4.8 / 5 from 113 Google reviews

Learn to fight.
Train like you mean it.

Aurora's real boxing gym. Coached boxing classes for beginners through fighters, serious fitness training, a youth nonprofit program — and our own Chin Check fight gear. No mirrors-for-show. No egos. Just work.

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4.8★113 Google reviews

1 gymYouth nonprofit program

1 coachBerndog in your corner

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4.8 stars · 113 reviewsReal Google reviews from real members

Youth nonprofit programBoxing for Aurora's kids — free

Chin Check fight gearOur own equipment & apparel line

The problem

Most gyms sell you a membership. Nobody teaches you to fight.

Big-box gyms hand you a key fob and hope you never show up. Boutique studios charge $30 a class to dance with dumbbells. And too many "boxing gyms" are just cardio rooms with heavy bags — no coaching, no craft, no corner in your corner.

No real coachingYou hit the bag for an hour and nobody corrects your stance. Bad habits get baked in.
Intimidating for beginnersWalking into a fight gym alone is hard. Most places don't make it easy — or welcoming.
No path forwardFitness class, then what? No structure taking you from first jab to real sparring.

Boxer striking a heavy bag in a gym — Real coaching on real fundamentals — every session.

The House of Pain East way

A fight gym that teaches you the craft.

Coach Berndog runs every session like it matters — because to the person throwing the punch, it does. Here's what changes when your gym is run by a coach, not a corporation.

Actually learn to box

Footwork, defense, combinations — drilled properly from day one. You leave every class a better boxer than you walked in.

Get genuinely fight-fit

Boxing conditioning is the hardest workout you've ever loved. Expect real cardio, real strength, real change — fast.

Belong somewhere

Fighters, beginners, kids from the youth program — one crew. People here learn your name and push you harder.

Train

Classes for every level.

Never thrown a punch? Perfect — most members start at zero. Every class is coach-led, capped for real attention, and built to make you dangerous (in the best way).

Beginners

Boxing Fundamentals

Stance, guard, the six basic punches, footwork. Your on-ramp to real boxing — no experience, no ego required.

60 minAll levelsGloves provided

All levels

Bag Rounds & Conditioning

Heavy-bag rounds, pad work, and boxing-style conditioning. The workout that built every fighter's engine.

60 minHigh intensityCoached

Intermediate +

Technical Sparring

Controlled, coached sparring with headgear and 16oz gloves. Apply the craft against live resistance — safely.

90 minCoach supervisedSafety first

Young athlete training with boxing gloves

Ages 8–17

Youth Boxing

Discipline, confidence, and real boxing fundamentals for Aurora's kids — through our nonprofit program.

60 minNonprofitFree

Weekly Schedule

Sample schedule

Day	Class	Time	Coach
Monday	Boxing Fundamentals	6:00 PM	Berndog
Monday	Bag Rounds & Conditioning	7:15 PM	Berndog
Tuesday	Youth Boxing	5:00 PM	Berndog
Wednesday	Boxing Fundamentals	6:00 PM	Berndog
Wednesday	Technical Sparring	7:15 PM	Berndog
Thursday	Bag Rounds & Conditioning	6:00 PM	Berndog
Saturday	Open Gym + All-Levels Boxing	10:00 AM	Berndog

Sample schedule shown for illustration — call (720) 862-4912 for this week's actual class times.

Coach Berndog Aragon training in the boxing gym

Your coach

In your corner: Berndog

Bernie "Berndog" Aragon built House Of Pain East on a simple belief: boxing changes people — if somebody actually teaches it to you.

"Everybody walks in nervous. Everybody. My job is to make sure nobody walks out the same person they walked in as."

He coaches every class personally — beginners, fighters, and the kids in the youth program. No assistants running the show. The coach is on the floor.

4.8★113 Google reviews

All levelsBeginners welcome

FreeYouth program for kids

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Membership

One gym. Zero gimmicks.

Simple, straightforward plans — pick the one that fits how often you want to train. (Plans and prices below are samples for illustration.)

Drop-In

$25

per class

Sample price — confirm with the gym

Any single class, any level
Gloves & wraps provided
Full gym access that day
Open gym outside class hours

Try a class first

Our own fight gear.

Chin Check is House Of Pain East's in-house equipment & apparel line — the same gear we train in, built to take punishment. Ask in the gym or order below.

Best seller Chin Check boxing gloves

Chin Check Training Gloves

16oz all-rounders. Dense foam, real wrist support — the gloves our coaches actually use.

$89Sample price

Chin Check Hand Wraps

180" Mexican-style wraps. Protect your knuckles and wrists every single round.

$15Sample price

House Of Pain East Tee

Heavyweight cotton gym tee with the House Of Pain East mark. Built for training, worn everywhere.

$35Sample price

New

Chin Check Hoodie

Heavy fleece, fight-gym fit. For the walk to the gym on cold Aurora mornings.

$65Sample price

Prices shown are samples for illustration. Members get 10% off all Chin Check gear — ask Coach Berndog in the gym.

Community

Boxing for Aurora's kids. Free.

Our youth nonprofit program gives kids ages 8–17 a place to train, belong, and build discipline — at no cost to families. Boxing teaches them what school can't: how to stay calm under pressure, respect the person across from you, and keep showing up.

Free youth boxing classes, coached by Berndog
Discipline, fitness, and confidence — on and off the canvas
Funded by the gym and community supporters

Enroll a Kid Support the Program

Nonprofit · Youth Program Young athlete training hard in the gym

How it works

In the ring in 3 steps.

Claim your free trial

Fill the form or call (720) 862-4912. We'll set you up with gloves and wraps — you bring the effort.

Train your first class

Coach Berndog walks you through fundamentals personally. No getting thrown to the wolves — ever.

Pick your plan

Love it? Join monthly or grab a class pack. Either way, you're part of the crew now.

Social proof

Aurora rates us 4.8.

113 real reviews on Google — from beginners who were nervous on day one to fighters who never left.

4.8

★★★★★

113 verified Google reviews

We don't cherry-pick quotes for our website.
Read what members actually say — unfiltered — on our Google profile, or better yet, come train a free class and form your own opinion.

FAQ

Questions? Answered.

I've never boxed. Can I still join?+

Absolutely — most members start with zero experience. Boxing Fundamentals is built for beginners, and Coach Berndog personally makes sure you learn safely from day one. Your first class is free, so there's nothing to lose.

Do I have to spar?+

No. Sparring is only for intermediate members who want it, always coached, always with headgear and 16oz gloves. Plenty of members train for years on bags, pads, and conditioning without ever sparring.

What should I bring to my first class?+

Just workout clothes and water. We provide gloves and wraps for trial classes. If you join, most members buy their own — including our Chin Check line — but it's never required to start.

How much does membership cost?+

For current rates and any specials, call (720) 862-4912. Sample pricing is shown on this page only as an illustration of the offer format.

Is the youth program really free?+

Yes. Our youth nonprofit program (ages 8–17) is free for families, funded by the gym and community supporters. Contact us to enroll a kid or to support the program.

Can I buy Chin Check gear online?+

Chin Check gloves, wraps, and apparel are available in the gym today. Online ordering is coming soon — call or email us and we'll set aside your size.

Free trial class

Your first class is on us.

One free coached class. Gloves provided. No sales pitch, no pressure — if it's not for you, you still got a great workout.

Call (720) 862-4912

(720) 862-4912 coachberndog@yahoo.com Aurora, CO