How to Start a Boxing Gym With No Money

Starting a boxing gym without finances can be daunting. Schools and youth centers are good places to seek out a location, since they can often provide sports and fitness equipment required for cardiovascular training as well as a training venue. Local councils often provide sports grants for equipment; gloves, mouth-guards, pads and head-guards should be the first thing you obtain once you have a grant.

Things You'll Need

  • Punching bag
  • Body protection
  • Head guards
  • Gum shields
  • Boxing gloves
  • Skipping rope
  • Gym kit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Start small. A good boxing trainer can charge an hourly rate for his services. Put the money aside for rent on a private location once you build a client list.

    • 2

      Teach basic fitness and technique for your first few lessons. Sparring, mental technique and cardiovascular skills do not cost any money to teach, as you do not need equipment. One of the most important things you can do as an instructor is pass on knowledge and safety tips to a budding fighter.

    • 3

      Buy more boxing equipment a little at a time as you begin to earn money from your clients. Your boxers will enjoy helping the gym grow as they improve their skills with new equipment.

    • 4

      Ask schools and youth clubs where they buy their sports equipment. Many sports manufacturing companies sponsor gyms or individual coaches. See if you can get equipment for free or at a low cost.

    • 5

      Advertise locally. People will not attend the gym if they do not know it exists. Word of mouth is always useful, so ask your students to talk up your classes. Provide your venue or gym address when advertising along with a phone number in case interested people want to stop by to see a class in action.