For the longest time, boxing was a territory claimed by men. But times have changed. More women are choosing to box, and for a good number of reasons! Here are 5 great reasons why women should start boxing. 1. Boxing increases self-confidence Boxing is a great way to train up your confidence. It is incredibly demanding, and with the challenge comes great reward. Pushing your limits and seeing yourself improve over time can boost your confidence when you realise you’re capable of more than you imagined. Women boxers experience this on a whole other level. Because boxing is a male-dominated spor ..read more

Start the new year right with our new movement: Level Up With The Ring! Fuel your drive with awesome stories of our members who have experienced amazing growth over their years of training with The Ring. We know how tough it can be to get motivated, and we want to inspire you while reflecting on our members’ remarkable journeys. Level Up together with us as we highlight the growth of our members not only physically but in their mental strength as well. From the moment they stepped inside our doors, we’ve seen them leave each time more confident, resilient and disciplined. Boxing at The Ring is ..read more

She was once afraid to feel good about herself, but today, Kirstie believes that she is a strong woman who continues to train for confidence. Life is full of ups and downs, but boxing has kept Kirstie grounded and on her feet. Never particularly interested in anything, Kirstie discovered her passion in boxing. Suddenly, she had a newfound purpose in life. “I train to be the best version of myself – mentally and physically. When I’m stronger physically, it affects my mental health for the better.” Boxing was an honest teacher. Whenever Kirstie wasn’t giving her best in boxing, it revealed dee ..read more

For Jared, to train for perfection means to set a goal in his mind and strive towards it with dedication until he achieves excellence. In the past 1.5 years, he has seen tremendous progress as he continues to set loftier goals for himself. From starting out at 85 kg with low fitness levels to his current strength as a Coach, Jared truly demonstrates his mettle. “To me, training for perfection means to train with a purpose, with a goal in mind. The pursuit of perfection in one’s craft” However, weight loss was never Jared’s main goal. Jared has always wanted to fight and compete in boxing. Ke ..read more

A brand design account manager by day and a boxer by night, meet Sushrut who trains for the weekend! To Sushrut, boxing is a form of meditation. It turned out to be his way of escape from the stress and demands of everyday life. As a matter of fact, rather than shying away from the challenges of boxing, he is drawn to them. “I like that it’s so demanding, that it consumes you. I like that kind of dedication, that kind of passion… boxing demands it.” Giving his 110% in every boxing session tunes him out from the dreaded boredom and stresses of daily life. At that moment, boxing is all that ma ..read more

Few of us can truly say we live out our passions. Andre Seah is one of those lucky and determined enough to make it happen. Better known in TR as Coach Dre, he has trained hard in Muay Thai for more than half his life, and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. “I have trained Muay Thai for more than half my life, it has grown on me and became part of my identity. It led me to find my purpose in life.” His fiery passion makes him truly unstoppable even in the face of what seem to be insurmountable challenges. In one of his fights, Andre faced the worst fear in his life. He broke his arm and th ..read more

Meet Jessica, a resilient beginner here at TR who trains for empowerment. To some, boxing may seem like an intimidating sport. But this was exactly what attracted Jessica Brun. As someone who loves taking on new challenges and exploring new environments, Jessica saw boxing as a new territory to conquer. As it turns out, boxing has been one of the most rewarding journeys Jessica has embarked on. “It’s so rewarding, and you learn so much by pushing your boundaries and exploring new territories.” In boxing, Jessica has found an opportunity to push her boundaries not just physically, but mentally ..read more

Introducing our outstanding Coach and Fighter, Hamzah Farouk, who trains for peace of mind. From the moment he wakes up to the time his head hits his pillow at night, every waking hour of every day, there’s a part of him that’s in training. The amount of dedication and love Hamzah has for boxing is immeasurable! The sheer bliss and excitement he gets each time he jumps rope, shadow boxes, punches bags or steps into the ring is irreplaceable. It has helped him time and time again in overcoming his anxiety in a calm and relaxed manner. Like Hamzah, we have all struggled with overwhelming though ..read more

Meet Kylie, a member who trains to be a better version of herself Though originally drawn to boxing, she fell in love with Muay Thai as she realised it had taught her values that went beyond just the fitness perspective. “Muay Thai helped me to be a better version of myself as it trains both the mind and body, bringing forth your best form” Kylie took up the sport to bring her fitness journey to new heights and to achieve the best version of herself. More than that though, Muay Thai was a lifestyle choice for her as it trained her resilience, willpower, and mindset. As she pushed her limits ..read more

Introduction: The Ring’s newest #TRainfor campaign highlights the meaning behind each individual’s fighting spirit. And, over the next three months, we’ll delve deeper into the stories of our community, sharing the reasons behind why they train and what keeps them going every day. The past couple of years have highlighted more than ever that we as humans are strong and resilient. We will still continue to push ourselves forward both individually and as a collective, during tough times.  This attitude of persistence and perseverance has inspired all of us at The Ring, day in and day out. W ..read more