01 Group Classes
The core of the gym. Technique, one-on-one mitt work with a coach, bag work and conditioning. Every session, seven days a week. Beginners and experienced boxers train on the same floor at their own level.
All levels1230 Castleton Ave · Staten Island
Staten Island Boxing
Founded by Ian Sampaga to serve, influence and inspire our community through world-class boxing training. Proper technique, one-on-one mitt work, bag work and conditioning. Every class, every level.
5.0 from 66+ Google reviews Proper Technique 1-on-1 Mitt Work Bag Work Conditioning All Levels Welcome Kids & Teens Amateur Fighters Staten Island
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Classes a week
Seven days, all levels
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Coaches on the floor
Nobody trains alone
What We Offer
Four ways in.
Whether you have never thrown a punch or you are three fights into an amateur career, there is a lane here, and a coach in it with you.
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02 Personal Sessions
One-on-one hours with Coach Ian, set aside Wednesdays and Thursdays. This is where technique gets fixed properly, and where members chasing a specific goal make the fastest progress. Booked in pairs, never as single sessions.
2 for $180
03 Kids & Teens
Fridays at 5pm. Coordination, discipline and confidence first; boxing second. Parents keep telling us the same thing: their kid comes home wanting to show them what they learned.
Fridays 5PM
04 Fighters Program
The competition track. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7pm for registered amateurs actively campaigning. Rounds, ring work and corner-ready preparation.
Book requiredWeekly Schedule
Seven days.
No wasted rounds.
Every class covers proper boxing technique, one-on-one mitt work, bag work and conditioning. Show up to one a week or all of them.
Mon Monday
6:00 PM
Group Class
7:00 PM
Fighters Only
Book required
Tue Tuesday
6:00 PM
Group Class
7:00 PM
Fighters Only
Book required
Wed Wednesday
4:00 PM
Kids & Teens
7:00 PM
Fighters Only
Book required
Thu Thursday
11:00 AM
Group Class
8:00 PM
Group Run
Clove Lakes Park
Fri Friday
5:00 PM
Kids & Teens
6:00 PM
Group Class
7:00 PM
Fighters Only
Book required
Sat Saturday
11:00 AM
Women’s Boxing
12:00 PM
Group Class
Sun Sunday
6:00 PM
Group Class
Wednesdays & Thursdays are open for Personal Sessions at times to be determined.
Warm Up
Go on.
Hit it.
No wraps needed for this one. Click the bag, or tap it if you’re on your phone. It’s the only round at Ironhand you can do in jeans.
- Punches
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- Best combo
- 0
- Personal best
- 0
- Power
Take a swing.
This Month
Membership
Pick your rounds.
Month-to-month memberships built around how often you can actually get in. Train more, pay less per session, and the heavier plans include one-on-one time with Coach Ian.
Monthly Memberships
1 Day / Week
$ 125
per month
2 Days / Week
$ 150
per month
Most popular
3 Days / Week
$ 180
per month
4 Days / Week
$ 220
per month
Includes 1 personal session / month
5 Days / Week
$ 250
per month
Includes 2 personal sessions / month
Family Package
$ 150
per student
2+ kids
Sessions & Add-Ons
Personal Sessions
$ 180
for two sessions
One-on-one with Coach Ian. Two session minimum, no singles.
Virtual Small Group
$ 25
per session
Virtual 1-on-1
$ 45
per session
Custom Plan
TBD
built around you
Contact us
By Invitation
Fighters Program
Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday · Friday at 7:00 PM
The competition track. Four nights a week of rounds, ring work and corner-ready preparation for athletes actively campaigning as amateurs.
Registered competitors only. You must have your book.
Training with one of our coaches
Gym fee for members training under one of our coaching staff. The coach’s training rate is arranged with them directly.
$125 per month
The Corner
Coaches who
actually coach.
Ironhand is not a one-man gym anymore. The whole corner works the floor: active competitors, certified cornermen, and fighters who came up through this program themselves.
Founder & Head Coach
Ian Sampaga
Ian founded Ironhand to serve, influence and inspire the Staten Island community through world-class boxing training. He built the gym around a simple idea: everyone gets the same attention, whether it is their first day or their tenth fight. His commitment to the sport is what put Ironhand on the map, and what keeps people coming back.
Coach
Carlos Cartagena
A professional record of his own behind him, Carlos brings his own roster and his own approach to the Ironhand floor, coaching members one-on-one and in small groups out of the Castleton Avenue gym.
Coach · USA Boxing Silver
Arianne Elshawarby
An active open-class amateur and a certified coach who works corners as well as she works mitts. Arianne coaches from inside the sport, not beside it.
- Silver Level USA Boxing Coach
- 3+ years of cornerman experience
- Open Class Female Amateur Boxer
- Ringmasters Semi-Finalist, 2023 & 2024
- NJ Masters Champion, 2024
- Athlete Representative, USA Boxing Metro Board of Directors
Coach
Mark Molina
Ian’s protégé. Mark came up through Ironhand as a student and now coaches on the same floor he learned on, which is exactly why newer members gravitate to him.
Coaches
Manny & Raul Sandoval
Emmanuel “Manny” Sandoval is another product of the Ironhand program, helping run the floor and working with members building their fundamentals. His father Raul coaches alongside him. Between the two of them there is almost always a Sandoval in somebody’s corner.
The best boxing gym in Staten Island lost 88 pounds from joining this gym highly Recommend
It’s been 3 months since coach Ian started my program, and I’ve lost 20 lbs. I’ve never felt better or more confident. Can’t recommend their gym enough.
Ironhand Boxing gym is great ! My son (8yo) started about to weeks ago and is already advancing, he looks forward to each class !!!! The coaches are patient, kind and professional ! Highly recommend !!! 10/10
The coach and people here are amazing. Everyone is kind and welcoming to people of all skill levels. The classes are great, I see and feel improvements each and every class I attend. I love it here
The coaches and the gym are great, real family friendly oriented environment for adults and children, Ian is a great coach who was extremely patient and helped me in the gym and the people are cool here
Ian and Mark are top of the line instructors that show everyone the same level of care and attention !! 10/10 Recommend to check this place out if you want to start boxing!
felt very welcomed once i stepped foot in the gym,great facility and great coaching the vibes all around are immaculate definitely recommend to sign up
Passionate, caring, and confidence-instilling trainer. He welcomes all levels, delivers quick results. Thanks to him, I walk with my head higher thanks to newfound work ethic and fighting ability.
Ian is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled boxing instructor who teaches his students discipline and technique. I highly recommend this gym for newcomers and experienced boxing enthusiasts.
Best and most successful boxing coach on Staten Island no doubt. Ian creates a very good environment. Highly recommend the personal sessions
Hands down an amazing coach. You know how I know? When my niece comes home excited and wants to box me after a class that’s how. Thanks for making it fun for her!
Wonderful trainer one of a kind Ian works with you and guides you to become better by finding your flaws and turning them into your strongest points, If you want to get in shape Iron Hand Boxing is the way.
Best boxing gym on the island! I highly recommend giving this gym a shot- you won’t regret it
Teaches core values and principles of discipline through skillful leadership and technical training
Live From the Gym
Inside Ironhand.
The Cosign
Word
travels.
Joey Diaz put Ironhand on his Instagram story: a straight reshare of the gym’s own post, out to his whole following. No agency, no campaign. That is Ironhand coach Mark Molina in the photo with him and Frankie Edgar.
- Joey Diaz Comedian · @madflavors_world
- Frankie Edgar UFC Hall of Famer
- Mark Molina Ironhand Coach
From the Blog
Read the corner.
Straight answers on technique, gear and getting started, written by the coaches who teach it.
How Long Before You Can Spar? And How Long Until You Can Compete?
Most beginners spar within 3 to 6 months, but the real answer depends on the person. Coach Ian Sampaga explains what he looks for before clearing a boxer to spar, and how he decides when a fighter is ready to compete.
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Boxing Handwraps 101: Why You Need Them and How to Wrap Your Hands
Handwraps for boxing protect the small bones in your hand, not your knuckles. Coach Ian Sampaga explains what handwraps do, how to put them on, and how fighters wrap with gauze and tape.
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So You Want to Compete: Getting Your USA Boxing Book
How an Ironhand member goes from the group class to the Fighters Program, what the book is, how you get one, and what actually qualifies you to compete.
Read the post →Your first class is the hard one.
After that it is just showing up. Tell us what you are after and we will put you in the right class: beginner, competitor, or somewhere in between.
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