D&A Boxing School Of Excellence Reviews Summary

Coaching Quality

Pros:

• "The coaches are very passionate about providing the best training possible and care about getting the best performance out of each individual."
• "The coaches are great, they know what they’re doing and are very helpful."
• "Really great staff who are extremely good at pushing you far beyond what you thought your limits were."
• "The coach’s are very attentive to your personal needs."
• "Training here for the Uni of Birmingham Fight Night. The coaches are so attentive and really push you to the limits of what you thought you could do!"
• "My son is really happy at this club and in particular with his boxing coach Alex."
• "Vinny is a great Fitness coach and Antony is a masterful boxing instructor...combined they are really getting me back into tip top shape."
• "Ant is fantastic, he is dedicated and goes above and beyond for all of his gym clients."

Cons:

• "Great boxing gym with knowledgable coaches who have a passion for the sport - I had Jag for 121 boxing lessons. Unfortunately, he was very unorganised with last-minute cancellations and always an uncertainty with bookings."
• "Not actually trained there, but I went to ask if I could have a look at the gym. Some short guy opened the door, I asked how his christmas went, just trying to be nice, he blanked me, then bluntly sent us away before obviously eyeing up my girlfriend."

Community and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Top quality training! A perfect balance of being friendly and helpful, yet still providing discipline."
• "Great environment that keeps you motivated to push yourself and give 100%, without it being intimidating to new comers."
• "The atmosphere in the gym is always upbeat."
• "Everyone is really encouraging and the gym has great facilities, I’d recommend this place to anyone."
• "I have just started training at D&A the last couple of weeks, to increase my fitness and as a woman in a mixed gym I have found it such a comfortable environment to work out in."
• "I’ve been going to D&A for 6 years and feel a genuine sense of family and community there."
• "As a woman there I’ve never had any problems with any of the coaches."
• "Amazing gym!! This place has really helped me settle into Birmingham."

Cons:

• "This gym is excellent. They teach you all you need to know to get started and progress yourself as a boxer. They also break down the fundamentals of respect, discipline and not giving in."
• "I have joined back at boxing for a few months now, and I’m starting to see results 😃 The trainers and the atmosphere from everyone is amazing, I love coming every Tuesday."
• "The staff have made me feel very welcome in the year I have been training here whilst a being a student in Birmingham."

Progress and Personal Improvement

Pros:

• "Massively enjoyed the boxing classes and can feel myself improving each session."
• "I have joined this gym recently to prepare for fight night and already in a short span have I seen my cardio and abilities improve."
• "I'm training here for the upcoming Birmingham fight night, and all the trainers push you past your limits, if you give them 100% they give 110% out."
• "I started the gym and attended the boxing classes which were great. But then when I started a few personal 1 to 1 sessions I started to see a vast improvement in my boxing skills, weight loss, and muscle gain."
• "I’ve trained here for 3 weeks as part of the student fight night and have really enjoyed the experience!"
• "I’ve just finished my first week of training for the Student Fight Night and I’ve had the best experience so far."
• "Started boxing at D&A from the start of this year after going around to a few boxing gyms in the city but not finding what I was looking for."
• "Currently undertaking fight night training. 3 weeks in I can already feel a massive difference in my cardiovascular fitness as well as great muscle build up."

Cons:

• "I have been training at D&A for a few years and as a woman in a mixed gym I have found it the most comfortable environment to work out in so much help, advice and everyone is so friendly."
• "This gym is definitely made for real training and the coaches push you to the limit, take you out your comfy zone."
• "Been coaching in combat sport for 20 years I do believe I have got numerous amount of knowledge and experience what I have gained over the years."