Fitness Ring

Fitness Ring is a private boxing studio in Richmond for people who want structured training rather than a conventional walk-in gym. Established in 2008, it offers small group sessions covering conditioning, cardio, boxing and kickboxing, with classes described as coach-led, high-energy and suitable for beginners. The studio says no previous experience or existing fitness level is required, making it an option for newcomers as well as people preparing for a fight.

Personal training is also available, with sessions tailored to each participant’s level and goals. The coaching is led by Nick Tetoros, a former professional boxer and kickboxer who held the World Kickboxing Champion title in 1998 and was ranked eighth by the WBO in 2003. He also represented Australia at the 1991 Pre-Olympic Boxing Trials and specialises in boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai training. That background gives the studio a clear emphasis on learning proper technique, not simply using boxing as a generic workout.

The setting is distinct from a large commercial gym. Fitness Ring operates from a hidden laneway studio in Richmond, with floor-to-ceiling brick walls, fight posters, photographs from Nick’s career, a full-size boxing ring and a dedicated floor area. The website describes a welcoming, family-run environment operated by Nick and his wife, Tonia, with loud music, plenty of laughter and Greek coffee available. It is presented as a place to enjoy the training and explore boxing, rather than a space filled with treadmills or standard gym equipment.

The studio caters to a broad range of occasions and training needs. Beginners can start with group classes or a 30-day trial, while more experienced participants and fighters can seek individual coaching. Fitness Ring also designs programs for children’s birthday parties, hens’ nights and corporate functions, and promotes packages for events, special occasions and weddings. Morning, evening and weekend sessions are listed on its timetable, although specific class times are not provided in the supplied website text. The result is a Richmond boxing studio that suits individuals building confidence and skills, as well as organised groups looking for a boxing-themed activity.