← KRASAVA Boxing Academy Journal

Notes from the gym.

Straight answers about boxing, training and the first class from the coach who runs the gym himself.

Women's group training in the ring under the BOXING mural
August 30, 2026

Boxing for women: what the first month looks like

A separate women's group, twice a week. No sparring unless you want it. What actually happens in the first four weeks.

 Coach showing a young boxer how to hold his guard, Ukrainian and US flags above
August 30, 2026

Will boxing make my child aggressive?

The question every parent asks before the first class. The honest answer, and what actually happens in the kids group.

 Pad work with the coach under the gym's honeycomb lights
August 30, 2026

What to bring to your first boxing class

Sportswear, clean indoor shoes, water and a towel. Gloves are in the gym. Here is what the first hour actually looks like.