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The Southside Boxing Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Gym focusing on boxing, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts, plus youth programs.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thesouthsideboxingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (412) 532-6481
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7–8 AM, 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM |
The classes they run
“It stays professional, and uplifting for students of all skill levels, and I’ve literally brought all of my friends who were curious about boxing here.”
“It stays professional, and uplifting for students of all skill levels, and I’ve literally brought all of my friends who were curious about boxing here.”
“they are open to all skill levels ages and sizes both men and women you can schedule one on ones or you can join the group sessions as well or both!”
Other martial arts here
“It stays professional, and uplifting for students of all skill levels, and I’ve literally brought all of my friends who were curious about boxing here.”
“I suggest anyone trying to get in shape train or learn any type of self defense stop in and check it out”
What members say
“Matt responded very fast and coach Dallas had the greatest energy I ever encountered.”
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or experienced everyone gets treated with respect and motivation.”
“It’s not a commercial gym and has a cool gritty vibe that makes you feel like you are training with Rocky or Apollo Creed but thankfully they still keep the gym very clean.”
“they are open to all skill levels ages and sizes both men and women you can schedule one on ones or you can join the group sessions as well or both!”
“Besides high level training, people are very motivated here and help each other to be better, making it a great community to be part of.”
From the reviews
All of the coaches and trainers have years of experience fighting and coaching at high levels. Classes everyday of the week morning and night, making it very easy to go no matter what your schedule is like. All of the members are very close and there is never any drama.
I have been going to Southside Boxing Club for almost a year, and it has been a truly great experience. The coaches are highly experienced and insightful (they saw my strengths and weaknesses quickly and coached me to improve right away), and very inspiring.
This club is one of the greatest experiences I’ve had since moving to Pittsburgh. It stays professional, and uplifting for students of all skill levels, and I’ve literally brought all of my friends who were curious about boxing here. Shoutout to every single one of the coaches!! 👊🏾
The atmosphere alone here has me sold now❤️..Matt responded very fast and coach Dallas had the greatest energy I ever encountered. Everything was natural, fun and dope! The people that attended here were cool too and the energy was very inviting. I’ve never been sold on signing up for anything more than I was today!
New to kickboxing? Start at The Southside Boxing Club
The Southside Boxing Club comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at The Southside Boxing Club
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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