Champaign-Urbana's boxing gym for women of all fitness levels

Why Box?

Boxing is a great way to relieve stress, release endorphins, tone and strengthen your muscles, burn calories, and increase your cardiovascular endurance. It may look like you only use your arms in boxing - but you are actually using your entire body. You will learn how to draw strength from your legs, core, and back to pack the most power into each punch. It's also crazy fun.

Why CUWB?

At CU Women's Boxing, our mission is to empower women in all aspects of their life by providing a comfortable and encouraging environment for them to gain confidence through boxing and fitness. Consisting of technique training, bag drills, speed work, conditioning, and cardio, classes vary daily so your body is constantly being challenged and you never get bored!

Women of any and all fitness levels are welcome.

Will I get hit?

No, you will not. You will never have to worry about hitting someone or getting hit. In all of our boxing classes, your opponent is the bag and, obviously, the bag does not hit back. While we are a no contact gym, we do prioritize proper form and technique to keep you safe, and help you get the most out of your workout. Don’t be fooled - boxing is a tough workout, even when it’s you vs you!

ABOUT THE COACH

Meet the woman behind CU Women's Boxing

Jessie Rusteberg

I know what it's like to feel defeated - to feel frustrated, weak, and small - to not know what the next steps are or how to take them.

I also know what it's like to feel strong - to finish a workout and feel exhausted and proud of the limits you just pushed - to feel empowered because, even though you aren't the fastest or the strongest one, you are becoming the best version of you. I know what it's like to see progress and to be motivated by the changes your body is making - and most importantly, to see the changes in your mindset and self-esteem. Boxing has been an incredibly empowering experience for me and I am thrilled to be able to share that with the amazing women of Champaign-Urbana.

I have 10 years of boxing experience and am a certified USA Boxing coach. Whether you want to add something different to your already existing workout plan, have never set foot in a gym before, simply want a great full body workout, or want to get in that ring and compete - I'm here to help you through it. I can't do it for you, but I can stand in your corner and give you the tools you need to help you meet your goals!

I believe you are even stronger than you know.

Come see.

Contact Jessie

  •   please use e-mail below
  •   1908 N. Linview, Unit 3W, Urbana, IL

CLASSES & PRICES

Each class is an hour long. Hand wraps and gloves are provided.

INTRO SESSIONS

We require that everyone comes to an Intro Session before signing up for membership.

Group Intro Sessions dates typically get posted every month on the 15th @ 9:00 AM.  Group Sessions are $5 (non-refundable/non-transferable) and last about 90 minutes long. All classes are currently for 18 years and older. We also have private 45 min 1-on-1 Intros available for $50. Reservations for Intro Sessions are required - you can reserve your spot by going to our booking page. You must register for an Intro - NOT a regular Members Class. (INTRO SIGN UP PAGE below, left). *Group intros are non refundable. Private intros must be canceled via email at least 4 hours before the intro was to take place for any rescheduling or refund.*

CLASS TIMES

*You MUST attend one of our Intro Sessions before signing up for regular member classes. If you show up to a regular class without taking an Intro, you will not be able to participate.*

Monday 5:30 AM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM(Advanced), & 6:30 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM & 4:30 PM

Wednesday 5:30 AM, 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM

Thursday 4:30 PM & 5:30 PM

Saturday 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM

Sunday 4:00 PM

MEMBERSHIP PRICES

4x/month -- $52

6x/month -- $63

8x/month -- $75

10x/month -- $83

12x/month -- $88

Unlimited classes/month -- $95