FAQ
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CLASSES
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Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes before your class start time to make sure you’re ready to go right when class starts.
We have a 5 minute late policy! Our warmup programming is important and we want to make sure you are safely able to start and are able to practice technical work we may be reviewing. If you are more than 5 minutes late, you may not be allowed into class!
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No! HAVEN has classes for all bodies and fitness levels. If it’s your first time, start with our All Levels class and go from there. Learn more about our classes and class levels here.
Feel free to reach out to hello@havenboxing.com or stop by our front desk to chat about which class is best for you.
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Make sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable shoes/clothes, hand wraps, and boxing gloves if you have them. We have wraps available for purchase, and gloves to borrow.
If you’re planning to shower after, you’ll need to bring your own towel.
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Not a problem! We encourage exercise modifications and workout alternatives to make sure you’re moving in a way that is safe for your body.
We’ll always check in with you before class to see where your body is at!
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Classes can be cancelled up to 12 hours in advance to avoid being charged full class cost. WE DO NOT DO REFUNDS! But all class packs do not expire and can be used at your leisure. If you have any questions, always feel free to contact us as hello@havenboxing.com
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While we wish COVID were over, we recognize its pervasive presence in the world and maintain the following practices to take care of one another:
We don't mandate clients wear masks but we are here to recommend to (much of our staff does!) and support those that do! We have free masks available at the front desk, and can answer any questions about how to modify movements that may be more difficult when breathing through a mask.
We have free COVID tests available (while supplies last) at the front desk, thanks to the generous donation of another HAVEN community member!
We do not charge for cancelled classes due to illness. If you have COVID or any other contagious illness, we simply need a heads up and we will cancel your class and return it to your account.
This is how we keep each other safe!
Not 100% sure your terminology matches our terminology? Unclear what some of the words around the site mean? Check out the HAVEN Glossary to see what you know and what you’re about to learn with us.
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AGILITY - the ability to move with ease, dexterity, and speed.
AGILITY DRILLS - exercises focused on helping you change directions efficiently and with speed.
BAG WORK - exercise focused on practicing punches on a heavy bag to help build technique, muscle, and endurance.
BLOCK - a defensive movement that absorbs impact from a punch by bracing and protecting the targeted area. Opponent makes contact.
BOXING/FIGHT STANCE - the way you stand when throwing punches.
CARDIO - exercises focused on getting your heart rate up and keeping it there for an extended period of time.
CHAMBERING - shifting your weight either forward or backward to prepare to strike/punch.
CIRCUIT TRAINING - a form of conditioning that involves a combination of different exercises set in stations. The goal is to repeat them multiple times through with little rest in
COMBOS - series of punches done to either attack or counter your opponent.
CONDITIONING - a workout that focuses on improving athletic performance and cardio endurance through repetition and drills.
COUNTERPUNCH - to attack during or immediately after your opponent strikes.
CROSS - backhand straight punch in your fight stance. Requires your back foot to pivot for power.
DEFENSE - movements done in order to protect yourself from getting attacked. This includes footwork, slips/rolls, and blocking.
DRILLS - exercises that focus on improving skill and building muscle memory through repetition.
DUCK - a defensive movement that helps you avoid straight punches and hooks by doing a small squat in your fight stance. Opponent makes no contact.
ENDURANCE - the body’s ability to withstand stress and hardship without generating fatigue. There are four main types of endurance; aerobic, anaerobic, speed, and strength endurance.
FOOTWORK - a fighter's ability to stay balanced, control their opponent, and create or close distance.
FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENTS - Pull, Push, Squat, Lunge, Hinge, Rotation (twisting), and Gait (walking).
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING - exercises that imitate simple, essential or basic movements you do in your everyday life.
HOOKS - short, inside-power punches. They are thrown horizontally and are typically aimed at the jaw or the body.
JAB - front hand straight punch in your fight stance.
MITT WORK - boxing exercise where student focuses on precision, hand-eye coordination, and speed with a coach holding up targets to punch. The coach may make contact.
MUSCLE MEMORY - the ability to repeat a movement efficiently and accurately with little or no conscious effort.
ORTHODOX - boxing stance where the left foot is in front of the right.
PARRY - deflecting a punch by redirecting it with a small, controlled motion of the hand. Opponent makes contact.
PARTNER DRILLS - exercises done with a partner to practice technique and precision when punching. Controlled contact only.
ROLLS/WEAVES - defensive movement used to avoid power hooks or a cross. Opponent makes no contact.
SLIPS - defensive movement used to avoid straight punches. Opponent makes no contact.
SOUTHPAW - boxing stance where the right foot is in front of the left
SPAR/SPARRING - an exercise where two individuals simulate a fight and practice specific technical skills through controlled contact.
UPPERCUTS - inside power punches. They are thrown vertically and are typically aimed at the body, or under the chin.