Does anyone go to a gym where the trainer is not really hands on????? Kuz i jus started to go to the the Atlanta Art of Boxing in Midtown Atlanta Georgia and the Gym has a great coach(Johnny Gant Don't know if anyone knows him but he owns the gym vernon forrest trained at) and He's not really hands on he just tells you what to do and walks away til your done and he gives you something else to do.....Is that a bad thing or not because I paid for a whole year at this gym(at a good price with no refund) and I dont want my money to go to waste
Is he that way with all fighters or just the newer ones? If he had anything to do with Forest's career or in training him, perhaps he's looking for that next special guy to come along and show him some potential before he gives one on one instruction. From the tone of this post and the Motivation one it sounds like you are new to the sport and all he sees is a guy that is raw and needs to get the basics down first before devoting quality time and training. You may be expecting too much right out the gate.
You may be right because I havent been down here for a year yet but i didnt find this gym til after about 8 months and I only been 4 days but I was boxing 2 months before I moved here and thats what he's been showing me how to throw proper punches, but that was just the first day and te next 3 I just did the same thing over again As Far as all the fighters, i don't know because Im most likely the first person in the gym and haven't really seen too many people training
A man has to eat. Your membership, though expensive, is just keeping the lights on. You want "hands on"? You have to do one of three things (depending on what is available at your gym): -- Pay for personals - Expensive, but this is the quickest way to get "attention" from a trainer -- Go to group classes with a HIGH rate of attendance - The more you attend the more likely is that the trainer will take interest in your development -- Train no less than 3-6 days per week - If you are dedicated to Boxing all the crusty dogs will come over and give you tips. Remember, Boxing is an individual sport. The "friend" today may be the opponent tomorrow. You have to show guys you are real about this before they open up to you. Once you show that? You *should* be pleasantly surprised.
