An amazing gym, Pedro is an attentive and professional coach that gives attention to all of his students, he focuses on boxing skills rather than just getting people to cluelessly wack a bag, improved a lot due to pedros teaching. The classes are in both English and Portuguese and it is great for learning Portuguese. I have made friends In the club and find everyone there friendly, it is a friendly environment!!! 💪💪💪💪

I love the friendly yet hard working energy the gym has. I visited Porto from Seattle, US and felt welcomed immediately. The clients are nice, many great fighters, and Coach Pedro is an excellent teacher. All levels can fit right in with the variety of experience in the gym. When I visit Portugal, I will go back to Skills Academy. I was glad to take part as they are a solidified memory of my Porto visit! Ciao!

I highly recommend Skills Academy to boxers of any level that are looking to improve—beginners all the way to boxers preparing for a fight. Pedro creates a welcoming atmosphere to improve and push yourself; he speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French. His workouts are diverse and intense; they focus on technique as well as conditioning. I’ve previously boxed, but through classes with Pedro my technique was refined and greatly improved. Even though I only boxed for two weeks I felt welcomed into the community. The next time I find myself in Porto, I'll be back!

Great boxing place in Porto. Private and group trainings for everyone - doesn't matter if you are a beginner or experienced, staying in Porto for a short term or living here - you will feel very welcomed there. Nice community and awesome coaches, who will help and motivate you :)

They have amazing coaches and a super good and inspiring atmosphere! I as a foreigner also felt very welcome and the teachers would always translate everything. I went to beginner classes and physical conditioning: 10/10 for me.

Highly recommend! I had never boxed before going to Academia Skills. I'm just a few months in and have made a lot of progress. Group classes are co-ed and have a mix of ages and skill levels. As a new boxer, doing partner exercises with those who are better than me has helped me advance quicker. Pedro is an excellent coach, and the other boxers are friendly, patient and helpful as I learn. No two classes are the same. I'm always amazed by Pedro's endless creativity in mixing things up each time with a combination of skills training and cardio/strength. Estou a aprender português, mas Pedro fala inglês (muito bem!) quando não compreendo. Estou a aprender boxe e português juntos :) UPDATE: I've been going to Academia Skills for almost 2 years and still highly recommend it. There are now youth and beginner group classes on offer too. Sofia leads the beginner classes, and I think they are great for both novices and those who have more experience but want to hone the basics. She is a patient, supportive and effective coach. Definitely try out one of her classes no matter your level!

Excellent boxing gym in Porto. Trained on holiday - went 6 times in four days for personal training and classes. Pedro is a friendly, intelligent and skilled coach who speaks very good English. A former psychotherapist he brings an informed and nuanced approach to your training. Very friendly classes. Go if you are in Porto and want to learn boxing, get fit and have fun. Really recommended.

I was in Porto for a short bit but wasn't touring. Although they don't typically have one day classes, Pedro was flexible and accommodated me for a one day training. It was a nice clean gym and Pedro was a genuinely nice guy - he gave me a short brief about the gym and his beliefs in empowering female fighters. He invited me to comeback for more classes but unfortunately I couldn't attend due to schedule conflict. Wish I went earlier and squeezed in few more sessions while I was in Porto. I have few friends traveling to Porto this year and definitely recommending coach Pedro!

highly recommend! here you will not only learn boxing, but you will find friends and family💪❤️

I'm a beginner in boxing and I took my first private classes with Pedro. He is super nice, very patient and he explains things very clearly. He can give lessons in portuguese but also in english and in French. I really loved training at Skills Academy. If I could, I would have give him a 7-star review.

I definitely clearly highly recommend Skills Academy to any kind of boxers ( from beginners to masters). I went there for a short period while I was living in Porto. Pedro was such a good trainer, very welcoming and friendly. A coach able to adapt his speech and his way of explaining to your level of technique. He is impressive as well by managing multiples languages ( Spanish, English, French...). He really demonstrated during my time there, his level of passion and his ability to share it with the others. I started as a beginner and came for the first time with many fears, after a few session with the group of boxers, I was feeling already better and full of confidence. Joining Skills academy is more than boxing, it is integrating a community of people sharing good moments through boxing. You will learn that boxing is much more than a fighting sport, it is a sport that requires years of experiences and techniques and it will probably teach you a lot about yourself at the same time. I really hope I will be able to come back soon in this academy. Até à próxima

Was a real pleasure to train at the Skills Academy. It is a great facility. Large gym with lots of boxing equipment and also a great cardio and weights area. Pedro is a fantastic coach. He has deep boxing knowledge and he is very attentive to all members of the class. He creates a very inclusive atmosphere, regardless of skill level. Funny guy too! Highly recommend for boxers of all levels

I've had a great experience with boxing classes at Skills Academy. Pedro is an excellent, knowledgeable and easy-going teacher. The gym is spacious, clean and well-equipped.

Started training here with no prior boxing experience and was warmly welcomed. The gym itself is great and the classes dynamic and fun. Great experience - 5 stars!

Pedro is an excellent coach! The space is really clean and there is always a family-like atmosphere. Highly recommend!

The best boxing gym!! Pedro is an amazing coach as well as a kind, hilarious person who will help you become the best boxer you can be. I had never boxed before starting at Skills Academy, and in just 2 months I have improved so much while having fun! If you’re looking for an awesome workout, to refine your boxing skills, or just to find a great community of people, Skills Academy is for you.

Even tho i just stayed for a month, and it was my first time boxing, in my opinion Pedro (the box and stick teacher) really focuses on what you need/want. In my case, i told him i just wanted the box training, i didn't want to kill nobody. So the classes were mainly exercising in couples or in class as a team, a team he works on building each and every class, doing really everything you can without hurting yourself ( maybe just a bit ;) ) The classes went by flying and you can use the gym before and after the class for your own pleasure. Last thing i have to say, i really felt like home and i'd really love to be back. ENJOY!

Pedro is such a great coach! Im Canadian and have lived in Portugal for 3 months and he was very welcoming and great with instructing. I am a beginner and he asked me right away what my experience and intentions were, so whether you are experienced and want to train to compete, or if you are new and just want to learn/workout, he knows exactly how to gear the lessons for you. He treats everyone equally and I am glad he was my first coach! Thank you Pedro!

I would reccomend training at Skills Academy 100%. As an English speaker new to Porto I was looking for somewhere I could train without speaking Portuguese and I definitely found it - Pedro speaks perfect English if that is what you are looking for. Pedro is one of the best trainers I have ever worked with and focuses on technique as much as also incorporating fitness work into workouts. I will be sad to leave when I move on from Porto and if I ever find myself back in Porto I will be back training straight away.

I started private training at Skills a bit less than a month ago, and I love it! Pedro makes every class unique and memorable. There's an excellent balance between the exercises for physical fitness and actual boxing practice. I also really appreciate the constant feedback from Pedro to make sure I correct my mistakes while training. You can tell he pays attention and wants to help you improve.

During my 2 months in Porto I joined the gym as a complete boxing beginner and I'm more than impressed! The group and private training sessions were great. The sessions were in both English and Portuguese. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly, creating a welcoming and supportive environment even during the toughest workouts. Coach Pedro is a real motivator, brimming with knowledge and passion for the sport. I felt supported, motivated and encouraged in my journey. Highly recommended!

Much more than a boxing gym. I came to Porto without knowing anyone and I was immediately welcomed by this beautiful family. Pedro offers professionalism and attention to detail in order to learn and improve training after training. I recommend it to both experts and beginners, you won't regret it.

This is the best place to enhance your boxing skills as I want to share my experience that I have developed my boxing skills and it also helped my body to grow and I feel really confident and strong after training here.Moreover I want to mention about trainer as they are very supportive , skilled and cooperative.❤️🫶🏻