Boxing Classes in New Westminster — Train With Certified Coaches
Join structured boxing classes at Modern Warrior Academy in New Westminster. From fundamentals and fitness to competitive sparring, our coaching team helps you build technique, power, and ring intelligence at every level.
Boxing That Builds Fighters and Builds Fitness
At Modern Warrior Academy, boxing is more than hitting a bag. Our boxing program in New Westminster delivers technique-driven training that sharpens your striking, improves cardiovascular conditioning, and builds real fighting skills — whether you want to compete, develop self-defence ability, or simply get in the best shape of your life.
Technique-First Coaching
Every class emphasizes proper mechanics — stance, footwork, punching form, and defensive positioning — so you develop clean, effective habits from day one.
Fitness That Delivers Results
Boxing training pushes your cardio, builds lean muscle, and improves agility. Expect high-intensity rounds that condition your body for real performance.
Structured Progression Path
Start with fundamentals, advance to competitive combinations and padwork, and progress into supervised sparring when you are ready — all under experienced coaching.
See What Boxing Training Looks Like at Modern Warrior
This clip shows the real pace, intensity, and coaching approach of a boxing session at our New Westminster gym. Students work through rounds of padwork, combinations, and conditioning under direct instruction from our coaches.
Whether it is your first time putting on gloves or you are preparing for competition, every session is structured to build skill, timing, and confidence.
- Focused padwork and combination drills
- Technical sparring under coach supervision
- Conditioning rounds designed for boxing performance
- Welcoming environment for all experience levels
Why People Choose Boxing at Modern Warrior
Expert Coaching
Train under NCCP-certified coach Jason Hartstein, who has guided fighters to provincial medals. His dynamic padwork and sharp technical eye set our program apart.
Technical Mastery
Develop precise punching mechanics, defensive slips and rolls, footwork patterns, and ring awareness that translate directly to sparring and competition.
Cardiovascular Conditioning
Boxing rounds push your heart rate, build endurance, and torch calories. Expect improvements in stamina, recovery time, and overall fitness.
Practical Self-Defence
Boxing teaches you how to protect yourself effectively. Learn to read distance, react under pressure, and control confrontations with confidence.
Mental Toughness
Boxing training builds resilience, focus under fatigue, and the mental discipline to push through when things get hard — on and off the mat.
Competitive Pathway
Ready to compete? Our advanced and competitive classes prepare fighters for sanctioned bouts with focused strategy, sparring, and fight-camp conditioning.
What to Expect in a Boxing Class
Our boxing classes follow a structured format designed to progressively build your skills, conditioning, and fight awareness. Whether you are attending the lunchtime Boxing Fitness session or the evening competitive training, each class follows a clear, purposeful structure.
Warm-Up and Movement Prep
Each session starts with dynamic warm-ups, skipping, shadowboxing, and mobility work to prepare the body and sharpen coordination before the main work begins.
Fundamental Boxing Technique
Master the core punches — jab, cross, hook, and uppercut — alongside defensive moves including slips, rolls, and blocks. Footwork and ring positioning are drilled in every session.
Padwork and Combination Drills
Improve accuracy, timing, and power through focused mitt work with coaches. Combinations build muscle memory and sharpen your offensive and counter-punching ability.
Technical Sparring and Strategy
In intermediate and advanced classes, supervised sparring sessions let you apply skills in a controlled, safe environment. Coaches provide real-time feedback on distance management and tactical decisions.
Strength and Conditioning
Boxing-specific conditioning rounds build explosive power, endurance, and the ability to sustain high output across multiple rounds.
Cool-Down and Review
Sessions finish with stretching, cool-down exercises, and coach feedback to reinforce key takeaways and track your progress over time.
Boxing Classes for Every Goal
Whether you are stepping into a boxing gym for the first time or preparing for a sanctioned fight, our program adapts to where you are and where you want to go.
Complete Beginners
No experience required. Learn stance, guard, basic punches, and footwork in a supportive setting.
Fitness-Focused Trainers
Use boxing to lose weight, build stamina, and get in incredible shape without needing to spar.
Intermediate Boxers
Refine combinations, develop ring IQ, and progress into controlled sparring with coach guidance.
Competitive Fighters
Advanced strategy, sparring, and fight preparation under a coach who has trained provincial champions.
Boxing Class Schedule
| Day | Class | Coach | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Boxing Fitness & Fundamentals Fitness | Keith | 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
| Monday | Beginners & Intermediate Boxing Beginner+ | Jason | 7:00 – 8:15 PM |
| Monday | Advanced & Competitive Boxing Advanced | Jason | 8:15 – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Boxing Fitness & Fundamentals Fitness | Keith | 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Beginners & Intermediate Boxing Beginner+ | Jason | 7:00 – 8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | Advanced & Competitive Boxing Advanced | Jason | 8:15 – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | Boxing Fitness & Fundamentals Fitness | Keith | 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
| Friday | Intro to Competitive & Sparring Sparring | Jason | 7:00 – 8:15 PM |
Start With a Free Trial Class
Not sure which boxing class fits your level? Book a free trial session and experience the coaching, atmosphere, and training style firsthand. No commitment required.
Membership Options
A consistent option for students balancing training with work, school, or family commitments.
Our most popular option for members who want to train regularly and progress faster.
Best next step: book your free trial class first, meet the coaches, and we will help you choose the membership that matches your schedule and goals.
Meet Your Boxing Coaches
Jason Hartstein
Jason has trained alongside elite amateur and professional fighters for over seven years, developing sharp expertise in boxing technique and competitive strategy. An NCCP-certified Boxing Coach, Jason has successfully guided fighters to medals at provincial levels.
Known for his dynamic padwork and keen eye for detail, Jason translates nuanced technical observations into practical training methods that empower fighters to reach their full potential.
- NCCP-Certified Boxing Coach
- Provincial medal-winning fighters
- 7+ years training with elite athletes
- Specialist in padwork and fight strategy
Keith Liu
Coach Keith leads the Boxing Fitness & Fundamentals program, delivering high-energy, music-driven sessions that blend padwork, footwork, and essential boxing technique with results-focused conditioning.
Keith's coaching emphasizes clean mechanics, safe progressions, and clear cues — helping newcomers build confidence while keeping experienced athletes sharp. Expect rounds that hit pads, burn calories, and improve timing while reinforcing the core skills of boxing.
- High-energy, music-driven sessions
- Emphasis on clean mechanics and safety
- Padwork, footwork, and conditioning blend
- Ideal for beginners and fitness-focused athletes
Why Train Boxing at Modern Warrior Academy
- NCCP-certified head coach with a proven competitive coaching record
- Separate classes for fitness, beginners, intermediate, and competitive boxers
- Six boxing sessions per week across three training days
- Full martial arts facility with cross-training in kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling.
- 4.7 Google rating from public reviews
- Conveniently located at 314 6th Street, New Westminster, BC
Modern Warrior is not just a boxing gym — it is a complete combat sports academy serving New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and the surrounding Lower Mainland communities. Our multi-discipline environment means boxers have access to complementary training that sharpens their overall fight game.
Boxing Classes FAQ
No. Our boxing program welcomes complete beginners. The Beginners & Intermediate class with Coach Jason and the Boxing Fitness & Fundamentals class with Coach Keith are both designed for people with no prior experience. You will learn proper stance, basic punches, and defence from your very first session.
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Hand wraps and gloves are helpful if you have them, but the gym can provide equipment for trial classes. After your first session, coaches will advise on gear for ongoing training.
No. Sparring is optional and only available in the advanced and competitive classes. You can train boxing at Modern Warrior purely for fitness and technique without ever sparring. If you decide to spar, it is always supervised and introduced gradually when you and your coach agree you are ready.
The lunchtime Boxing Fitness & Fundamentals class with Coach Keith focuses on high-energy conditioning blended with core boxing mechanics — ideal for fitness-oriented training. The evening classes with Coach Jason are more technique and progression focused, with separate sessions for beginners/intermediate and advanced/competitive boxers.
Absolutely. Boxing is one of the most effective full-body workouts available. A typical session burns significant calories through combinations of cardio, strength, agility, and coordination work. Many members see noticeable improvements in body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and energy levels within the first month.
Yes. Many members train boxing alongside kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, or wrestling. Multi-program memberships are available. Cross-training across disciplines builds a more well-rounded skill set and accelerates your overall progress.
Modern Warrior Academy is located at 314 6th Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1R6. We serve members from New Westminster, Burnaby, Queensborough, Coquitlam, Surrey, and throughout the Lower Mainland. Call (604) 353-5627 or email [email protected] for more information.
Start Your Boxing Journey Today
Whether you want to compete, get fit, or learn real self-defence, our structured boxing program in New Westminster has a class for you. Start with a free trial, then choose the membership that fits your training schedule.