Juniors are taught the techniques and skills of boxing in a safe, welcoming environment where motivation, enjoyment and discipline are the foundations of every class. All the children who come through the doors will not only develop their boxing skills and fitness, but key personal skills too.
Boxing is an excellent way of building confidence, making new friends, and improving mental wellbeing. The coaches are advocates for inspiring young people, through boxing, to enjoy and understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
All kids are welcome! If they are keen to learn how to box and have high aspirations to excel in the boxing ring, the opportunity to progress is certainly encouraged and nurtured. If boxing is a means to keep fit, build strength, and maintain a healthy weight, that will be strongly supported and encouraged. The coaches keep the training fun and interesting.
We are now offering amateur junior classes for children who want to move onto the next level of the sport, spar and compete. A child needs to show a positive and disciplined attitude as well as a willingness for increased sparring, and interest in competition.
Junior classes run on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:40 – 4:30 pm (6-9 years) & 4:30 – 5:20pm (10-13 years) 5:20pm – 6:10pm (14-17 years) and Saturdays from 11pm – 12pm (all ages). Amateur Junior classes run on Tuesday & Thursday 6pm-7pm and Saturday at 10am.
Junior Regular Membership entitles you to 2 classes a week. Junior Super Membership entitles you to 3 classes a week. Classes run throughout term time and school holidays. We also run an Amateur Junior class on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5pm for those who want to take their boxing to the next level.
All junior coaches are qualified personal trainers and experienced boxing coaches. All are members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Port O’ Leith Boxing Club has a designated and trained Child Protection Officer (Lily Priggs) who can be contacted directly at lily@portoleithboxing.co.uk.
£40/£48 Per Month
Professionalism, great service. These people really know what they’re doing. My son loves the boxing sessions at Port O Leith Boxing Club. I recommend AAAAA+++++
Scotland’s exciting new boxing gym. A boxing gym equipped to the hilt!
It’s founders, John, and Lily, have taught and trained thousands of people the the skills and enjoyment of boxing.
Port O’ Leith Boxing Club offers courses, classes and programmes, including our 4week Boxing Basics Courses for total beginners where boxing skills such as effective footwork, head movement and ring craft are introduced. Being able to punch is a great skill to have – but being able to dodge a punch is even better!
The timetable is packed with boxing, and fitness classes running throughout the day, catering for all abilities, from beginners to experienced boxers keen to improve their sparring techniques.
Classes are organised for early morning risers, lunchtime lovers and for those who enjoy evening and weekend sessions. Daytime classes are perfect for shift workers, lunchtime boxers, new parents, and their little ones – (free childcare is available on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30pm and Thursdays at 12pm)
There is never an excuse not to train!
Having a perfect jab or a beautiful left hook is a great talent – but being so outrageously fit that you can throw hundreds of them is even more rewarding.
Port O’ Leith Boxing Club has top of the range equipment that is used in our classes, or you can use them on your own! This includes a conditioning track; prowler; suspension trainers; slam balls; slam wall; sled; tyre; climbing rope; battle ropes; gym hoops; ab rollers; step boxes; resistance bands; sprint bands; weight racks; resistance machines; cable machine; free weights; kettlebells; air bike; concept rower; curve running machine; ski urg and much more!
Fighting and sparring are certainly not obligatory – although very much available. John’s and Lily’s commitment to boxing is about challenge, camaraderie, progress, and fun.
However, for those who want the challenge of climbing through the ropes into the ring, the 10week Fight Camp offers an experience like no other!
For the seasonal semi-pro fighters who train hard enough, there will be the opportunity to compete.
Relaxing and unwinding are fundamental to an enjoyable experience. The clean fresh changing facilities, and a drink of coffee or a smoothie all enhance the training sessions at Port O’ Leith Boxing Gym.
Watch out for boxing socials – and a pop-up bar too!
Moved to Edinburgh not so long ago and jumped into a few boxing clubs across the City – this is the best gym by a distance.
But what really separates this place from other gyms in general is the community – everyone is here to learn and this comes through in the everyday ethos. Really good place to be for a proper workout
I started boxing basics in end of January/beginning of February 2022. I didn’t know anyone that was going, I went completely without any boxing experience and I was very unfit, and so nervous..!! I think it’s important to mention as everybody has to start somewhere, and we shouldn’t compare ourselves too much to others, but yourself.
I quickly fell in love with boxing and it opened up a whole new world to me. My fitness has steadily improved which was my intial goal – to get fitter. I strongly feel that POL keeps challenging me to set new goals and push myself further.
I have taken part in 3 fight camps, had 2 fights, and met so many new and amazing people who have given me completely new perspectives on fitness and sport. I have gained experiences that I never thought I would and I’ve made so many lovely friends as a bonus. I would say I’m fitter at (almost) 35 than I was at 25.
I’ve also recently started volunteering with Punching with Parkinson’s and it’s been such a delight! An amazing group of people, and it feels great to be able to give back to this community.
Since the basics my overall fitness has skyrocket compared to what I was before I started. I like to run and I can see a huge difference in my ability. I feel like I improve my skills in boxing every week, with such excellent coaching as POL has – even if you are in bigger groups, coaches never miss you as an individual and there is help and support if you need it. I’ve also become a lot more confident in myself and it’s helped me see my body from a different perspective. Instead of being solely weight focused (which is something that a lot of us often fall in to) I feel that boxing helps me focus more on my performance and weight comes so much further down the list. I believe this is a healthier outlook for me personally. My mental health has also significantly improved since I started boxing and exercising regularly.
I definitely want to fight again, we can’t leave it at 2..!.I have a goal that I would like to do at least 5. I want to continue sparring and perfecting my skills as I’ve really enjoyed this recently. I also have a goal to run a 10K in an hour… hopefully I’ll be able to do this before the summer.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn to box, enjoys a challenge and is looking for a new fitness regime to become stronger, fitter and in healthier shape. Learning the new skill of hitting the bags and pads effectively and with an ever-improving technique is not only both satisfying and rewarding but also a massive stress reliever and anxiety crusher!
Improving and developing strength & fitness is a core element throughout the Boxing Basics Course, and we encourage all participants to sign up to the Strength & Power and Boxers Conditioning Classes to complement the boxing training and reach their health & fitness goals.
Once you have completed this course you are able to sign up to Port O’ Leith Boxing Club as a Member and enjoy full access to the timetable of which includes over 14 Strength & Power and Boxers Conditioning classes which have proved crucial in our members strength, fitness and weight loss journey’s.
The course runs every month for 4weeks, and your boxing classes take place on the following days and times:
You can also book into 4 additional classes including Strength & Power and Boxers Conditioning, in addtion, you have unlimited gym usage.
You can book onto any of the below courses for 2025:
Purchase a taster which runs on the 1st Tuesday and Wednesday of each month
Drop us an email, if you’d like to visit.
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