Boxing in Almere: training, boxing schools, and a guide to choosing one

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Introduction

History of this sport

A sport in a growing city. Almere developed as a new city, with neighborhoods, sports facilities, and clubs for a growing population. Boxing also found its place there, both as a standalone sport and in gyms offering several martial arts.

From training to competition. The boxing ring means different things to different participants. Some learn punches, defense, and footwork for fun or fitness; others work toward sparring or competitions under guidance. These different paths are part of boxing in Almere.

Local connections

Boxing and kickboxing are different sports. Some martial arts schools in Almere offer both disciplines. Boxing revolves around punches; kickboxing also includes kicks and follows different rules. A famous kickboxer or kickboxing gala therefore isn’t automatically part of the local boxing history.

More than one training goal. The city offers space for people who want to learn a technique, work on their fitness, or prepare for competitions. The daily class and the coaching determine which place suits those goals.

Martial arts facts

Boxing Influencers in Almere: Topsportcentrum Almere
Ring fighters on the Almere Wall of Fame: Remy Bonjasky and Denise Kielholtz

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Clubs and training locations

Training in this city

Boxing training in Almere. Fightgym Almere and Simson Gym are listed in the FightBase guide as Almere locations offering boxing. Contact them directly for their current class offerings, beginner levels, and schedules. A listing doesn’t tell you which class is best for you.

From your first class to finding your level. Start with footwork, stance, and technique before focusing on speed or contact. During a trial class, ask whether boxing is taught separately, how the trainer supports new participants, and whether sparring is optional.

Choose a club

Choose your discipline first. Are you looking for boxing without kicks, or are you more interested in kickboxing? Check which sport is actually taught in the class. A gym may offer both, but that doesn’t make the classes interchangeable.

Compare the coaching. Ask how beginners get started, how much attention is given to technique, and what the rules are for partner work and sparren. A trial class gives you a better idea than a trainer’s or gym’s reputation.

Consider the practical details. Compare current schedules, accessibility, costs, and the equipment you’ll need. The right class is one that feels safe and fits your goals and your schedule.

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Athletes with a connection to this city

Boy de Jong and the Seconds Out amateur boxers. The competition team around Fightclub Flevo / Seconds Out gave boxers from Almere a path from club training to official amateur bouts. Boy de Jong is associated with this group. For a boxer, this step takes more than being able to throw hard punches: distance, defense, footwork, and fight rhythm all have to hold up under pressure.

A city with several kinds of ring fighters. As well as amateur boxers, Almere is home to well-known athletes in kickboxing and MMA. Remy Bonjasky made a name for himself in K-1, and Denise Kielholtz in kickboxing and MMA. Their achievements are part of the city’s broader martial arts culture, but they are not Dutch boxing titles. That distinction helps make the local boxing history clear.

From the gym to the competition ring. The value of an Almere competition team lies not only in its champions, but also in the journey: training with partners, learning to react to an opponent, and gaining experience under supervision. Recreational boxers can learn the same technical basics without wanting to compete themselves.

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Trainers with a connection to this city

Eric Warmerdam and Seconds Out. Warmerdam is affiliated with Seconds Out, also known as Fightclub Flevo. His name is associated with the development of boxing training and the competition team in Almere. At a gym where recreationalists and competitive boxers train side by side, what matters most is how the trainer adapts technique and contact to each participant’s goals.

Harold Deekman and Treffel Veerkamp at Fightmasters. Deekman and Veerkamp are affiliated with Fightmasters Almere, where boxing and kickboxing come together. The distinction between a fitness class with boxing elements and a class in the sport of boxing deserves attention: footwork, defense, partner drills, and competition preparation all come with different expectations.

Dayon Mungra and Days Gym. Mungra is the name behind Days Gym in Almere. Here, too, participants can have different training goals. Anyone specifically looking to box can ask which classes focus on boxing technique, how beginners are supported, and when sparren takes place.

Remy Bonjasky and the Bonjasky Academy. Bonjasky is best known for kickboxing and has an academy in Almere. His kickboxing achievements are not boxing titles. If you’re looking for a boxing class there, it’s best to check the current schedule and the coach in question rather than lumping the two disciplines together.