Save the date! August 27th is our next Band Test! Thank you for your cooperation as we navigated a new band test sign up process prior to our June test. We learned a lot on how to make this run smoothly for both participants and instructors, and we have some procedure updates. Please read the following carefully. How do I sign up for the band test? Do I just show up on test day? Enrolling in the band test requires the approval of your instructors. You will receive a benchmark worksheet where you can record your progress with each requirement. You must demonstrate to an instructor tha ..read more

What is a band test?  All our members start out as “white bands.” Think of this like your martial arts belt, but for boxing. Every 3-4 months, members who are ready to earn their next ranking are invited to the band test where they can show off their skills and support their fellow boxers. Many times, boxers’ success is measured by their win-loss record, but since many of our boxers are not interested in competing, the band test is a great way for our members to have tangible goals and measure growth. How do I know if I’m ready to test? You should intend on coming to class regularly in th ..read more

Austin Women’s Boxing Club Members and Guests, We have recently made changes to our COVID precautions and policies. Please read the following carefully: -In accordance with CDC guidance, fully vaccinated individuals may remove their masks indoors. Partially or non-vaccinated individuals must still wear it while inside the building. -Participants MUST sign up for classes ahead of time via MindBody because classes will be capped.  Registration for sign-up closes 20 minutes prior to class. -Due to the limited number of in person spots available, you must cancel your reservation 3 h ..read more

Last week we talked about effort. Relying on your boss or coworker to help you do your job is inefficient. Likewise, relying on a coach or the person on the bag next to you isn’t always the best way to make sure you try your hardest in class. Visualizing the goal, looking inward, and digging deep can help us push through a difficult task and put forth our best effort. For this month’s challenge, you are going to do a benchmark workout for the next color band on your own. Was it easier or harder than you thought? Were you engaged the entire time or did you ‘zone out’ or quit part way through? A ..read more

By Stacy Nakell When you come to a boxing class, how much effort do you put into each exercise? Do you depend on the teacher or other students to amplify your effort? Do you find yourself putting in less effort and beginning to daydream as soon as the teacher looks away, or do you still give it your all even when no one is looking, or when you are taking a virtual class? In the boxing ring, whether sparring or competing, the amount of effort you have put into your workouts will have a decisive impact on the outcome. When you stand in the corner, preparing for the opening bell, you will want to ..read more

Last week we talked about motivation. Does it actually exist or is it a fleeting feeling? How can we use repeated actions to accomplish a goal? For this month’s challenge, you are going to track your workouts or other goal you’re trying to reach on a physical calendar then assess how well it went. Was it easier or harder than you thought? Do you need to reassess the goal you’re trying to accomplish and scale back or scale up? Remember: your goals could be anything from attending 3 classes a week to meditating 10 minutes a day to flossing every morning.  Here’s a reminder of the ..read more

It’s your first day back in the gym from winter break. You are so pumped. NEW YEAR NEW YOU. You have taken the time to write out your month of training in your new planner. 30 day cardio butt blaster challenge #567. You are not going to stop. This burning desire is squashed on day three when you are sore, tired, and not sure why you started in the first place. Where did all that motivation go? Motivation might take you to the first step, deciding to do something, but what do you have to rely on to keep going when motivation does not exist? The truth is motivation, like most feelings, is tempor ..read more

Last week we talked about coachability and how important it is to seek out and be comfortable with feedback. For this month’s challenge, you are going to purposefully seek out feedback in an area of your life, actually implement it, and tell a friend or family member the result of taking that feedback. Did it go well? Did you learn something new? Did you improve in an area of your life? This feedback can be in a work, personal, or boxing setting. Examples of when you might ask for feedback: -You’re having a hard time staying balanced in your fighter’s stance. Do I need to adjust my feet? -You ..read more

Coachability isn?t a word or a trait that we hear very often come up when describing a person, whether it be for a job or a spot on your varsity softball team. What does it even mean? Simply put, rarely do we have all of the tools necessary to be a perfect boxer, engineer, parent, or partner. The ability to take feedback, the ability to be okay with being wrong, having a growth mindset, and the willingness to make changes are the building blocks of making an individual coachable.  For example, in a boxing context, you?ve heard your coach yell at you countless times to ?stick and move.? Yo ..read more

Hey Y?all! We hope everyone is having a safe and healthy summer so far. We have some very important housekeeping, so?please read the following carefully: Labor Day?Weekend:?We will be closed for in person and virtual classes?Monday, September 7th?in observance of Labor Day holiday. Our normal schedule will resume?Tuesday, September 8th.?Check out our At Home Workout YouTube playlist that has boxing techniques, drills, virtual classes, and more! Email us if you need access to the members-only link! Doors open for indoor classes 5 minutes prior to the scheduled class time. This is ..read more