About Our Gym
Experience You Can Trust
You’ll train with experienced coaches who are here to help you feel confident and supported. We’ve spent years working with people at all levels who want to get stronger, move better, and feel good in their bodies. At Strong Martha in West Tisbury, MA, we’ll listen to what you’re looking for and help you get there.
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Owner of Strong Martha
During COVID, Emily left the insanity of Los Angeles for a month-long writing sabbatical on the Vineyard, planning to extend it to two months if she liked it. That was the summer of 2020. She’s still here.
With a background in film, Emily is no stranger to changing locations often. Her first priority has always been to find a boxing gym, no matter where she is. Strong Martha welcomed her with open arms and provided the type of community she had found lacking in previous gyms: one that actually cares. She began co-teaching a morning weight-lifting class and gradually took on more classes and responsibility until the gym changed hands in 2022.
Emily’s love of boxing began at Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA gym in Thousand Oaks, CA, but being a southpaw, she struggled to find the right trainer until she met Charlie and joined the Strong Martha community. In addition to boxing, Emily has worked with a personal weight-lifting trainer since 2017 and also trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Emily teaches four weekly strength-training classes, kids boxing classes, and occasional adult boxing classes. She’s available for both boxing and weight-lifting private sessions.
In her spare time, Emily is wrapping up her first novel, extending that writing sabbatical as long as she can, and freelancing on film projects that spark her interest.
Facility Perks
Strong Martha is a welcoming community studio where boxing, strength training, and yoga come together under one roof. Our space is designed for small-group connection, focused coaching, and an encouraging environment that supports every athlete’s growth.
We offer private hour-long boxing sessions for 1 to 6 people, perfect for an introduction to the sport, as well as personalized boxing and strength training at any level.
The gym is available for private rental, to be used without a trainer present.
A small but mighty space, the gym is 25’x18′. It has A/C as well as heat, and an on-site bathroom.
