Janaiah

You've probably seen Janaiah in class, showing the bag who's boss, with her braid whipping back and forth! 💥 She's been part of the #3rdstreettribe since 2016!

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

“A few years back a friend told me about Paul's bootcamps, so I enrolled in my first camp in 2016 and have loved it since!

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

“It's the best physical challenge and emotional release out there. It requires technique, drive, patience, and hard work -- all at the same time. I come to 3rd street because it fosters a community of people who might be there for different reasons, but all want the same thing.”

Any words of advice or encouragement for newbies?

“If you fall off of your workouts like I do, call yourself out! Oh, and never (aka always) be afraid of the CalTrain stairs :)”

Raul

Raul loves the fact that not only is boxing a sport, it's a skill. It takes your body and your brain to conquer! 🧠💪 #3rdstreettribe

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

“I found lifting weights to be boring, and found team sports such as soccer hard to organize. What got me into boxing is that it’s an individual sport and it’s a skill. What brought me to 3rd street is the variety of classes available and you could ease into boxing as a beginner. The previous boxing classes I had done placed you directly into sparring only after a few weeks of technique training.”

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

“As I mentioned before, not only is boxing great because it’s an individual sport, but also because you are learning a skill. I enjoy how so much thought and analysis goes into the sport as well.”

Any words of advice or encouragement for newbies?

"What I would say to newbies/beginners is to really take time to perfect your technique. If you can’t make the classes, practice by yourself and try to perfect your punches. Also, don’t be intimidated to spar. It’s the best way to learn.”

Debbie

Debbie can do a badass handstand (with gloves on!). She’s been at 3rd Street a little over a year, and is already a solid member of the #3rdstreettribe 🤸‍♀️

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

“I heard about 3rd street from talking to another passenger in my Uber ride one day soon after I moved to the city last year. I was looking for a gym that would challenge my strength and cardio and push me to my limits. I also love learning new ways to work out so boxing was intriguing to me.”

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

“Boxing is similar to yoga in my mind, in that it really helps me clear my head to then refocus my energy for the rest of the day. Very unlike yoga in that I get to use my breath to punch something really hard which is very fun. I train to stay healthy physically and mentally.”

Any words of advice or encouragement for newbies?

“Don't beat yourself up about remembering all the different punches and their numbers, it will soon become second nature!”