WELCOME
Oxford University Amateur Boxing Club is one of the oldest boxing clubs in the UK, founded in 1881. Each year the club members train and compete in a number of boxing shows and events, which culminate in our annual Varsity match against Cambridge.
To find out more about how to become a member, click the link below.
Training Times
The OUABC welcomes new joiners and beginners who can train Sun/Tues/Thurs.
During term time:
Sunday, Main Hall 0830 - 1030
Tuesday, GLD (S&C) 0800 - 0900
Tuesday, Main Hall 1730 - 1930
Thursday, Main Hall 1700 - 1900
Saturday, GLD 0900 - 1030 (women, all), 1030 - 1200 (men, carded only)
You are welcome to come to the open training sessions, even if you have no experience. There are also additional training sessions for more experienced members that are invite-only (Carded).
Recommended Equipment:
-Gloves: we recommend 14oz for Men, 12oz for women, 16oz for sparring
-Hand wraps
-Skipping rope
-WATER
If you wish to become carded and begin to head spar, you will also need:
-mouthguard
-Headguard
-Groin Guard (optional)
More information is available on the FAQ page.
Taster sessions
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Starting from 1st week of Michaelmas term (12/10), OUABC provides taster sessions for those new to the club/new to the sport of boxing, completely free of charge.
These sessions run throughout 1st week, with the option to train for the 1st 3 weeks of term before membership is required (13/10-31/10).
Schedule for 1st week Taster session:
Tuesday, GLD (S&C) 0800 - 0900
Tuesday, Main Hall 1730 - 1930
Thursday, Main Hall 1700 - 1900
Saturday, GLD 0900 - 1030 (Women, all), 1030 - 1200 (Men, carded)
Sunday, Main Hall 0830 - 1030
The link to sign up for taster sessions can be found here