Real boxing, taught to anyone. Coached by decorated amateurs in Wandsworth.
On any given day
On any given day at Trenches you might find a professional preparing for a fight, an amateur chasing national selection, someone who just needed to hit something after work, and someone putting gloves on for the first time in their life.
Same coaches. Same gym. Nobody in that room is in the wrong place.
Trenches was built around a simple belief: boxing shouldn't be divided by experience or ambition. A professional in camp, an amateur chasing a national vest, and someone throwing their first jab can all train side by side, in the same room, to the same standard.
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Proper boxing from day one.
Learn the fundamentals and develop your skills with experienced boxing coaches. Whether you’re learning your first combination or building on existing experience, our aim is simple: real boxing, taught to anyone.
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You choose how far.
Trenches doesn't decide what boxing has to mean for you. Come for fitness, build confidence, compete at amateur level, or see how far you can take it. The coaching stays high-level; the destination is yours.
The room
A space to box, train and grow.
A boxing gym on Hardwicks Square with a ring, a bag rack and a dedicated strength and conditioning room. Real boxing, taught to anyone.
Coaches
Who's holding the pads.
Meet the people behind Trenches: experienced boxers who bring technical knowledge, energy and a welcoming approach to your training.
Karim Baladi
Founder
Karim is the founder and creative mind behind Trenches. He started Muay Thai at a young age but shifted his passion to boxing 12 years ago, and brings years of global training experience to the table.
Rhys Verlander
Co-founder · Coach
Rhys is a co-founder of Trenches and an ex-fighter with over 40 amateur fights. With 15 years of boxing experience, he is meticulous, patient and attentive, helping you develop your boxing skills.
Zane K
Coach
Zane has boxed for some of the UK's best clubs and is a British University Champion with gold already under his belt. His classes are high-energy and technically focused. Whether you're just starting out or levelling up, his goal is simple: to make you a better boxer.