Red Flags to Watch Out for in a Boxing Gym

[@nguyenchuongle7404]

my previous boxing gym shares about 70% of these characteristics, i am so glad that i left

[@akhotinbxng]

That was a right call

[@Danny_074]

The people in the videos are natural, they can surely make it to the top stage with those amazing punches 🔥🔥🗿

[@akhotinbxng]

They surely can 😄

[@davecash1568]

I just started boxing a few months ago and I started seeing a lot of your shorts pop up in my feed. Love your content bro! Keep up the good work

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you, will do! Wish you luck and success on your boxing journey

[@EliKenny-zr7fl]

I love your work dude u deserve way more recognition. This video will help alot of fighters thank u for making the boxing community lean correctly. Keep it up💪

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you! It’s so great to read such positive feedback ✊

[@cosmicbricks3339]

all the best my guy

[@dogfishbanana]

Bro looks majestic

[@akhotinbxng]

Haha thanks ;)

[@ahmedawad6955]

I was in a gym and we would fight not spar everday with no headgear and 8 oz gloves in the name of “to get tuff “ bullshit so I agree with you

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohhh man that’s some hard af methods

[@matteomarku7177]

plz make timestamps of each point

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh yeah, I forgot to do that. Will set them later

[@DPham1]

I used to train at a gym where a dude came in and wanted to spar. They matched him up with the heaviest hitter in the gym and the dude wailed on the new guy to the point of rocking him while the coaches laughed and made fun of him. I left the gym shortly after

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh that was a dirty move. Beginners shouldn’t be punished like that

[@banuthasleema8888]

Thanks for the tips❤

[@akhotinbxng]

Anytime:)

[@rogerioshigo6751]

Never been in one but im looking forward to start.

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh you will have a great time ;)

[@princessknight9828]

Thanks for the upload man. Also you deserve way more subscribers and recognition, you're content is too consistent and high-quality for you to only have 75k subs.

[@akhotinbxng]

Hey! Appreciate the feedback bro I will get that recognition for sure ;)

[@MegaDapin]

I guess, I should watch this video 6 years ago.... but it's never too late... thanks man спасибо

[@akhotinbxng]

Welcome!

[@Іван-л8н]

Чел ти пиздатий дуже круто, що стараєшсч працювати на західну авдиторію, дякую тобі за контент.

[@akhotinbxng]

Дякую, друже. Дуже приємно чути від земляка

[@ThePers0nWhoAsk3d]

I love your videos I've been getting back into boxing and your videos have helped me a lot ❤

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh that’s awesome to hear! Welcome back to the game

[@tmbacz]

I didn’t realize you were Ukrainian.. You and your fellow countrymen are my heroes right now. Have been for some time..

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh yeah, I mentioned that only a few times That’s great to hear! Your words is a big motivation for us

[@tmbacz]

@@akhotinbxng, We’re going to fight like hell for you this election cycle. Hopefully keep you in the economic help that you need..

[@rizbroz742]

Palestinians are having a much harder time

[@UhidyJlhgg]

​@@rizbroz742and?

[@DrOrr]

@@akhotinbxngChernobyl in Ukrainian means worm wood

[@discowolf25]

5:05 this is the biggest red flag imo.

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes that’s a big one

[@discowolf25]

@@akhotinbxng I’ve been a coach for... almost 11 year’s. I’ve worked at gyms where, the owners only care about the high paying “clients”. If you’re calling someone a client and not an athlete, we already got a problem. CTE and these coaches seem to go hand in hand. They’ll let rich ppl beat them up for fun so they can tell they lawyer friends on the weekend they sparred with a “pro”. 🤦🏻‍♂️. Anyway, keep doing the right thing my brother. ✌️

[@hanino6453]

Love your videos bro

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@_XDev]

Amazing video as usual! I will 100% try these KO punches 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@akhotinbxng]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Also if you go to the gym and you see all JO junior level boxers. The coach only cares about numbers for the money. Don’t bother with those gyms. And those gyms where the boxing coach gives all his attention to one boxer is the worst. I was at one of those gyms. That is where they use you to spar with someone you shouldn’t be in the ring with.

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes these are some clear red flags

[@nguyenminhdang4315]

That Ready To Fight shirt is fire bro.

[@akhotinbxng]

Thanks! It’s really great

[@yowfree3339]

Good thanks for advise fellaz...

[@akhotinbxng]

Anytime

[@yowfree3339]

@@akhotinbxng yeah dat how u do it...all way better fella...giv some good tips and show us all steady move...yo...stay sharp fella

[@Czix0]

Very helpful vedio💪❤️

[@akhotinbxng]

Glad to hear that

[@Whatelse-gk1fw]

In the one where it says lack of diversity in training, my gym has the same principles, work the jab and backhand then 1,2 on heavy bag, or some days anything on the bag, 20 mins skipping and running + pads. We do this every day however, we change how much we do of certain things. Like sometimes we do more bag then running, but sometimes more running than bag

[@akhotinbxng]

It’s great to have principles but you still should variate your training methods and techniques that you practice

[@DavidUrbina-gg9zx]

Good sound advice 📚

[@akhotinbxng]

Trying my best!

[@DavidUrbina-gg9zx]

@@akhotinbxng Your doing a excellent job, keep it up ☺🤙

[@akhotinbxng]

@@DavidUrbina-gg9zx thank you!

[@Fearlesskid123]

My boxing gym problem was it was very overpacked so not available to move around and skipping was basically impossible

[@akhotinbxng]

Oh that’s very inconvenient

[@JohnMkrv]

I don't know who you are but as soon as i heard you say "1 2 3, Muhammad Ali" i knew you were Ukrainian, different Slavic accents are so similar yet so unique

[@akhotinbxng]

Yeah you have a “sharp ear” if you could get it that easy

[@gefeldertergruntaubling5522]

" Aaaahhhh Bljat " caught me offguard as an armenian russian speaker

[@akhotinbxng]

Ahahah that’s a must say after a good sip of water

[@normalguy_23]

Joined 4 months ago, 1.When I ask coach something, he doesn't answer my doubts well 2.Doesnt give me attention and cares more about seniors 3.Tells to follow seniors most of the time 4.Seniors are very cocky people 5.Always makes us run around the ground most of the time conditioning 6.Now I dont even feel comfortable to ask anything to my coach Should I change the Gym??

[@akhotinbxng]

You can consider other gyms if there are some other ones in your area

[@lx6381]

i wouldn't judge too early, although 4 months could also be enough. it depends on some factors. for example if you are an absolut beginner or if for example the gym has many new people it's hard to give everyone much attention. you have to prove your coach that you really want to get better. come every training, put in 100% effort and so on. and if he's still ignoring you, you know for a fact that you should change the gym. also you can try to connect with other people and ask them about their experiences with the coach. don't expect a coach to treat you super well from the beginning because he only has limited ressources and if he doesn't see any potential in you, it's a waste of time.

[@phestiwal-gmd1564]

i am from russia but i still watch your videos. they inspire me again and again to continue boxing. thank you for this! no to war! 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

[@akhotinbxng]

The war is terrible and I the whole world could live in peace but it’s almost unreal to forgive Russia for what they do to Ukraine I have nothing against you but I don’t see our countries shaking hands

[@Степан-х2с9ф]

​@@akhotinbxng understandable tbh

[@UserNotFound00101]

For the past six months I have been running my own kickboxing gym. I have none prior coaching experience and no real fights behind me, but been training for several years and been trained by pro fighters. I have been fully transparent on this to the guy's training. I do this for free, we live in an area with zero martial arts environment. But we have created one by ourselves. Even though I am totally transparent about my experience and doing it totally free. sometimes the imposter syndrome kicks in and I start doubting myself. To be clear, the guys are loving it and we are in a very positive and safe environment (no injuries or hard sparring). What would you recommend in my situation?

[@akhotinbxng]

That’s actually very nice of you and wish you success with your gym. The only recommendation from me would be to charge some money for your workout classes because I think every work should be paid

[@Baza123b]

Great video but how are you not in war?

[@akhotinbxng]

Cause I am younger than the age when you get drafted

[@sjachilles49]

I’ve had a experience with a bad gym. Trained there for 3 months and I can say it was a pretty shitty gym. Coaches only focused on hard frequent sparring and they didn’t even teach people they just walked around and supervised. If I had the chance to switch gyms I would but it’s the only one closest to me

[@akhotinbxng]

Oh yeah constant hard sparring are bad, especially without instructions. Hope you will find a better gym to go to

[@joons3374]

My personal tip.. if the coach doesn't expel people who violate all the rules offending everyone in the gym.... I have been through this.. just leave the gym... The coach has to have a spine..

[@akhotinbxng]

That’s a good tip so I totally agree with you there

[@Darckl-t7o]

Спасибо за видео ❤

[@serialpanda]

чувак, дуже великий тобі респект. дивлюсь з Італії, добре що на англійській, так можу і друзям показати.

[@akhotinbxng]

Дякую! Щиро радий отримувати такий позитивний зворотній зв’язок 🤝

[@Le_Rappel_des_oiseaux]

Uhum, nice t-shirt, bro 🌚🌚🌚

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh thanks ;)

[@coachbighead]

Much respect to you sir. Im a 35 year old andnim actually training professionally. Im late but if you can give me any tips that would help...

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you! The best tip is to set a goal and be consistent towards reaching it

[@Mreterr]

Love the vid bro I wanted to ask you about something my coach never does pad work and never fought in a real fight in his life he only coached some people is that a red flag?

[@akhotinbxng]

Not holding pads is a little limitation on training methods so it’s not a big problem but adding it would be better. There were many old school champions who used no pads He could have a lot of experience in training and sparring without competing so it’s not really a red flag as far as he has teaches you well. So it’s all individual :)

[@Mreterr]

​@@akhotinbxngthank you andrii

[@Carpe-Diem-gg1hg]

Hey guys, I did a free trial of a 1 on 1 session. I know it's good value and I did learn a lot. BUT they expensive. Like the most valued plan is a 15 session each costing 850 HKD. (Around USD109) How much do you guys pay for 1 on 1 coaching?

[@akhotinbxng]

Well the price depends on the level of coach. Average price in Ukraine is 12$ for one session But of course there are too tier coaches who charge way more

[@frank1313]

I think everything at my boxing gym is great except for sparring. I’ve been regularly training for over 3 months, but I’ve never sparred or seen anyone spar there despite this gym having a ring. The trainer says I need some doctors note if I wanna get in the ring, should I change boxing gyms? I wanna actually learn how to fight in a real scenario.

[@rks1676]

I'm in your same boat. My gym is a mix of 'boxercize' and sparring, and they often won't encourage you to do harder sparring until your technique and endurance are top notch. They have two sparring classes a week and they're often later in the day so I rarely see any of it. My point is that you're probably decent, but not being fully trained in fundamentals (and gassing out quickly) increases the risk of injury a lot, so they're probably just being cautious. But get that doctor's note if you wanna take it to that level!

[@akhotinbxng]

Go get that note and see what your coach has to say next. I think after 3 months you should start incorporate sparrings If your coach takes you down and you’re sure that you’re ready, try checking out some other gyms. It’s not a problem to go to 2 different gyms

[@ayooo454]

2:10 ??? "they choose the wrong path and end up in war"???

[@akhotinbxng]

Well I don’t want go go deep into details to avoid any possible issues but yeah I meant what I said

[@ayooo454]

@@akhotinbxng якось стрьомно таке казати, враховуючи що ти маєш можливість створювати такі відео як раз завдяки тим хто "chose the wrong path"

[@Ie4s]

​@@ayooo454 Yapper

[@aircon9802]

What if my work out in the gym is repeating but im only a few weeks in? I do a bunch of work out and practice one twos

[@akhotinbxng]

As a complete beginner that’s okay, because you have to got the fundamentals right before trying more complicated stuff

[@rajusupriadi5244]

I injured my wrist, I want to buy handwaps. Any recommendations or aspect to consider?

[@akhotinbxng]

Get well soon! Make sure that they are not too elastic. And also make sure that they are long enough, 4 meters or more should be good

[@dmitryglazkov1366]

Hi. In your opinion which boxing style is suitable for me? My height is 172 cm, reach 179 cm and weight class 60 kg?

[@akhotinbxng]

I would say outfighter

[@mostafasherif2685]

I trained for about a month and I just learned the basic punches and kicks and some footwork ( I trained kickboxing) we would warm up then do drills and combos that was for the people who are advanced, then after I learned the basic things I was thrown with these " advanced fighters" doing complicated combos 5x combos and head movement ( which I did not know how to do it) all that happened in less than a month, I'm still not sure but was I in a bad gym?

[@akhotinbxng]

Well that’s not a good approach to teach a beginner. The gym and the coach may be good but treating a beginner like isn’t a way. That may happen if you’re the only beginner in the class, but if not then the training program isn’t really good as it doesn’t consider level of all students Overall it’s a sign of ignorant coaching

[@mostafasherif2685]

I trained basic combos before these advanced ones but I did not know any defense, couldn't even defend a low kick or a jab, so I was confused why am i training with people who had way more sessions and months of training or even years , I would like to know your opinion about it, big fan from Egypt ❤​@@akhotinbxng

[@Danny_074]

Wsp Andrii, just wanted to ask if I should switch to Slugger from Infighter/Boxer Puncher... Because my punches have tons of raw power but my head movement isn't as great as it should be... I mean I have the power in the hands to knock out the opponent in a few punches.. so was considering switching to a slugger style

[@akhotinbxng]

You can switch but I would recommend to use and combine both styles depending on the situation and your opponent

[@Danny_074]

@@akhotinbxng oh ok I'll try doing that thanks man 💪🏻😄

[@dummyfunny5098]

MMAShredded has some good routines for head movement , check that guy out . I drilled them personally and they helped a ton .

[@Danny_074]

@@dummyfunny5098 oh thanks man I'll check them out 👍🏻😄

[@ToroJ]

my coach teaches me and a few other people because there is not that many peopke who want to box where i live and he teaches for free, is that good?

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes it’s good, your coach does a good thing

[@coachbighead]

How can I build up a gym and become a gym leader? ( I sound so like a pokemon trainer)

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh I don’t have such an experience but you have to find potential clients, come up with a strategy, advertise the new gym, rent a place, fill it with equipment and sign up those clients

[@ReadtheBIBLE-f4g]

I am 5 foot 1 and around 105-120 pounds and i like to punch the bicep and use lots stiff jabs and i like to use lots of hooks and also am good at using multiple stances and gaurds so what type of boxer should i be

[@akhotinbxng]

You can be a good boxer puncher

[@Nicolas90-n3q]

Why i cant dodge in sparring? (im tall asf) Is it my fault?🥶

[@akhotinbxng]

Well there can be many reasons and I don’t know without seeing you box. I would recommend to master the distance control and long guard

[@pranavsingh1731]

bro really used a video of shaktv for the shady guys statement

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh I didn’t know, I just needed a footage 🙌

[@Bogdantrawmoopasniy]

Біля мене є тільки один зал, і то я до нього їду на таксі за 100грн туди й назад, в ньому є основний тренер але він живе не в нашому смт тому він не часто приїжджає, є інші 2 тренера один часто дає роботу в парах і спаринги, інший це проф боксер легковаговик який часто дає офп. Взагалі в нас майже не тренують техніку а тільки дають комбінації і тд, чомусь я в молодшій групі хоча мені 14 років, мій ріст 185см і вага 67кг, мене ставлять в спаринги до менших за мене легковаговиків, так в мене поганіші силові і виносливість ніж у середньої групи але це ж капець, зі мною бояться спарингуватись бо я сильніший за інших. До речі коли я в перший раз був в парах і спарингувався мене поставили до хлопця трохи молодше, важче який закидував мене ударами і прижимав до канатів, та б'є з усеї сили навіть в парах на техніку, квпець короче

[@akhotinbxng]

Капець це не те слово. Надіюсь ситуація в залі стане краще

[@JanZhizhka]

Is it a red flag if on each competitions we arive he drinks alcohol and buy prostitutes together with other coaches and leaves kids (which he train) in camps without any attention? ) and sometimes returns drunk with a company of prostitutes) but by all other criterias he is ok) very competent)

[@akhotinbxng]

Well that is a red flag but it’s not for him being a coach, it’s for being a man

[@thesacred953]

Which gym do you train in in Ukraine?

[@akhotinbxng]

Currently don’t train because of injury but overall I go to a gym in a town called Varva

[@thesacred953]

@akhotinbxng got it, get well!

[@dimadubnevych9164]

1.1 High average stupidity level among guys could be a sign of hard sparrings and brain demage. Dudes which saying "hi" over and over again))) I laughed a lot!

[@akhotinbxng]

Ahhaha yeah and that is a serious problem in some gyms

[@omari2306]

I accompany you in the sentiment of the war in Ukraine Andrii, i wish things weren't like they are right now in Ukraine. Just curious tho, do you live abroad or still are in Ukraine? Have a good one and God bless.

[@akhotinbxng]

I appreciate the support, means a lot to me I am in Ukraine

[@omari2306]

@@akhotinbxng Take care, hopefully things get better there.

[@joons3374]

Your english is impressive for an ukrainian

[@akhotinbxng]

Thank you!

[@blackcatgachalife9081]

ukrainians should make more english content, thank you

[@akhotinbxng]

Well most Ukrainians don’t know English well enough to make content It’s difficult for me too

[@srikurniasih4161]

I think my boxing camp are 🚩🚩

[@akhotinbxng]

Then try to find something better

[@maciek2552]

Russian what???

[@ReadtheBIBLE-f4g]

Come on bro either no one cam say the n word or everyone can say it this black people cant be rascist stuff is the definition of racism

[@blanksheet6627]

saSame goes for work place toome goes fo

[@akhotinbxng]

Yes

[@lipton5510]

ZOV

[@akhotinbxng]

🤡

[@Lorethe2nd]

Slava Ukraine

[@akhotinbxng]

Героям Слава!

[@ClassyNasty]

6. The Gym that Encourages Steroids 💉 💊

[@dummyfunny5098]

Never heard of this

[@akhotinbxng]

Ohh yeah, and they offer you some shady stuff from God know who