Old school boxing club where you will learn to fight. Google's Gemini race. It is one of the top four Boxing schools in the Bay Area. "Dreamland Boxing (San Jose): The most established amateur program in the South Bay. Its non-profit status keeps the focus on the sport's "science" rather than profit." Gina and Jesse run the gym. Two of the nicest people you wanna meet they run a family oriented gym where amateurs and professional train. I have trust their leadership. It is the reason I have my son training there. I have received a lot of BS training over the years but dreamland Boxing is the real deal. You will learn how to box and defend yourself. I did not write many reviews, but felt compelled to write this one. read more

Non-Profit. Great Boxing atmosphere. Well knowledgeable/respectful coaches. The coaches do Not push the students beyond their limits. Very family oriented. Highly recommend. read more

I've been to a handful of gyms--martial arts, CrossFit, you name it (and this place is definitely...) something else. The front desk is run by an older lady who seems to think she's a kindergarten principal on a power trip. They charge you upfront, automatically of course, then make you sign up every single week like you're enrolling in summer camp. Miss a session? Boom--$13 fine. I missed my very first class because I had the flu (apparently that's not an excuse). The second time, I showed up on time just to talk to the coach and immediately got yelled at by the front-desk. Maybe this system works if you're 10 years old and need supervision, but if you're an adult, don't waste your money or your time here. read more

This is a great boxing gym...great facilities, great owners and great coaches. There is zero 'tough guy bad attitude' here, which is unfortunately present in a lot of the other fighting gyms I've been a member of. Dreamland is a very welcoming gym. At 52 years old, I joined over a year ago and have dropped 30lbs and kept it off with 3 classes a week. Not only is it a very effective workout it is also very enjoyable and it puts me in a great mood after attending. read more

Dreamland Boxing - Best gym in San Jose - Boxing Near Me - San Jose, California

I have been following Dreamland Boxing Club for some time. I not only know people who workout there but I have had the privilege to know the owners, Jesse and Gina. So I finally got out to check it out in person rather than on Instagram. The gym is spacious and has all the equipment you need to work out or go a couple rounds. All the patrons seem to be supportive and there seems to be a family like atmosphere here. There were folks of all ages and children too. I don't work out, but I like boxing, maybe one day I'll be inspired enough to join in the fun. It is located in the Cambrian neighborhood, back side of the shopping center, spacious with plenty of parking. read more

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You want to get in shape with great staff and other boxers? This is the place. Local guys just trying to help people in the community through fitness or sport. Reasonable rates and great staff will help you reach your goals. Come out and see for yourself. read more

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Been at dreamland for about 2 years training with Coach Eric. Just want to say everyone's super chill and friendly. Thank you Coach Jesse for providing us with this awesome gym. read more

I don't recommend this business at all. All these people care about is the money. You can be asking for the simplest thing as a one month pass And they will rope you into putting in your bank info to set up monthly payment. And then when asked question's on how to resolve the issue your met with rude and disrespectful owners. Both husband and wife. Whoever they think they are. Will then proceed to offer a 50% refund even though we called the day they made the payment. These people don't care about you unless your trying to become a fighter apart of their gym. Don't waste your time nor energy with these people. I suggest going to a different gym. Who doesn't discriminate based on age. Fast forward a month later ! We emailed to terminate like they asked us to and still continued to charge us for another month. Seriously how unprofessional can you be. The wife that responded to our email was upset that we were trying to figure out why she wasn't responding. TERMINATE HIS MEMBERSHIP ALREADY. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. read more

Awesome gym!! Haven't tried too many other boxing gyms in San Jose, but dreamland is the way to go. A bit expensive, but that's any boxing gym. Sense of community at Dreamland is amazing, Gina and Jesse do a great job of running things. Variety of classes for kids, beginners, competitive boxers, and people who simply want a good workout. There are countless coaches who teach classes Mon-Fri. All of the coaches are super friendly and knowledgable. You can sign up for one class per day and attend open-gym as frequent as you'd like. Facility is very nice and well-kept. This a great gym for your seasoned boxer and/or someone trying to test the waters. read more

Easily the best money & time I've spend in the last many years. Engineer here, never did any serious training before. Started going in Dreamland with private 1:1 sessions not long ago. Training is just perfect and suited so well for what I wanted - learn some boxing, but also build stronger body & mind with plenty of exercises. Guys are great, have trained with Marc and he is simply amazing. Really humble and passionate about what he is doing. If you are newbie and wonder if this is for you, just give it a shot - pretty sure starting will be much easier and pleasant than you expect. Overall, lots to gain, nothing to lose. Give it a shot. read more

Best bang for your buck. Get this membership to train your body and learn how to defend yourself. No need to get a home gym!

This place is awesome! Classes are broken down into two different classes. Mon-Fri 4:30 p.m - 5:45 p.m and 6 p.m - 7:15 pm. Saturday classes start at 9 a.m and ends at 10. Each class has a different coach. Before starting at dreamland I always wanted to get into boxing, but was always discouraged to actually start. Once I arrived I was clueless as what to do. The great thing was the coaches can spot beginners and helps you with drills individually. This made me feel very comfortable. Members at the gym are friendly and extremely helpful. My favorite thing about going to dreamland is that at the end of each class I feel stronger both mentally and physically, I'm learning techniques I wouldn't be able to learn outside a gym, and as soon as I get home I immediately wish I could be back in the gym again! read more

Been to a couple gyms in town and this is hands down my favorite. Everyone at the gym seriously loves boxing and that is exactly what I was looking for. Whether your looking to get into boxing, perfect your craft or just get a good workout, you can't go wrong at Dreamland. The owner Jesse and his wife Gina are wonderful people dedicated to the craft. All the coaches really understand boxing and always will happily provide some tips as you develop. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

We saw an advertisement for this place,and after finding the listing on Yelp, I checked out their website. I was really surprised that they had no reviews. Especially, after I found out they've open for 6 years. My guy and I went in for a free class last night. Almost immediately, i realized this place wasn't what I was looking for. They teach technique, (foot work, hand positioning, shadow boxing, etc. ) not so much actual boxing from a cardio standpoint. I also didn't like that children and adults are ion the same class. If you have kids, this might be convenient, but it's not what I want in a class. If you REALLY want to learn how to box, and eventually compete, this is probably a decent place to start. If you're looking for a kick ass cardio workout, this is not the place. Also, they are affiliated with a church, so if you don't want to support the church, this is also not the place for you to join. read more

This gym is so much more than a cardio workout, but if that's what you're looking for then it can definitely be that. They do teach you footwork, punch types, strategies, etc. and yet treat everyone the same. The coaches are all very friendly and open to coaching and use the classes well, helping those more experienced with improving skills and working with those just starting to not form bad habits. Although there are kids and people of all ages, you get what you put in and I've never not had a great day at Dreamland. To start your first few classes will be getting rhythm, footwork, and boxing basics, but once you get the hang of that, there's no holds barred on what you can do. There are multiple fighters training for different stages of their career, but they are just as helpful and welcoming to show any new person tricks of the trade. Also, the last 15 minutes of every class is dedicated to medicine ball/cardio workouts. These vary day by day, which makes coming to Dreamland even more fulfilling. It's not the same grind day in day out. It is a not for profit, and I think that brings in more people to really be loyal to this gym. It definitely is an old school boxing club that accepts everyone. Highly, highly recommend Dreamland! read more

Dreamland is a great place to go to learn boxing. The gym has been around since 2004 and I have watched several boxers develop under Sarge's watch and compete at the national level. Most recently, they have an up and coming prospect by the name of Moises Benitez competing professionally. His story is a constant inspiration to the gym's members and a source of pride for our gym. That's not to say Dreamland Boxing is a gym for only for competitors. The gym opens at 4:30PM and hosts classes for students of all age ranges and skill levels. Maria (the owner's wife) always says that "boxing is a sport that you do not need to get picked to participate in." The gym carries this all-inclusive atmosphere. Instructors teach basic technique but also make the classes challenging, interactive, and fun. Throughout my time here, I've watched several members learn discipline, lose weight, and form a bond within the Dreamland community. Other things to note: -Classes are at 4:30-5:45PM and 6:00-7:15PM -Sparring starts at 7:30PM -Sparring is restricted to those who have a USA Boxing passbook and have passed a boxing test given by an instructor -The gym is right next door to a Crossfit gym (Crossfit Campbell) and across the street from another Crossfit gym (Lifeworx) and very close to a 24 hour fitness -There are six 5 star reviews that are "not recommended" by Yelp. I don't know why they don't make the filter, but thought they also gave a good insight into the gym (http://www.yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/dreamland-boxing-san-jose). And to address a comment below: the gym is most certainly not affiliated with a church. I'm not sure where they got that idea from. read more

lol at the reviewer who gave 3 stars for actually teaching people how to box. Also, im pretty sure what they teach here is actual boxing, as opposed to "how to do a burpee." The workout does not resemble what you would see in a barracks in Elmwood. I think that is a good thing. I have been involved in various combat sports in the San Jose area for over 10 years, and I was very impressed at the quality of the instruction and the credentials of the instructors. The staff is also very friendly, and I understand the owner has some connection to the U.S. Marine Corps, so they offer discounts to those with a military id, which is nice. read more

My son trains there and he loves it. The trainers are amateur or pro boxers and they have an official ring used for training and sparring. You can join regardless of experience or age and you can train every day if you want. The atmosphere is very friendly but no one will mistake this place for a McDojo. This is a place where real fighters train. read more

I Signed up at Dreamland Boxing August 17th 2013 after visiting 12 gyms in San Jose. Dreamland is a non-profit that runs two 1h:15m classes Monday - Friday from 4:30-5:45, and from 6:00 - 7:15. Classes are taught by active boxers or boxers in training. Classes are composed of an initial warm up (Jump rope), Stretching, Shadow boxing, Punching bag, Boxing Techniques (using gloves/pads) a final round of cardio and end with a wind down stretch. Class participants include males and females and range in age from young children to seniors and range in talent from beginner to experienced athlete. Class size varies day to day from a handful of individuals up to around 15. Instructors keep the class moving on 2-3min intervals using the ring bell and supervise students to correct footwork, handwork, stance and overall boxing technique. Instructors pay particular attention to new or beginning students to insure proper form to avoid injury. The gym has an open area for instruction, a punching bag/speed bag area, which is available for individuals to workout independently, and a 14 Foot elevated ring for sparring which occurs each evening after 7:15PM under supervision of owner/operator Sarge who also arranges amateur matches. To spar one must pass a written and skill test and have the appropriate protective gear. The facilities are well lit, clean and well ventilated. The instructors and students are all very friendly and welcoming to both beginners and experienced boxers. A test is provided after several months to qualify for sparring sessions. I have been to 12 gyms in San Jose area and this is, in my opinion, a wonderful and professional place for young to learn how to properly box from experienced instructors, for aspiring boxers to find like-minded individuals for competitive sparring and for adult such as myself who simply enjoy the sport and want to simply get in better shape. I don't know of another gym quite like it and would highly recommend you visit. read more

Best boxing gym I've ever been to! It's a family environment and people of all ages! One of the best workouts ever! They bring you along at your own pace and teach professional boxing techniques! Highly recommend this gym! read more

Best boxing gym. My kids have been training here for a while now and they love it. Their physical has improved amazingly. The trainers are motivated professional an amazing trainer , they motivated you into being the best. Most definitely recommend this place read more

My son has been coming here a long time and absolutely loves it here. My son wants to one day compete and we both know the best person to help him get there is Sarge. read more

My daughter has been training here for over a year. She is 13 and wanted to try boxing. She hasn't chosen to compete yet. They have been encouraging her to do so, but she does not feel pressured. She has really learned a lot, loves the workouts and has been teaching me some techniques at home. The people are super nice. My daughter does not have any "friends" who go with her, but she feels very welcome here. They are NOT affiliated with a church, but are clearly caring kind people. My son was also training here, but chose to focus on football instead of boxing. This is a boxing gym, not a workout fitness gym. If all you want is a cardio workout there are several crossfit, martials arts and kickboxing gyms nearby. This is a competitive boxing training center and gym for club members to workout in. You can just workout for fitness if you'd like, but as other reviews have stated this is actually a training gym for competitive boxers and form, technique and skills are emphasized as well as fitness for success in the ring. Cardio moves are relevant to strength and training needed to box competitively. This is what makes this gym unique and amazing. I highly recommend this gym for anyone interested in boxing and it is a good place just to workout if having the boxing training keeps it more interesting for you. read more

My kids enjoyed taking boxing lessons over the summer. The people are so friendly and helpful, and there's a great, positive vibe.

Great boxing gym. Recently expanded, so it is much bigger now and you can see the ring from the outside through a glass window. (You can watch people spar) Sarge and Maria are very helpful and the instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful in teaching beginners the fundamentals of boxing. Each class is an hour and fifteen minutes long. You start off by doing three 2 minute rounds of jump roping with a minute rest. This is followed by three rounds of shadow boxing. The rest of the class is led by an instructor. After the class is over, sparring is optional, but you must pass a physical and register with USA Boxing first to do so. read more

Very nice and friendly staff. Experienced Coaches and very helpful. Price is fair. I would have given this gym a 6 stars if yelp allow me.

I joined Dreamland in March of 2010, and have trimmed 30 pounds of pure body fat. I have trained in various forms of martial arts in numerous schools. Dreamland by far is one of the best gyms that I've joined. The level of training, the quality of trainers, and the friendly atmosphere are highlights of the gym. One of the best things that I like about Dreamland is that unlike other gyms, you do not have to compete to join. Some boxing gyms won't let you train at their gym unless you compete. You can set your own goals at Dreamland. Rather that's getting in shape, sparing, losing weight, gaining muscle, or competing. The first class is free. So there's nothing to lose if you want to try it. Also, no one will hound or pressure you to join. read more

Wow ! Great place. Friendly. Family Oriented. Great for kids and adults. Felt at home 1st time in. Took free class - great workout + learned alot. Signed up. Exceptional, detailed training. VERY technical. Learned things I never knew before. I thought I knew all about boxing and then came here...so many details and technique go in to this. Really learning my stuff. Had past martial arts, kickboxing, but never learned boxing the way I do here. Lots of champions and even though I am an older member, they make me feel like a champion. Volunteer staff/coaches all excellent. All treated equally here. City honored them for keeping youth out of trouble. I can see why - they do such a great job. Highly recommend it. My dues are tax deductible, too ! Donating to a great cause. Very impressed. Having my nieces + nephews try it, too. Oh...someone's review stated this club was affiliated with a church? So I went to the source (what a concept) and I asked them, they said no, but did say a church donated a van for them to drive boxers back and forth to competitions and pick up kids who didn't have rides, and that they openly thanked the church on their website. That's very nice. Some people jump to conclusions without finding out the facts. Oh well, must be my age talking. I like to know the facts before making a false statement. read more