Boxing in Aachen: technique, conditioning and sparring at Shouraki

Learn boxing in Aachen: who the class is for

The boxing class at Shouraki is for adults aged 16 and over. You do not need any previous experience. You practise each technique slowly first, and only then does it appear in combinations. Stamina and strength grow as you train. You train in a group and change partners regularly.

Children and teenagers have their own groups, and you can find an overview under kids’ martial arts in Aachen.

In boxing you only punch, while kickboxing adds kicks. The punching technique, guard and footwork from boxing are therefore useful in other martial arts too. If you want to compare the two, read the guide Boxing or kickboxing. You learn the kicking techniques in the class kickboxing in Aachen. How boxing is organised as a competitive sport in Germany is explained by the German Boxing Federation (Deutscher Boxsport-Verband, in German).

What a boxing session at Shouraki looks like

A boxing session lasts 90 minutes, from 19:00 to 20:30. Please always arrive 15 minutes before the start so that you can get changed and settle in calmly.

1. Warm-up: a joint warm-up that reduces the risk of injury.
2. Technique work and partner drills: footwork, guard and punching technique, first slowly and then more and more smoothly, with rotating partners.
3. Sparring and conditioning: sparring rounds and conditioning work, plus work on focus pads and punch bags.
4. Stretching and cool-down: stretching exercises to finish the session.

Two examples from the technique section: in the “bob and weave” you move your head under and to the side of the punching line, which trains reflexes and your sense of distance. In “push stepping” you push your front foot forward, followed by the back foot, and adjust your position that way. Breathing comes into it too: breathing out deliberately as you punch increases punching power and improves energy efficiency.

Sparring in boxing: controlled and step by step

Sparring is part of boxing training. The rounds are controlled, and protective gear is compulsory. What to expect in such a round is explained in the guide Sparring in martial arts.

Equipment for boxing in Aachen: what to bring

To get started, comfortable sportswear, socks or flat trainers and plenty of water are enough. Avoid shoes with thick soles, take off any jewellery and bring a hair tie if you have long hair. Boxing gloves can be provided for your first session; after that you get your own gloves and the protective gear you need. The school provides punch bags and focus pads. What is worth buying as a beginner is covered in the guide Martial arts equipment for beginners.

On site you will find changing rooms and showers, lockers for valuables and free parking.

Try boxing in Aachen: 2 free trial classes

You can join in twice for free, with no obligation and no contract, and then take your time deciding. You choose your date directly in the booking calendar under Free trial class in Aachen. You can find all the boxing times in Aachen, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, in the timetable.

You can read more about the school’s owner and head trainer in the Trainer profile of Reza Shouraki. For an overview of all the school’s classes, see Martial arts in Aachen.