Griffins Boxing & Fitness

This place is my second home. I love it here! The best group classes and incredibly knowledgeable instructors. This place has been an amazing addition to my fitness routine.

Had an amazing experience at my first class at Griffins. The location and the view are stunning. The gym has lots of space and lots of bags so you can always get your own. Class was structured with great variety so you don't run out of energy. I loved this group of people of all ages and genders. Makes it easier for partner exercises. All in all - fantastic experience! Can't wait to be back.

Training at Griffin's Boxing is quite remarkable. I have trained at multiple gyms across Canada (mainly on the East Coast) and no other gym compares to Griffin's. The staff is very welcoming, the people who I trained with are incredibly friendly, and the facilities are incredibly clean and organized.Schedules are really important to me and my life, as I am typically quite busy, and I'm happy to say that the schedule at Griffin's boxing has never interfered in my daily life. The afternoon/evening BoxTech classes, which I prefer, never cause scheduling issues.The BoxTech glove system is a great way to get into boxing. Beginners go through 3 levels of noncontact training before they're given the option to engage in contact boxing or sparring (Sparring is however not obligatory and participants can continue to take noncontact classes). This system refutes the myth that training boxing will inherently cause injury.The professional athletes (particularly the ones that regularly compete in the Canada games and have Olympic ambitions) that go to Griffin's are a big motivating factor and solidify the club's position as the top boxing gym in Vancouver and perhaps the whole province.I could go further, but I believe that everything that I've said so far will convince other inquiring users here that Griffin's is a top gym with amazing facilities and an even better learning environment.

Griffins is so much more than just a gym and it has provided so much more than just improved physical fitness for me. The staff and the members operate as a true community and as an outsider coming in this meant they took time to get to know me, greet me by name and make sure I was connected with others to help me get started. The coaches have a unique ability to meet everyone where they are at and yet still push you just outside of your comfort zone which fuels an ever growing desire to learn more, get stronger and be better. There are programs for all ages, all levels and the drop in model is practical for the changing demands of life. This also contributes to an incredibly motivating environment as there are always others to look to for inspiration and it creates great energy throughout the gym. I have completed my first year through which I've conquered three levels of the technical program, completely changed my level of physical fitness, gained friends and the confidence to set goals much bigger than I could ever have imagined a year ago. If you are thinking about checking out this place, don't hesitate. I can't wait to see you there! :-)

All through daycare, kindergarten and grade 1 our son was having issues with his peers. He was always in trouble. If somebody was playing with a toy that he wanted he would take it. He would push, punch, kick. Whatever it was he would always lash out physically. To be fair, a lot of this was brought on by anxiety. During this time his mother and I had separated which I’m sure caused him even more stress. Trust me we tried and did so many different things for him. From counselling to changes in his diet, we just wanted him to feel better In May of 2021 we decided to sign him up for boxing. That summer he went twice a week. In September we put him in for 3 days a week. One day he had a really good class and I showed him a video of him training. He became sad so we asked him why he was crying. It turned out that he was upset that he saw how hard he hit the heavy bag and was upset that he had hurt some of his friends. Since September 2021, grade 2 now, he hasn’t gotten in trouble at school for any of the things mentioned above. It has taught him control and discipline, both mentally and physically. He loves going to boxing each and every class. The coaches here are amazing. Coach Nick, who teaches his class is so good with them. I watch the owner of the gym, Coach Dave, train the amateur fighters. He is so in tune with them while working out. To be honest, all of the staff are really great there. The front desk staff are great and always make you feel welcome. If you are thinking about putting your kids into some kind of a sport I would say do it. It’s made a world of difference for our son in such a short time.

My 15 year old son plays elite level hockey and wanted to learn boxing as a good form of cross-training. I asked around and Griffins was recommended by several pro athletes and coaches in the boxing and MMA world. My son joined and LOVED it so much he talked me into giving a class a try. The instructors were GREAT and I joined after my first trial class. I was a little intimidated at first, because I had been out of the gym since before Covid, but Liz made me feel so comfortable, and adjusted some of the exercises for my skill and fitness level, so I could keep up and not feel out of place. The owner is very hands on, always interacting with the members, and even took a few minutes to show me a video of an upcoming program they are going to be running specifically for hockey players. Today was my third day and when I walked in with my son we were both greeted by our first names and it made me feel like a part of the club" and not just another number like most fitness gyms."

Not really friendly with new people that want to join in. This not the same boxing club that once used to be, my son wants to try boxing for the first time and they told me to sign on their website, well their website is horrible and couldn't get anywhere, once I called in they told me that the tryout class are 30 dollars where everywhere else is free for tryout. so sad that this company became far just another coorporation statistic and cant even answer me if they have spots available for a new person, if you need to get more customers you must be more optimitic with your potential consumers.

Griffins is an unusual gym in that anyone of any skill level can get a great workout. They have a strong focus on defense and timing while making sure you learn everything right the first time. I'm well over 100 classes so far and every class I learn something new and feel I get my money's worth. Couldn't recommend it more highly!

Been to pretty much all of the boxing clubs in the Lower Mainland. You won’t find a better equipped facility anywhere. Dedicated coaches with different types of classes for all ages. The fight team is also very talented with a few national champions fighting out of there. I miss this place……..

Such a great gym. It's extremely tough to create an environment that accommodates high level amateur boxers and people who just want to have fun & get in shape. People of all ages/genders/shapes & sizes are made very welcome, they've built a truly special community.I did a couple of boxfit classes before trying boxtec, and after 2 years I'm hooked!