Frequently asked questions:
Fitness boxing
Is boxing dangerous or is there a risk of injury?
No! Boxing is taught as a holistic fitness training program. There are no hits to the body or the head in any way. During training, you hit the punching bag or claws.
What do I need to bring to training?
Comfortable workout clothes and indoor sports shoes. Boxing gloves are available for use on site if needed. For reasons of hygiene, however, I recommend you to buy your own boxing gloves, which you can buy on site at a cost of CHF 90 (varies depending on the gloves). You need your own bandages for hygiene reasons and can be bought on site.
I am not athletic. Can I still do boxing?
Yes! Boxing is for everyone, regardless of the individual fitness level.
I have physical complaints. Can I still participate?
Your health is important. If you have any concerns, feel free to contact me in advance and we can discuss this together.
Is there an age restriction?
The training is aimed at people aged 16 and above. At the moment I dont offer training for kids, but this is in the planning. Boxing can be practiced well into old age, as the movements are smooth and supple.
I am a beginner.
Personal boxing lessons are aimed at people with and without boxing experience.
Where does the training take place?
Private lessons: The training room for private lessons is located at Elsässerstrasse 215, 4056 Basel. Use the side entrance at ELYS and take the elevator/stairs to the 2nd floor. Here is a link with directions.
6-/8-week courses for beginners or intermediate: The training room for the 6-/8-week courses is located either at Elsässerstrasse 215, 4056 Basel or at Dufourstrasse 11, 4052 Basel. To reach the location at the Dufourstrasse 11: Use the outside staircase to the right of the building. This will take you directly to the entrance.
Are there checkrooms, restrooms and shower facilities?
The Movement, Elsässerstrasse 215: It has checkrooms. The toilets are located on the ground floor of the building (past the elevator through the glass door). Shower facilities on request.
Art of Motion, Dufourstrasse 11: It has checkrooms and toilets. No shower facilities.
Are there parking facilities?
The Movement, Elsässerstrasse 215: Yes, there is a paid parking lot with large parking spaces in the building.
Art of Motion, Dufourstrasse 11: There is paid parking nearby: Parking garage Kunstmuseum, Parking garage Drachenzenter
Frequently asked questions: Mental training
How long does a 1:1 session mental training take?
A single lesson usually lasts for about 60 minutes, sometimes 5-10 minutes longer. A mental coaching workshop in a group lasts for at least 2 hours.
How often should I come to mental coaching?
Depending on your individual goal, a short-term intervention (1-2 times) can be sufficient. To address a more complex issue, I recommend to plan sessions for a period of about 3-5 months. The number and frequency of sessions is individual, we will define this together.
Where does the mental coaching take place?
- Private lessons: These preferably take place physically on site. But I leave this up to you, of course online mental training via Zoom or Teams is also possible at any time.
- Lessons in groups on request: Vogesenplatz 1, 4056 Basel or in external premises.
Directions
- By car: During store opening hours you can park vis-à-vis at Voltacenter U1 (fee required).
- Public transport: Tram line 1 from SBB train station in the direction of Dreirosenbrücke, to the “Bahnhof St. Johann” stop.
I am an athlete and have a coach. Is it still worth doing mental coaching?
While your sports coach specializes in the technical execution of your sport, as a mental coach I work with your mental state and therefore independently of your sport. I support you in mental challenges. Possible topics: Stengthening of the personality, competition preparation, attention regulation, visualization techniques, relaxation exercises.