The Trinity Boxing Club

I came to Trinity Boxing Club with no clear goal in mind. I knew I wanted to get back in shape, but normal gyms bored me senseless. So I figured «hey, i like watching boxing, why not give it a try.» Truth be told, I took my trial because i wanted a great work out, nothing more. But when i finished, i wanted to make boxing a big part of my life. I solely attribute that to the coaches at Trinity Boxing. Simeon and Sergei are awesome. They taught me the basics and gradually starting to really pushing me. Each one’s teaching style couldn’t be more different, which I thing is a real plus. Their unique coaching styles are giving me a 360 degree perspective on the sweet science. Each day I leave the gym I feel more skilled, more fit and more confident. It get’s better. You get results quick. But it comes at a price. You have to be willing to work hard, sweat a lot and listen carefully. With that said, anyone who steps into the gym can’t help but be inspired to push themselves. It’s styled like an old 40’s boxing gym reminiscent of Rocky or even Daredevil. It’s no frills and that works for me. So, if you’re willing to learn a new skill, do battle with your self doubt and improve physically, get to Trinity.

This gym taught me true grit. I learned how to fight, not just in the ring but in life, when it came to problems, responsibility, and self motivation. In this place I found that true self confidence comes from within and has little to do with the materials you own, the clothes you wear, or the money you make.
I was in a bad place when I decided to try boxing. But I knew I was angry and wanted to punch something, so boxing was the light bulb that went off in my head. I did a lot of research trying to find a good gym. I read the whole website and was absorbed in the stories. Immediately inspired I booked it to the subway station. 45 minutes later I almost got cold feet on the 1 train thinking I couldn’t walk into a boxing gym, I just thought I didn’t belong. The lady at the front desk helped wash away my fears. She was so welcoming and genuine I became a little more comfortable. I signed up and continued to go (nearly weekly) until I left New York.
All of the trainers are knowledgeable and good people. But no one tested me as much as Eric Kelly did. He had a nickname for me, 13, because apparently that’s how old I look. He was brash, no nonsense, demanding your best only and always. It was exactly what I needed, I improved, I became strong, and most importantly I saw my limits and pushed past them, which was so rewarding. I faced my fears every time I walked into that gym and I felt invincible every time I left.
Intensive. Life Changing. Shout out to Eric: thanks for everything.

Went there my first day and got one of the best workouts and the trainer makes sure you dont slack!!!

This place used to be okay but as I see it is now the new home of Eric Kelly.
Eric Kelly makes a mockery of the sport and anyone associated with him. Go to this gym if you want to end up looking like this. Watch Eric at his old gym:
«A lot of these cats I wish they’d just forget the address of the place… These pieces of s*** who want to feel like men at the end of the day… you a f***ing wuss… All these mother f***rs here suck» Eric Kelly, 2012
This guy wrecked himself and is a stain on any place he works. Good hire, Trinity!
Well done.

This is the real deal. Go to Equinox if you want to be seen in your new lame Under Armour workout gear, but go to Trinity Boxing if you want to have a great workout as well as learn an art form (boxing) built on control and discipline.
As an avid athlete my entire life, I’ve gotten tired of gyms, crossfit is no bueno, so a while back I decided I wanted to box. I looked at all the gyms in NYC and this one is the one I went with based on reputation, reviews, and then visiting and doing a session. The trainers are great, they push you, some of it is tough love, but hey that’s what we need to get better.
All the workouts are built on an accumulation of 3 minute rounds: jumping rope, shadow boxing, pads, sparring, conditioning. I’ve found I can workout for 2 hours and still have a lot of fun… so much to learn and improve upon.
It’s a great place. I really look forward to it and it has me excited to workout again… and I“m learning how to box well!:)

I recently moved in around the corner from Trinity Boxing Club and joined the boxing club. I am officially HOOKED on this place! The trainers are incredible helpful and encouraging (not to mention female friendly.) The workout is so fun that the hour goes by very quickly! What an amazing workout. The staff is very friendly and I would highly recommend this place!!!

This place is becoming my second home. Excellent trainers and club for those who really want to learn how to box/​technique. You learn different techniques and skills from each trainer’s style and they all have 10/​15+ years experience of boxing. The club itself has a great space/​rustic look. & to top it all off, everyone’s like a family. Try out one of their trial class if you need the proof! Highly recommend

I love to work out. My goals are strength, endurance, and self-​confidence.
In the service of those goals I’ve trained everywhere in NYC from Equinox to Richie’s gym in Bushwick and nothing even comes close to Trinity for me.
The staff is fantastic. Everyone is nice, patient, and kind — even though I walked in having never jumped rope.
Though, if you’re already a monster, the guys here are seasoned fighters who can work you too.
In the past I’ve done lifting, running, pilates, spin, yoga, and the results I’ve seen in just 4 months at Trinity are better than anything I’ve seen with any other regimen.
When I train for boxing I work harder for longer and push through more of my limits than for any other form of exercise. This comes, in part, because I love boxing (now, I didn’t before I came here… I was scared to train here at first!) and the workouts are so fun and engaging that I actually get excited to come every day. I practice rope at home just so I can do better at the gym.
And all the trainers at Trinity help with that. Even with someone as useless in the ring as I am, everyone at Trinity wants to see me do my best without scolding, mocking, or laughing at me for being so behind in every department, from coordination to endurance.
I love Trinity and I love the trainers. Only you can decide if it’s right for you, but you should head in and give it a chance. I was scared to death of going in when I started and now I go every day they’re open.
Oh! And if you’re a lady they’re super lady friendly there too. I’d say more than half the people that train at Trinity are women of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Believe me when I say this gym is for EVERYONE.

I recently took a trial class here and had an awesome workout. The trainer Alex was a lot of fun and was able to tailor the workout to fit my ability.

Joining Trinity Boxing Club is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I joined three years ago when I felt that I needed to add variety to my physical activity repertoire. I was instantly hooked. You see, it’s not only a gym where you work out and get into the best shape of your life, but it’s also a place where you meet great friends. Martin, the gym’s proprietor, ensures that there is an easy-​going, friendly atmosphere at the gym even when you’re engaged in a serious butt-​kicking workout.
Boxing is an amazing sport. Not only does it work out every muscle of your body, but it teaches you tenacity, it builds your mental strength and it gives you confidence. With the help of the top-​notch trainers at the gym, you become stronger and learn to move in ways and with speed you never knew your body could handle!
If you’ve tried it and find that boxing is not right for you, I’d recommend giving the bootcamp a shot. In addition to being a natural-​born leader, Eddie is an amazing strength and conditioning coach, and knows how to push and motivate you to get to the next level. I’ve been participating in his bootcamp on and off for over a year and I owe the level of my cardio /​endurance to him!

Although the place may look chaotic, it is an organized chaos where at least one of the trainers has an eye on you at all times. As to the trainers, they are all boxers or former boxers and manage to teach without judgment — no matter what your level, if you keep trying, they will keep helping you and you will get it right eventually. And have fun in the process. For me, I came here at 50 years old and way overweight. I lost more than ½ my excess weight in less than a year, have gone down many dress sizes and am fit and healthy in ways I haven’t been since college. The program works: you warm up, you shadow box, you hit bags, you work one-​on-​one w a trainer and then you begin conditioning exercises While it sounds daunting, you are able to work at your own level and your own pace Warnings: this is boxing club. There is nothing fancy and you learn to work out with little more than bags, free weights and your own abilities. People talk to each other and are nice. And once you walk in the door, you best be prepared to work. Because if you try and sneak out after, say, 10 minutes on a treadmill (which I have been known to do at other gyms) someone will notice and you will be too embarrassed to tell them you are not in the mood to work out.

Hands down Trinity is one of the best gyms in NYC. They have great trainers that are experienced and challenge you to be the best that you can be. I’ve been a member for 5 months and have already seen incredible results. The trinity boxing trainers have become an extended family to me since I see them every day and they put me in my place when they see me slacking off. Ever since I joined Trinity, I’ve been the most fit in the 10 years I’ve been working out.

It’s my third week here and I cant believe there is only one review for this place so far…
Sitting all day in an office does not help me stay in shape… I use to play water-​polo and swim for 9 years but since I moved to New York haven’t had much time for all these extra curricular activities.
After coming back from my two week vacation in Europe I decided to signup in a gym and start working out.
I saw the online add for the Trinity boot camp workout, and immediately went over and signed up for it.
We workout every day 6:00 — 7:00am or 7:00 — 8:00am and sometimes I try to stay longer… It’s a great mixture of cardio workouts: sit-​ups, push-​ups, running, boxing… etc The workouts are intensive and they vary each day, so we hit different groups of muscles each time.
First two weeks were painful and had sore muscles almost every day. Being in the third week, muscle soreness seems to be less of a problem as I try to push myself more and more.
We have a great coach, an ex Green Beret, who pushes each of us to our max ability. I did not know that there are so many ways of doing push-​ups and sit-​ups until I signed up here :)
I feel great and energized, and I am planning of sticking with this workout for as long as I am in New York.

Been going there now for the past 8 weeks and really enjoying it. Always wanted to learn to box and although i don’t think i will ever be a pro, it does give you a nice bit of self confidence to be able to throw a proper punch
Got the intro to boxing package to start which is a good idea as it lets you see whether you like it or not, its 10 lessons and gives you a feel for if you want to do it or not.
There are a lot of reasons why i like the place
1. Its the best workout i have ever gotten outside of training for Gaelic football or rugby. You couldn’t work as hard in a gym without quitting
2. The staff are friendly and helpful and most important patient. John the owner is always there and is a great guy. Marcy who does the fitness is gorgeous and really sweet and would be a distraction only for she works you so hard that you can barely move when your finished. I have gotten personal training sessions and Marcy’s sessions put everyones else’s to shame as they are different each time and reasonably fun to day considering you are killing yourself
3. Its an actual boxing gym not a gym with a ring, there are professional l fighters there so everyone knows there stuff
4. Its girls and boys which is good as it takes some of the testosterone from it and nobody is killing themselves to be the alpha male (Thank god as id be killing myself to not seem like a pansy !!) I like 90% of the people who work out their. I have hated nearly every other person in the gym in my building so i wouldn’t go or leave after a short while. There is a distinct lack of DOUCH in trinity
There are some things i don’t like
1. You can feel a little isolated when its really busy but there is more atmosphere there when it is so its a catch 22
2. I would love more rounds in the ring than just the two if its really busy fine but if its not you should be able to ask for more
3. A water fountain on the gym floor…
Overall i really love this place and would recommend it to anyone (girls or boys) looking to get out of the normal gym crap or for something different

Coming from California, I am constantly surrounded by hard bodies, from weight-​room warriors to mixed martial art thugs to boxing hooligans. I’ve trained with top-​ranked professionals (undefeated boxers and MMA fighters), so needless to say, I know how to recognize talent and can accurately judge teaching abilities.
Anyway, since my move here, I’ve been looking for a boxing gym that has a social atmosphere with serious athletes. I stepped into Trinity and felt very welcomed by the desk receptionist. Everyone I encountered was very friendly. I proceeded to take the instruction class:
(Rounds are 3 minutes with 1 minute rest)
2 rounds of skipping rope
2 rounds of shadow boxing
1 round of heavy bags
1 round of mitts with an instructor (I don’t think the person holding for me was very good, as he did not let me fully extend my arm as I punched. His style could also be more refined)
1 round of heavy bags again
1 round of crosses and hooks
1 last round of shadow boxing
«strength» training (punches with cable rope, side twists, sit ups, etc.)
I guess this format would be fine, but I was looking for something more cardio intensive. Granted, you get what you put in, but the conditioning leaves a bit to be desired. I wanted plyometrics, jump squats, squat thrusts, lunges, more rounds with mitts (even partnering with other students?) … I could go on.
This gym is perfectly fine if you want an introduction to boxing, but I need something more. I would also recommend Gleason’s if you are a _​serious_​boxer.