Pilger's Old Skool Boxing Academy

I started coming here overweight and out of shape hoping I could find a workout that I might enjoy and could stick with. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try, the morning trainer Dean and everyone there were so welcoming and encouraging on my first workout it has kept me coming back every morning since.The workouts are tough however if you stick with it you will see results and feel amazing. I've dropped more than 50 pounds since I've started which has made a huge improvements to my quality of life and confidence.

I took one class. Very friendly people even though I was new. The coach worked with everyone individually while also having us practice our own stuff.

One of the best boxing gyms out there. You will be put to work, but you're going to be trained by some excellent instructors. Anyone who wants to learn basic hand to hand combat all the way up to amateur boxing should give it a try.

I am not exaggerating to say this gym, and Rob Pilger, drastically improved my quality of life. Rob has cultivated a culture at the gym that is open, skills-based, and collegial. I have never come across another fighter in the gym who is anything less than supportive of my goals and skills development. Young and old fighters mix. The boxing gym is gritty yet respectful and no-drama; a true melting pot of different races and classes of people. And the trainers are excellent for repetitive teaching of crucial fundamentals. I have always been particularly struck that Rob treats everyone at every skill level as seriously and with as much respect as if they were the next heavyweight champion contender. Just an incredible gym.

Utterly impressed with the friendliness, and just vibe of this gym. Took my son for his first lesson in the kids class and he hasn’t stopped telling me how much he loved it the rest of the evening! The atmosphere is straight out of the old gyms you see in pictures. Staff was fun and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back!

Great old school boxing gym with vintage boxing photos and stuff. Nice trainer Waenurdean Waehamad and friendly people there. The gym owner Rob is a cool guy.

If you’re looking for a true boxing gym, this is it. Whether you’re looking for a tough workout or want to try your speed in the ring, this is the right place to come. There’s no shortage of people willing to help out whether you’re a …

In my opinion, this is one of the best gyms in Columbus. With good trainers and a sizable free weights room, it is has a great setup for an effective, all-around workout. Hours of operation are generous and outside of the typical work hours. Additionally, they have enough space, bags and equipment that even on busy days enable you to keep on pace with your workout, which is essential for those with a schedule to keep.The trainers are friendly, experienced and are open to all skill levels. The gym sponsors tournaments and is highly involved with training fighters. That said, it is one of the better places to get a first taste of what the sport demands and is open to all ages and experience levels. Even if you're only interested in the exercise aspect of it, it is well worth the drive for the workout.

I have been coming here and training with Rob for about 6 months now. I cannot recommend this place more. If you are interested in getting into shape using training methods that really work and want to learn real boxing skills, this is the place to go! I started with basically 0 boxing experience and Rob had the patience to really teach me the foundations and has been building on them since. Whether you are a beginner looking for one-on-one training, group classes, or just a place to practice and spar, you will find everything you need here.

Took a fighter i train there for sparring, if you talk to the owner Rob you can get some high level sparring in there. It's a nice gym with Good people. Their coaches seem to be knowledgeable, and offer something for any skill level. If …