Women's only.
Embrace Boxing classes at the arches, coached by Ruqsana Begum. Women’s only. No male involvement.
About Embrace.
Boxing, for how it changes the way you feel as well as how you train. The usual gym floor did not feel like a place for women, so this room is women only: somewhere to learn the sport and feel at home in it.
It is more than the punches. Confidence, resilience, and a place to belong. Classes and personal training build discipline, and a feel for boxing that lasts past the session. Women leave with something they can use in the gym and in the rest of life.
The founder.
Ruqsana Begum is known for Muay Thai and professional boxing. She won gold at the IFMA championships and the WKA World Title in Muay Thai.
She carried the torch for the London Olympics in 2012, and was presented to Queen Elizabeth II for breaking down cultural barriers as the first British Muslim. She was also named Sports Personality of the Year.
She turned professional with David Haye and made her debut on Channel 5. Her book, Born Fighter, won Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards. She speaks, and tells the story on YouTube.
She now puts that work into women in boxing.
The week.
Women’s classes at 187 Bancroft Road. Book on Embrace, not in the KO timetable. The membership covers these classes only.
Class prices.
Free trialFree
Valid for 7 days
Pay as you go£16One class at a time
Unlimited£95.99A month. Women’s classes only.
These prices are set by Embrace. Questions about the class go to info@embraceboxing.com.