Boxing

Smelly_Melly

Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons?

sage & onion

Sheikh Zayed Road 8am every working day :wink:

Smelly_Melly

im guessing this get a bit heated on the roads??

sage & onion

Smelly_Melly wrote: im guessing this get a bit heated on the roads?? Have you read the article about "Road Rage" in the Gulf News??

zam

tsk tsk Sageeeeeeee :!: smellyMelly when you find the answer to your Q, please post it here. I would love to go for boxing lesson/aerobics boxing when Im ready :wink:

asc_26

Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? I love boxing too but i don't know where to get lesson here. Hmm..i'll ask around. Keep us updated if ever you found the training center, would love to join you. :D

zam

I would love that asc!!! We can be boxing buddies! :wink:

asc_26

zam wrote: I would love that asc!!! We can be boxing buddies! :wink: Yallah let's go! But i have probs with sparring hehehe.. :D

zam

asc_26 wrote: zam wrote: I would love that asc!!! We can be boxing buddies! :wink: Yallah let's go! But i have probs with sparring hehehe.. :D wahahaha....lets just use the huge boxing stiff pillow for starters, ok? :lol:

Jeevan

TRy XMA fitness sheikh zayed road

asc_26

zam wrote: asc_26 wrote: zam wrote: I would love that asc!!! We can be boxing buddies! :wink: Yallah let's go! But i have probs with sparring hehehe.. :D wahahaha....lets just use the huge boxing stiff pillow for starters, ok? :lol: Zam, this is what boxing made me ..blehh.. Shh... :wink:

zam

:shock: :shock: :shock:

asc_26

:D Thanks Zam! :wink: That's me with some photoshop touch up to erase some marks in my face. :wink:

zam

No kidding?? when was the photo taken??? you look gorgeous!!! But I cant see the muscles baby? :lol:

dominicuk

asc you're well fit!! :o u from the uk?

^ian^

And people complain about being stalked. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

zam

oh yeah, asc since you look so beautiful on that pic you might want to edit and remove it....there was a debate somewhere here before about pics! U dont want to receive more annoying pm from anyone ei? Sorry I tought we were talking in the LF :wink:

bushra21

Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link

sage & onion

bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box????

^ian^

sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? So they can get hit on? :shock:

sage & onion

^ian^ wrote: sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? So they can get hit on? :shock: Hahahahahahahaha

asc_26

zam wrote: No kidding?? when was the photo taken??? you look gorgeous!!! But I cant see the muscles baby? :lol: We'll not box too much to avoid the muscles, also skipping rope before the boxing starts. Zam, it really depends on the boxing trainer. Avoid eating carbohydrates too. :wink:

asc_26

^ian^ wrote: And people complain about being stalked. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: No Worries Ian, i can handle stalkers now. :D :D

asc_26

sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? Boxing is a physical fitness too not only for men. And it's not boring. :D

bushra21

sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? it helps me from killing people. also, it keeps my blood pressure down and helps with my stress and what not.. and its fun :D

asc_26

zam wrote: oh yeah, asc since you look so beautiful on that pic you might want to edit and remove it....there was a debate somewhere here before about pics! U dont want to receive more annoying pm from anyone ei? Sorry I tought we were talking in the LF :wink: I'll remove that photo soon. Its purpose is to inspire ladies to try boxing like what you & me do as a form of physical fitness. and ohh..did i mentioned that boxing can also help ease our depression and tensions at work? :wink:

sage & onion

bushra21 wrote: sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? it helps me from killing people. also, it keeps my blood pressure down and helps with my stress and what not.. and its fun :D What is your "What not"????

Smelly_Melly

Yikes, I ask a simple question and it turns into a Dating Forum. Well I get to Dubai in January, so keep me posted as to how you went with the new boxing (and dating) life. Thanks for the link too.

sage & onion

Smelly_Melly wrote: Yikes, I ask a simple question and it turns into a Dating Forum. Well I get to Dubai in January, so keep me posted as to how you went with the new boxing (and dating) life. Thanks for the link too. Hahahahaha, DF at its very best :wink:

weary_heart

asc_26 wrote: sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? Boxing is a physical fitness too not only for men. And it's not boring. :D Kick boxing is more fun!

zam

weary_heart wrote: asc_26 wrote: sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? Boxing is a physical fitness too not only for men. And it's not boring. :D Kick boxing is more fun! Well then put all the info needed here, where, how, when :idea:

weary_heart

zam wrote: weary_heart wrote: asc_26 wrote: sage & onion wrote: bushra21 wrote: Smelly_Melly wrote: Are there any places in Dubai where I can get boxing lessons? try this link But why do lovely ladies want to box???? Boxing is a physical fitness too not only for men. And it's not boring. :D Kick boxing is more fun! Well then put all the info needed here, where, how, when :idea: Here's what on my list: 1. Big Apple, Emirates Towers - 04 3198661 (5.30 - 6.15pm) 2. Rooftop Fitness Center, Moevenpick Hotel - 04 3366000 (6 - 7pm) 3. Colosseum Health & Fitness Club - 04 3372755 (7.30 - 8.30pm) There is also in Metropolitan Hotel - need to check the timings and day.

asc_26

Thanks for that info weary. smelly_melly can check on that once he/she's already in dubai. I'll check on that too. :wink:

Smelly_Melly

asc_26 wrote: Thanks for that info weary. smelly_melly can check on that once he/she's already in dubai. I'll check on that too. :wink: Im a 'He' (smelly_melly is cos Im living in Melbourne).

bear

I've been very interested in Finding someone to spar with... I used to box... and I'd love to get back into it. If you are an amature, I could give you a few pointers and possibly help with technique. Was Under 19's county champ 2 years back in Texas.

asc_26

Smelly_Melly wrote: asc_26 wrote: Thanks for that info weary. smelly_melly can check on that once he/she's already in dubai. I'll check on that too. :wink: Im a 'He' (smelly_melly is cos Im living in Melbourne). Noted dearest. :D

asc_26

bear wrote: I've been very interested in Finding someone to spar with... I used to box... and I'd love to get back into it. If you are an amature, I could give you a few pointers and possibly help with technique. Was Under 19's county champ 2 years back in Texas. Bear, me and zam don't have any intention to box that would lead us inside the ring. Ours is only for physical fitness...hehehe.. u missed out my photo. 8) Also, i don't spar with men. :D

bear

asc_26 wrote: bear wrote: I've been very interested in Finding someone to spar with... I used to box... and I'd love to get back into it. If you are an amature, I could give you a few pointers and possibly help with technique. Was Under 19's county champ 2 years back in Texas. Bear, me and zam don't have any intention to box that would lead us inside the ring. Ours is only for physical fitness...hehehe.. u missed out my photo. 8) Also, i don't spar with men. :D Ah... I could very easily take you through the training regime without putting you in a ring or even ever punching anyone. It's a hard work out and you learn a bit of self defence as well. :D :D :D :D :D and yes i'm afraid i did miss out on your picture :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Smelly_Melly

asc_26 wrote: bear wrote: I've been very interested in Finding someone to spar with... I used to box... and I'd love to get back into it. If you are an amature, I could give you a few pointers and possibly help with technique. Was Under 19's county champ 2 years back in Texas. Bear, me and zam don't have any intention to box that would lead us inside the ring. Ours is only for physical fitness...hehehe.. u missed out my photo. 8) Also, i don't spar with men. :D Im pretty much in it for the same reason, dont really want to fight anyone, but want to get fit and also have a bit of co-odination to be able to defend myself when in need.

bear

Like I said... i could take you through the training regime.

asc_26

bear wrote: Like I said... i could take you through the training regime. When would that be? Shall we wait for smelly_melly?

sage & onion

zam wrote: Kick boxing is more fun! Well then put all the info needed here, where, how, when :idea: Here's what on my list: 1. Big Apple, Emirates Towers - 04 3198661 (5.30 - 6.15pm) 2. Rooftop Fitness Center, Moevenpick Hotel - 04 3366000 (6 - 7pm) 3. Colosseum Health & Fitness Club - 04 3372755 (7.30 - 8.30pm) There is also in Metropolitan Hotel - need to check the timings and day. Wow weary nice research! Do you know which is nearest to Deira, Al Ghurair side? Bur Dubai is too traffic! And if you know the fee's also, pls post here! Thanks again! :P All this lot doing boxing???

zam

Quote: Kick boxing is more fun! Here's what on my list: 1. Big Apple, Emirates Towers - 04 3198661 (5.30 - 6.15pm) 2. Rooftop Fitness Center, Moevenpick Hotel - 04 3366000 (6 - 7pm) 3. Colosseum Health & Fitness Club - 04 3372755 (7.30 - 8.30pm) There is also in Metropolitan Hotel - need to check the timings and day Wow weary nice research! Do you know which is nearest to Deira, Al Ghurair side? Bur Dubai is too traffic! And if you know the fee's also, pls post here! Thanks again! :P

Smelly_Melly

thanks, but no need to wait for me. when i get there i will definately join in though. I look forward to it. Would love regular updates to your progress though.

zam

what is that sage?

sage & onion

zam wrote: what is that sage? What is what Zam?? Come join me in general chat and lets give this guy something to think about

asc_26

Anyone of you here watched the boxing last night held in Nevada, Las Vegas? I've watched it via live coverage, the main event is quite disappointing..only lasted for 3 rounds, not worth a ticket. That was really a dramatic bout. Bear, Zam where are you?

zam

sage & onion wrote: zam wrote: what is that sage? What is what Zam?? Come join me in general chat and lets give this guy something to think about Arrrggg I miss this one, sorry! asc_26 wrote: Anyone of you here watched the boxing last night held in Nevada, Las Vegas? I've watched it via live coverage, the main event is quite disappointing..only lasted for 3 rounds, not worth a ticket. That was really a dramatic bout. Bear, Zam where are you? There is one match coming up w/c involves a guy famously as Pacman, will post about it shortly. Dont miss that one! My fridays and saturdays are exclusive days for my family :lol: Now em back but since its the 7th bday of my son today, will log out a bit early! :wink:

asc_26

Happy Birthday to your Baby Boy zam... hug him for me. :D Today is the bday of my colleague too, im preparing something here in the office.. surprises..surprises... :D

sage & onion

zam wrote: sage & onion wrote: zam wrote: what is that sage? What is what Zam?? Come join me in general chat and lets give this guy something to think about Arrrggg I miss this one, sorry! asc_26 wrote: Anyone of you here watched the boxing last night held in Nevada, Las Vegas? I've watched it via live coverage, the main event is quite disappointing..only lasted for 3 rounds, not worth a ticket. That was really a dramatic bout. Bear, Zam where are you? There is one match coming up w/c involves a guy famously as Pacman, will post about it shortly. Dont miss that one! My fridays and saturdays are exclusive days for my family :lol: Now em back but since its the 7th bday of my son today, will log out a bit early! :wink: Congrats on your Son's 7th birthday

asc_26

Best trilogy in boxing history! El Terrible gave up on the 3rd round during the WBO International Superfeatherweight Title bout. I'm checking on Torres of columbia, he's a southpaw. I would love to see JMM & Baby Face Assassin inside the ring too, all the belts are with them :boxing:

bear

asc_26 wrote: bear wrote: Like I said... i could take you through the training regime. When would that be? Shall we wait for smelly_melly? Any time you like

weary_heart

Bear, Where to buy good gloves and other kickboxing stuff? Tnx.

bear

There are a few good places i've seen... one's in Ibn Batutta in the china part, one in City Center near Ikea, and one in Emirates mall under magic planet.

weary_heart

Thanks. Need to check it tomorrow.

bear

You want gloves as close to Sparing Gloves or Fingered Bag Gloves for training or sparing; not the standard American Boxing gloves, they are just too heavy for a fast martial art. Here are some examples below. American Boxing Gloves These are what you don't want... Notice that they are thicker and heavier. Bag Gloves These are gloves with thin padding, best for professional sparing and practice. The Fingered Gloves (Right) are the type that are used in the UFC. Tissue Gloves These are your best option. They are cheap and the perfect glove for training and light sparing. These are the type used in martial arts tournaments for Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Jujitsu.

weary_heart

bear wrote: You want gloves as close to Sparing Gloves or Fingered Bag Gloves for training or sparing; not the standard American Boxing gloves, they are just too heavy for a fast martial art. Here are some examples below. American Boxing Gloves These are what you don't want... Notice that they are thicker and heavier. I think, that is what I need Bear. Also, I need to get something for support for my feet.

asc_26

Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops:

sage & onion

asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: No way, not pink :lol:

asc_26

sage & onion wrote: asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: No way, not pink :lol: Why not dad? That was the allowance you gave me before and i bought sparing gloves remember? I do box & still manage to be feminine. :D

weary_heart

sage & onion wrote: asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: No way, not pink :lol: Hee hee pink?!! I love red.

redmatrice

weary_heart wrote: I love red. How could you love me if you don't even know who I am :)

weary_heart

redmatrice wrote: weary_heart wrote: I love red. How could you love me if you don't even know who I am :) We were speaking about gloves!!!

asc_26

^^^nice try RED. :lol:

redmatrice

asc_26 wrote: ^^^nice try RED. :lol: But it didn't works :lol: :lol: :lol:

weary_heart

redmatrice wrote: asc_26 wrote: ^^^nice try RED. :lol: But it didn't works :lol: :lol: :lol: Save yourself. :wink:

asc_26

No worries Red, you'll have your luck next time. Cheer Up! :D

redmatrice

:lol: :lol: :lol: can wait to the next time hurry hurry i wanna try again :oops:

asc_26

redmatrice wrote: :lol: :lol: :lol: can wait to the next time hurry hurry i wanna try again :oops: Patience boy! :lol:

redmatrice

Ok i'm waiting

sage & onion

redmatrice wrote: Ok i'm waiting Nice one Red :lol:

redmatrice

sage & onion wrote: Nice one Red :lol: sage ;) , i'm showing her that patience may kill

sage & onion

redmatrice wrote: sage & onion wrote: Nice one Red :lol: sage ;) , i'm showing her that patience may kill Looks like your about dead m8 :lol:

sage & onion

redmatrice wrote: sage & onion wrote: Nice one Red :lol: sage ;) , i'm showing her that patience may kill Looks like your about dead m8 :lol:

redmatrice

sage & onion wrote: redmatrice wrote: sage & onion wrote: Nice one Red :lol: sage ;) , i'm showing her that patience may kill Looks like your about dead m8 :lol: Not yet :)

weary_heart

asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: Hey I saw pink gloves from Reebok - I almost bought it. hahaha I took light blue instead. (If there was orange - I would have gotten it) hahaha My trainer will be on MBC next Dec. 8 hee hee

sage & onion

weary_heart wrote: asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: Hey I saw pink gloves from Reebok - I almost bought it. hahaha I took light blue instead. (If there was orange - I would have gotten it) hahaha My trainer will be on MBC next Dec. 8 hee hee I really cannot accept Pink Gloves for boxing, whatever next :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

weary_heart

sage & onion wrote: weary_heart wrote: asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: Hey I saw pink gloves from Reebok - I almost bought it. hahaha I took light blue instead. (If there was orange - I would have gotten it) hahaha My trainer will be on MBC next Dec. 8 hee hee I really cannot accept Pink Gloves for boxing, whatever next :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: It is so girlie - and the others may tease me for my pink gloves hahaha It is so funny, it is very obvious that Im so fickle-minded (and break balls sometimes! haha). I took the red gloves but after 2 hours I went back to the shop and exchanged it to color blue. (Im such a pain!) :lol:

asc_26

sage & onion wrote: weary_heart wrote: asc_26 wrote: Sparing Gloves - mine is colour pink. :oops: Hey I saw pink gloves from Reebok - I almost bought it. hahaha I took light blue instead. (If there was orange - I would have gotten it) hahaha My trainer will be on MBC next Dec. 8 hee hee I really cannot accept Pink Gloves for boxing, whatever next :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Definitely you'll not accept pink sparing gloves unless you're gay like ---. 8) Pink colour is good for me. :D

weary_heart

asc_26 wrote: sage & onion wrote: I really cannot accept Pink Gloves for boxing, whatever next :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Definitely you'll not accept pink sparing gloves unless you're gay like red. 8) Pink colour is good for me. :D It is pastel pink!!!!