BXR Combat Class Guide
Discover BXR’s Boxing and Muay Thai classes, designed to support every stage of your development. Whether you are learning the fundamentals, refining your technique or progressing into sparring, use this guide to find the right class for your experience.
Members should begin with a Foundation class when learning a new discipline. Please speak to a BXR Combat Coach before joining Tech Sparring, Fight Craft or Full Contact Sparring.
Choosing Your Level
Foundation
No previous experience is required. Learn the essential techniques and training habits.
Foundation to Intermediate
Some basic experience is helpful. Classes introduce more movement and partner work.
Intermediate
Members should have reliable fundamentals and feel comfortable with controlled partner drills.
Advanced
Strong technical experience is required. Coach approval may be needed.
Advanced Only
Coach approval and the correct protective equipment are required.
All Levels
The coach adapts the session to suit each member’s experience and fitness.
Boxing Classes
Boxing Foundations
Level: Foundation
Build the core skills of authentic boxing in a structured and supportive session. Learn stance, guard, footwork and the fundamental punches before adding speed and intensity.
Expect: Technique breakdowns, basic combinations, bag work, pad work and controlled partner drills.
Best for: Beginners, members returning to boxing or anyone looking to strengthen their fundamentals.
Boxing Pad Work Drills
Level: Foundation
Learn how to box and hold pads correctly through simple, coach-led partner drills. Develop accuracy, coordination, rhythm and confidence while learning how to work safely with a partner.
Expect: Basic combinations, pad positioning, footwork and controlled partner work.
Best for: Beginners and members looking to improve their basic boxing and pad-holding technique.
Boxing Ring Craft
Level: Foundation to Intermediate
Learn how to move, manage distance and position yourself effectively around an opponent. This class connects boxing technique with the decisions made when entering, attacking and leaving range.
Expect: Distance management, positioning, safe entries and exits, and controlled partner drills.
Best for: Members with a basic understanding of stance, guard, movement and core punches.
Boxing Ring Craft: Footwork and Angles
Level: Foundation to Intermediate
Develop the movement needed to create stronger attacking positions and avoid unnecessary pressure while staying balanced and ready to punch.
Expect: Forward, backward and lateral movement, pivots, angle creation and footwork linked to attacking and defensive techniques.
Best for: Members who understand the basic boxing stance and want to improve their movement and positioning.
Boxing Pad Work
Level: Intermediate
A faster and more demanding pad session for members with established boxing fundamentals. Link combinations, movement and defence through coached partner rounds.
Expect: Longer combinations, changes of range, defensive reactions and more advanced pad holding.
Best for: Members who understand basic pad holding and can perform the core punches with balance and control.
Boxing Tech Sparring
Level: Intermediate
Apply your boxing skills against a moving partner in controlled, coach-led rounds. The focus is technical development rather than power or winning the round.
Expect: Timing, distance, movement, shot selection, defensive awareness and situational sparring.
Best for: Members with reliable boxing fundamentals who are comfortable with controlled partner work. Speak to a BXR Combat Coach before booking.
Boxing Offensive Drills
Level: Intermediate
Develop a more effective attacking game through structured technical drills. Learn how to create openings, select the right punches and build combinations while maintaining balance and defensive awareness.
Expect: Combination building, head and body attacks, feints, changes of rhythm and safe exits.
Best for: Members who can perform the core punches with control and are comfortable with bag, pad and partner drills.
Boxing Defensive Drills
Level: Intermediate
Learn how to avoid, block and respond to punches under controlled pressure. Develop the ability to remain composed and move smoothly from defence into attack.
Expect: Blocks, parries, slips, rolls, counters and defensive footwork.
Best for: Members with reliable fundamentals who are ready to work with a moving partner.
Muay Thai Classes
Muay Thai Beginners
Level: Foundation
Learn the essential skills of Muay Thai in a progressive beginner session. Build balance, coordination and control before adding speed or intensity.
Expect: Stance, guard, footwork, punches, kicks, knees and introductory defensive skills.
Best for: Members who are new to Muay Thai or want to rebuild their technical foundations.
Muay Thai Ring Craft
Level: Foundation to Intermediate
Develop the movement and positioning needed to use Muay Thai effectively. Learn how to manage range across punches, kicks and knees while staying balanced.
Expect: Tactical footwork, range management, angles, positioning and controlled partner drills.
Best for: Members with a basic understanding of Muay Thai stance, guard and core techniques.
Muay Thai Women Only
Level: All Levels
A women-only Muay Thai session where members can learn and develop at their own level within a supportive, technically focused environment.
Expect: Fundamental techniques, pad and bag work, controlled partner drills, defensive movement and conditioning.
Best for: Women of all experience levels. Beginners are welcome and drills are adapted to individual ability.
Muay Thai Fight Craft
Level: Advanced
Combine advanced Muay Thai technique, tactics and controlled live work. These sessions develop the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
Expect: Advanced combinations, defence, counters, tactical positioning, clinch skills and controlled situational work.
Best for: Experienced Muay Thai members with strong fundamentals and good conditioning. Coach approval may be required.
Muay Thai Full Contact Sparring
Level: Advanced Only
Supervised live Muay Thai rounds for experienced and approved members. Develop timing, composure, conditioning and tactical awareness in a controlled environment.
Expect: Coach-matched rounds, live application of technique, defence, range management and technical feedback.
Best for: Advanced members only. Coach approval and the protective equipment required under BXR’s sparring policy are mandatory.