When I first walked in, I was a little intimidated. That was gone by my second visit as the crew at Chavez Boxing are very warm and welcoming to all. Coach Pete is an accomplished boxer who gives so much of his time to the community. It's evident that he uses the gym mainly as a way to improve the lives of youths in the neighborhood. You won't find many people that put more effort and time (he is ALWAYS there) into their business. Fortunately for me, Chavez Boxing Gym is also home to some excellent instructors. I've been working with Coach Adam for about 15 months and my confidence has soared in that time. I've also dropped a considerable amount of weight. You not only get a great workout but also a strong understanding of the art of boxing (there is A LOT more to it than just throwing punches). Adam is incredibly patient and never overwhelms me with information but once I get a certain technique down, we move on to the next area to improve. I go twice a week and it's become something I really look forward to as a workout, a stress reliever and also time with a really great group of people who are passionate about helping others.
DO NOT be afraid to walk through that door the first time. A real boxing gym can seem intimidating but you will not regret the decision to give it a try.