Looking for an Alternative to Above Boxing London?
If the name led you to expect boxing coaching, the session description clarifies things. Here is what the difference looks like.
About Above Boxing at ExCeL
Above Boxing operates at ExCeL London, 1 Western Gateway, E16 1XL. Rated 5.0 stars from 43 reviews. The sessions include punching combos on glove pads, partner work, dumbbell exercises, strength and cardio workouts, shadow boxing, abdominal work, and circuit training. Wear comfortable clothes and trainers - no boxing boots required.
That description tells you exactly what it is: a fitness class that uses boxing equipment and movements. The 5-star rating reflects satisfaction with the workout. It does not reflect technical boxing development - that is not what the session is designed to deliver.
Above Boxing ExCeL
- • 5.0 stars (43 Google reviews)
- • Boxing-inspired fitness classes
- • Pads, dumbbells, circuits, cardio
- • No boxing shoes required
- • No licensed boxing coaches
- • No progression or competition pathway
What "Above Boxing" Does Not Mean
The name is misleading
"Above Boxing" suggests elevated boxing. The session description - dumbbells, circuits, pad combos, casual footwear - describes fitness training that borrows from boxing. There is nothing wrong with that. But if you searched for Above Boxing and expected to be taught how to box, the reality is different from the branding.
What you need to learn to box
Learning to box requires a licensed coach, structured technique work, progressive pad and bag sessions, and access to sparring when ready. It takes months to develop properly. A fitness class cannot replicate this because it is not trying to - it is optimised for a good workout, not technical development.
30 minutes, significant difference
Honour and Glory is about 30 minutes from ExCeL by public transport or car. That is a longer journey than attending a class in the same building. But for someone who wants to genuinely learn boxing rather than do boxing-inspired exercise, the difference in what you receive is substantial.
What Honour and Glory Offers
Adult Classes
- • Recreational adults - all levels
- • Senior amateurs - competition
- • 1-to-1 personal training
- • Weekend open sessions
Youth Classes
- • Infants boxing (ages 5-9)
- • Recreational juniors (10-16)
- • Junior amateurs - competition
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