Sugarrays Boxing Fitness

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1738 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K7
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• Anonymous

  06 August 2017

  If you want a REAL & HONEST review of this so called "boxing gym" just keep reading Let me first start by saying, my username is made up. The people at sugarrays have no idea who I really am. So if they try to say stuff like "He was kicked out of the gym" or.. "He was never a member and this is just another competing gym trying to ruin us", don't believe it. They always say this kind of thing when they get a bad review. I WAS a real paying member. The truth is, this gym is a total SCAM. You will never be taught how to actually box here. They just want to con you so you sign up and pay. Once you do thatyou are screwed. (No 2 or 4 week trial period available. Only a one day trial class available, so they can quickly talk you into joining. Hmmm. Suspicious.. don't you think?!) I bought a membership with this gym around 6 years ago when they were located on Granville Street. At that time I paid $300 for a one year membership. I attended about 3 to 4 times a week for about 6 months. And what did I learn about actual proper boxing? NOTHING! This gym is happy to take overpriced fees from you, but if you have no desire to compete, or you are too old or un-athletic to do so, they figure, what's the point in wasting their time teaching you how to actually box. This gym has a bunch of very slick ways to entice/con people to join. They try to play into peoples romantic fantasies of the old-school gritty boxing gyms of the 1930's, with their old style leather skipping ropes and framed black&white photos of old pro boxers from a bygone era up on their walls. What a joke! They also like to boast about having the best equipment and bags. But, in reality, all you need for proper boxing training is the heavy bag, along with FOCUS MITT TRAINING, actual coaching, and sparring drills/sparring. That's all you need to learn! The "best equipment" and "largest selection of punching bags" will NOT make you a better boxer. But their biggest draw is their claim of "Instruction starts when you arrive". People think to themselves.. "Wow, it's like I can make my own schedule! I won't have to rush home and make dinner quickly after work and then try to make it in for a start time, I can just go in when it suits me!" Let me tell you, there is NO instruction at all. When I was a member, this is what "instruction" was like.. You start skipping rope for a bit, then you grab a floor mat and the instructor puts you through this harsh body weight exercise routine to the point of collapse and extreme lower back pain. After that, the instructor tells you to go hit the bags on your own, and then go home. What did I learn about real boxing there? Absolutely NOTHING! It was obviously designed this way so you get frustrated and quit to make room for a new batch of suckers that pay money for no real boxing training. Not once in my 6 yes SIX! months of training there did they ever offer FOCUS MITT TRAINING, which is CRUCIAL for learning real boxing. Their excuse for this is usually.. "You need to learn how to move and punch with balance first". This is just a lame excuse so they can ignore the recreational boxers. So that was a bunch of years ago that I was a member. Lets skip ahead to today. I walked into the Kits location on West 3rd Ave recently to see if anything has changed? Not at all, Still the same old hustle. If you don't have the desire or ability to compete and make money for them, they will NEVER teach you anything. Don't even bother with this dishonest gym. My advice is to check out Powercore (east van), Contenders (downtown), or Griffins (north van). All 3 of these gyms will teach EVERYONE how to actually box even the recreational boxers. I've seen it with my own eyes. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself..Visit all 4 gyms, including sugarrays (just don't listen to their BS sales pitch if you visit them), and watch what goes on. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about. I've listed 3 much better (separate) gyms to prove I have no affiliation with any of them. Just pick one.. the choice is yours. I hope this helps. Cheers

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• Anonymous

  15 April 2017

  If you want a REAL & HONEST review of this so called "boxing gym" just keep reading Let me first start by saying, my username is made up. The people at sugarrays have no idea who I really am. So if they try to say stuff like "He is anti-social and was kicked out of the gym" or.. "He was never a member and this is just another gym trying to ruin us".. DON'T believe it. I WAS a real paying member. The truth is, this gym is a total SCAM. You will never be taught real boxing techniques here. Don't believe any of the bullshit claims made against other clubs on the sugarrays website, or their promises to actually teach you how to box.. it's all lies. They just want you to sign on the dotted line and pay up. Once you do thatyou are screwed. (No 10 or 30 day trial period available. Suspicious don't you think?) I bought a membership with this gym 6 years ago when they were located on Granville Street. At that time I paid $300 for a one year membership. (I can only imagine what they charge these days) I attended about 3 to 4 times a week for about 6 months. And what did I learn about actual proper boxing technique? ZERO! This gym is happy to take overpriced fees from you, but if you have no desire to compete, or you are too old or un-athletic to do so, they figure, what's the point in them wasting their time training you in real boxing technique. This gym has a bunch of very slick ways to entice people to join. They try to play into peoples romantic fantasies of the old-school gritty boxing gyms of the 1930's, with their old style leather skipping ropes and framed black&white photos of old pro boxers from a bygone era up on their walls. What a joke! They also like to boast about having the best equipment and bags. But, in reality, all you need for proper boxing training is the heavy bag, along with FOCUS MITT TRAINING, coaching, and sparring drills and sparring. That's all you need! The "best equipment" and "largest selection of punching bags" will NOT make you a better boxer. But their biggest draw is their claim of "Instruction starts when you arrive". People think to themselves.. Wow, it's like I can make my own schedule! I won't have to rush home and make dinner quickly after work and then try to make it in for a start time, I can just go in when it suits me! Let me tell you, there is NO instruction at all. When I was a member, this is what "instruction" was like.. You start skipping rope for a bit, then you grab a floor mat and the instructor puts you through this harsh body weight exercise routine to the point of collapse and extreme lower back pain. After that, the instructor tells you to go hit the bags on your own and then go home. What did I learn about real boxing technique there? Absolutely NOTHING! It was obviously designed this way so you get frustrated and quit to make room for a new batch of suckers that pay money for no real boxing training. Not once in my 6 yes SIX! months of training there did they ever offer FOCUS MITT TRAINING, which is CRUCIAL for learning real boxing. Their excuse for this is usually "You need to learn how to move and punch with balance first". This is just a bullshit excuse so they can ignore the recreational boxers. So that was a few years ago that I was a member. Lets skip ahead to today. I walked into the Kits location on West 3rd Ave recently to see if anything has changed? Not at all, Still the same old hustle. If you don't have the desire or ability to compete and make money for them, they will NEVER teach you anything. Don't even bother with this dishonest gym. My advice is to check out Powercore (east van), Contenders (downtown), or Griffins (north van). All 3 of these gyms will teach EVERYONE how to actually box even the recreational boxers. I've seen it with my own eyes. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself..Visit all 4 gyms, including sugarrays, and watch what goes on. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about. I've listed 3 much better (separate) gyms to prove I have no affiliation with any of them. Just pick one.. the choice is yours. I hope this helps.. Cheers

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• Anonymous

  03 April 2017

  (New West location)Took my girlfriend and her friends for a beginner's session for her birthday (something a little different.) Top notch - coach was inviting, friendly, and knowledgeable (I currently have a shoulder injury from rugby but I watched the session. I've trained in MMA, BJJ, Judo, and TDK - while I'm still a beginner as well I could tell the coach actually knew what he was talking about.) Everyone had a blast and got a great workout in. DISCLOSURE: My company helps with their website, which is how I knew about them

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• Anonymous

  27 February 2017

  At 35 years old and tired of the classic gym routine I've been doing for years, I needed a change.
  
  I joined sugars not knowing anything about the sport, except it will require hard work, dedication and some blue collar grit. I have all of that so I figured let's give it a go.
  
  This place, sugars, gives me a run for it every time I go. You get out what you put in. Here they train you the right way, technique and foundations first. Stamina and conditioning raining here is top the list with the technical side of things. I've never worked harder at a gym, and these guys make to want to earn it and burn it baby!
  
  Aside all of the equipment, all the great boxers of all athletic abilities the coaches/trainers and smart, willing and eager to train and push you too your limits. I'm so glad I found this new style of training. I love it and will continue to push my limits here as long as the Jody can take it! Class act gym and people all round. Reviews are reviews, you really just need to give it a shot! 🥊👌🏻

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• Anonymous

  16 December 2016

  Sugar Rey's is a classic professional boxing gym with amazing trainers and great people.
  
  There is something for everyone at this gym. Whether you're looking to be involved in fighting in competitions or just looking to improve physical fitness, the gym offers exactly what you need in terms of training regimes and atmosphere.
  
  I really couldn't fathom being involved in any other boxing gym other than Sugar Rey's. Bob is a highly experienced coach and has the reputation of training many great fighters.
  
  Not to mention the great value here. You won't find a better deal at any other gym, and I love the unlimited access to the gym at no extra cost.

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• Anonymous

  22 November 2016

  I travel from Australia to train at Sugarrays. I've formed a great relationship with the owner of the gym. Bob. He is extremely friendly and has been a huge supporter of me.
  Along with that all the staff there I am pleased to call them my friends and they are extremely helpful in every aspect of my training.
  The attention to detail at Sugarrays is second to none. Expert trainers Sean and Zoltan are expert level trainers and they get the best out of everyone. They will leave you never regretting a workout.
  Everyone at the gym is extremely friendly and the environment is that of a true boxing gym.
  I highly recommend this gym no matter the level you are at. It's built for getting into shape or fighting. Whatever your desire you will get it at Sugarrays!!

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• Anonymous

  31 October 2016

  I travel up from America just to go to this gym. You can't beat the training and the circuit is everything you need to kick your own ass into the best shape of your life!
  
  I found owner Bob as well as the trainers to be absolutely welcoming, fun, and very knowledgeable. I definitely feel it was worth the $ to choose this as my fitness environment.

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