James

Next to be featured for #3rdstreettribe is James. You’ve likely seen him crushing it in class or working the double end bag when he’s in the zone! 🥊

How did you get into boxing and how did you find yourself at 3rd Street?

“I got into boxing after reading a book where the protagonist goes from a wimp to a hero partly through learning to box. I knew Third Street as the "other gym" (sorry Paul) because I had first joined a different SF boxing gym. When the time came to join a new gym, I thought I'd give it shot.”

What's the best part about boxing? Why do you train?

“I love boxing so to me there are a lot of good parts about boxing. Obviously the exercise and physical benefits. I also like the fact that a lot of truisms in boxing are applicable to real life. I train because if I don't, I'll die (not literally. You know what I mean).”

Any words of advice or encouragement for newbies?

“For newbies: learn to relax.”

Adriana

Adriana is a beast, often doing 2 classes per day! Truly a solid member of the #3rdstreettribe

How did you get into boxing and how did you find yourself at 3rd Street?

“I have always enjoyed watching boxing but could never see myself actually boxing, but then I started hearing this hype about Rumble (oh oh, still havent tried it out). I moved back from New York this past September and did a little research on boxing gyms in the bay. The reviews on 3rd Street said it all. My mom and I had been looking for a gym where we could take classes together and bond while getting a good workout in. 3rd Street has literally became our second home.”

What's the best part about boxing? Why do you train?

“The best part about boxing is letting out all the stresses and anxiety I have. Everything else becomes easy compared to what we do at 3rd Street. I train for myself, for my mental well being, to become stronger and quicker, the weight loss and muscle growth is just an added bonus.”

Any words of advice or encouragement for newbies?

“It is easy to be intimidated as a newbie. DON'T BE. Ask for help when you need it, take in all the advice and critique and don't take it personal. Lastly, try all the classes out, you will find a favorite, but mix it up because every trainer has their own style and will learn something different from everyone.”

Sara

Up next to be featured in our #3rdstreettribe client highlight series is Sara!

How did you get into boxing and how did you find yourself at 3rd Street?

“It was Muay Thai that lead me to Boxing. About 7 years ago I left an intense career in Strategy Consulting and decided to re-prioritize fitness. The gym I was a member of for over 5 years in Toronto became a family, a second a home, a part of my daily life. I even met my husband there. After relocating to the Bay Area, my husband and I went on a search for a gym that met our needs. We tried out at least 6-7 martial art studios around San Francisco and none had the intensity and the culture we were looking for, until we decided to give boxing and 3rd street a try. After a few classes we knew we had found our gym - the vibe was inspiring and positive, the staff and the trainers were friendly and knowledgeable and the workout was intense and rewarding. We stopped ClassPass and signed on as members, that was about a year ago.”

What's the best part about boxing? Why do you train?

“What I love most about boxing and martial arts in general, is the discipline itself. It's not just workout for sake of working out. It's the opportunity to immerse in a culture and the art, to continuously evolve a skill and have the chance to practice and improve. The mental and physical improvements are just added bonus.”

Any words of advice or encouragement for newbies?

“For newbies, to get the most out of the experience, I suggest focusing on developing the skill first and very quickly the fitness will follow. The most rewarding part is not the harder abs (I know hard to believe), but it's the confidence in knowing a skill and the commitment to fine tuning and bettering that skill.”