Gleason’s Gym

This gym is what a boxing gym is supposed to be. Sweaty grungy but produces greatness if you put the work in. I think the monthly amateur boxing events are a huge plus and it’s great anyone can box in the events with there amateur cards. Greats like Ali and Tyson have graced Gleason’s

I moved from Tribeca to Brooklyn, on Front St, just two blocks down from Gleason’s. When I lived in Tribeca I went to Church Street Boxing which I still love, but it’s way too easy for me to walk two blocks to go to Gleason’s.
My first impression of Gleason’s was not great. It felt like when I was a kid and started at a new school. But a few months later Gleason’s now feels like home.
Like most boxing gyms in NYC, Gleason’s is rough around the edges. It could be cleaner and more modern. But I like it just the way it is. And when you get to know the people that work here and the trainers and the history of the place, you realize just how legendary it is.

It’s as old school as it gets… this is the place for real boxing.

Legendary gym. All five of my fights took place there (2012 International Master’s Tournament Champion and 2015 International Master’s Tournament Finalist.)
The food isn’t the best for fighters, but they sure no how to bring in good shows. That, plus the quite normal celebrity sighting all make for why this place has the reputation that it does.
Plus, after a hard workout, you can relax by the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park.

I rarely write reviews but I had to for this. I am not a professional (or even amateur boxer) but I train seriously + almost daily at Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles. Ok WC is probably the best boxing club in the US but Gleason’s has a reputation so I expected the NYC equivalent of WC. It is not. Summary: For $ 50 I just feel I should feel like I should have had a great boxing experience but I had an eh boxing experience. However Now that I re read this review I just think the problem is WC has spoiled me rotten. Blame Freddy for having such an awesome gym.

Old school boxing gym ! Luv this place. The best in NY ! Recommended been training here for 2 awesome trainers and sparring

I have been going to this gym for a long time (like 3 years) and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s more expensive than your typical gym but everyone here is part of a community open to anyone who wants to come in and put in some work. Go in, get a trainer and get started.

Being a girl can be intimidating in a gym like Gleason’s. I had been taking Malin Bey’s Muay Thai class at another small Brooklyn gym for a year with my boyfriend, and suddenly we had to join Gleason’s as our old gym cancelled that class. I was scared and a little bit reluctant to go to a ‘true’ boxing gym as my goal is not to be a fighter. As soon as I entered Gleason’s, it felt awesome. Everybody is training ‘for real’, no checking yourself in the mirror or looking at the new chick. Everybody is giving their best and you kind of suck that energy and put it into your own routine. The MMA training program (Fearless) is very efficiently designed as it covers different aspects of the workout: martial arts, strengthening and conditioning, boxing with very professional and dedicated instructors. I couldn’t like it more. Working out with Malin, who is a real master but yet, very personal, as well as with the rest of the team (One shot, Nico, Dan, Q, Rodrigo) is not only fun and challenging but it fills me with confidence and satisfaction. I’ve noticed that there are women of all ages, shapes and levels, really inspiring. So if you are a girl and are thinking about it, all I have to say is Go Girl!

Gleason’s is awesome place for fight training and fitness. My girlfriend and I have started training here with the Fearless Fighting Program. Malin, Rodrigo and crew will keep you fighting fit. All aspects of martial arts are covered with these guys. Never boring and always challenging. Strength & conditioning, Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA. Its all here. I think there is also some offerings in Wing Chun. The knowledgeable trainers are friendly yet serious about their craft and getting you into shape. Don’t expect a boutique gym here. Its Gleason’s-the name speaks for itself: old-​school blood, sweat and tears… and its great! The gym has lots of space and plenty of equipment to work with. The regulars and staff are very respectful toward everyone who comes through the door-​guys, girls and kids. A great environment for those who are serious about training.

gleason’s feels the most boxing gym-​like of the boxing gyms i’ve been to. it seems like most of the people there know what they’re doing. half the people there are shirtless and have like –5% body fat. even tho there are lots of people in there, the space is so big that it doesn’t seem crowded. i met with a trainer (there’s like 80 on staff) and he set up his own double end and speed bags for me. so i think you have to bring your own if you wanna practice those. my only «complaint» is i think the 30sec buzzer should be louder so i know how much more pain i have to endure. monthly fees for gleason’s is lower than most of the other boxing gyms and average trainer is $ 35.
has a $ 60/​mo promotion, expires some time in august.

I’ve trained at three boxing gyms in NYC. I’m a white collar boxer. I enjoy the sport. I box two or three days a week. So keep that in mind as you read this.
Gleason’s Gym is one of the reasons I moved to Brooklyn. I’d heard about it while I lived in Seattle. One of the oldest boxing gyms in the United States. Mike Tyson, Muhammed Ali, big names. It was a little intimidating. Once I joined, the workout was fairly typical — heavy bags, speed bags, double-​end bags, sparring.
Pros: It’s spacious. It’s usually not hard to find space to train, even during busy times. There are four sparring rings, although one of them is dedicated to professional wrestling. The fee is pretty standard: around $ 90 per month for membership. The hours are decent. The best way to make progress is to work with a trainer, because unless you have your own gear, finding gloves, focus mitts, jump ropes, and miscellaneous gear can be challenging. They host amateur events, which are some of the most interesting, gut-​level boxing matches you will ever watch.
Cons: The atmosphere isn’t very friendly to newcomers. It’s probably a bit more welcoming to men than it is to women. The guy’s bathroom is awful. I mean, really awful. I’ve been boxing for five years, so I don’t expect a lot. The treadmills and exercise bikes are ancient. Some don’t work. Trainers can be expensive: some are worth it, some aren’t. They raise their rates arbitrarily and without warning. No AC, which means summers are VERY hot. The smell can be a little much, sometimes. For as much money as flows through the place with special events, I sometimes wondered if a coat of paint and one good scrub in the bathroom isn’t too much to ask for.
It’s not a bad place to start boxing. If you can find a good trainer, that will make your experience. If you find a bad trainer, you’ll quit and leave. A lot of the folks I knew there have moved over to other gyms since I’ve left. It was worth it to train there, and experience a piece of boxing history. You will see famous people walk through sometimes, and visit. I watched part of a rap video being filmed there. But overall I looked for a smaller, less famous gym where the people were friendlier, the trainers don’t raise rates arbitrarily and the atmosphere was better.

If you’re looking for a comfortable, air conditioned place with a sauna that you can lounge at after a medium-​impact workout, this is not going to be the place for you. This place smells bad, no a/​c, and the whole place has cement floors so if you slip on some of the sweat that’s usually on the floors and fall down, you’re going to hurt something. Some of the free weights are even taped up with duct tape, and I’m pretty sure some of the members there are on parole. However, if you really want to learn how to box, you don’t want to be in one of those cramped boxing gyms in manhattan where you’re on top of everyone, and you want some really great trainers to work with you while not paying an arm and a leg, then this is the place for you. I’ve been going there for over a year and I’ve tried out a lot of other boxing gyms, but I personally like this one the best. It’s big, there are 4 rings, 8 heavy bags, and plenty of room to jump rope. I work with Raul Frank and I really like his style. He makes me work, he sometimes teaches me some self-​defense/​street fighting stuff, and since he still fights sometimes he’ll sometimes work out right along with me which is really fun. He will also spar with me and let me beat the crap out of him. Everyone is there to work out and leaves you alone, but everyone is really nice. It’s amazing the confidence I have in myself now because of learning how to box, and I am NOT anybody that looks like I belong there at all. It’s addictive tho, and absolutely the best workout I’ve ever had. I go 2 or 3 times a week and I still have my cupcakes when I want them and still look great because of the intensity of the workouts. I highly recommend this place, and Raul, if you want to lose weight, build confidence, punch stuff, or even just try something new.

one of the places i had visit during my recent trip to New York City. I must have walked by it 8 times before being told its on the second story. Much larger than many of the old boxing gyms i have seen in the past. I would like to train at a historic place like Gleason’s

it’s been a while since i’ve gone there, due to the fact that a gym opened way closer to home, but man is this the place i shoulda stuck with. Gleasons is truly the only boxing gym you should ever go to. the first thing i felt when i walked in on that hot august day was a strong sense of pride, history, and that going here would give me the training i need to get into way better shape, and they definitely helped. the trainers are very helpful even if you aren’t using one, they will point out what you are doing right or wrong as they are walking around. the only thing i can say bad about it is, i wish they never moved out of manhattan all those many years ago.

If you are serious about boxing, I can’t recommend this place enough. It can get a little expensive since you pay monthly dues plus training sessions with a coach. Your experience is also highly contingent upon your instructor – they all have different schools of thought. Some are new school who don’t believe in pivoting as you throw crosses or hooks, while others who do. This gym does not offer any classes, so if you’re looking for that, you ought to go elsewhere. Many great boxers have walked through that door — Muhammad Ali, Lucia Rijker, etc etc. Others still train there.