Finding a boxing gym in Los Angeles is a massive undertaking. I did a search on BoxingGyms.com for clubs within close driving distance and there are 30+ boxing gyms! No that’s not a typo, 30+ gyms. I’m very familiar with a few nearby, but I know them because my trainer has relationships with them, so switching might be awkward.
The other issue is money. A dedicated boxing gym, as apposed to an MMA or martial arts school with a boxing class, usually segregates their “customers” into several demographics which get different qualities of service. If I had to breakdown the demographics I’d put them as follows: professional boxers, amateurs with bright futures and yuppies who pay a fortune for private lessons. I’m not really in any of these categories, I’m 34, I’ll never go pro and I can’t spend $2-300/month.
Realistically even if I switch gyms I want to get in better shape first and brush off some of the ring rust. So I’m not going anywhere in the next few weeks. And besides maybe my gym’s situation can be resolved in the next few weeks.
