Friday, July 27, 2007

WELCOME TO GLEASONS

Gleason's Gym is the oldest active boxing gym in the USA. We have been open since 1937, and are currently in our third home, under the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in the area now affectionately known as DUMBO. The gym is a habitual haunt for all the media given our history and current list of Champions. Therefore both our members and staff are used to your routine and are more than happy to deal with your requests. You will have free movement around the gym and the members will move out of your area or will remain in the background if you desire. There are very few restrictions when shooting at Gleason's Gym.

FEES & HOURS:
The gym is available for location work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The normal hours of operation are as follows: Monday to Friday, 6am - 10pm Saturday to Sunday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. Gleason's is available for still and video shoots whilst the gym is open, or if you prefer we can close. The rates for shoots are as follows and include a member of Gleason's personnel to be on the premises at all time during the shoot. WHILE GYM IS OPEN: Still Photography :$300 per hour Video/Television:$400 per hour. TO CLOSE GYM $8000 per 12-hour day. Each additional hour charged at $800.

CONTRACTS:
In the upper right hand corner of this page are two contracts which you must read, sign, and return to us before shooting at Gleasons Gym. You can view, download, and print them in pdf form from this site directly.
If you have any further questions please call 718 797 2872.


Entrances, Exits, and Portals

The gym is accessible via a two-flight stairwell and a 24 hour self-service freight elevator free of charge.





Rings

There are three full-size boxing rings and one full-size wrestling ring. Each are regularly re-canvassed in sharp Television Red or Blue. Rings will be emptied and dedicated to shoots on request.



Workout Space and Bags

There are a number of hanging bags of varying sizes, double end bags and uppercut bags. A selection of cardio equipment is also available including treadmills, steppers, rowers and stationery bikes. We also have an assortment of free weights. Trainers and fighters, both male and female, are also available for consultation or extra work. Our specialists include World champion boxing trainers, a World Champion Kick boxing trainer, and a World Champion Muay Thai Boxing trainer.









Nooks and Crannies



Both Male and Female locker rooms are on the premises and include lockers, benches and showers.





We have a variety of office suites available. These include executive workplaces and traditional boxing offices complete with fantastic collections of boxing memorabilia you will not find anywhere else in the World! The offices can also double up as private changing or make up rooms.



The iconic snack bar is open during all business hours.