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KARLYG | BOXING COACH BIRMINGHAM

@karlyg_g

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Former Pro Boxer | Midlands Area Champion
L3 PT | England Boxing L2 | BBBofC Pro Teacher
Boxing Coaching • 1-2-1s • Kids Development
Birmingham Dm

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Unfinished business…🤐

#boxing by @karlyg_g

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2 months ago

SHADOW BOXING 🥊
Most people think shadow boxing is just punching the air.
It isn’t.
It’s where fighters build the habits they’ll rely on when the pressure is real.
This is where you improve your footwork, sharpen your balance, perfect your timing, and connect your offence with your defence. You learn to see openings before they appear, visualise an opponent before they stand in front of you, and make every movement automatic through repetition.
The heavy bag builds power.
The pads build timing.
Sparring builds experience.
Shadow boxing builds the fighter.
Learn from the Greats. Every step has purpose. Every jab creates a reaction. Every pivot changes an angle. Every punch finishes in a defensive position. Nothing is wasted. That’s because they’re not shadow boxing to look good—they’re rehearsing what they’ll do under pressure.

Don’t just throw punches.
Imagine an opponent.
Solve problems.
Create angles.
Defend after every attack.
Move with purpose.
Because when the bell rings, your body won’t rise to the occasion...
It will fall back on what you’ve repeated thousands of times.
Master your shadow. Master the fight.

#ShadowBoxing #Boxing #BoxingCoach #boxing 🥊
#boxingtraining by @karlyg_g

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3 months ago

Some people see shape mitts and think it’s about looking flashy.
I see neurological pathways.
Every repetition builds stronger connections between the brain and the body until the movement becomes second nature. The goal isn’t to impress the people watching—it’s to prepare the fighter competing.
For me, it’s about developing a fighter who is mentally fit as well as physically fit. Sharp decision-making, fast reactions, composure under pressure, and the confidence to trust what they’ve repeated thousands of times.
Not every coach teaches the same way, and that’s exactly how it should be. Teach the style that develops the habits, reactions, and decision-making you want your fighter to have under pressure.
Criticise the method if you like. I’ll judge it by what happens when the bell rings.
Teach your way. I’ll teach mine.
The brain doesn’t care what looks fancy. It remembers what you repeat.
#BoxingCoach #BoxingTraining #PadWork #MittWork #FightIQ CoachLife SkillDevelopment MotorLearning NeurologicalPathways MentalPerformance BoxingIQ CheckTheTechnique Boxing BoxingDrills TrainSmart TrustTheProcess RIP RICKY HATTON 🫡🙏🏿 by @karlyg_g

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4 months ago

The moment a child, young adult, or adult walks into the gym, that is where it all begins.
What most people see are boxing gloves, sweat, bags, titles on the wall, Sky Sports nights, and the names of fighters who became household names.
What they do not see is what that person may be carrying when they walk through the door.
Trauma.
Fear.
Self-doubt.
ADHD.
Autism.
Diabetes.
Cancer.
Body image battles.
Social struggles.
Life pressures.
Or simply the need for a safe place to belong.
For many, the gym is not just a place to train; it is a place of safety. A place to escape. A place to be heard. A place to grow.
That is why I love working with people who may come in for boxing or simply to achieve their fitness goals. Because it has never just been about the sport.
It is about uncovering potential. Building confidence. Creating discipline. Shaping character. Giving people belief in themselves.
The greatest reward is not medals. It is seeing someone do what they once believed was impossible.
A real coach is more than a trainer.
A mentor.
A guide.
A listener.
A motivator.
A role model.
COACH
Create discipline.
Offer guidance.
Aspire to greatness.
Challenge limits.
Help others rise.
#boxing #boxingtraining #boxer #boxinglife #boxingmotivation,
Has it helped you ? Comment if you want 🫡🙏🏿 by @karlyg_g

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5 months ago

IF YOUR COACH DOESN’T HOLD YOU TO HIGH STANDARDS THEN YOU DON’T HAVE A COACH, YOU HAVE A CHEERLEADER.
DON’T GET MAD AT A COACH WHO TAKES TIME OUT OF THEIR DAY TO HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE. GET MAD AT YOURSELF FOR YOUR COACH FEELING YOU AREN’T MEETING THE STANDARD.
TRUE COACHES THAT CARE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS WILL LET IT BE KNOWN, NOT WITH THEIR WORDS BUT WITH THEIR ACTIONS.#boxing #coaching #boxingdrills #boxinglife #mma prepmarch28th victory only 🥊🤼‍♂️🥋 by @karlyg_g

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8 months ago

🌪️ The Tornado Returns🌪️
🥊 Melissa Mortensen 🆚 Tori Ellis-Willetts
📍 Sydbank Arena, Kolding
📅 31 January 2026
🎟 Tickets & info: shop.primetimeboxing.dk
📺 Live on DAZN

🔥 Primetime Fight Night Vol. 6
🇩🇰 Denmark’s finest boxing returns taken in Al Sydbank Arena by @karlyg_g

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10 months ago

Grinding all my life 💯

#workmodeon by @karlyg_g

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a year ago

Be a leader!
Teaching isn’t about barking orders — it’s about showing, guiding, and understanding who’s in front of you.
Every student moves differently, learns differently, thinks differently. You can’t coach everyone the same, but you can have a solid system that adapts to the individual.
Break it down, demonstrate it, explain why — and most importantly, meet them where they are. That’s how real learning sticks.
Teach with intent. Coach with care. Build with purpose.
#CoachToCoach #TeachingThroughDrills #LeadByExample #StudentOfTheGame #BoxingCoach #SportsEducation #AthleteDevelopment #IndividualApproach #TechniqueOverHype #CoachingMatters #MindfulCoaching #CheckTheTechnique by @karlyg_g

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a year ago

“MY CONVO WITH FLOYD
#PLAY TO THE END 🫡 lol 😉
“Repetition builds instinct. At the highest level, there’s no room for guessing. If you let your students skip drills or slack in practice, you’re setting them up to freeze under the lights. Hold yourself accountable. Every rep matters—because the ring exposes everything you let slide.”
#BoxingCoach #EliteMindset #RepetitionIsMastery #BoxingDrills #ChampionsTrain #NoShortcuts #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #BoxingReels #FightNightReady #BoxingEducation #CoachWithPurpose #BoxingFundamentals #StudentOfTheGame #BoxingWorkEthic #HoldTheStandard
# by @karlyg_g

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a year ago

Victory isn’t given — it’s earned. Last night, all the hard work paid off. On to the next!✨

To my loyal friends, family & fans — your support means everything 🙏
I appreciate everyone who brought a ticket last night, the crowd was amazing as always! ❤️

Thank you to my coach @karlyg_g for always pushing me through the tough times to make me the person I am today. Thank you to my manager @nathanielmhowell & team @chipie1980 @primehealthandperformance for always believing in me. Finally, thank you @jon.pegg for the opportunity to headline the show last night.

Another huge thank you to my sponsors for continuing to support the journey
@leeson.13 , DAKRO, @jkpreciousmetals , @aesthetic_fitness_recovery , @rawsportofficial , @stimclinic by @karlyg_g

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a year ago

MY TIME IS PRECIOUS!
As a Teacher, I care less about your potential and more about what you do with it.
The world is full of gifted under-achievers.
Dont waste your gift,
And don’t waste mine.
If you don’t have the right ethic, pls a heads up I only work with the real!
If this touches you in anyway way, you know deep down, don’t work with me! ☮️🥊🫡
#Boxing
#BoxingLife
#BoxingTraining
#BoxingMotivation
#BoxingWorkout
#BoxingCoach
#FightNight
#FightCamp
#Boxer
#BoxingSkills by @karlyg_g

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a year ago

Deep into camp working hard behind the scenes with @karlyg_g 🔥

Looking forward to putting on a dominant display in a 10 Round Title Elimination Fight 👊🏻

Saturday 10th May, Holiday Inn, Coventry Road, Birmingham.

Tickets available now 🎟️

Be grateful for all the support 🙌🏻❤️ by @karlyg_g

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2 years ago