Meet Coach Mike Knox
The Coach Behind MK Boxing
As the founder of MK Boxing and a USA Boxing-certified coach, Mike has built more than a place to work out. He has created a gym where people know each other, train together, learn real skills, and are challenged to become stronger.
For more than 20 years, Coach Mike Knox has helped people of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels discover a different way to train.
MEET COACH MIKE KNOX
From the Corporate World to the Boxing Gym
Before opening MK Boxing, I spent 15 years working in the corporate world. At some point, I knew I wanted to build something of my own.
In August 2005, I opened MK Boxing with a vision to create a gym that felt different from traditional fitness clubs and big-box corporate gyms. Instead of offering rows of equipment and an anonymous workout experience, I wanted members to actively train, learn, and connect with the people around them.
I also wanted to bring multiple training disciplines together in one place and make them accessible to people of different ages and backgrounds. From elementary school students to adults in their 60s, MK Boxing was built to be a place where people could walk through the door and find a way to train.
“When you come in the door, it’s a welcoming experience. We know everybody by their first name.”
For me, that personal connection has always been part of the gym’s identity.
“You’re not just a number here.”
Hear Mike tell the MK Boxing Story
Watch Mike share why he created the MK Boxing and what makes our gym unique.
EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS
EXPERIENCE BUILT OVER DECADES
BOXING
Years of ongoing boxing training and coaching. Certified Boxing Coach through USA Boxing.
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS
Training in:
- Shotokan
- Uechi-Ryu
- Goju-Ryu
- Kempo Karate
JIU-JITSU
Background in Yoshitsune Combat Jiu Jitsu and continued training in Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
STRIKING
Coaching experience across:
- Boxing
- Kickboxing
- Mixed Martial Arts striking
More Than Just a Workout
You Come Here to Participate
At MK Boxing, members don’t simply show up, use a machine, and leave.
They train. They hit the bags. They work the mitts. They practice combinations. They condition. They work with partners. They learn skills and share the training space with people who quickly become familiar faces.
That kind of environment naturally creates connection:
“You have to really get to know the people that you’re working out with, because you’re going to be sharing the space with them.”
That combination — serious training and a supportive community — is at the center of the MK Boxing experience.
Come Meet Us
After more than 20 years, my invitation to someone considering MK Boxing is surprisingly simple:
Come down and meet the team. See the gym. Ask questions. Look at the schedule. Learn about the classes and membership options.
There is no high-pressure sales approach.
“If you’re ready to sign, we’ll sign you right up. And if you’re not and you need some time, you can take the time.”
I believe the best way to understand why MK Boxing is different is to experience the gym for yourself. And decide whether it feels like the right place for you.
“I believe you’ll like the quality of the classes, and I believe you’ll also really like the instructors that are teaching you.”
Coached. Challenged. Believed In.
Best gym I have ever trained at. As a teenage girl, I have never felt belittled by any of the staff. Michael Knox(the man behind the logo) is one of the best, most honest and helpful coaches I have ever had. He’s a mentor, trainer, and most of all a friend. He has made my experience at MK Boxing enjoyable while helping me make progress. His classes have made be better at sparring and technique, which are 2 very hard things to teach. He’s always stood up for me and believed in me when I needed it the most. The people make MK Boxing make me come back every time, even though we endure some of the hardest workouts ever known to man. Thank you to the man behind the logo for making my muscles bigger 🙂
Mike runs an excellent gym offering productive classes led by experienced coaches and training that meets people at their skill level. The new location is spacious and a great environment to improve and stay consistent. I highly recommend MK Boxing.
I really enjoy the workouts I do at MK Boxing! It’s a great cardio workout, and I’m learning to box. Mike is very knowledgeable in different styles of boxing, kickboxing, etc., so there is never a dull moment. I’ve taken classes and private lessons and I highly recommend trying it out. It’s a welcoming gym and clientele and there are even kids classes.
Ready to Meet Coach Mike and the MK Boxing Team?
Whether you’re stepping into a boxing gym for the first time or looking for a new place to challenge yourself, the best way to understand MK Boxing is to come experience it.
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