a NYC boxing tradition right on the nj shore
Gleason's Jersey Shore is a partnership with Coach Jacklyn Atkins and New York’s iconic boxing gym, Gleason's in Brooklyn, owned by Bruce Silverglade. Gleason’s Jersey Shore gym is less than one mile from Long Branch’s beautiful beaches, yet the stairway leading to the gym features champions of the past and present doing the hard work of the sweet science of boxing. Our classic boxing gym environment encourages sweat, hard work, and a strong sense of camaraderie. In addition to boxing, we offer fitness classes, Krav Maga, and more. We’re also home to youth fitness and mentoring programs serving the local community through the New Jersey Give a Kid a Dream Foundation.
Home of Champions
Known as the “Home of Champions” Gleason’s is where boxing is tradition. In addition to training amateur and professional boxers, our Long Branch and Atlantic City Showboat locations host the New Jersey Give a Kid a Dream program and serve as training centers for USA Boxing amateurs (youth, teen, adult, and Masters).
our story
In September 1999, in the basement of the Annex school on Third Avenue in Long Branch, Jackie Atkins began volunteering at the Long Branch PAL Boxing Club, assisting Navy Boxer Donald Lee. Coach Lee dedicated many years to the boxing program, and when his health began to fail, Atkins was compelled to keep the doors open and keep the boxing program alive. At the time, Officer Julio Cruz and Captain Mike McGlennon were Long Branch Police Department Youth advocates and huge supporters of the program. Atkins had no idea how this small gesture would redirect her focus on a personal and professional level.
Enrollment increased year over year, and the program moved to the old Gregory School on Joline Avenue in Long Branch. The decision was made to convert the Gregory school into senior housing, so again the program was in need of a home. At this time, economic constraints impacted the city as a whole and funding was cut across the board. Atkins and the team of volunteers were determined to keep the program alive, now serving over 50 youth and families in the city. The team located rental space in the old Pearl Gym warehouse in Long Branch and began renovating the space.
In 2005 Atkins participated in the Gleason’s Fantasy Boxing Camp with the focus on enhancing boxing program in Long Branch and surrounding communities. This marked the beginning of the business relationship and very special friendship with Gleason’s Brooklyn owner Bruce Silverglade and his wife Jo Ellen. The collaboration birthed the Gleason’s Jersey Shore Boxing gym and the New Jersey Give a Kid a Dream Program. Atkins and Silverglade partnered to continue Atkins’ efforts to revive boxing on the Jersey Shore and provide a safe haven for youth.
The program blossomed under the Jacklyn’s leadership while in parallel the Jersey Shore location increased enrollment and programming. The program re-affiliated itself with the National USA Boxing Association. Atkins integrated the physical fitness aspects of Olympic and Professional boxing, Martial Arts, Emotional wellness and personal excellence under one roof. The success stories are many.
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Events, Training and Fights
More than a boxing gym, Gleason's Jersey Shore hosts events — fights, television, film, music and private events — as well as amateur matches.
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A BOXING TRADITION
Gleason's Jersey Shore is a partnership with Jacklyn Atkins and Gleason's Gym Brooklyn owner Bruce Silverglade.
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Boxing at the Beach
Gleason's New Jersey plays hard and works hard, with heart and the laid-back family atmosphere of true family.
“when it comes to heart and the kids, there is none bigger than coach jackie.”
Stacy Giglio
“the best place to train. best coaches, people and hearts!”
BG Picaz