Boxing Laboratory

I’m updating this review after a year working with Andy Hojdys. I gave him 5 stars after a couple of months, but I'd give him ten now if I could. HE IS SIMPLY THE REAL DEAL. He’s passionate about boxing and an inspirational coach. Check out his Instagram (andy_boxing_laboratory) to see him working with people of all ages. He is massively skilful, a professional in boxing and a terrific teacher - intelligent, creative and the most positive person you could ever meet, always encouraging, always a pleasure to be with, working every minute of every session to make sure you get a mountain of fun and benefit from it, whoever you are, and wherever you are on your boxing journey.. Me? I’m a woman of sixty seven and I never want to do a real fight, but I do want to learn proper boxing skills like a real boxer, and I want to get really fit; he never turned a hair when I told him that – and that’s what he’s done with me twice a week for a year. I’ve enjoyed every session, and the impact has been immense - not only on my fitness, which I was hoping for, but also on my health and wellbeing, my work, play, sleep, strength, energy… My recommendation could not be higher.

The best boxing gym ever! The coach (Andy) is respectful,responsible and will ensure a fun lesson. 10/10 definitely worth a try

Fantastic club. Top drawer knowledge and coaching skills at this club, as well as good range of equipment, but the best thing is that it helped me instantly settle in to St Albans after moving here.I have struggled to find a path to competition in boxing over the years, and since starting at the Boxing Laboratory I have been very excited about the prospect of competing though the club. To add to this, the club is a really nice, friendly, social environment.It’s a great club, and also has had a big impact on my overall feeling about moving to the area, and I’m looking forward to keeping up training here while I look to compete.

Andy is incredibly knowledgeable and worked with me to help me get the hang of the basics ahead of my first fight. He helped me with my stamina, technique and worked with my strengths and weaknesses to help me be a better rounded (though extremely amateur) fighter. Thank you Andy. I would recommend you and the Boxing Lab to anybody who is interested in pursuing boxing whether it be for fitness or to step in the ring with an opponent.

Having reached pension age and never interested in going to the gym I decided I wanted to get fit while learning a skill. Boxing seemed to fit the bill.After approaching some local clubs I settled on the Boxing Laboratory, London Colney. Andy Hojdys the owner, is very particular and the equipment and premises kept spotless.I was hesitant about starting at my age but BL has members from children through to OAP’s and Andy plans each lesson accordingly.Andy has been boxing over 30 years and clearly knows what he is talking about. He is an absolute gentleman and every lesson is hard work, but great fun.In my experience a club like St Albans Boxing Laboratory definitely makes a difference to its members health and well-being, both physical and mental.

I have recently joined Boxing Laboratory with aim to get back my fitness and lose weight… I’ve no prior experience in boxing, but Andy’s sessions are fun, intense and definitely professional. All the ladies out there what ever you aim for re fitness this is definitely the place you will achieve this! Thanks Andy.

I have trained hard for many years and know my stuff. My fitness is right up there but the boxing technique and craft needs work. Andy really does have the boxing knowledge, experience and technical skills to pass on (he is excellent). His new Boxing Laboratory gym is very well laid out and the ring is superb for training in. A real pleasure to train with Andy.

Andy is an excellent boxing coach that provides great fitness/boxing sessions. Highly recommend you check out his gym. His gym is well kept and clean and the equipment is all relatively new which is big plus point.

Andy is a great coach, he has improved me as a boxer so much in only a few months. I'm getting better each week and using what he's taught me in sparring. I highly recommend him and he's overall a great guy and very respectable.On top of just boxing skills, the club has helped me mentally and overall happier since starting, its a great place to take out any anger in a positive way.

Terrific boxing club for my teen son. Great balance of professionalism, but fun and challenging skills and fitness. Brilliant ethos of providing quality affordable classes to the community.