WELCOME
Welcome to Glove Up Girl! EmpowerHER Boxing Fitness Movement.
We’re so excited to have you join our women’s boxing movement here in Candlewoods Country Estate!
Below is everything you need to know before your first session.
ARRIVAL & ACCESS
Meeting Point
We’ll meet on the grass area in front of Candlewoods (The Stoep) Restaurant, in the section close to the barn and pool area.
Please park in the Candlewoods Restaurant parking area.
For Non-Residents
If you don’t live in Candlewoods Estate, your name has already been added to the Boxing Bootcamp Security Gate Register.
At the gate:
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Inform the guard you are attending the Glove Up Girl Boxing Bootcamp.
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Give your name to security.
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Show your driver’s license.
After entering, please park at the Candlewood Restaurant parking area.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring the following to every session:
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🥊 Boxing gloves
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✋ Hand wraps (3.5m–4.5m; standard for women)
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🧘♀️ Yoga/Exercise mat
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🏋️♀️ Dumbbells- only for Tuesdays and Thursdays (suggested: 2kg each)
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💦 Water bottle
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😊 A sense of fun & laughter
BOXING GLOVE SIZE GUIDE
Women’s Glove Sizes (Most Common):
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8 oz – Very small hands / light padding
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10 oz – Most popular size for women
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12 oz – Slightly more padding; great for beginners
Use this boxing gloves size guide if you are unsure!
Hand Wrap Size:
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Standard length: 3.5m – 4.5m
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Purpose: wrist support, knuckle protection, hygiene inside gloves
WHERE TO BUY / BRANDS
Great places to shop:
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Sportsmans Warehouse
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Decathlon
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Mr Price Sport
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Takealot (often has excellent specials)
Good boxing glove brands:
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Everlast
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Ligum
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RDX
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HS Fitness
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Adidas