Cappy’s Boxing Gym

Thanks to classpass, I got the chance to check out this place, because otherwise it is tucked away in a quieter neighborhood. I’ve heard about the benefits of boxing fitness for a while and have always wanted to give it a try. If you’ve been thinking about it, hesitate no longer– this place is awesome!
For those who, like me, are unfamiliar with what this entails, here is a quick breakdown of what to expect. The entire class is one hour. The first half of the class is some pretty darn intense cardio, and the second half is boxing. During the cardio segment, there are various warm-​up activities, such as jump roping and jumping jacks, each lasting 2 – 3 minutes. For the boxing part of the class, we rotated through different stations. Each station had two punching bags and a description of which technique it targeted, ex. jabs, hooks, etc. Throughout the duration of the class, there was high energy and upbeat music playing in the background, it was like a party of sweat, adrenaline, and endorphins.
I was a little nervous about going because I’ve been pretty lazy and out of shape, but our instructor immediately made us feel comfortable. She explained where the equipment were and helped us with wrapping our hands. Even though the whole class was tightly structured (in terms of switching between activities), I was able to go at my own pace within each time block. The instructor walked around to help each of us with our stance and techniques. As a complete newbie, I felt taken care of each step of the way! I went to one of the morning sessions, and there were ample bags for each of us.
In terms of location/​venue, this is not a fancy equinox-​y gym. It’s in one of the older buildings, think creaking wooden floors under carpets and seasoned lockers, but it is clean and well-​maintained. It has an endearing, a down-​to-​earth, neighborhood spot feel to it.
Some notes:
1. First class is $ 5 without classpass
2. The instructor will help with wrapping your hands the first time, but it is also helpful to youtube it first
3. If you have valuables you want to store in lockers, you’ll need to bring your own lock
4. They have all the equipment you need there. I *think* the hand wraps and gloves are $ 1 – 2 for rental. I wasn’t charged for any of the equipment with classpass.

I love Cappy’s! It’s only $ 5 for your first class, and if you’re new, the instructors will make sure you know how to wrap your hands to protect them from the serious pounding you’re about to inflict on the punching bags. ;) If you don’t have your own boxing gloves, there are community gloves you can use.
Each class begins with jump rope and some other warm up exercises, and then you are working through circuits for the remainder of class. There will be a written card at each station telling you what to do, and the instructor is available if you need some added explanation. A boxing bell will ring to signal your time to move to the next station. Loud music is playing the whole time, and it’s pretty hard not to feel like a bona fide badass.
I love that each class is different, and that you are paired up with someone at a similar skill level to you. Because you can work at your own pace, the format works for beginners and pros alike. The instructors are truly top-​notch. Highly recommended!

Been attending off and on for 3 years now. Good about teaching beginners the basics. Once you reach a certain point, you’ll need to take additional classes, additional $$ to consistently increase your skill level. Always a good workout if you push yourself.

Go to Cappy’s for a great workout and good time. You will not be disappointed, it is amazing. Bring water. Go at your own pace.
You will work your ass off and have a blast hitting the bags.
Don’t worry, you don’t actually punch each other. (They do have that, but it is a specific class.)
I have sent a couple people I know there. We all wish we could attend more frequently.
Easily a five star rating.
I wish I could view the trainers schedules.

Very intense but I enjoyed it. The first class is $ 5. $ 23 after that so it’s best to buy a package. I am so out of shape. It says all fitness levels. Ummmmm I need to work out to come work out here. Thats how I felt but the trainer was actually really helpful. He said it was completely fine for me to take breaks and passed me water. I was the only one taking breaks it seemed. I felt bad for my partner who I was teamed up with but she understood and offered great pointers. I was wore out with the warm up just jumping rope. I wanted to leave at that moment due to exhaustion but I stayed. I’m going to push myself to stick with it. It really was fun even though I felt like I was dying. Yeah the feeling of death is good in some sort of sick way I guess. This was the most intense workout I’ve had. I went to a bootcamp before and it just doesn’t compare. I just know I will be so fit and looking better than before if I stick with this. I’m going to try. It was a bit intimidating but I just get nervous. I went alone adding to my nerves. I just knew in my mind I was the biggest and most out of shape. At the end of the day it was all in my head. If you come and you see me laid out dying on the floor just know I gave it my all. Set aside some water. Thanks in advance. From the couch to Cappys!!!

Went here with my husband for a 1-​hr personal coaching with Coach Mike and it was great! He taught us all the basics and made it a really enjoyable workout. The workout space is inviting and comfortable so you don’t feel insecure and can actually focus on your workout. Definitely will be back for the classes.

After moving to Seattle, I’d been searching for a new go-​to workout and I found it at Cappy’s Boxing Gym! I love how simple and unpretentious everything is here: the sign-​in sheet is literally a piece of paper, although yes, they are on ClassPass and they accept credit cards. The studio has a very scrappy feel to it and is just a big, open space with very few equipments around the perimeter. It’s located in a semi-​sketchy part of town. I don’t feel unsafe, but I also wouldn’t be roaming around here after dark.
I was really intimidated the first time I went to the boxing fitness class and my hands were shaking for a good half hour after because my arms were so tired. First takeaway: the class is intense and punching things is not as intuitive as it sounds. I went again because Mike, the coach for my first class, was awesome and because this is probably the most I’ve enjoyed cardio. I hate cardio and I’ve long made peace with the fact that the only running I’ll ever do is running away from my problems (which unfortunately doesn’t burn calories). The boxing fitness classes at Cappy’s are intense, super high energy, and they leave me breathless every single time without doing a single sprint, jog, or run. I LOVE IT.
I wish they had a beginners workshop to get newbies up to speed but it doesn’t look like it. After years of always being the last person in the room to grasp a new dance move, concept or technique of any sort, I knew I would feel more confident going into the regular boxing fitness classes after taking a couple of private coaching sessions to learn the fundamentals. I was lucky to get Ann as a coach, she’s fantastic. She’s tough, encouraging, and patient. She always has something genuinely positive to say and is just intimidating enough that I dare not slack off.
The afternoon (5:30 and 6:30pm) classes are the busiest, so I try to go during lunch so I can embarrass myself in a smaller group. The people in the class are very friendly. Whenever they found out that I was new (which is usually within the first 5 minutes), they were eager to give me helpful pointers. The coaches also do a very good job of coordinating the movement around the class and making sure that I wasn’t completely lost. The only downside is that even though it’s a great full body workout, I think it works your legs the least. I used to go to a gym that would emphasize arms, abs, and legs on different days, so I kind of miss working out my legs a bit more.
P. S. Bring your own water or bring cash to buy bottled water from the gym downstairs.
P. P. S. They currently have a Groupon!

First time going to a boxing class and I loved it! Great workout, but also the instructor modifies each exercise or technique to all levels. The music they play keeps you pumped up and going even when you get tired! Highly recommend!

man, Cappy’s is one of the reasons I miss living in Seattle so much, and coming from someone who has literally hundreds of gyms and workouts at her disposal in New York, that should mean a LOT.
although I’ve only popped over here a couple of times, each workout was thoroughly well paced and structured. don’t be intimidated if it’s your first time or you are (like me) hopelessly uncoordinated and clumsy. the instructors are very friendly and patient and don’t mind showing you proper form and technique.
the fitness classes are the least intimidating and probably where I’m more comfortable at since I’m pretty sure if someone took a swing at me in the sparring classes, my default reaction would be to duck/​run.
it’s also a part of classpass which means you really have no excuse except to give it a shot cuz there’s nothing to lose!

The boxing fitness classes are great. I was a beginner when I started and I always felt welcomed. The coaches are always very helpful at correcting form and teaching the new techniques.

I’ve been several times now, so I feel like I can post a knowledgeable review.
I’m trying Cappy’s on a Groupon deal. It’s easily one of the best Groupon purchases I’ve made!
–Instructors go to great lengths to learn everyone’s name and experience level, even in a very crowded class.
–As a newbie, I haven’t felt either singled out/​babied or ignored. The instructors do a great job of giving each person the right level of personal attention.
–Each workout is hard, but it’s also easy to work at your own pace, which surprised me (I’ve been to similar gyms where there’s so much pressure to be at 100% the whole time – even if you haven’t worked out in months – and then I’m too sore/​fatigued to keep up the habit, so I don’t go back).
–Even in a crowded class, I haven’t felt uneasy. The circuit setup allows for lots of people without lots of crowding.
–Lots of street parking.
–It’s just damn fun.
Some tips:
–Figure out how to wrap your hands via YouTube if you don’t know already.
–Get there early – they don’t do class reservations or anything, so grab a spot early in case it’s crowded.
–Bring a friend for your first few times (a Groupon or something similar is helpful for this!); there are a lot of two-​person circuits/​activities, and it’s nice to feel comfortable starting out with someone you know who’s at a similar experience level.
I feel like if I can’t stick with this one, I’m doomed – they’ve taken away my excuses for not being active!

Took a class here this morning. Although I was a little hesitant since I typically don’t go to boxing gyms for workouts, I loved this spot. The instructor was friendly and corrected my form (I am pretty sure I perfected my uppercut), and more importantly, the overall workout kicked my butt. I am pretty fit, and I was sweating heavy before the first 15 minutes of class were over. At the end of class, you can grab a foam roller for the final few minutes— I always appreciate a gym that leaves time for a stretch at the end.

I have been going to Cappy’s for a little over a month now and I can’t say enough good things about this gym. I love it here. I do the boxing fitness class once or twice a week and it is absolutely worth the money.
I’ve always done sports and I hadn’t been able to find an exercise class that was truly a good workout until I came here. The classes are serious but still very fun and encouraging. From the first time you step into the gym, the coaches make an effort to learn your name and are very welcoming. I was surprised when I came in for my second class and the coach remembered who I was. They accommodate any fitness/​boxing level. I had zero experience with boxing but I never felt out of place.
The fitness classes begin with a series of interval warmups using jump ropes, agility drills, and strength and core exercises. Then you do a circuit with the bags and some strength and technique stations as well. The coach comes around to help you out. You can borrow gloves for free and hand wraps for a dollar I think.
I love the Cappy’s community and their classes. If my schedule allowed for it, I’d go more often.

What’s not to love about being able to punch your stress away and get a good workout while you’re doing it?! Instructors are great and take the time to correct form and provide personal instruction.
This place is the real deal and smells a little like it too but you’ll leave the gym with a little bit of sweat and a desire to come back again soon.

There is no reason not to go to cappy’s at least once.
1. First class is $ 5
2. It’s the best work out you will ever have
3. Cappy’s is the real deal
4. I’f you are worried about going boxing for the first time, don’t be. The atmosphere is low key and welcoming.
5. You might leave knowing how to throw a punch. You can’t say that about Pilates.
6. If you are into mma. Cappy’s improved my boxing more in 5 min than I’ve done my entire life.
Do it. You’ll never regret it

I’ve only been to Cappy’s a few times now, but I can already say with confidence that it is a GREAT place to work out. It’s fun and challenging. I really appreciate that the trainers allow me to work at my own pace — they’re positive and encouraging. They also remember everyone’s names remarkably quickly, so it feels like the friendly neighborhood place that it is. I always feel great after an hour at Cappy’s — and the hour flies by, because the workouts are always different. Cappy’s is a gem!

It’s insane how awesome this gym is. The workouts will absolutely kick your ass. But the good news is that if you want to learn to box, you can opt to kick your own ass or have someone do it for you.
What I mean by that is that you can take workout style classes, or actually boxing lessons where you learn to spar and partner with other students and teachers. I wanted to do the former because I’m afraid of getting punched. So it was a huge relief to learn that this gym offers classes for a variety of ages, a variety of skill levels, and a variety of techniques. I just want to punch the air, not people. And I could do that here!
I came to participate in a class and was so impressed. I’m left handed and it’s only ever an issue when it comes to sports and physical activities. Normally I find myself in a situation where no one even asks if people are left handed. So I learned how to golf, play hockey, and swing a bat right handed. Not because I wanted to, but because I didn’t know any better as a kid. Sitting through this class I saw a left handed and right handed demo. My smile was so wide that even my cheeks got a workout. It was so thoughtful to think of different ways that people play sports and it’s truly so rare that I find that.
During the class I spotted other employees wiping down and sanitizing equipment, which was another huge bonus. And the location (CD) is convenient because there’s plenty of free street parking in the area.
Stop reading already and come try Cappy’s out!

I love the boxing gym. Everyone is down to earth and skilled. I really feel like I am learning self defense and becoming more confident while out in the city.
Recommend this to anyone interested in picking up a new skill and getting a fantastic work out.

I love everything about this place!
I’ve been going there on and off for 10+ years and I don’t see myself trying out another boxing gym. The staff is amazing and the workouts are brutally awesome. I used to live in the area so it was just a few blocks away, but ever since I moved to a different neighborhood, it’s not as easy to get there. I wish they open more locations, but for now I will drive there.

Ditch your gym and go to Cappy’s Boxing Gym!
Pros:
— Instructors and staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. I had never boxed in my life and felt so comfortable and confident
— Amazing, fun, full body workout that melts away stress
— Easy drop in policy for first timers
— Comparable pricing
— Street parking is a breeze
Cons/​Suggestions:
— Location (great for those in Seattle, not convenient for Eastsiders). Maybe a second location will open one day :). I had such an incredible experience that I may make the journey anyway.
— Great location/​activity for a team building event

I love Cappy’s. I’m the least athletic person ever and the least coordinated, but I can still follow these workouts and not feel like a moron. I’d never done any sort of boxing before coming to Cappy’s, but it turns out I really enjoy it. I don’t do their actual boxing lessons, just the fitness class, and it’s quite a workout!
I expected to feel intimidated, but so far, I really haven’t. They’re reasonably priced, as well; your first class is $ 5 and then for a five-​class pack, it’s $ 90, which is a pretty good discount compared to paying for each class individually. The instructors I’ve had have been helpful and not judgmental at all. Although there are often more men than women present, I’ve never felt out of place or awkward being female.
The only drawbacks: it’s circuit work (which is fine because I love being able to switch it up every few minutes!) based on partner activities. I don’t think I’d want to come alone and be paired up with a stranger, but that’s just because I’m sort of awkward. Oh, and Nickelsville is directly across the street, which is a bit odd.

Cappy’s is awesome. Even though I am not very consistent about going (off/​on over the past couple of years), the staff remember me and are friendly and helpful. I get a better cardio workout here than anywhere else — they push me to work harder than I could do by myself, but in a very gentle/​supportive way. And it’s always different so I’m never bored. I feel good each time I leave class.
At first I thought I might feel intimidated by the other students or the setting, but the boxing workout classes can be modified for any level, and I never feel like anyone is giving me attitude. It’s great.

Where to start? There is so much to love about this place.
First. I’ll start with the workout, since that’s generally why people go to Cappy’s. Boxing is hard. Who knew? The boxing fitness class is an absolute @sskicking for the first few times, and will probably leave you exhausted and sore (in a good way). But the results are fantastic. And while you do some of the same things, every time, the workout is always different. They constantly change it in little ways that keep it really interesting and engaging.
Second. It is just flat out fun. The class starts with jumping rope and some old-​school calisthenics, which are hard but simple and fun in their own way. Then they break you into pairs or sometimes threes, and you go through a series of different drills (hitting the heavy bag or speed bag, punching pads or mitts, working with medicine balls, etc.) And I don’t know what it is about the place, but the people that work out here just seem universally cool. Every workout partner I’ve been paired with has been great. People are at all different fitness and skill levels, but it is just a great environment. Not at all like the boxing gym movie stereotype you might picture. I’d say its more than half women, for one thing. And for another, it just has a great community feel.
Which brings me to: Third. The instructors. You know how with some workout classes — like yoga, or ski fitness or whatever type of class you might take — there are some instructors you just can’t stand? Well, there is none of that at Cappy’s. Every instructor is fantastic and brings just a little different perspective. It seems like a minor thing, but they really go out of their way to learn your name immediately. They say hello and goodbye and use your name, and it just reinforces the idea that it is a community and I think it rubs off on everyone that goes there.
I’ve tried lots of different methods for keeping in shape, and this is the most fun /​most addicting thing out there.

I can honestly say I choose Cappy’s Boxing Gym over any other gym, fitness center, or fitness class there is out there.
The boxing fitness class has got to be the most hardcore workout I’ve ever experienced, yet it was the first time I ever felt like I was accomplishing my work out goals and getting some where. I recently bought the Groupon for the month of unlimited classes. I went before with my friends and I was so out of shape that I nearly passed out 10 minutes into the class. With that being said, I was a bit embarrassed to go back but I didn’t want to waste a perfectly good Groupon. So, after getting up the courage to go back, I finally went back and was happy that I did. Every day was something different. A new routine and new work out plan set up that I hadn’t done in previous classes there. It’s cool too because each time, there’s a new instructor, so they’ve always got something different planned out. They make you feel really welcomed and are more than happy to assist you. They don’t look down on you if you’re out of shape and encourage you to take as many breaks as you need but to keep going. It’s the type of atmosphere you want to be in when returning to a gym or getting into some sort of work out routine after a while.
I definitely recommend everyone at least try 1 class. And why wouldn’t you? The first class is only $ 5!

Cappy’s is the real deal.
I started boxing lessons two weeks ago, and this is by far the most amazing hour and a half workout I’ve ever endured, but it’s so much more than just a workout. You learn real technique, practice with all the right equipment, and spar with the right kind of people. The instructors are friendly, helpful and encouraging, and good at pairing people of different experience levels.
I used to train kickboxing, but a new job and schedule made it impossible to make it in time for classes and I’ve been looking for a viable replacement. I found something even better at Cappy’s.
One thing you’ll get here that makes it incomparable to other gyms is the full contact sparring. You’ll learn proper defense, and re-​train your body to react the «right way». This will do amazing things for your confidence.
If you’re not into the idea of punching people or getting hit, there are non-​contact fitness classes too. Check out the site and give it a shot.