evolve Mixed Martial Arts is Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Their Self-Defense Programme is designed for real world encounters. The instructors are ring-proven and street-tested with methods and techniques that are designed to help you get out of threatening situations safely. The Evolve Self-Defense Program is integrated into the Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts courses.
Where: 26 China Street, Far East Square, #01-01, Singapore 049568
181 Orchard Road, #06-01, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-18, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
11 Tanjong Katong Road, #02-52, KINEX, Singapore 437157
1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-26A, The Star Vista, Singapore 138617
How much: Class packs start from SGD 38 for a single class
8. Best for individually-tailored training: Spartans Boxing Club
You'll feel like part of a boxing community with a team of friendly trainers and fellow boxing enthusiasts at Spartans Boxing Club. Their 45-minute workouts focus on cardio, agility and strength and range from basic to intermediate boxing, HIIT boxing and sparring. The training is tailored to your goals whether that’s endurance or becoming a regular in the boxing ring.
Where: 393 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427625
573 Balestier Road, Singapore 329888
L5 E! Hub Downtown East, Singapore 519599
56A Serangoon Gardens Way, Singapore 555952
30 South Buona Vista, Singapore 118160
1 Sophia Road, #03-40, Peace Centre, Singapore 228149
275 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799503
7 Jurong West Ave 5, #02-01, Singapore 649486
Beauty World Centre, #B1-18/19, Singapore 588177
Tai Seng Centre, #01-07/08, Singapore 369522
How much: Spartan Personal Training is at SGD 120 for a single session
9. Best boxing gym in North Singapore: King of Strength
King of Strength offers personal, competitive and group training including tailor-made workouts to suit your style, master techniques for competitive boxing or bond with fellow boxing enthusiasts to train. Launched in 2014 by cancer survivor Kumar Perumal, King of Strength is not just offering boxing as a sport but wants to make it part of your lifestyle too.
Where: 345 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758354
How much: Beginner packages start from SGD 29 to SGD 129
10. Best for Foundation Training: Renegade
Founded by passionate boxing coaches, it welcomes members to learn the combat sport and be part of a close-knit community. The city’s only structured beginner programme takes participants from complete novices to ready-to-roll in 16 weeks. Renegades’ trainers work closely with members keen to participate in boxing competitions to get them ready for the ring. Classes feature a wide repertoire of drills and boxing-focused conditioning based on sports and science, incorporating modern equipment like BlazePods to revolutionise training.
Where: 348 Geyland Road, Level 3, Singapore 389369
How much: Foundation Programme package start from SGD 250
