Frequently Asked Questions

 The Knowledge Boxing Center is located at 21310 Great Mills Road,  Unit-A1, Lexington Park, MD 20653. We are open Monday, Wednesday and  Friday from 4:30PM - 7:30PM; and Tuesday and Thursday 4:30PM - 6:30PM.  All other hours are by private appointment. See our schedule of classes  to see which one fits your needs! 

We understand that not everyone wants to get punched. So we offer separate Fitness and Competitive Classes to meet everyone's needs. You can find our class schedule and rates here.

 Since its inception over 100 years ago, the sport of boxing has  improved, and quite frankly saved the lives of men and women, both young  and old, across the globe by teaching them how to apply critical  thinking skills both in and outside the boxing ring. Boxing develops an  individual's ability to think concisely, persevere toward success, pay  attention to minute details, exercise self-control, set goals, and make  adjustments which are just as applicable in day-to-day life as they are  in the sport of boxing. Additionally, the physical conditioning that  boxing training demands is second to none! 

We understand that not everyone wants to get punched. So we offer separate Fitness and Competitive Classes to meet everyone's needs. You can find our class schedule and rates here.

While boxing is renowned for rehabilitating troubled youth, it is  equally beneficial for all youth. Boxing can help the bully, the bullied, the shy kid, the brainiac, the lazy type, the overweight, the  hyper active, the nervous, the inquisitive, the aggressive, the passive,  etc. Boxing is also perfect for those kids who are not tall enough for  basketball, not strong enough for football, not coordinated enough for  baseball and not fast enough for soccer, but still want to participate in a sport. 

Absolutely not! The life skills identified above benefit the young as  well as more mature people. We welcome everyone who is able to focus and  at least healthy enough to begin training (don't worry, we'll be right  there with you every step of the way). Besides, punching a bag with all  you've got is a healthy way to relieve the day's stress. 

 ABSOLUTELY! All are welcome at the Knowledge Boxing Center! It's  important for every woman to gain critical self-defense skills in today's world.  

 Absolutely not! We recognize and very much welcome the people who want  the physical and mental benefits of training without the risk of getting  hit! Our non-competitive athletes will learn the fundamentals of boxing  and experience a dynamite work out without getting punched. (Heavy bags  don't punch back).  

 Definitely! Evenly skilled trained boxers are allowed to spar in the  proper equipment which includes headgear, mouthpiece, a groin protector  and 16 oz. sparring gloves. All sparring sessions are supervised by our  USA Boxing certified coaches. 

EVERYONE!

It's largely dependent on the personality and desire of the kid, but in  general kids 8 years old and up have the attention span and coordination  to learn how to box. That being said, we have seen some born fighters  take to the sport as young as 4, so in general, a child has to be 8+ to  box, but if you think your 7 and under child is that one, please bring  him or her in for an assessment. 

Each athlete will need a pair of hand wraps to start (180 inches for  adults, 108 inches for kids), boxing gloves and workout clothes. Any  coach can recommend the right brand and size. 

 Absolutely! After you are fully trained in defense and offense, our  trainers will take you through the process of official amateur competition in USA Boxing sanctioned bouts. The Knowledge Boxing Center hosts official bouts in the Southern Maryland area so you will also get  the opportunity to showcase your skills at home in front of all your friends and family. 

Absolutely, but only after you've had amateur experience. 

There are inherent risks in boxing just like any other contact sport.  But unlike other sports, boxing has been around for more than 100 years  and with time has come safety precautions that the NFL and MMA are still  figuring out. AMATEUR boxing is relatively safe when executed with  proper equipment (headgear, large padded gloves, mouthpiece, and groin  protector). Professional boxing (NO headgear, smaller gloves) carries a  separate set of risks, but amateur/Olympic style boxing is a  not-for-profit, safety first sport. As with any sport, we strongly  encourage every athlete, parent or guardian to research and become  familiar with all risks before participating. 

Absolutely! Our high quality heavy bags love to be hit and hit hard. And  the best thing is the bags don't hit back! Come release the day's  aggravation with us!

Check out our hand wrapping video. And subscribe to our YouTube page while you're there.
https://youtu.be/zY9Q9swHEas
 

Phone: 301-481-2978
Email: knowledgeboxing@hotmail.com