Business Details
Your Premier Boxing Club in Ambridge, PA
Founded by veterans with deep personal experience in combat and post-deployment challenges, our boxing club was created to provide a transformative space for physical fitness, mental resilience, and community support. Recognizing the silent struggles of service-connected disabilities and PTSD, we developed programs specifically for veterans and first responders while welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. Our approach combines technical boxing training with holistic wellness, emphasizing discipline, camaraderie, and healing through structured workouts.Led by certified USA Boxing coaches with military and competitive athletic backgrounds, we prioritize safety, inclusivity, and measurable progress. The Will of the Warrior Program, a 501c3 nonprofit, extends our mission by offering free access and career development opportunities to disabled veterans. From youth classes to adult fitness, every program is designed to build confidence, physical strength, and mental clarity in a clean, supportive environment.
Services
Adult Boxing Classes
Youth Boxing Programs
Will of the Warrior Program
Sparring Sessions
Fitness Conditioning
Highlights and features
- Certified USA Boxing coaches with military and tactical training expertise
- Specialized programs for veterans and first responders with free access options
- Holistic approach combining boxing technique, mental health support, and nutrition
- Clean, modern facility with daily sanitization protocols
- Multi-generational training programs from youth to adult classes
Associations and certifications
- USA Boxing
Services
Adult Boxing Classes
Structured one-hour sessions teaching fundamental and advanced boxing techniques using Russian-style methodology. Classes focus on technical skill development, cardiovascular conditioning, and stress relief through heavy bag work and mitt training. Open to all experience levels with optional sparring available for trained participants.
Will of the Warrior Program
501c3 nonprofit initiative providing free boxing-based rehabilitation for disabled veterans and first responders. Combines physical conditioning, mental health support, and career development through coaching certifications. Addresses PTSD symptoms using structured training environments and peer support networks.
Youth Boxing Programs
Age-specific classes for children aged 7-17 focusing on discipline, physical development, and strategic thinking. Programs include Grunt Boxing (8-10 yrs), Jr. Warriors (11-13 yrs), and Defenders (14-17 yrs). Emphasizes sportsmanship, mental sharpness, and safe skill progression with supervised sparring options.
Sparring Sessions
Supervised sparring available for qualified participants using 16oz gloves and protective gear. Requires two months of foundational training to ensure safety and technique proficiency. Sessions focus on skill application, defensive strategies, and controlled combat scenarios under certified coach supervision.
Fitness Conditioning
High-intensity workouts developing cardiorespiratory capacity, agility, and core strength through boxing-specific drills. Combines heavy bag work, footwork exercises, and resistance training. Designed to improve overall athleticism while burning up to 1000 calories per hour in group training formats.
People
Vitalijs Jevsjukovs
Head Coach
Latvian-born U.S. citizen and former Latvian Army sergeant with combat experience in Iraq. Certified USA Boxing Coach and F.A.S.T. instructor. Specializes in military-style training methods and technical boxing instruction. Fluent in three languages with professional focus on tactical physical preparation.
Brandy Horchak-Jevsjukova
Co-Founder
Ambridge native and Air Force veteran with multiple combat deployments. Certified USA Boxing Coach and former military physical training instructor. Focuses on veteran reintegration programs and holistic wellness approaches. Currently pursuing health and wellness degree with herbal medicine specialization.
Questions
Are there any start-up fees for classes?
No start-up fees are required. All pricing is transparent with no hidden costs.
Do I have to spar with other boxers?
Sparring is optional. Classes accommodate fitness goals, skill development, or competitive training preferences.
What equipment do I need to begin?
Gloves, handwraps, boxing shoes, water bottle, and towel. Loaner gear available initially.
Are women and men trained together?
Yes, co-ed training is encouraged during heavy bag and mitt work sessions.
How does the veterans' program work?
The Will of the Warrior Program provides free access and career development for disabled veterans through boxing-based rehabilitation.
What sanitization measures are in place?
Daily equipment disinfection, rubber flooring for hygiene, and mandatory gear cleaning protocols ensure a clean training environment.
