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Elorde Boxing Gym – Everything you need to know and more
Elorde Boxing Gym is a great place to learn and to train in boxing. It’s got a real authentic feel to it and the trainers that they employ are real pro fighters so you know you’re in experienced hands. They also have a lot of branches so they’re very accessible to most people who live in the major work and residential areas of Manila.
Personally I love how “real” their gyms feel. I’m used to going to gyms that are air-conditioned, really neat, and full of people who care more about how they look than the more practical benefits of working out. So it’s very refreshing for me to be training with pro fighters in boxing gyms (I’ve trained in Katipunan, Taft, and Gilmore) that are open air and very manly (yes, machismo in the air I know lol can’t help it).
If you’re already sure you want to train there and you just want to know what the Elorde boxing gym rates are, you can skip to the middle of this post to find out. If you’re new to boxing though then please read on 
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Oh and pahabol, if you’re thinking of trying boxing because you want to lose weight, you might want to read my other post if you’re new to weight loss:
5 Common Weight Loss Mistakes that People Make
That post should help you get started.
Why I think Boxing wins out over regular gym workouts
This is just my opinion but I find boxing to be a lot more fun when compared to just normal weight lifting. It’s a lot more intense and challenges my lungs more. It’s also a full body workout and regular training sessions not only build muscle but they also improve your stamina a lot.
With weight lifting on the other hand, the movements are a bit more isolated and repetitive. So you’re more focused on targeted muscle movement. Like when you you’re doing bench presses for example, you’re mainly just using your triceps and your chest muscles.
Now this can be interesting in the beginning, especially since the noticeable increase in strength and definition as you continue to train in weights can be very motivating. But after doing the same things over and over again for years, I’ve gotten a bit bored of it all and I don’t have the same enthusiasm as I once did.
Thus my current shift to and infatuation with boxing.
I’ve now made it my base workout and will be withdrawing my membership at Fitness First next month. I plan to train two or three times a week and mix in some other exercise, like running or Jiu Jitsu somewhere in there as well.
Why Elorde Boxing Gym and not the other ones?
I like Elorde Boxing Gym because they’re currently the most well known and accessible of all the boxing gyms in Manila. They’re not the only one I’ve tried and to be honest there wasn’t any substantial difference with the other gyms in terms of training, but Elorde is just easier to find and go to (from my apartment at least).
Their trainers are good and like I said earlier, they’re either Pro boxers or X-pro boxers so you know they’ve got some power and experience in them.
The trainers are pretty fun to hang out and talk to as well. Most of them are bisaya and coming from the Visayas myself, it’s easy for me to get along with them.
Another plus is their equipment. Most of their gyms have all the boxing and Muay thai training equipment you’ll need to do your drills, but they’ve also got some free weights on the side. So I can still lift weights whenever I feel like it.
The Katipunan and Gilmore branches are pretty big and well equiped. The only one that I didn’t really like was the branch in front of Lassalle, Taft. That one didn’t have any kickboxing gear and lacked a wall bag. But otherwise it was still pretty decent.
Elorde Boxing Gym Rates
The gym isn’t actually that expensive. Here are the boxing rates that they have for most of the gyms in Manila:
- Membership Fee: 500 (1 year’s worth)
- Boxing Training Fee: 150
- Non-member boxing training Fee: 200
- Muay Thai training Fee: 250
- Non-member Muay Thai Training Fee: 300
- 5 session prepaid boxing fee: 750 (expires after a month but you can normally get away with being a little late in using it up)
- 10 session Prepaid boxing fee: 1,500 (same condition as above)
- Ulimited boxing for a month: 3,000
- Sparring with trainer: 300 (if you’re a regular though and tip well, you can get your trainer to spar with you for free if they’re not busy)
Personally I always tip my trainer a hundred bucks because I tend to overwork him lol. I normally train for 3 to sometimes 4 hours when I don’t notice the time so I tip my trainer a bit more to compensate.
Oh and sometimes your trainer will be busy so when it’s time for stretching and the massage part, he’s gonna call in some other guy to help you out. Please don’t forget to tip that person too. You can take it out of the trainer’s tip if you’re trying to stay within a budget. I normally give either 10 or 20 pesos to the person.
What do you need to start boxing?
Initially you can get away with just buying wraps because Elorde boxing gyms have a lot of extra gloves. So you can borrow those.
But if you’re going to be serious about training though, owning your own gloves is essential. Not to mention the ones that are at the gyms are sweaty and smell bad. The stink can stick to your hands/wraps since you’ll be sweating when you use them as well. Not to sound maarte and cono, but it’s kadiri so go make bili nalang your own ok 
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Get yourself some gloves and wraps. These shouldn’t cost you more than 2K for both if you get the cheap gloves, 3K if you shoot for something with a little more quality.
Boxing shoes aren’t that essential because you can use your normal workout shoes. You can even train barefoot like I do. So no immediate concern there.
Most sports shop carry boxing gear and even Elorde sells them mas mahal lang nang konti sa kanila tho. If you’re a bit lazy like me you can order your gloves online from Zalora Philippines. They have Everlast and Lonsdale gloves for sale on their site.
If you’ve never bought from Zalora, you can read my review of the site here:
Zalora Philippines Review – My First Purchase Experience
You don’t need a credit card to buy from them since they accept cash on delivery as a mode of payment. They also have other workout gear/clothes so be sure to check them out.
Things to bring when you train
Always bring a spare set of clothes. Just a shirt wont do, you need a complete change of clothes, extra underwear included, and at least one towel.
You’re gonna be bathing in your own sweat for the one to two hours that you’ll be training so expect your workout clothes to be drenched. Make sure that you’ve got some plastic bags to put them in.
Bring soap if you plan to take a bath at the gym after training. Most people do.
You should also bring about a litter or two of drinking water. They don’t have water fountains there so you need to either have your own water or you’ll end up buying the ones they sell.
During the first couple of times you train, you might feel the need to drink a Gatorade or some other sports drink. Up to you if you’re good with just water or not.
And of course you should have your gloves and your wraps with you.
Normal Training Routine
Boxing training is done in rounds. So you’ve got three minutes per round and a thirty minute break after each round. You start when the bell rings and stop when it rings again.
Your eyes are gonna be glued to the timer once you start training, trust me.
So for beginners you’ll usually start of with some stretching, a running warm up, and some basic punching lessons.
Then you’ll be doing all of these drills:
- Shadow boxing
- Mitt hitting
- speed bag
- mitt hitting again
- double end bag
- punching bag
- weaving
- and then maybe some jump rope drills
That or some variation of it is what a normal session will look like. You do two to three rounds of each drill before you move on to the next.
You can go through this fairly quickly if you’ve got good stamina but if you’re new, chances are you’ll be taking longer breaks in between.
Once you’re done with your normal set, you can either tell the trainer that you want to do some more mitt hitting or go train by yourself at one of the bags. It’s completely up to you.
You’ll be doing your ab workouts last. You’re trainer will tell you what to do here so just follow his instructions. The best part comes after the ab workout. You get stretched and massaged a bit by your trainer.
Getting a trainer with good massage skills is a hit and miss but they’re generally not too bad.
That’s it, you’re done. YAY!
Miscellaneous but important Elorde Gym Info
- If you don’t want to go to the mall to buy your boxing gear, Elorde sells both gloves and wraps at their gyms. The prices are a bit more expensive though so it’s up to you if you wanna buy your stuff there.
- They also sell elorde shirts so if you want one just talk to one of the trainers or the person behind their main desk.
- All their gyms also sell water and sports drinks. They usually carry both Activade and Gatorade along with some other drinks.
- If you’re not aware of it, or if you’re too shy to ask, you’re actually free to use all the equipment that they have for as long as your there. And just because you paid for boxing training, you’re not limited to just the boxing bags. You can go practice your kicks if you want to.
- There’s also no time limit per session. So even if you’re done with your normal routine already you can stay at the gym for as long as you like. They’re not gonna kick you out just coz you finished your drills early .
- They’ve got weights and benches in there (at least most branches do) and you can use them for free.
- You can ask your trainer for more drills if you want to do some more. You’re not limited to whatever they normally teach you. So if you think your training is a bit too easy then tell them you’re not getting enough and that you need something a bit more intense.
- You can take a bath at the gym after your work out and I suggest you do. They’ve got liquid soap for your hands but you’ll have to brig your own soap and shampoo for your bath.
- Your first trainer will usually be your usual trainer. People don’t cycle through the gym trainers. You normally have one main guy and a sub in case he’s not there.
Elorde Gym Branches
I’m not going to be able to make maps and addresses of all the branches but you should find most of the details of the more popular Elorde branches below. Use the map to find the exact locations of each Elorde gym.
Elorde Katipunan
Elorde Katipunan is located near Kopiroti, in Katipunan extension. It’s across Bite Club the burger joint in Katips extension. If you’re coming from the Ateneo area, you’ll have to make a U-turn near the gas station here so you can get to the other side of the road.
Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Elorde Makati
There are actually four Elorde Makati branches according to my research. You’ll find the map and details of each branch below.
- H – A. Arnaiz Ave, Makati City 1229, Philippines, Tel. # 02 710 2151
- B – Makati Sports Club, L.P. Leviste corner Gallardo Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
- A – 3rd Floor A&W Bldg, 1 Juno Street, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines, Cell # 0906 276 0447
- I – No. 23 Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
Elorde Gilmore
The Elorde Gilmore branch is 2 blocks away from Aurora. It’s easy to get to if you’re commuting (LRT 2) which is what I do. Just keep walking along Gilmore till you see their sign. They’ll be on your right side if you’re coming from Aurora.
Edsa Corner Libertad Street, Domingo M. Guevara, Mandaluyong City. Tel. # 02 535 1002
Elorde Taft
This one is right across La Salle, Taft. It’s above the Tokyo Tokyo resto. There’s a stairs on the left side that you can take to get to the gym.
4th Floor, EA Fernandez Building (across DLSU and beside DLS-CSB), 2510 Taft Avenue, Tel. # 02 522 3727
Those are the more popular branches. You can use the maps above to check if there’s a gym near you. For more branch locations, head on over to their site at http://www.elordeboxinggym.com/.
Also be sure to check out my other boxing posts.
That’s it.
Hope you found this post helpful and be sure to leave a comment if you’ve got any questions.
I’d be really grateful if you shared and liked this article .
Thanks.
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Very informative. I’ve been contemplating going to one of their branches and you’ve convinced me. Thanks.
You should def give it a go. I’m sure you’ll enjoy boxing
Thank you for posting this. I didn’t know that it’s customary to give a tip to the trainer. I’ve been boxing in Elorde for 3x already! Nakakahiya.
Haha medyo lang
. Well at least everyone I know gives them tips. 20-100 yung range usually. Ang alam ko kasi maliit lang talaga kita nila and most of their income comes from the tips they get. Ok lang yan kung di ka nagbigay before, bago ka lang panaman so it’s understandable. Pero sulitin mo din yung tips mo next time. Like ako I train about 3 or 4 hours minsan kasi I like to do 3 or 4 sets of 2 or 3 round mit hitting. Then in between I like to work on my puches. So I end up doing a different cycle of drills than what they normally give begginers. Pero ok lang sa trainer ko kasi matagal na ako sa kanya and he even encourages it and teaches me more advanced techniques. Minsan pa nga we do kicking drills for muay thai training kahit boxing training lang binabayaran ko hehe. And he even spars with me sometimes for free, usually I think 200 or 300 yung bayad pag gusto mo makipag spar. So may perks yung nagtitip ka and binabarkada mo yung trainer mo 
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Hi, meron ba silang branch within cavite? Gusto ko dn magboxing for my physical fitness and to relieve stress from work. Thanks
Yeah I think they do JMC. I did a quick google search and here’s what I found https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elorde-Boxing-Gym-Imus-Cavite/295957797104406. That’s a link to their places page on FB. There are pictures and a map there. And another blog mentioned that it’s on the fourth floor of Lotus Central Mall, Nuevo Avenue. Hope that helps.
Malinis Ba yung shower room sa Taft branch?
OK lang. I mean it’s not that different from the other CRs ng elorde, at least the ones I’ve been to. For the guys lang to though hehe syempre di ko alam kung ok yung sa girls. Basic CR lang sya, maliit, but malinis naman.
Hi Malds,
Nawala ung hiya ko bigla, i’ve been dying to try boxing for the longest time and i’m at a point in my life that I really have to stay fit (I was hospitalized and almost died first week of the month for Bronchial Asthma) so i’m really contemplating to include this in my fitness regimen.
Thank you sa information, you answered almost all of my questions, pati ung mga questions na nakakahiyang itanong hahaha..
Thank You Malds
Glad I was able to help brian
. Go lang, give it a try. Barkadahin mo lang trainer mo para madami syang ituro na extra stuff lol. And di ka naman nya bibiglan usually. Titingnan nila kung ano kaya mo and you’ll go from there.
I’m glad that you got through that difficult stage in your life and it’s always a good idea to become/stay fit regardless of your current physical state. Plus we’re coming out of the holidays pa and most of us (me lol) have probably gained a good number of pounds, and there’s still new year, so lots of exercise will be good for us all hehe.
And if you do try boxing, kahit humiram ka lang muna ng gear nila the first time. Medyo mabaho yung gloves unless bagong laba but the wraps na pinapahiram nila “usually” bagong laba naman. And then if you’re set na talaga to incorporate boxing into your workout regimen, that’s when you buy your gear. Just start with wraps and gloves, you don’t really need boxing shoes unless you wanna go hard core. I only know one guy who really bought boxing shoes. Most people train with their regular workout shoes or barefoot (me). I’ve seen a couple use vibram fivefingers too.
Good luck and happy holidays
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Wow this is really helpful. I’m just a bit confused with the rates. Does it mean that I’ll have to pay the 500 annual fee plus 150 pesos for the training fee which would total to 650 on my first session?
Hey Huey, that’s exactly right. You’re gonna have to pay the 500 peso registration fee first otherwise the per session rate is gonna go up by 50 bucks. So your computation is correct. Make sure you bring a little extra for the tip and if you wanna save, bring your own water bottle so you wont have to buy from them. Most first timers end up buying a Gatorade or a Activade though so you might as well bring around 1K just to be sure. I know it’s way more than you need for your first day but you might as well be prepared
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Hey Malds,
Thanks for taking time in replying to my query, much appreciated. I’ll be trying their Alabang Starmall branch tomorrow. This is the first time I’ve actually pushed myself as I was a bit shy before to try these kinds of things. Great job on the site, it’s very helpful for people like me who’s just getting into the the fit lifestyle. I’ve already bookmarked the site and will visit this from time to time. Happy New Year!
Glad you liked the site Huey. Good luck bukas, I’m sure sasakit katawan mo the day after
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Yeah I’m actually expecting that to happen but as they say, no pain no gain!
Finally tried boxing Mald. It was a refreshing work out. I used to jog for about an hour around my village and the sweat that I produced was nothing compared to boxing. Good thing I was able to read your advise to bring extra clothes and underwear.
To be honest everything was fairly easy to understand and follow. I’m having problems on throwing the hook. Aside from that, I found it really hard to do the modified crunches. Except from those 2 that I mentioned everything else is easy. Oh I almost forgot, the speedball is frustrating but I’ll be working on that when I get back.
Thanks again for all the advise. More power to your site!
Awesome
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yeah most of the drills arent too hard as long as you pace yourself. The whole idea is to alternate between the hard and easy ones so that you can keep pushing through the drills with just the 30 second rests. The only hard ones really are the mitts and the punching bag excercises (when you’re working on combos and powershots, not just normal hitting the bag). The speed ball drill took me a while as well but it’s kinda like riding a bike. Once you learn how to time it you’ll be able to do it almost everytime.
Also if you feel like you’re still not tired after a set (the basic set that the trainers will give you, it’s about 6 or 7 drill exercises, 3 rounds each, 2 if you’re new) just tell your trainer to add more. You can do 3 sets of 3 round mitts or even four if you’re up to it. And you can continue to work on the bags after the whole set before you do ab work and stretching till you get tired. That’s what I normally do.
Good luck and be sure to have fun.
Hi Malds, glad I found your blog, do keep it up!
I’d been vacillating between taking up Muay Thai or boxing as a secondary discipline to FMA (arnis + silat) which I started in 2012. I was looking for something that could work my core and increase my strength and endurance when I did FMA (I’m a girl and spar with predominantly male clubmates, so obviously may power disadvantage na ako). Actually last year pa ako gustong kumuha ng Muay Thai or boxing, I just couldn’t decide which. =D(My sister boxes at Elorde Makati Sports while my cousin is a Muay Thai enthusiast and both are loving what they’re doing, so nahirapan talaga ako mag-decide lol.) But after reading your posts on both sports, I’ve decided to go with boxing. In fact, I think I’ll start 2013 right by hitting the nearest Elorde tomorrow.
Thanks for this really detailed primer on Elorde and boxing training in general. The tips were most helpful! There are other gyms closer to where I live, but Elorde seems to be the go-to place if you just want to get no-frills, no-nonsense training from dudes who know their $h*t. Plus, the rates are reasonable. So I hope this gym lives up to its illustrious name!
The drills you outlined above seem tough enough, and I want to try them all and see how I stack up.
FMA will always be my first love — I love the feel of the sticks and practice blades in my hand, love the grace and rhythm of the movements, the whiplash strikes and counterstrikes, and the pride I feel in our Filipino cultural heritage. But there’s something about boxing that’s both challenging and exciting. Can’t wait to try it out! 
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p.s. Just curious — do you ever train to Eye of the Tiger, or any song from the Rocky I-IV (and V?) soundtracks? heh heh
Haha glad you liked the post Lessandra and yes I have trained to Eye of the tiger. They (trainers) play it from time to time just for fun hehe. It always perks people up.
You might find boxing a better option to start if you prefer to use your hands. You can always move to muay thai later on but most people I know, myself included, started with boxing before taking up Muay thai. You should still get pretty decent core training after the drills. Just tell your trainer you want him to focus on this part as well. Then there’s the twisting motion of course when you punch which should work your obliques pretty well.
If you want to develop your endurance, try sticking to the 30 second breaks after each drill without any extensions (most people ask for an extra round to rest after each drill set). You’ll normally be alternating from hard drills (mitts) to easy ones (speed ball) and that should be good enough for you to recover without needing to stop moving. And if after you complete all the drills you still feel like you can keep going, just tell your trainer that you want to cycle through more drills. FYI, mitt hitting is the most stamina draining drill if you ask your trainer to speed it up and throw combos. It’s my favorite drill for exhausting all my energy.
I actually want to try out arnis and silat at some point. Ive seen a lot of vids and docus on those on youtube and it’s peaked my interest being the only legit pinoy martial art. Maybe this summer I’ll give it a go.
Thanks for dropping by and I hope you enjoy boxing
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P.S. Be sure to pick the medyo “bibo” na trainer lol. Kasi yung iba tahimik and aren’t fun at all to train with. Masaya kasi yung hinihiritan ka at binabatukan ng trainer mo pag lumalampa-lampa ka (masohista???). If you work out at gilmore I suggest you go for P-noy. Pero since you mentioned your sister is working out at Makati, I don’t know any of the trainers there. Ask your sister nalang hehe.
Thanks for the extra tips, Malds. Since I started boxing in January I’ve done 3 Saturday a.m. sessions at Elorde Don Antonio. (Not Makati. My sister lives in Makati but I’m based in Q.C.) I’d go every Saturday if only my work didn’t require me to go out of town on some weekends.
Fortunately I was assigned a really good trainer named JM, who’s this little Visayan dude. Apparently all Elorde trainers are little Visayan dudes — soft-spoken and unassuming, but very tough and wiry. A hardy folk indeed! I wouldn’t categorize JM as “bibo” per se — he doesn’t joke around or make hirit when we do drills, which actually works for me because I prefer a no-nonsense, focused approach. Besides, I find a workout most fun when it truly challenges me — when the trainer pushes me as hard as he can, and I show him that I can take whatever he throws at me. I love working JM to the bone so that he works ME to the bone. And then I tip him very well, lol. (I remembered the tipping range you gave and decided to go for the maximum.) So really, it’s win-win for us both.
Boxing is a GREAT experience and I just want to keep going, keep improving my technique, endurance and conditioning. My sessions average 2.5 hours including that glorious post-workout stretching & massage. =P Maybe as I get better I can stretch it to 3 hrs. And yeah, I keep my rests to 30 seconds. Sayang kasi yung momentum if I take too long between rounds. Basta when the bell sounds, fight mode na ulit ako. My fave drill is also the mitt hitting, bar none!!! I just love the competitive energy it generates whenever JM barks out combinations and I hit back with everything I’ve got. It also allows him to correct my footwork and punching technique in real time. I also enjoy working the double-end ball and the speed ball (even if I can’t get the right timing YET, haha. it’s tougher than it looks on TV :O). Even the heavy bag and the slam man are growing on me, even though I didn’t like them the first time because I much preferred hitting a breathing, moving target (i.e. my trainer, lol). My least favorite drill? The jumping rope. I’m terrible at it! The abs exercises are killer but totally worth it.
All in all, boxing provides an excellent high-intensity workout, not to mention enough endorphins to last me the week, lol. Di baleng afterwards I’m usually a vegetable and my recovery time is 1-2 days. Buti nalang my FMA training is Wednesdays, so at least I get to space out my 2 grueling workouts of the week.
Oh and they did play “Eye of the Tiger” yesterday. And what a treat that was! LOL =D
Soo happy to hear you’re enjoying boxing
. I haven’t been able to go back to training din actually for over a month now since I sprained my ankle last December (botched jump shot after a mt climbing trip). Hopefully makabalik na ako bukas or sa tuesday.
And tama yung points mo.
1.) the trainers are usually “little” visayan dudes na medyo mahiyaain sa simula pero solid yung boxing.
. Better na you keep going even if you’re tired. You can always slow down when you’re doing the drill kung kelangan but at least you’re still moving.
2.) tipping a lot get’s both of you motivated to do more lol. Ikaw kasi gusto mo sulitin yung tip and sya because he’ll feel obligated to train you better and syempre he’ll want you to tip the same next time so gagalingan nya yung pag turo.
3.) mahirap talaga sa simula yung double end and yung speed ball. It took me a long time to get the hang of those kasi weight lifting background ko and we’re notoriously slow and inflexible lol. So di ko makuha agad yung timing dati.
4.) Nakaksira nga ng momentum yung sobrang habang breaks
Good luck and hope you continue to enjoy training. Try mo mag Muay Thai later on if you feel na medyo solid na technique mo sa punches mo para mapasok yung legs sa training mo.
good day to you sir malds :3 nice blog you have here ey! ive been contemplating on loosing my weight for i weigh over a 100 kilos.. in your humble opinion (coz from what ive read on your blog, you do gym sessions before taking boxing) could i immediately jump on doing boxing even though Im not that into physical activity for sometime already? thank you and more power!!
ps
seryoso gusto ko na pumayat HAHA!!
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Hey Nash, Yup definitely pwede ka mag box agad. Di mo naman kelangan ng background in any sport or fitness activity para makapag box ka ng tama. They’ll build you from the bottom up if you continue to train. Alam ngman ng trainers na di lahat ng tao malakas yung stamina or malakas yung endurance so they’re not going to push you that hard muna. Subukan mo lang agad, I’m sure you’ll notice na madami ding nagbobox na baguhan lang din.
You might want to suplement your training with some stamina work though like jogging. Kasi sa simula if you don’t do any physical activity regularly at all, mauubusan ka talaga ng hangin. If you start running sa free time mo, you’ll be able to train longer sa boxing and mas mabilis yung development mo.
hihi thanks alot boss
ive seen what does the taft gym looks like and i like the atmosphere wherein others just dont care bout you 
) lol… i might start soon HIHI!! thank you and more power to your blogs boss malds 
Awesome
. True, yung mga nagbobox kasi talagang pumupunta kasi they enjoy training. So it’s not like yung mga fitness first types na nag-pe-people watch yung mga members minsan pag tinatamad magbuhat lol. Walang pakialaman sa elorde kasi intense yung training and they don’t have the time to look at what everyone else is doing.
I trained in taft before and it’s ok. Medyo naliliitan lang ako kasi I came from katiunan and gilmore gyms which are pretty big. Ngayon I like to train at gilmore. Mas malapit place ko sa taft but since pareho sila 2 rides I go to gilmore nalang. Mas kilala ko kasi mga trainers sa gilmore dahil matagal na ako dun.
Enjoy
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For the boxing sessions, can I just show up at the gym anytime or do I need to call ahead and book a time? Thank you
Hey Ryan, you just show up. No reservations or anything like that are necessary. Elorde is really more of a down to earth “real” gym. None of the forms/contracts/reservation are necessary. You just show up, you pay, and you’re good to go
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boss malds! good pm!!
hihi! ive been to boxing for 3 sessions already and i like the feeling of it! ang sakit lang ng ab crunches coz of my belt bag XD but all in all I LOVE IT!! good thing i saw you blog! thank you sa enthusiasm it brought me! btw im training at maceda branch, and its better than taft and don antonio qc…. more sessions for me and soon lose weight!!
Awesome news Nash
. Never been to the Maceda branch pero parepareho lang yan sila lahat lol basta enjoy ka sa boxing.
Pag talagang solid na training mo later on, you might want to consider buying a punching bag para sa home practice. Yun yung ginawa ko after mga two months (ata, can’t remember exactly). Solid yun pag maulan, or for whatever reason di ka makapunta ng gym. Ok din sya pag nagiinuman kayo sa bahay tas wala magawa lol.
your blog is awesome! very informative.
Thanks bane
Hello Malds nice blog, very informative.
Can I get your opinion? I work really late but I am free in the mornings.
Is it advisable to do some boxing before going to work?
I would like to try boxing or muay thai as my exercise kasi nakaupo lang ako lagi sa work e. hehe.. :p Also, what is the proper attire that I can just grab from my wardrobe? I don’t have much dry fit clothes…Thank you.
You can def work out in the morning. I have friends who do and it works well for them (I used to but I can’t wake up that early anymore lol). Of course if you’re new to it, the first couple of weeks are probably gonna suck. You’ll feel tired all through out the day (I’m guessing) unless you don’t get some rest before you work. Pero kaya pa din naman. Sanayan lang.
Once you’re used to it tho you won’t feel tired anymore and you’ll actually feel a lot more energized after working out.
So just give it a try and see what happens. Who knows, you may not have that much difficulty with morning workouts. Depends on your fitness level and whether or not you’re a morning person. It’s easier for people who are up early all the time than for people who have to force themselves to wake up just to work out lol.
If you do end up feeling tired at work, ask your trainer to lessen the intensity of your workouts and try to get some rest before work if you can. That should help you out while you’re still adjusting.
Re your workout clothes, you can wear any gym attire. You don’t have to go for dry fit shirts. I don’t use them actually because I don’t like the “feel”. It’s a personal thing tho. I prefer just using my old tshirts and sandos/sleeveless to workout.
So just wear whatever’s convenient for you. If you’ve got friends/family with oversized shirts that’ll do fine. If you’re going for muay thai, you have to wear shorts and you won’t be needing shoes. If it’s boxing, either shorts or jogging pants and you have the option to wear shoes or go bare feet (I do).
Good Luck and if you’ve got anymore questions, or if you just want to rant about your experience feel free to drop by again
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Heyy Malds, thanks for sharing your thoughts! That was really cool. I’m reading your other boxing/muay thai posts.. You have a really nice blog here. I hope I’ll make it through the first week and continue doing it!
God bless and warm regards.
Kaya mo yan
. Just persevere for a week or two (or three) and things should start to become easier. The first couple of sessions are always the hardest pero kaya naman.
are the fees still updated?
Yup i stil box there
but i have noticed some differences In some branches. But it shouldnt be more than 50 pesos for the member and nonmember rate. The biggest diff i noticed was elorde taft charges you 1k for yearly membership and all the others ive been to only 500.
Do they have female members? I want to check out their branch at pasay. Across coastal mall.
Hey ella, yup madami din
. I don’t know about the Pasay branch since I’ve never worked out there but gilmore, taft, and katipunan laging meron when I work out. May times nga na mas madami ang girls sa gilmore kesa sa guys.
Hi
thanks a lot for this blog 
I’m planning to enroll to boxing at Elorde Starmall/Shaw. By any chance, do you know if yung unlimited PhP 3,500 rate nila already includes the trainer fee or I still have to pay trainer fee? 
Hi benj kasama na yung trainer fee sa unli. Wala naman kasi talagang “trainer fee” per se. Session fees lang sya and you pick whoever na trainer gusto mo. So on top of the 3500, tip nalang kelangan mong ibigay kung sakaling willing ka magbigay (customary sya).
Boxing at elorde isnt the same as your typical gym na you pay monthly fees for the equipment then may separate fee para sa personal trainer. Sa elorde kasama na trainer sa fee.
yay thanks! haha
started last week at Elorde, great trainers! if this won’t get me to lose weight then I doubt anything will lol
Good job, and yes tuloy tuloy mo lang and you’ll definitely lose weight. Pansinin mo lang kung gano ka dami pawis mo sa training nila lol.
hello everybody
i m an indian who wants to start boxing professionally. can anyboby inform me about the status of professional boxing in phillipines. please help me in finding a world class boxing zym or trainer in phillipines that will b helpful. my email address is [email protected].
waiting……………
Your best bet is to just head over to elorde or some other boxing gym and talk to them about becoming pro. All of elordes trainers are either professional boxers or ex-pros so they should be able to help.
Maaaalds! How are you? We were classmates in LocGov.
I was googling CrossFit when your blog came up. Really informative. I tried Muay Thai at Fight Factory Manila and I enjoyed the experience. Now this post made me want to try boxing as well (yey to fit and trim lifestyle!).
Haha hi cess
im ok. In davao right now, just finished climbing mt apo. Gonna write about that as soon as i get back sa manila.
Me and flakey are actualy thinking of trying bjj sa fight factory This month(yun ata yung place na nasabi nya before) so ill check that place out. If ok sya i might continue my muay thai there but kung boxing training elorde pa din talaga ako. Tagal ko na kasi dun.
I havent been able to continue my crossfit tho after yung one month foundations classes ko kasi kulang sa pera hehe. Ang dami ko kasing ginastohan but i might finally become a regular next month. Sana lang walang surprise expenses.
Hope you have fun boxing and thanks for dropping by
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And yay to a fit lifestyle din hehe.
Hi, been wanting to try boxing for a long time now to keep fit… Alot of girls there din ba ? The one in Taft open everyday? Opening/closing time? Thanks!
Yup daming girls din, and the one in taft has a lot of college peeps na babae when I last trained there. I think it opens at 6 or 7am and closes at around ten pm. Usually naman basta may tao pa they’re not gonna close the gym until matapos yung last na nag woworkout.
And yup, it’s open everyday
. Kahit nga holidays open lagi ang mga elorde gyms.
Hi Sir. Just wanted to ask saan avaialble ito – 5 session prepaid boxing fee: 750 (expires after a month but you can normally get away with being a little late in using it up)? I only know of the 1500 for 10 sessions promo kasi and am wondering if the 750 promo is available in all branches of Elorde. Thanks.
Hey E, sa gilmore ko to ginagawa. Pero I remember na sa katipunan din meron nito when I was still there I just can’t remember kung 750 din sya. San ka ba nagbobox? Kasi 1,500 for 10 sessions pareho lang naman sa 5 session for 750 yan kung i compute mo. Baka meron din sa gym mo.
Nagiiba-iba din pala kasi prices sa different elorde branches so I’m not sure kung aling branches pa ng elorde yung may ganito.
Hi Malds
Just want to ask, do they have lockers in Gilmore branch? San puwede ilagay ung dalang extra na clothes? Thanks a lot in advance 
Hey david, nope they don’t
. Tinatambak lang namin stuff namin sa benchess or sa gilid ng ring. pero I’ve never lost anything sa elorde gym naman pero if you want to be extra safe, magdala ka nalang ng lock para sa bag mo.
Oh and kung medyo praning ka, you can always leave your stuff sa counter.
Hellooo! I’m planning to take up boxing to lose weight since I hate the repetitive type of workouts.. How’s the training for a first-timer who doesn’t exercise? Is it tolerable, or so you need to do a few cardio exercises such as jogging/jump rope to build up stamina first before trying out boxing? My stamina and strength is not very good, so I just want to be prepared so that I don’t give up right away kung di ko kaya. Oh, and how much do you usually spend a month for this? (minus membership fee)
Thank youu!! Your blog was really informative, and this was exactly the kind of review I was looking for!!
Hey Alex thanks for the dropping by
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And no you don’t need to do cardio before you box but it’ll help you and your training if you start jogging anyway once you do. Mabagal naman start nila for new people, depende actually sa trainer mo pero kung feeling nila di mo kaya di ka naman pipilitin. Start mo will mostly just teaching you the proper forms and letting you experience the drills. They won’t push you yet unless they feel na talagang gusto mo mag papagod hehe.
So I suggest that you just enroll agad and worry about getting in better shape for boxing once you’re already training. At least malalaman mo after your first day kung gaano mo ka-kailangan mag jogging if you want to get better at boxing lol.
And in a month,it really depends on how often you want to train, kasi per session sya. If once a week ka lang, mga 750-1000 gastos mo, kasama na tip sa trainer. Pag twice a week ka naman double. Sa simula this’ll be good enough because you probably won’t be able to do more than 2 or 3 times a week (muscle ache and recovery plus yung work/school mo).
Some branches have thw 5 sessions for 750 and 10 sessions for 1,500 packaged rates so you can start getting those to cut cost. They also have a 3K for unlimited sessions in a month pero mahirap sya sulitin lol.
for boxing gloves and wraps you’ll prolly spend around 1.5-2K sa simula din.
Hi bro ok b ung Muay Thai Training nila sa Elorde. . . Muay Thai Makati Chapter kc aku dati pero masyado nang expensive ung private training sessions nila kya nagdecide aku na lumipat na
Okay Muay nila Rics. 300 ata per session, and baka 250 pa ng apag yung mga packaged sessions yung kunin mo. Solid training nila in my opinion. Try mo lang, pwede ka naman mag walk in lang and try mo one or two times to see how you like it.
Great review! I’m thinking of giving boxing a shot. Are you assigned a trainer on your first session or do you choose one? If you have to choose one, how do you know which trainer to choose? Thank you!!!!
You can choose your own trainer, but if you don’t know anyone then they can assign you one.
How do you choose a trainer? well you can’t really know who’s good/fun to train with unless you know someone who’s already training in the branch you plan to go to. So chamba chamba lang haha. But they’re all pretty good at giving you a decent workout haha there are just some trainers who are a bit more fun than others.
Most if not all the trainers are pro or ex-pro boxers so they know their stuff
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Oh, one thing you could do is visit the gym on a busy day and just hang around. Just tell the desk person that you’re observing because you’re thinking of trying boxing. They should let you watch other people train. Then just pick who ever you think is best at training.
Usually kasi they’ll ask you to pick one of the trainers who’s free when you get there unless you already have a name of a trainer that you want. Referral talaga yung best way.
Which branch are you thinking of training in? If it’s katipunan or gilmore then I might be able to suggest some good trainers.
I’m thinking of the one in Taft since it’s close to my place!
ohhh sorry, I trained there pero saglit lang. It’s a nice place and the trainers were pretty good. But I dont remember their names anymore haha. You can always walk in naman and tell them that you want to cycle through the trainers till you find someone you like. For example in my case I always have one main trainer and 2 backups in case my main one isn’t there when I visit.
You’re technically not really stuck to only one trainer and you can replace your trainer anytime you want. It’s more of a courtesy lang that most people stick to the trainer that they start with.
Oh and if I remember correctly, the yearly membership fee at taft is 1K. Some branches ask only 500 pesos others charge 1K. But the per session rate is the same with the other branches I think.
Will keep that in mind
Thank you!
nice read…
I train in Elorde Sucat.
do you think a 50 peso tip is di na nakakahiya?
hehe, i really dont know how to go about tipping them; sometimes baka mainsulto pa that it’s better none at all
lol ok na yun
. Better than nothing hehe.