upppercut gym

 

Teen program

Overview

Uppercut Gym has offered in house youth programs since 1996, and has developed and conducted programs for The University of Minnesota(TAAG), La Escuelita, Murray Jr. High, the YWCA and The Girl Scouts of America.

Uppercut's program is for teen's ages 8-17, all skill and fitness levels. If the teen is just beginning or has prior experience, they qualify for the Saturday TEEN class. In partnership with Golden Gloves, Uppercut can guide athletes aged 8 and up into competitive boxing.

TEEN 2 This class is held on Tuesday and Thursdays is for the Teen who has trained with Uppercut for minimum of 3 classes. The Teen will have instruction from a trainer, as well as work independently.

The objective

This program will help improve hand/eye coordination, concentration, balance, cardiovascular condition, strength, as well as self-discipline and self-esteem. The teen will learn basic defense and offensive skills while working out.

How it works

The teens will be divided up depending on prior training from beginner, intermediate and advanced. The basics of American boxing will be taught. Teens will work through drills concentrating on offense and defense; in addition, teens will work on heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags, etc. Equipment is provided with the exception of hand wraps. Uppercut sells wraps for $12.00.

How to start:

All new teens must begin with the Saturday Teen/All class. The teen must complete 3 Saturday Classes in order to participate in the Tuesday and Thursday teen class. Teen can join the program at anytime all classes run for 60 minutes.

Class Dates, times, and descriptions:

Teen/All

Saturday 12 noon-1pm this class is for all teen beginning, intermediate or advanced. Teens will learn basic fighting stand, cross and defense, boxing equipment will be explained and used in class. If teen is new to this program please read the "Requirements" list below.

Teen 2

Tuesday and Thursday 7pm-8pm this class is for the teen who has trained with Uppercut for a minimum of 3 Saturday classes. The teen will have instruction from a trainer as well as work independently.

Requirements

  • On the first day of class, please arrive 15 minutes prior to class time.
  • A waiver form must be signed by a parent or guardian in order for the teen to participate in class.
  • No teen will be allowed in class after a 5-minute grace period, so please check in if you are dropping off your teen.
  • If any discipline problem should occur, the teen will be asked to "sit out" and therefore forfeit a class time.
  • Teens should wear work out clothing. Teens should stay away from exaggerated baggy clothing. No street shoes are allowed in the workout area.

Cost and payment

Single $16
4 pack (exp. 60 days) $44
8 pack $77
One month unlimited (exp. 30 days)
 $90
Auto Unlimited (auto withdraw)
 $80
 
  • All packages expire in 60 days.
  • Visa, Master Card or cash
  • Sorry, no checks or refunds
  • Uppercut does not Hold or Extend memberships.