Free community sparring · Sydney

Surry Hills Sparring Club

Free Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing sparring every Sunday in Surry Hills. Beginners welcome, no experience needed.

  • Sundays · 10am
  • Harmony Park, Surry Hills
  • $0, always free
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Every Sunday
What is this?

Free sparring in Sydney, open to everyone

Surry Hills Sparring Club is a free weekly sparring session for anyone who wants to learn to fight. Bring your Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing, or bring nothing and learn from day one. It's safe, controlled and social, and it's in the park.

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Completely free

No membership, no class fees, no catch. Just show up and train.

02

Beginner friendly

Never sparred before? Perfect. We keep it light and technical so you can learn safely.

03

All striking styles

Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, from any gym. Come meet people outside your usual crew.

When & where

Sundays, 10am at Harmony Park

We spar on the wooden deck in Harmony Park, Surry Hills, a short walk from Central Station. Look for the crowd in shin guards.

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    Every Sunday, 10am
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    Harmony Park, Surry Hills NSW 2010Open in Google Maps
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    Just turn upA quick DM to @surrysc first is appreciated.
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    Rain cancellationsPosted on Instagram. Follow the page so you don't miss them.
Before you come

What to bring & how we spar

What to bring

  • Gloves
  • Mouthguard
  • Shin guards
  • Water & comfy training clothes

How we spar

  • Control over powerMatch your partner's pace. We're here to learn, not to win.
  • Beginners get looked afterTell us it's your first time and we'll pair you up right.
  • Tap, step out or call time wheneverNo ego. Anyone can stop a round at any point.
  • Stick around afterHalf the point is the people. Hang out, make friends.
Surry Hills Sparring Club members gathered under a tree in Harmony Park
Why this exists
The barrier to learning to fight doesn't have to be so high. Anyone can come and spar from day one, in a safe and controlled way.

I started Surry Hills Sparring Club because I wanted a place where people could learn to fight for free. Learning to fight is the best thing I've ever done. It gave me so much confidence and completely changed my life, and I want anyone to be able to get that.

It's also about people. I think a lot of us are missing a place to just show up, be social and make friends. This is meant to be a third space in the city: somewhere to train, hang out, and belong.

Youngsun An, founder · @surrysc

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is it really free?

Yes. Completely free, every week. No membership, no fees.

I've never sparred. Can I still come?

Absolutely. Plenty of people spar for the first time with us. Let us know it's your first session and we'll pair you with someone who'll keep it light and help you learn.

What styles can I spar?

Any striking: Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing. It doesn't matter what gym you train at, or if you don't train anywhere yet.

Do I need to book?

No, you can just turn up at 10am on Sunday. It helps if you DM @surrysc first so we know to look out for you.

What if it rains?

We post rain cancellations on Instagram. Follow @surrysc and check before you head out.

I don't have gloves yet. Can I still come?

Come along anyway and DM us beforehand. You'll want your own gloves and mouthguard eventually, but you can still come down, meet everyone and see what it's about.

See you Sunday.

10am, Harmony Park, Surry Hills. Bring gloves, a mouthguard and good vibes.

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