The Cuban Boxing Club

Boxing-first room in Perth CBD, focused on the Cuban style of the sport. The programme is led by Ruben Pineiro Sanchez, a former Cuban national amateur boxer with a master's degree in sport science. He brings over 20 years of coaching experience, having worked with national and international champions. The gymnasium features a full-size boxing ring, visible in photos, suggesting a dedicated space for technique and sparring.

The Cuban school is what separates this room from other Perth boxing gyms. Cuba's amateur system is built on footwork, distance control and defensive movement before power, and Sanchez teaches from inside that tradition rather than from a fitness-class playbook. For anyone who wants to learn boxing as a craft, coached by someone who competed within the system that produced generations of Olympic champions, this is the most direct route in Perth.

The location and timetable suit city workers: the club sits at 144 Murray Street in the heart of the CBD and runs weekday sessions at 6am, lunchtime and from 4pm to 7pm, with a Saturday morning class as well, so early, lunchtime and after-work training are all on the table. Entry is low-commitment, with a $12.50 trial session, $25 casual classes and a 15-session pack at $240 among the published options.

Boxers of all skill levels train here, from those learning fundamentals to more experienced competitors. Sessions include pad rounds, bag work, and sparring, given the equipment and coach's background in competitive boxing. The trial session lets prospective members assess whether the Cuban style and training environment suit their goals before committing. Class timetables and pricing are available on their website.