7 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: Tiff H
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-defense 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.
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 packs start from SGD 38 for a single class
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, OUE Downtown Gallery, #B1-06, Singapore 068815
How much: Class packs start from SGD 32 for a single class
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 convival 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 40 for a single class
Best for a full-body workout: Box Office
Box Office offers boxing-inspired group fitness classes. Try their signature class, which features ten 3-minute rounds of work out. The workout 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 more 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
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 class 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
How much: Class packs start from SGD 155 for 5 classes
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 programs 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: 54 Serangoon Garden Way Post Office, Singapore 555950
191 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574337
789 Bukit Timah Road, #02-01, Singapore 269763
40A Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277695
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 49 – 75 per week
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, #01-01 Far East Square, 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
How much: Class packs start from SGD 38 for a single class
