Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Premier Boxing & Kickboxing Training Center in Clearwater, FL
Clearwater Boxing Center has been a cornerstone of the Clearwater community since 2008, offering comprehensive boxing and kickboxing training for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support both beginners and advanced athletes in achieving their fitness and combat goals. Led by USA-certified coaches with decades of combined experience, including former professional fighters and certified fitness trainers, we emphasize mastering fundamentals to build success in the ring and life. We provide personalized one-on-one coaching, group classes, and competitive team opportunities, ensuring each member receives tailored guidance.Our programs are designed to deliver high-intensity workouts that burn up to 1,000 calories per hour while fostering mental focus, physical endurance, and confidence. With flexible scheduling, including early morning and evening classes, we accommodate busy lifestyles while maintaining a family-friendly environment. Our commitment to quality instruction and community engagement has made us a trusted destination for boxing enthusiasts in Clearwater and surrounding areas.
Services
Boxing Classes
Kickboxing Training
Weight Training
Private Coaching
Competition Team
Kids Classes
Group Fitness
Sparring Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer USA-certified boxing instruction with over 40 years of combined coaching experience.
- Our family-friendly environment accommodates all ages and fitness levels.
- We provide personalized one-on-one coaching and competitive team development.
- Our classes burn up to 1,000 calories per hour while building functional strength.
- We maintain flexible scheduling with early morning and evening class options.
Associations and certifications
- USA Boxing
What people say
Experienced instructors
Family-friendly environment
Effective workouts
Great for all ages
Professional coaching
Services
Boxing Classes
Our boxing classes teach proper technique, footwork, and defensive strategies using traditional and modern methods. Students develop hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle strength through drills and sparring. Ideal for all skill levels from beginners to competitive fighters seeking improvement.
Kickboxing Training
Kickboxing sessions combine boxing fundamentals with dynamic kicking techniques for full-body conditioning. Participants learn effective combinations while improving balance, flexibility, and core stability. This high-intensity workout burns significant calories while developing practical self-defense skills in a supportive group environment.
Private Coaching
Personalized coaching sessions provide individualized attention to refine specific techniques or prepare for competitions. Certified trainers create customized programs targeting personal goals, whether improving fitness, mastering forms, or developing fight strategies with video analysis and progress tracking.
Kids Classes
Structured classes for children aged 8-11 teach fundamental boxing skills while promoting discipline, focus, and physical development. Instructors emphasize safety and proper form through age-appropriate drills that build confidence and coordination in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.
Competition Team
Our competition program prepares athletes for amateur and professional boxing through specialized sparring, conditioning, and strategy sessions. With over 30 years of championship history, we offer technical coaching, fight scheduling assistance, and mental preparation for competitors at all levels.
People
Ron Valicoff
Owner/Head Coach
With over 40 years of martial arts experience, Ron Valicoff is a USA-certified boxing coach who has trained multiple champions since acquiring the facility in 2006. His teaching philosophy emphasizes mastering fundamentals for success in boxing and life.
Zach Valicoff
Coach
A former competitive fighter with 12 years of boxing experience, Zach Valicoff now teaches classes and trains fighters after transitioning from competition due to injury. He brings practical insight from his professional fighting background to coaching sessions.
Cherry Putulin
Trainer
Combining 20 years as a registered nurse with boxing expertise, Cherry Putulin offers unique perspective as a Level One USA Boxing trainer and AFAA-certified fitness professional, focusing on safe, effective training methods for diverse clients.
Houston Newell
Coach
An Open Division USA Boxer and certified coach, Houston Newell provides expert instruction in competitive techniques while emphasizing proper form and injury prevention through his extensive competition experience and coaching certifications.
Questions
What age groups do you accommodate?
We offer classes for kids aged 8+, teens, adults, and seniors with age-appropriate instruction and safety considerations.
Do I need prior boxing experience?
No prior experience required. Our programs cater to complete beginners through advanced athletes with progressive skill development.
What should I wear for my first class?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring water. We provide equipment for initial trial classes before requiring personal gear purchases.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, we offer a free introductory special with scheduled trial classes available multiple times weekly for new participants.
What are your class schedules like?
We provide flexible scheduling with early morning, lunchtime, and evening classes Monday-Friday, plus weekend sessions for most programs.
Can I compete in boxing matches?
After mastering basics (typically 3+ months), members may join our competition team with coach approval for sparring and official match preparation.
