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Boxing — Fundamental Boxing — the sweet science, taught right.
13+All levels

Real boxing, four nights a week.

Fundamental Boxing — the sweet science, taught right.

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Money-back after class 1
19 years in Cookeville

What You'll Walk Away With

Not features. Results.

01

Real boxing technique

All 6 punches, defensive head movement, footwork, and combinations — the real stuff, not rebranded aerobics.

02

Serious cardio and conditioning

Boxing rounds torch fat and build lungs like nothing else. You'll see changes in weeks, not months.

03

Optional controlled sparring

Want to test what you're learning? Friday sparring is there. Don't want to? No pressure — most students never spar and still get great.

04

Confidence and composure

Learning to throw real punches changes how you carry yourself. Everywhere.

Your First Class

Exactly what happens
when you walk in.

The hardest part is the first class. Here's what it looks like — so you walk in knowing what to expect.

  1. 1

    Show up 15 minutes early

    We'll greet you at the door, show you around, and get your waiver signed in under 2 minutes. Loaner gear is ready if you need it.

  2. 2

    Warm up with the class

    You'll join the group warm-up. Nothing wild — mobility, light cardio, shadow drills. Listen to your body; we don't haze new students.

  3. 3

    Learn a technique and drill it

    A coach walks the class through the day's technique step-by-step, then you pair up and drill with a friendly training partner coached to look after beginners.

  4. 4

    Water break and go home proud

    You won't be thrown into the deep end. You'll leave knowing one real thing better than when you arrived — and ready for class two.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Real boxing mechanics from coaches who've competed — not cardio theater. Stance, footwork, punch technique, head movement, and combinations. Running four evenings a week.

  • Stance, footwork, and angles
  • All 6 punches and proper mechanics
  • Defensive head movement and parrying
  • Pad work and heavy bag rounds
  • Optional controlled sparring on Fridays

Who it's for

Anyone 13+ who wants real boxing — for fitness, self-defense, or to eventually spar and compete. Beginners welcome.

Matt Violette

Your Instructor

Matt Violette

MMA & Kickboxing Instructor

Matt is a black belt in Shotokan under Master Sensei and 6th dan Pete Threet, and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do under 5th dan Johnny Loftis. He competed in the Regional Sport Karate Circuit and was known as one of the top fighters in a 5-state region. Matt really turns up the pace in his classes — intense cardio, relentless drilling, and a never-give-up, no-nonsense approach to fighting.

  • Black belt in Shotokan under 6th dan Pete Threet
  • Black belt in Tae Kwon Do under 5th dan Johnny Loftis
  • Regional Sport Karate Circuit competitor
  • Top fighter in a 5-state region
Meet the full team
The boxing coach knows his stuff. Real technique, real sparring when you're ready. Not cardio-kickboxing-fluff.
Derrick L. · Boxing student

Questions

Before you
step on the mat.

Still not sure? Book a free tour — 20 minutes in person beats any phone call.

Do I have to spar?+
No. Sparring is only on Fridays and is always optional. Most students happily train boxing for years without ever sparring and still learn real technique.
Do I need my own gloves?+
Not for your first class — we have loaners. If you stick with it (you will), we'll help you pick your own.
Is this different from kickboxing?+
Yes. Boxing is hands only — punches, footwork, head movement. Kickboxing adds kicks, knees, and elbows. Many students do both.

Stop thinking about Boxing.
Start training.

3 classes for $30. Full refund after class 1 if it's not a fit. Loaner gear included. Zero pressure.