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North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness

Boxing gym

😠 If your goal is to improve your fitness, then this place is great for you. However, if you are an aspiring boxer who wants to compete, then avoid this place at all cost. In my sparring sessions, the owner only gave tips to loyal members that have been staying at the gym for a long time. I was trea... People often mention boxing, Steve, great, training, recommend, classes, highly, fitness, owner, Boxing,


Address

64 Sutton St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

Website

www.boxing-fitness.com

Contact

+61 3 9328 8815

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (62 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 8 PM

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  • 1/5 Luke J. 4 years ago on Google
    If your goal is to improve your fitness, then this place is great for you. However, if you are an aspiring boxer who wants to compete, then avoid this place at all cost. In my sparring sessions, the owner only gave tips to loyal members that have been staying at the gym for a long time. I was treated as an outcast, a shadow to be ignored. You are ignored as new member. This is unfair, considering that I paid the owner and I expect my money to be worthwhile. When you make any simple mistake, the owner relishes on the opportunity to publicly humiliate and mentally abuse you in front of your own peers. There is credibility to what I say. If you scroll down further in the reviews, people have said the same thing I have said about the owner, that he is a BULLY. If you are a new member, you are treated as a second class citizen. It is only when you come in regularly or demonstrate that you have the potential to be great, the owner, takes interest in you. if you are a beginner boxer looking to compete, stay away from this atrocity. Find a trainer who cares for you and your health.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leo v. 6 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    A Fantastic Gym. Very welcoming and inclusive environment. Outstanding staff that make a real effort to help and get to know everyone. Steve (the owner) is a master coach and provides some of the best training I’ve had. The weights room is well equipped, always tidy and never too busy. Highly recommend this gym.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J “Ryan” C. 3 years ago on Google • 267 reviews
    The BEST boxing gym! Fantastic classes. Good weights room. Great range of equipment. Very experienced and friendly coaches (and excellent teachers so you'll learn how to punch, move and not get punched easily and safely under supervision). Also Steve promotes the sport and fight events so you'll be up to date with entertaining events to attend regularly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 1 year ago on Google
    i travel from the other side of town to train at North Melb Boxing & Fitness and would travel further if need be. The team at NMBF are professional, friendly and highly motivated. I have achieved amazing results, not only for my own health and fitness but have gained valuable knowledge and skills in my field of work. Highly recommend
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noa C. 4 years ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Can't say better words about this place. It has become my routine for the past seven months. Started off boxing then got myself into personal training with Stefan. I am at the fittest I ever am. The gym itself has this old school charm where you just work hard and get fit or better your boxing skill. I tried out a few boxing gyms, they gave a vibe that you are just moving to sweat off but not learning the skills and why you make a certain move. Steve is great in explaining those and demonstrates well so you truly understand why. Highly recommend training with Stefan as he customizes your own training plans everytime and is very realistic about goals. It doesn't exhaust you to a point you never want to keep up with it yet getting the results you want to see. My planking time on the first and the last day of training is the testimonial. Not to mentioned it is very reasonably priced. It is great for someone who'd like to kick start their fitness regimen and form a healthy habit. I'm forever grateful that I found this place and absolutely love the time there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy B. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Best boxing club in Melbourne. I've learnt more in the last year or so at Steve's gym than I have in the previous 9 years boxing in Melbourne and Sydney. Some of the best coaching you'll get. Great for anyone from beginner to Pro. You will get a complete understanding of the sweet science here, it's not just punching a bag. The classes are also booked so you have plenty of space and classes aren't rammed with people. If you want to improve this is the place to be. This place is much more than a Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA and Fitness sanctuary it's a community, a family. There's regular sparring, top coaching and a variety of disciplines. You can even buy your gear here which is handy as it can be hard to find stores with stock in Melbourne. If I could give this Boxing mecca 6 stars I would. Unreal.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dale De La R. 6 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    I work down the street from the Gym 🏋️‍♂️ l haven't seen inside the place,to see what it looks like.but l see people exiting.must go in and check them out.

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Honestly could not speak more highly of this gym. Steve is extremely passionate about martial arts and absolute legend. He truly wants to help you improve on your boxing and fitness. I have benefited greatly from joining nmbf in all aspects of my life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula M. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant gym - focussed, no frills, no fuss, super friendly, cost effective and worth getting out of bed for at 6 am!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle W. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff are all very friendly and helpful and it's a great place to get fit and stay fit! Not to mention the boxing classes will not only teach you how to move and throw a punch - but how to move and not get hit! They have a large option of class times so you can't miss out and their weights room is well stocked too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth M. 4 years ago on Google
    We highly recommend joining North Melbourne Boxing and Fitness! Steve and Stefan are both amazing trainers and helped my partner and I get into great shape before our wedding. Personally I loved the fitness sessions or the HIIT fitness circuits, but my partner also mixed this up with Muay Thai and Boxing & Fitness classes. The general culture is amazing -everyone is friendly and supportive of eachother -and in no way is it pretentious. Trainers are approachable and will ensure you are challenged appropriately. In particular, I really enjoyed personally training with Stefan -he took my fitness to the next level! Memberships and personal training sessions are also very reasonably priced, so if you’re considering joining, you won’t be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isabelle T. 2 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    After looking for a boxing gym and trying out a few different gyms, this is the best! From the moment you walk through the door, you feel welcome. The coaches are great , amazing value, a GREAT workout and you LEARN technique! Steve is a legend, thank you for making this feel like my second home.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 month ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    I trained with one on one with Steve, the owner and head trainer at North Melbourne Boxing and Fitness, 5 times a week, for 2 months with a view to him helping me work on some more technical elements of boxing that I have never properly been shown previously. Steve was exceptionally patient and incredibly knowledgable and I learnt a lot. I have trained in other gyms in other parts of the world and can state 100% that his facility is the best I have seen anywhere. And he has a great bunch of regulars training in the gym who made me feel at home and welcome immediately. I could not recommend enough and I will be back to visit every time I am in Melbourne.

  • 5/5 Chris G. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Can't say enough positive things about this gym! The boxing classes are fantastic, as an intermediate i find the classes really engaging, helpful, safe and fun.. Steve the head trainer there is super knowledgeable and takes his time to explain things properly so even I can understand!, unlike other gyms where drills feel rushed, unplanned and without purpose. I will be joining and highly recommend to boxers of levels. I also noticed a very friendly and inviting attitude with the other members on my first class.

  • 5/5 Oliver G. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Having never stepped in a boxing gym before, NMBF has been the best experience. I felt comfortable to work, encouraged and supported. Coaches know when you're ready for new pieces of knowledge that build your skill consistently. Cannot rate highly enough 🥊

  • 5/5 0 s. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Amazing environment and extremely knowledgeable head trainer. I have some experience in boxing from before but I feel like I learnt more in 3 weeks here than I did elsewhere. I would highly recommend this gym if you have high aspirations in combat sports and boxing.

  • 5/5 Marcus H. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I can highly recommend North Melbourne Boxing & Fitness. The gym itself is great, with plenty of space and equipment, and my one-on-one lessons with Steve have been fantastic. As a novice boxer, Steve has been incredibly welcoming, patient and helpful. I have thoroughly enjoyed each session and am learning a lot each week.

  • 5/5 Craig P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean place to train - plenty of high standard equipment - excellent community of people who train - well done Steve

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff here, fantastic classes, the Muay Thai classes stand above the rest fantastic teacher very knowledgeable, highly recommend

  • 5/5 Jeremy's Travel B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first ever session in a boxing gym and it was loads of fun, I'll be back again soon! Thanks

  • 5/5 B.C.C 3 years ago on Google
    A great gym with expert coaching in a fantastic facility. I only had the opportunity to train here for a brief period before moving abroad for work, however I was warmly welcomed and really enjoyed the training.

  • 5/5 George G. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Amazing place to train! World class trainer who pushes you to your limits! Very motivating and inspiring! No egos what so ever and the training crew always do what’s right for you. I love coming to this place and would recommend it to anyone wether you’ve been boxing for a long time, aspiring to be a boxer or just would like to be fit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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