SATURDAY BOXING
BOXING CLASSES IN
NEWARK & HEATH
Saturday mornings with Coach Artie Douglas, son of heavyweight champion Buster Douglas. All levels. Ages 14+. Sharp hands, real conditioning, controlled sparring. First class is free.
Saturday 8:30 AM • All Levels Welcome • Included with Membership
REAL BOXING, NOT CARDIO KICKBOXING
FORGET THE PUNCHING
BAG WORKOUT
Most "boxing" classes are just aerobics with gloves on. You hit a bag to a playlist, sweat a little, and go home with terrible habits. That is not what we do here.
Saturday mornings are about the sweet science. We teach real boxing technique: proper stance, sharp footwork, head movement, crisp combinations, and defense. Coach Artie teaches the exact same fundamentals you will find in a professional boxing gym.
If you are a beginner, you will learn to throw a clean jab and move your feet before you ever touch a heavy bag. If you are a grappler, you will level up your stand-up. No fitness gimmicks, no dance routines. Just real, fight-ready conditioning built through focused, technical work.
THE CURRICULUM
SHARP HANDS, SOLID DEFENSE,
REAL CARDIO
Stance & Footwork
Foundation of everything. Balanced, mobile, ready to punch or move.
The Six Punches
Jab, cross, lead hook, rear hook, lead uppercut, rear uppercut. Drilled until they’re reflex.
Defense & Head Movement
Slips, parries, shoulder rolls, and the footwork to stay out of trouble.
Controlled Sparring
Light, technical sparring at a pace that lets you learn. No gym wars.
YOUR COACH
COACH ARTIE DOUGLAS
Coach Artie grew up in the gym. With a lifetime of experience around real boxing, including amateur bouts and endless rounds of sparring, he knows exactly what it takes to build a solid foundation.
His philosophy is simple: fundamentals over flash. He focuses on safety, clean mechanics, and controlled sparring. The goal is to build sharp hands and real conditioning, leaving the ego and meathead culture at the door.
If you're a beginner, Artie’s approach is patient and methodical. You start with the stance and the jab. No one gets thrown to the wolves, and no one feels lost on day one.
THE LINEAGE
A Douglas in the Corner Every Saturday
Coach Artie Douglas is the son of former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, James "Buster" Douglas. That name carries weight in boxing, but in this gym, it’s not about riding coattails. It’s about preserving a standard.
That lineage means something specific on the mats. It means a deep, uncompromising respect for the fundamentals of the sport. It means understanding what real boxing culture looks like: the discipline, the repetition, and the absolute intolerance for shortcuts.
There is no fluff in how Artie teaches. You get the proven basics and ring-tested habits passed down from a family that reached the absolute pinnacle of the sport. You learn to throw hands the right way.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
THREE KINDS OF PEOPLE
SHOW UP SATURDAY MORNING
01
TOTAL BEGINNERS
Never thrown a punch. Want to learn boxing the right way without a meathead culture. You'll get coached up from day one.
02
BJJ MEMBERS
Already train no-gi during the week. Want to add real hands to your skillset. Saturday boxing is included with your BJJ membership at no extra cost.
03
DROP-IN BOXERS
Not interested in a full membership? Drop in for any Saturday boxing class for $20. Same coaching, same room, no commitment.
ONCE A WEEK, DONE RIGHT
SATURDAY 8:30 AM —
NO WASTED REPS
One hour of focused boxing. No fluff, no filler. Just real technique, quality reps, and controlled application designed to make you sharp.
Warm-Up
10 minutes. Shadowboxing, footwork drills, and light cardio to prime the body and establish balance.
Technique of the Day
15 minutes. Coach Artie demos a specific punch, combination, or defensive concept. You drill it with a partner.
Mitt & Bag Work
20 minutes. Apply the technique at full speed. Coach Artie rotates through the room providing individual corrections.
Controlled Sparring
10 minutes. Light, technical sparring for those who want it. Strict drilling alternatives for those who don't.
Conditioning
5 minutes. A quick finisher round to build fight-ready endurance, followed by cooldown and questions.
WHAT TO BRING
BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES.
EVERYTHING ELSE IS SIMPLE.
14 oz boxing gloves (required: we do not loan gym gloves)
Boxing hand wraps (we can show you how to wrap if you’re new: a pair runs about $10 at any sporting goods store)
Mouthguard if you plan to spar
Athletic clothes you can sweat in
Water bottle
COST
TWO WAYS TO TRAIN
BEST VALUE
BJJ + BOXING
MEMBERSHIP
Already a 10th Planet member? Saturday boxing is included with your existing BJJ membership at no extra cost. Just show up.
BOXING DROP-IN
$20
Not a member? Drop in for any Saturday boxing class for $20. Pay at the door, train with the room, no commitment. Bring your own gloves and wraps.
Your first class is always free, no matter which option you choose.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
COMMON QUESTIONS FROM
NEW BOXERS
It’s normal to have questions before stepping onto the mat. We run a tight, technical, and respectful room. Here is exactly what you need to know before you show up.
I’ve never boxed before. Will I be lost?
No. Coach Artie starts every new student with stance and the jab. You won’t be expected to know anything on day one.
Will I get punched in the face?
Not on your first class. Sparring is optional and only happens after you’ve built up technique and defense. When you do spar, it’s light, controlled, and at a pace where you can actually learn.
I’m in my 40s or 50s. Is this for me?
Absolutely. Boxing technique scales to your physical attributes. Several of our regulars are in their 40s and 50s.
Do I have to be a BJJ member?
No. You can drop in for any Saturday class for $20. Many of our boxing regulars never train jiu-jitsu.
Do you loan gloves?
No. You’ll need to bring your own 14 oz boxing gloves.
Do I need to be in shape first?
No. You get in shape by training. The first three weeks are the hardest — your body adapts fast.
How is this different from kickboxing or cardio boxing?
Cardio boxing is a fitness class with no real instruction. This is actual boxing technique with a real coach. We teach the same fundamentals you’d learn at a dedicated boxing gym, drawing directly from the Buster Douglas lineage.
What if I want to compete?
Coach Artie can prep students for amateur boxing competition. Talk to him about your goals.
Why only Saturday?
Coach Artie runs a full schedule outside of teaching. Saturday morning is when he can give the class his full attention. Most members find one focused boxing session per week is plenty when combined with their BJJ training.
WHERE WE TRAIN
VISIT US IN HEATH, OH
Address
10th Planet Newark
409 S 22nd St Suite 6
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 520-0112
Hours
Saturday boxing: 8:30 AM
Other classes throughout the week — see schedule.
Parking
Free parking directly in front of the academy.
Areas Served
Newark, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Zanesville, Mount Vernon.
STEP IN THE RING.
FIRST ROUND'S ON US.
Your first boxing class is free. No commitment, no gear required for class one. Show up Saturday at 8:30 AM and see if it's for you.
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409 S 22nd St Suite 6
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 520-0112
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