Price verified July 2026 · Myongji Boxing (명지복싱), Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Best thing I’ve signed up for all year. A survival show called ‘I Am Boxer’ aired here recently and suddenly everyone in Korea wants to box — I joined the wave, wanted cardio and stress relief in one shot, and got exactly that.
3-month boxing gym membership at Myongji Boxing costs ₩290,000 at Myongji Boxing (명지복싱), Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, as of July 2026. ()
What you get
In Korea, ‘working out’ usually means one of two things: jogging along the Han River or lifting at a gym. I like running fine, but honestly I needed to hit something. So I signed up at my neighborhood boxing gym in Seodaemun-gu — Myongji Boxing, an old-school place with a red heavy bag swinging from chains and a worn wooden floor that’s seen decades of footwork. Students from nearby Myongji University drop in, and so do regular neighborhood folks who just want to sweat. The part that got me: when you register, you get your own wooden locker with your name printed on a little label. I keep my gloves and boxing shoes there so I can walk in empty-handed after work. A session goes jump rope to warm up, then mitt work with the coach, then rounds on the heavy bag. One hour and my shirt is completely soaked — but weirdly, my head has never been clearer. Screens off, phone forgotten, just breathing and the thud of the bag. That’s the whole appeal.
Price details
| Item | 3-month boxing gym membership at Myongji Boxing (group training + personal locker) |
| Price | ₩290,000 — |
| Where | Myongji Boxing (명지복싱), Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Date | July 2026 |
| Best for | Anyone who’s bored of jogging and treadmills. If your job makes you want to punch something, do it properly — with wraps on. |
| Would I buy again? | Already planning to renew before the 3 months run out. My gloves live in that locker now. |
Tip: You don’t need gear on day one — start with hand wraps and borrow gloves, then buy your own once you’re hooked. Go easy on the jump rope your first week; your calves will file a complaint either way. And use that locker — leaving your gear at the gym is the single best trick for actually showing up.
FAQ
How much does a boxing gym membership cost in Korea?
I paid ₩290,000 for 3 months at Myongji Boxing in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, as of July 2026. That covers group training sessions and a personal locker. Monthly sign-ups are also common at Korean boxing gyms.
Do I need my own gloves and boxing shoes?
Not at first. Once you commit, you’ll want your own gloves and shoes, and the personal locker means you can leave everything at the gym.
Can complete beginners join a Korean boxing gym?
Since the show ‘I Am Boxer’ aired, tons of first-timers have signed up. Sessions start with jump rope and basic stance, and coaches run mitt work at your level. Nobody throws you in a ring on day one.
What does a typical session look like?
Jump rope to warm up, mitt drills with a coach, then rounds on the heavy bag. About an hour total, and you’ll be drenched by the end.
This price is as of July 20, 2026 (date of writing) and may vary by store.