Black River Boxing Academy

BLACK RIVER BOXING ACADEMY | 12/31/08

CONTACT INFO:
CHARLES BERKMAN 315-408-3166
OR CVBERKMAN@HOTMAIL.COM

Hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday - Friday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

We are temporarily using the Hope Presbyterian basement which is located at the foot of the Court St...
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JUDGING SCANDAL ROCKS OLYMPIC BOXING COMPETITION | 08/23/08

Judging scandal rocks Olympic boxing competition

5 hours ago

BEIJING (AFP) — Boxing officials were battling to contain major scandal on Saturday as serious claims of bribery and the manipulation of Olympic judging panels emerged after a series of disputed bouts...
Read More...

SOMETHING HAS GONE VERY WRONG WITH AMERICAN BOXING | 08/23/08

Posted on Sat, Aug. 23, 2008

BEIJING | The United States used to be really good at boxing. There was something oddly comforting about that, something solid about knowing that while our nation was competing against the world in serious stuff like economics and technology and military might, when it came down to it, Americans also could go old school, lace up the gloves, step into the ring and bust up some noses...
Read More...

"GETTING OFF THE MAT" | 08/02/08

Here is a story that I came across.

It has many messages that will inspire. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=jensen&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1
Read More...

THE BLACK RIVER | 07/08/08

I picked the name "Black River Boxing Academy" partly because of our proximity to the river as well as some of it's qualities. The Black is a powerful river that must be respected. It can be very dangerous...
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PAYAN GOES TO 4-0 PRO MMA | 06/04/08

Last Saturday night Estevan Payan won a decision and defended his title for the welterweight Rage in The Cage championship in Arizona.

Estevan took up boxing with me before his last tour of Iraq. He works hard and is very diciplned...
Read More...

THANKS FUCCILLO AUTO MALL! | 06/02/08

Our Chicken BBQ was rained out on Saturday but ended up doubling our sales from last year on Sunday. We sold over 130 half chickens throughout the day raising over $700!!!!. It is a very welcome deposit to our checking account with the need to relocate...
Read More...

GLEASON’S GYM SHOW PACKS A PUNCH BY BOBBY BREEN | 05/24/08

http://www.trufanboxing.com/abc_boxing_news.htm

"Around The Ring”

Gleason’s Gym Show Packs a Punch

By Bobby Breen

If Madison Square Garden is the “Mecca of Boxing” then Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, NY must be the “International Capital” of the sweet science...
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ELMIRANS HIGHLIGHT BOXING CARD | 04/02/08

More than 500 fans attend Golden Gloves event at Southside.

By Al Losey
alosey@stargazette.com
Star-Gazette

Golden Gloves boxing was a hit Saturday night at Southside High School.

A 13-fight card marked the first time Elmira has hosted a Golden Gloves qualifier, according to Pat Bardo, who heads the Elmira boxing club...
Read More...

Practice will be at Hope Pres. till further notice. Call Coach Berkman for more info.

The BRBA is looking for a new home.

We are now actively pursuing a new location. If you have or know of any viable location please contact us at 408-3166. We have multiple layers of our own insurance that cover all boxing and non-boxing related liabilty and property.

We are temporarily working out of the basement of Hope Presbyterian Church on Leray St., at the foot of the Court St. bridge.

If you want to train hard and fight harder then this is the club for you.

Or

If you just want to lose weight and/or be in the best shape of your life….check us out!

BRBA is a USABoxing sanctioned club located at:
call for current location

We teach Olympic style amateur boxing. We approach training from a comprehensive stand point. All aspects of the sport are taught and improved upon on a constant basis. Technique and conditioning are paramount. The best of the old school and new school training protocols are used to make sure that you reach your maximum potential as a boxer or combat athlete.

You do not have to hit or get hit in order to train at our club. Boxing is a great way to become super healthy. The BRBA has assisted many people in losing weight and getting in the best shape of their lives.

If you are 13 and up, male or female feel free to give us a call and find out more about the BRBA. Northern NY’s elite training facility.

You first practice will consist of a combination of one on one and group instruction. You will be shown some of the basics and introduced to the various peices of equipment that we use.

We sell handwraps and have loaner bag gloves and jump ropes for your first couple of lessons.

Open M-W F 6:00pm 7:30pm

Call Charles at 315-408-3166 for more information.

E-mail at cvberkman@hotmail.com




						BLACK RIVER BOXING ACADEMY \| 12/31/08 CONTACT INFO: CHARLES BERKMAN 315-408-3166 OR CVBERKMAN@HOTMAIL.COM Hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday - Friday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. We are temporarily using the Hope Presbyterian basement which is located at the foot of the Court St... Read More... JUDGING SCANDAL ROCKS OLYMPIC BOXING COMPETITION \| 08/23/08 Judging scandal rocks Olympic boxing competition 5 hours ago BEIJING (AFP) — Boxing officials were battling to contain major scandal on Saturday as serious claims of bribery and the manipulation of Olympic judging panels emerged after a series of disputed bouts... Read More... SOMETHING HAS GONE VERY WRONG WITH AMERICAN BOXING \| 08/23/08 Posted on Sat, Aug. 23, 2008 BEIJING \| The United States used to be really good at boxing. There was something oddly comforting about that, something solid about knowing that while our nation was competing against the world in serious stuff like economics and technology and military might, when it came down to it, Americans also could go old school, lace up the gloves, step into the ring and bust up some noses... Read More... "GETTING OFF THE MAT" \| 08/02/08 Here is a story that I came across. It has many messages that will inspire. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=jensen&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1 Read More... THE BLACK RIVER \| 07/08/08 I picked the name "Black River Boxing Academy" partly because of our proximity to the river as well as some of it's qualities. The Black is a powerful river that must be respected. It can be very dangerous... Read More... PAYAN GOES TO 4-0 PRO MMA \| 06/04/08 Last Saturday night Estevan Payan won a decision and defended his title for the welterweight Rage in The Cage championship in Arizona. Estevan took up boxing with me before his last tour of Iraq. He works hard and is very diciplned... Read More... THANKS FUCCILLO AUTO MALL! \| 06/02/08 Our Chicken BBQ was rained out on Saturday but ended up doubling our sales from last year on Sunday. We sold over 130 half chickens throughout the day raising over $700!!!!. It is a very welcome deposit to our checking account with the need to relocate... Read More... GLEASON’S GYM SHOW PACKS A PUNCH BY BOBBY BREEN \| 05/24/08 http://www.trufanboxing.com/abc_boxing_news.htm "Around The Ring” Gleason’s Gym Show Packs a Punch By Bobby Breen If Madison Square Garden is the “Mecca of Boxing” then Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, NY must be the “International Capital” of the sweet science... Read More... ELMIRANS HIGHLIGHT BOXING CARD \| 04/02/08 More than 500 fans attend Golden Gloves event at Southside. By Al Losey alosey@stargazette.com Star-Gazette Golden Gloves boxing was a hit Saturday night at Southside High School. A 13-fight card marked the first time Elmira has hosted a Golden Gloves qualifier, according to Pat Bardo, who heads the Elmira boxing club... Read More...
	Practice will be at Hope Pres. till further notice. Call Coach Berkman for more info. The BRBA is looking for a new home. We are now actively pursuing a new location. If you have or know of any viable location please contact us at 408-3166. We have multiple layers of our own insurance that cover all boxing and non-boxing related liabilty and property. We are temporarily working out of the basement of Hope Presbyterian Church on Leray St., at the foot of the Court St. bridge.


	If you want to train hard and fight harder then this is the club for you. Or If you just want to lose weight and/or be in the best shape of your life….check us out! BRBA is a USABoxing sanctioned club located at: call for current location We teach Olympic style amateur boxing. We approach training from a comprehensive stand point. All aspects of the sport are taught and improved upon on a constant basis. Technique and conditioning are paramount. The best of the old school and new school training protocols are used to make sure that you reach your maximum potential as a boxer or combat athlete. You do not have to hit or get hit in order to train at our club. Boxing is a great way to become super healthy. The BRBA has assisted many people in losing weight and getting in the best shape of their lives. If you are 13 and up, male or female feel free to give us a call and find out more about the BRBA. Northern NY’s elite training facility. You first practice will consist of a combination of one on one and group instruction. You will be shown some of the basics and introduced to the various peices of equipment that we use. We sell handwraps and have loaner bag gloves and jump ropes for your first couple of lessons. Open M-W F 6:00pm 7:30pm Call Charles at 315-408-3166 for more information. E-mail at cvberkman@hotmail.com