Boxing News

Summer is here, and we’re excited to unveil our upcoming youth camps and programs! Don’t miss out on our exclusive Youth Boxing Camp and the debut of our Fearless Youth Camp. Plus, applications are now open for our Friday Fights “To End Cancer” event. Secure your spot before they’re gone! 📅 SUMMER CAMPS: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 📅 SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS 👊 BOXING 101 WORKSHOPS ARE HERE! Welcome to our Olympic-Style boxing workshop! We are thrilled to offer an inclusive and accessible […]

Team Kingsway Boxing Club (KBC) delivered an impressive performance at the Quebec Open, coming home with a total of six medals! The Quebec Open proved to be another impactful tournament for Team KBC, with seven registered athletes bringing home a total of six medals. The team’s impressive haul included two golds, two silvers, and two bronzes, showcasing their dedication and skill. This remarkable achievement highlights the hard work and commitment of each member, as they faced tough competition and rose […]

Embark on Your Boxing Journey with Confidence: A Complete Guide to Preparing for Your First Class Walking into a boxing gym for the first time can be a bit overwhelming, regardless of your experience in the sport. At Kingsway Boxing, we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment, making sure you feel comfortable from day one. When you’re ready to join us for your first class, take a look at the complete guide below to get started on your […]

Brampton Cup Is BACK! Save The Dates: July 21 – 24, 2022 SPECTATOR TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR: $15 per session – Weekend Pass: $70 TOURNAMENT VENUE: Save Max Sports Centre (formerly Brampton Soccer Centre) 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy E., Brampton, ON (see map below) Following a two year pause on competition and months of intensive preparations, both our Youth and Elite competitive team are ready to rumble! The Brampton Cup, one of Canada’s largest Olympic-style boxing tournaments, has been rescheduled to July […]

We have tons of Summer Programs kicking off immediately and so much to look forward to. See below to secure a spot before all the spots are filled up! Thank you to all of our amazing KBC Family, who continue to support us! Your support, along with the immense hard-work and dedication our coaches demonstrated since the start of the pandemic, has made it possible for us to remain in operation throughout over a year of lockdown, outdoor training and […]

Kingsway Boxing Club has entered the list of Responsible Coaching Movement Champions Recognized By The Coaching Association Of Canada. At Kingsway Boxing Club, we are committed to maintaining the standards of ethics, safety and respect in the sport of Boxing, for all our athletes and coaches. 💪 By adhering to the Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM), we pledge to work hard everyday to ensure that the Boxing culture at our gym is safe and aligns with the ethics’ model. To guide […]

We have tons of new Spring & Summer Programs kicking off immediately, including our Youth Competitive Team Selections! Secure a spot before all the spots are filled up! Thank you to all of our amazing KBC Family, who continue to support us! Your support, along with the immense hard-work and dedication our coaches demonstrated since the start of the pandemic, has made it possible for us to remain in operation throughout over a year of lockdown, outdoor training and targeted […]

Introducing our newest programs brought to you by Yoga Instructor and Practitioner Sylvia Perry! These yoga classes are conducted at our fully-renovated High Performance Studios, incorporating alignment, strength and flexibility by building a firm foundation in traditional Yoga!  ✅ These mat classes will have specific exercises to help you gain control, strength, alignment and individual support in your poses and postures.  ✅ Grounded in patience and focus, each week you build on your strength, flexibility and alignment. With careful and safety conscious […]

Introducing our newest program brought to you by High Performance Specialist Shauneen Ryan! These pilates classes are conducted at our fully-renovated High Performance Studios, incorporating strengthening, stability and mobility through Pilates!  ✅ This ALL LEVEL mat class will have specific exercises to help you gain control, strength, stability and mobility in your body.  ✅ Each week we build on our repertoire and challenge our body and mind, gaining a new found awareness of how these slow, methodical, sequences can leave you feeling […]

Kingsway Boxing is honoured to welcome photojournalist, Acha Patandjila, who will be spending the next few months with KBC documenting the journey of our youth boxing team as they prepare for competition. Acha Patandjila is a writer, photographer, videographer, and upcoming Humber College Graduand in the Media Communications program. She has been given the opportunity to document the journey of the youth boxing team as they take the next step into competition. The project will show a different perspective of boxing […]

Mobility and flexibility are two elements that are crucial in training. It lets your body heal and recover after those intense sessions! More than a great addition to your daily routine, there are many direct benefits yoga provides to boxers: 🥊 Slowing Heart Rate: Boxers are always given 1 minute breaks between rounds during a bout. For a seasoned boxer, this time is not used to catch their breath, but to bring their heart rates down and receive much needed […]

The theme for the 2022 campaign is #BreaktheBias and this year we are working to break the unconscious bias associated with women in #boxing.  This International Women’s Day, we want to acknowledge and celebrate the women of KBC! Their hard work, fierceness and dedication never fails to inspire the community and us! Jennifer Huggins Fight Team Coach | High Performance Trainer Jennifer Huggins owns and operates Kingsway Boxing Club in Toronto, Canada. As a 3-Star International Boxing Referee and Judge […]

Boxing is inherently an individual sport. Rather than depending on your opponent to drive you forward, seize control of your training regimen before stepping into the ring! As boxing coaches, we often encounter athletes expressing the desire to spar more, believing they’ll improve by simply absorbing more hits. However, the reality is quite different: increasing head punches doesn’t enhance defensive abilities; it only heightens the risk of injury or worse. True skill improvement comes from refining techniques independently and then […]

Introducing Muscle Activation Techniques at the Kingsway Boxing Club; a muscle function diagnostic and tune up with Instructor Blair Larsen. MAT is a relatively new modality that focuses on finding weak or inhibited muscles and in essence wake them up so you can train them to be stronger and at the same time allow tight muscles to relax. It has been used effectively with professional sports teams, olympic athletes and rehabilitation clients for the past 20 years. Some athletes of […]

We are excited to introduce you to our all new Sport Nutrition Program, brought to you by Colleen Layug! Sports Nutrition is about fueling your body to enhance your strength, endurance and stamina. Our program works to give you the skills you’ll need to elevate your performance naturally, through wholesome foods. Nutrient deficiencies can seriously impair proper functioning but improving what you eat can help delay fatigue and enhance sports performance. You will also become knowledgeable about energy and macronutrient […]

Since the start of the pandemic, we picked up new hobbies, coached hundreds of virtual boxing classes; many of us finished nearly every television show On Demand. However, Kingsway Boxing Club’s very own coach, Phil Daniels, has been busy directing a series for Discovery Channel called Underground Railroad: The Secret History. The first episode of the four-part mini series will air on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM. TUNE IN! The last few months have been anything but predictable […]

Boxing is not just a sport of strength — it engages the body and mind; it is a sport to which we connect at deeper levels, whether it be as a way of expression, boosting self-confidence, coping with grief etc. At the Kingsway Boxing Club, we understand the importance of mental health and with all the uncertainty and health risks this past year has brought, acknowledging mental health should be our #1 priority. This is why we would like to […]

Yoga is the perfect addition to your weekly exercise routine and we are so excited to introduce the Kingsway Boxing Club’s newest Yoga Instructor, Katerina Muchnik. JOIN US FOR YOGA CLASS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7 AM With a regular yoga practice you will notice increased strength and flexibility, while developing: Great self compassion (because we all need it) Sense of play (because it’s fun), Connection to breath (because that’s where life begins). Katerina’s approach to Yoga focuses on using poses […]

The Kingsway Boxing Club will be re-entering Step-3 of the provincial reopening process and is happy to open its doors for indoor training once again with classes including; Boxing, Strength and Conditioning, even Yoga! Legislation comes into effect beginning Jan 31, 2022. We want to thank our amazing Kingsway Boxing Family for staying by our side during several months of uncertainty, chaos and constantly-changing legislation. Throughout all the closures and re-openings, the one thing we could always count on has […]

Another shutdown has been announced by the Ontario Government. This reality is incredibly disheartening for the athletes, coaches and of course us as a small business. However together we must fight on!  Thank you to all of our amazing KBC members, who continue to stick with us throughout such challenging times. Although all sense of ‘normalcy’ seems distorted, your support, along with the immense hard-work and dedication our coaches have demonstrated since the start of the pandemic, has made it […]

THE FINAL SPARRING SESSION OF 2021! For the final sparring session of 2021, Kingsway Boxing had the honour of welcoming photographer, Zardasht Abdulkhalegh, for a front row seat to the action. We got to see him in his element, taking photographs through unique lenses and the results were like never seen before. While this year brought many challenges, this final session was another great success of 2021 and a great way to end the year. Our boxers brought their A-game […]

Thank you to all of our amazing KBC Family, who continue to support us throughout such turbulent times. Although all sense of ‘normalcy’ seems distorted, your support, along with the immense hard-work and dedication our coaches demonstrated since the start of the pandemic, has made it possible for us to remain in operation through several months of lockdown, outdoor training and ongoing restrictions. With the holidays on the horizon, we wanted to update you with our new programs and special […]

Kingsway Boxing Club is very happy to bring professional MMA fighter, Melissa Karagianis, back to offering new and exciting classes at our gym. 🥊Brought to you by professional MMA fighter, Melissa Karagianis, Muay Thai Fitness classes are 45 min and suitable for all fitness levels. These classes are fun , challenging and different than the typical boxing class . Melissa has incorporated kickboxing and bodyweight exercise into this high intensity workout.  Muay Thai Fitness classes will not only get you into […]

Exercising is a great way to deal with both stress and weight issues however, as things begin to gradually open back up after the COVID19 pandemic, many of us are facing difficulties returning to the gym.  Whether this difficulty is coming from the fear of contracting the virus, fear of judgement from others in the gym, not being able to reach your ideal weight goal or general anxiety, we have highlighted a few steps you can take that might make […]

The Kingsway Boxing Club has returned to in-person classes and we could not be happier to see all of our athletes train with us in the ring again. As we continue to bring new and exciting classes for everyone to enjoy, our Kingsway Boxing Family grows bigger. Today we would like to introduce you to the newest Kingsway Boxing Club family member, Coach Aimee Lee. When Aimee Lee discovered CrossFit it helped her find strength, both inside and outside the gym. CrossFit has […]

After nearly 2 years out of the ring, Team KBC will be representing at Ontario’s first competition in the Province. Tune in to support our very own Nolan Killeen as he helps the bell ring again on Saturday October 16 at 2:00 pm! Promo Code for 100% discount: BOXINGONTARIO Event Information Boxing Ontario is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a sanctioned competition on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel. The Return to Competition Test […]

From an all new Power4Teens class to Registered Nutritionist and Massage Therapy, the Kingsway Boxing Club is bringing you tons of new and exciting programs over the next few weeks! Please find below a list of all new programs coming your way! ⚠️ IMPORTANT CLIENT INFORMATION: Check out our top 3 options for newcomers, including: 🥊 1 Week of Unlimited Virtual Classes 🥊 5-Class Starter Package 🥊 3 TKO Private Training Package CLIENT CORRESPONDENCE Oct.12/2021 Dear KBC Family, We are […]

As Kingsway Boxing Club returns to in-person operations, we would like to introduce you to our newest KBC Team member, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Clare Hickey. Clare is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and is in her second year of study to become a Naturopathic Doctor through the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Her approach to wellness is centred around simplicity and practicality. She aims to empower her clients to have the nutritional science and knowledge necessary to make informed […]

While our Fight To End Cancer continues, this year’s fight looks a little different! Throughout September and October, visit any Tip Top Tailors, George Richards and Mr. Big & Tall Menswear across Canada to pick up your 2021 Commemorative Fight To End Cancer Key Chain, Lapel Pin or Tie Bar. The Kingsway Boxing Club partners with The Fight to End Cancer to raise funds towards cancer research. This collaboration originated from the passion in entrepreneurship, boxing and entertainment of owner, Jennifer Huggins and has […]

Kingsway Boxing Club Utilizes Talent ID Sessions to Elevate Youth Boxers’ Technical Skills and Progression To provide our youth boxers with a clearer understanding of their current technical proficiency and assist them in advancing to the next level, the Kingsway Boxing Club conducts Seasonal Skill Assessment and Talent ID Sessions aligned with the criteria established by Boxing Ontario’s High Performance standards. Several youth boxers have shown interest in our competitive program, and we’re inspired by the talent demonstrated in our […]

Ontario Has Made COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandatory for High-Risk Settings For Participants 12+ Thank you so much to those of you who have already verified your vaccine status. We appreciate your support as we continue to navigate the ever changing legislation.  The system will automatically update so you don’t have to verify each time you attend. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us. We’re here to help. To help the verification process, we’ve placed the vaccine verification […]

NOW OFFERING REGISTERED MASSAGE EVERY WEDNESDAY Maintaining regular massage therapy appointments at our High Performance Location can be incredibly beneficial. Increasing lymphatic drainage, improving circulation, eliminating or at least reducing bodily pains, increasing joint mobility, and lessening the effects of muscle tension are just some of the ways that massage therapy can help. Massage therapy is used to treat both chronic and acute conditions, such as shoulder and neck tension, headaches, soft-tissue sprains, spinal pain, sports injury. Vanessa Lees, Registered […]

Please note that we will be closed for the long weekend.  We will return to regular schedule on Tuesday Sept. 7.  Please see below for important information regarding Fall 2021 class registration, Boxing Ontario Licensing, New class announcement and On-Demand Access ⚠️ IMPORTANT CLIENT INFORMATION: Check out our top 3 options for newcomers, including: 🥊 1 Week of Unlimited Virtual Classes 🥊 5-Class Starter Package 🥊 3 TKO Private Training Package

Meet The Kingsway Boxing Club’s Senior Coach and High Performance Trainer, Gregory Hull Gregory Hull is a certified boxing trainer, fitness instructor, and personal trainer. His fitness philosophy is rooted in lifelong learning which has allowed him to become a specialist in boxing training, group training, strength training and circuit training. He received his diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion at Humber College and believes a fit and healthy lifestyle is achievable for anyone, no matter the level. Gregory works […]

FALL 2021 IS BRINGING LOADS OF FUN AND CHALLENGING NEW PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE! Kickboxing? Yoga? Outdoor Bootcamp? Of Course Boxing… We’ve got you covered! Please see below for more information about our Fall/Winter 2021 programming. Don’t forget to renew your Boxing Ontario Licensing (mandatory in Ontario during Step 3) More Info ⚠️ IMPORTANT CLIENT INFORMATION: BOXING PROGRAMS 🥊 HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS 💪 Check out our top 3 options for newcomers, including: 🥊 1 Week of Unlimited Virtual Classes 🥊 5-Class Starter […]

When it comes to training while pregnant, there are, often, several myths and misconceptions that circulate the discussion. This is why The Kingsway Boxing Club would like to introduce you to Monica Lerin, a member of the KBC family. 8 months pregnant and continuing to outwork the majority of her classmates, Monica will talk to us about the benefits of training while pregnant and also squash some of the misconceptions around the sport. “People tell you to rest when you’re […]

Introducing Power Yoga Flow classes at our High Performance Bloor Studio! Join us EVERY Wednesday at 7:00 am Power Yoga Flow is a 60-minute yoga class that focuses on movement through different poses with ujjayi breath, to draw you out of your thoughts and into the present moment. This practice is not your typical yoga class – it will have you working up a sweat as you stay in continuous movement, transitioning between a mixture of challenging and restorative poses! […]

The Kingsway Boxing Club, Beaver Boxing Club and Stockyards Boxing Club are joining forces to knock COVID out and bring tons of new and inclusive classes for everyone!  This collaboration is bringing together some of the most remarkable Boxers, who will work together to ensure your boxing experience never falls short.  The experiences between the three clubs is unparalleled with Jill Perry [Beaver Boxing], a National Team Fighter and Head Coach, having worked at the Commonwealth Games. Jennifer Huggins [Kingsway […]

With travel restrictions slowly lifting, everyone is looking for a getaway! But many of us do not want to let go of our fitness routines while travelling. Well, you do not have to… Worried about losing motivation to workout on vacation? The Kingsway Boxing Club, partnered with Beaver Boxing Club, has tons of fun and challenging VIRTUAL classes for you to access FROM YOUR HOTEL ROOMS! Travel does not necessarily require putting a temporary pause on your fitness. In fact, […]

After months of Virtual and limited Outdoor Training, we are so happy to finally announce… WE ARE BACK FOR INDOOR TRAINING!!! INDOOR Classes will be limited to a 50% capacity Thank you to all of our amazing KBC members, who have been in our corner throughout such challenging times. Although all sense of ‘normalcy’ seemed distorted, your support, along with the immense hard-work and dedication our coaches demonstrated since the start of the pandemic, made it possible for us to […]

If you’re looking to improve your sport performance, increase your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle and tone your core, Coach Jo-Anne’s TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING class is for you. Total Body Conditioning incorporates strength training and cardio conditioning using a variety of techniques like interval and resistance training within a 45 minute class format. These shorter, express workouts maximize calorie burn and improve overall performance. Dumbbells and resistance bands are regularly used. These classes are conducted at our fully-renovated High Performance Studios […]

Since the COVID19 pandemic hit last year, Kingsway Boxing Club partnered up with Beaver Boxing, to come to you live through our virtual programming. The Kingsway Boxing Club has moved to OUTDOOR Training, thanks to the Ontario Reopening process, however, we will continue to come to your living rooms LIVE with some fun and exciting VIRTUAL classes. Meet our newest VIRTUAL Training Coach, Danny Ismail! In March of 2020, Danny Ismail was ready to take on his first fight, on just two days’ […]

After months of Virtual Classes, we are so happy to have successfully RETURNED TO OUTDOOR TRAINING! But First, A BIG THANK YOU… Thank you to all of our amazing KBC members, who continue to stick with us throughout such challenging times. Although all sense of ‘normalcy’ seemed distorted, your support, along with the immense hard-work and dedication our coaches demonstrated since the start of the pandemic, has made it possible for us to remain in operation during several months of […]

We have missed training together and are so happy to finally see everyone again! We also acknowledge the prevalent virus and its variants and want to continue fighting for our community as SAFE AS POSSIBLE! In addition to our Boxing Ontario Sanctioned COVID Protocols, Kingsway Boxing coaches are also RAPID ANTIGEN TESTING before EVERY VISIT on location. Although this is not a mandatory requirement, we are facilitating our team with the additional safety measure to help keep our community safe. […]

Spring is here and so is outdoor boxing and fitness! The Kingsway Boxing Club had been delivering virtual programs to the comfort of your homes for the past several months. It was a challenging time but we all stuck together and made the best of it. Now, as Ontario moves into the 3-step reopening process, we are happy to announce that our OUTDOOR BOXING CLASSES ARE BACK!!! Feeling unsure about leaving your home and getting back out there? This week, […]

The Kingsway Boxing Club Team is made up of remarkable coaches and personal trainers, who not only work hard to bring you top-quality training, but have also worked throughout the pandemic to bring VIRTUAL training to the comfort of your homes. As Kingsway Boxing Club gradually returns to in-person operations, we would like to introduce you to our newest KBC Team member, Youth Coach, Kelly Korkola. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Kelly Korkola became a competitive boxer in 1986 […]

Are you ready to be held accountable and strive to reach your fitness goals? If you’re willing to break a sweat while challenging yourself to reach new limits, then you’re ready to sign up with High Performance Trainer, Jo-Anne Sheffield! The Kingsway Boxing team is made up of some of the industries top coaches and personal trainers. As we return to operation, we would like to take this opportunity to re-introduce you to one of our most amazing High Performance […]

Kingsway Boxing Club’s High Performance Trainer, Jo-Anne Sheffield, was diagnosed with Baker’s Cyst and wants to help educate the community about it so that it can be identified and TREATED early. Baker’s Cyst are extremely common, however they frequently go undiagnosed and mistreated. As you know the pain behind my knee was not getting any better and I had originally been told it was: hamstring, sciatic nerve, ITB syndrome, meniscus tear but never Baker’s Cyst. ~ Jo-Anne Sheffield What is […]

Maria Gernega is our newest Coach at the Kingsway Boxing Club. She has a remarkable resume under her belt, including Boxing and HIIT Coach, Mat Pillates and Yoga Teacher 🧘‍♀️ She is a Certified Personal Trainer under The National Academy of Sports Medicine Rain or shine you’ll be put through drills and skills to keep you moving! Maria’s movement classes will light up your mind and heart, get you strong and agile, and inspire you with rhythm + music 🎼 Since the […]

In March 2020 when the COVID19 protocols hit, preventing us from training together inside the ring, we wanted to do something to ensure that everyone is able to train/exercise without any restrictions. The Kingsway Boxing Club partnered up with Beaver Boxing and, more recently, Stockyards Fitness, to offer a plethora of different fun and exciting VIRTUAL CLASSES year-long so that you can stay active, while challenging yourself to reach new limits.  *Read more about the collaboration between Kingsway Boxing, Beaver […]

With rising temperatures, it is extremely important to listen to your body and train accordingly! Finding the motivation to train/workout in the heat can be difficult. You can also be left with questions like, how long should I train for, how can I ensure I don’t pass out or what exercises will be the most beneficial? This article will address all your questions as well as provide tips on how to be equipped for training in the summer! 👇 👊 […]

Dear KBC Family and Friends, After months of Virtual Training, we would like to finally announce that, as of Friday June 11, 2021, KINGSWAY BOXING CLUB IS MOVING INTO STEP 1 AND STARTING OUTDOOR CLASSES AGAIN!!! We will continue to come to you live through our virtual programming, however you can now join us on location throughout various class and enrolment options! 📅 Programs Coming Your Way Summer 2021: Drop-In Boxing Classes (Adult, Youth and Kids) | Various Timings Book […]

This newly added program is brought to you by Fitness Guru and HIIT Coach Maria Gernega at our High Performance Studios (3046 Bloor Street West). Maria’s movement classes will light up your mind and heart, get you strong and agile, and inspire you with rhythm+music! Maria is a boxing, HIIT, mat pilates and yoga teacher (also an illustrator on the side). Expect to work hard from start to finish in her sessions and leave feeling energized + empowered!  ⚠️ LEGISLATIVE […]