First of all I would like to thank coaches, Olive, niko and subin. They are great and funny too,…read morewhich is a plus. I was hesitant to join but I'm so glad I did. I joined as a beginner, I knew nothing, literally nothing but they were/are always patient with me and I can see with everyone. Their encouragement is everything to me. The place is full of good vibes and clean. They also have little gym on the side(too bad I forgot to take gym pics) Preena

Absolutely recommend! First of all would like to say that…read morethis place will definitely motivate you to do your best. Thanks to amazing coaches and amenities available you will be able to achieve your goals quickly. The space is big and can accommodate decent amount of people. Do not hesitate go to Taejo

Wow! I love this place. The women are all so welcoming and supportive. The instructor makes sure…read moreeveryone is comfortable and on track. Even with large classes he makes everyone feel seen, safe and comfortable. I drive from the valley to attend. I'm becoming more foxy and more fierce. XO, CHEROKEE THE CHIEF

I walked in as a total beginner not knowing what to expect, and I'm leaving every class feeling…read morestronger and more confident than the last. Rashad is an incredible instructor -- patient, motivating, and genuinely invested in helping you grow, whether you're throwing your first jab or working on combos.

LAKO has become a sanctuary-like place for me. it's a fun and supportive environment with great…read moreenergy in the air. They play the best music to get you moving and each time I walk out of there with a big smile on my face and feeling so grounded and grateful. Yuichi is a gracious guy and the staff and coaches are amazing people who do a great job of motivating others, and making everyone feel like part of the pack. They offer numerous daily group classes, excellent private training, open gym with great equipment, training camps, and kids classes, just to name a few. They also participate in various community supportive efforts from animal advocacy to families in need, to toy drives....they do it all. Not sure what else one can ask for from one place. Thank you guys, much love

There is no other place in NELA like LAKO. Don't let the fact that it's a boxing gym intimidate…read moreyou. Everyone there from front desk, to trainers, to the other members are not only friendly and welcoming, but they make you feel strong and empowered every time you walk through the doors. And you leave feeling even better. The classes are suitable for people of all skill levels and you have your choice of boxing, kickboxing, bootcamp and sparring. The trainers are top notch (shout out to Justin!). If you're looking to get in a workout between classes, they have cardio equipment and weights. There's a recovery room for sports massage and compression sleeves, etc. Rates are competitive, bathrooms are always nice and clean, music always bumping and if you're lucky you'll get to meet Koko the mascot :)

There is a reason I have been coming to Classic Kickboxing for 15 YEARS!! Not only is it a…read morephenomenal workout class, but you learn all about proper kickboxing technique. The gym is beautiful! Mauricio is so kind & talented at teaching. & they keep the gym super clean! I take both group classes and private lessons. I couldn't recommend this place more!

Best place in Pasadena for boxing and kick boxing classes. Super clean and friendly environment to…read morelearn the ropes and get a great workout! Mauricio is so helpful! Christian's boxing classes are the best. Plenty of street parking and nearby city lot for $1. You can sign up directly with them or drop in classes using the MINDBODY app. The intro $15 class drop in they provide you with wraps and gloves. then second $45 class gives you your own pair of wraps and gloves! Super friendly staff and peeps here. Sparing, personal training and separate dojo areas for the advanced too! Highly recommended for the beginner or pro!

The Yard and Yoshi are excellent. This review will hopefully be helpful as an update to how class…read moreis run (since class has changed a little). First my background: I've trained Muay Thai for two years (first time was in April of 2022). I've trained at 7 gyms: FLMT (Florida Muay Thai , OC MT, Team Oyama, Classic Fight Team, Rising Suns Thai Boxing, NELA Combat Fitness, and Boxing Works. My home gym for the last year was Boxing Works under the instruction of Coach Bryan Popejoy, where I trained 3-4 days a week and did one on ones once a week for about 3 month. I would've stayed there however I recently moved to Northeast LA (Highland Park) and the drive to Torrence for BW was too much (about an hour to an hour and a half drive there and 40 minutes on the way home). Whereas the Yard is a 6-minute drive from me with ample sessions. Second, class style: Classes are Monday through Friday: 8-9:30, 10-11:30, 4-5:30, and 6-7:30pm and then two sparring classes on Saturday from 9-10:30 and 11-12:30. As far as I'm aware, Yoshi teaches each class and he does an excellent job. At other gyms, I feel much more advanced then I do at the Yard. Lots of basic bad habits that I got into are getting fine-tuned and corrected. A typical class is organized in four parts: (1) Cardio: A five minute round of jump ropes and then a 30 minute cardio session where we jog, sprint, do knees, teep across the mats. (2) Bagwork We then do several rounds of shadow boxing where Yoshi will make small adjustments to our form. From there, we all go on the heavy bags and practice whatever we want to work on for several rounds while Yoshi works one on one with us on pad/mitwork. This is where I think the Yard shines. If you go to a class with few students, you are essentially getting a free one on one. When you're not working one on one with Yoshi, you are working the bag. (3): Drills/Sparring From there, we work on a specific technique through partner drills and then light technical sparring. Yoshi is very attentive as he goes around and makes adjustments and suggestions. On Fridays the technique is clinch focused; which is really great. Many gyms in Southern California lack emphasis on the clinch. (4): Burnout/core work: We end with 3 minutes of ab/core work and then a minute plank. Sometimes we will burnout with skip knees on the bag. Overall: An excellent choice. I can't speak to how it would be for a beginner, as I came with two-years of experience. I imagine it would be a great place to start. Potential cons: I do not see people doing drills on thai pads (where one partner holds pads and the other hits). Typically, a Muay Thai class is 1 hour. At the Yard, it is 1.5 hours. Which means its a little more demanding. At this point, I cannot train every day even if my schedule allowed it because my body and cardio is just too shot. I imagine with time, that'll change.

I dropped in twice. First time I didn't stay for any training as the instructor said he wouldn't be…read moreinvolved that day. He said that was typical for weekends. Came back on a weekday and stayed for training... he was barely involved in training that day. I understand how someone might think he is rude but I wouldn't go that far, really he just comes off as checked-out and not interested in his gym / business. The session is about 1/3rd combat sport related. The other 2/3rds is light cardio drills you can do in your own home. The other attendees are more willing to help and with that I would say this place serves more of a sparring club than a serious training gym.

LOVE THIS GYM! I've never felt comfortable at gyms before, but this place is like joining a family…read more People are all really cool, respectful, and absolutely no judgment. Everyone supports each other and every single instructor is as good as it gets. Gym is clean, restrooms are clean. There are showers and lockers, hairdryers too! Literally everything you need in a facility. They have CrossFit, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Etc. My favorite it jiu jitsu, and the sensei (and owner of the gym) has a passion for jiu jitsu that really shows in his expertise and knowledge. He and all the other instructors regularly compete in tournaments and take master classes to keep their skills up to date. Membership costs are the same if not lower than other MMA gyms and your membership pays itself off within a week of classes. Classes are easy to sign up for, they have an app and create a profile for you when you sign up to the gym. Never had any issues with it! As for parking, what can I say, it's Downtown Los Angeles and it's no different than any other gym. There's street parking and two pay lots nearby. I've never had trouble with parking, you figure it out after the first couple times.

Rise to me in many ways has been the greatest investment ever, I've learned so much here…read more Not only are you part of a community with people trying to improve right by your side but rooting for other members is something thats natural here , we see each other win As much as I love coming here all week , I wouldn't have the excitement to show up if it wasn't for all of coaches ! They are the main reason I come back , being able to evolve and create a passion here is something that has only been possible due to the fact that our coaches are always rooting for us !

TLDR: Love the gym, coaches, staff, & community. 10/10…read more I walked into Prevail in 2017, and 9 years (and 1,324 classes as of this morning) later, I'm still showing up. I am leaving Los Angeles for the UK next spring, and honestly, one of the biggest things I am going to miss is coming to Prevail. Second might be a proper breakfast burrito and taco trucks, but first is definitely Prevail. Prevail is a great way to start your day, or end it if it's been a particularly stressful one. Before class, you're chatting with the friends you've made, and after class begins you're only thinking about the minute you are in. Anything you were worried about disappears because you can only focus on the present. And when things finally start to click for you on a specific punch, counter, defense, or footwork move... Or when you used to grab your knees desperate for air but now you can knock out 20 burpees in a minute... That's the dopamine hit you're looking for. VIBES Prevail is great for first-timers or returning champions. The front desk staff always welcomes you when you walk in, and if you're new, they will get you set-up and make sure you're not just tossed into the deep end. The coaches all have their unique style, but they always bring fun, energy, and experience to every class. They're never impatient with you if you're not doing something quite right, or aggressively shouting at you to do more. There has never been a coach I have not liked, or more accurately, I love 'em all. ;-) The community of members is a wide range of ages, fitness levels, and boxing experience. But aside from all that, it's basically a big group of cool folks. And there's definitely no toxic bro vibe. No one is judging what you can or can't do. Everyone is super supportive of each other. I've actually made quite a few friends that I've seen outside of class. (Or in typical LA fashion, we've exchanged numbers with the intent to hang out but then never do. But that's on us, not the gym. ) CLASSES SWEAT classes focus on pushing you physically (it's called "SWEAT" for a reason) but also give you a chance to work combinations on the heavy bag and mitt work with the coaches (and sometimes other gym members will jump in and mitt so everyone gets more mitt time). And the coaches are always trying to find ways to keep the classes fresh since it would be easy to just put them on auto-pilot. BOX classes have a mix of technique and fitness with a focus on fundamentals. There is a big picture intention behind the structure and path of the classes that goes beyond a single day class. That said, you can show up on any day to get to work without having been to any of the previous classes. BOX classes definitely give you the opportunity to elevate your skill level. SPAR is where you can truly work on your technique, but you will also be working hard. You will need headgear, cup, and mouthpiece. I know some gyms are a free-for-all, but Prevail fosters a collaborative and safer vibe. The coaches will tell you that you are not trying to win a fight or hurt your partner. You are both trying to get better. They will also remind you that it is up to you to communicate with your partner on the intensity you want to work at. ***** If you're looking for a new way to get in shape, build confidence, and make friends while you do it, come check out Prevail. P.S. I sometimes mitt Lolo's Friday 8am class, so say hi to the gray-haired, sweaty guy holding the mitts for you.

Been with Prevail for a couple of years, and feel like they having been my saving grace. Literally…read morebrings my mind back to peace when I'm there, coaches always provide positive energy needed, great playlists and challenging workouts. Sweat classes are my favorite but recently started going to S&C for some toning and am really enjoying both. Also, do privates with Lolo and there is no one better, never thought I'd be able to box and even be somewhat ok at it but his expertise has made all the difference!! Really, really great people who welcome you in, there's no need to feel intimidated there, it's just positive energy! Five out of five, couldn't recommend this gym more!!!!

It's the @light_skin_dragon coming to you for a well deserve sweat and my first time coming to this…read moreboxing gym. I brought my friend/brother Gary and we had an amazing first time here. There was free stuff they were giving away and had a great coach the owner of the gym Alex and his lovely wife was there as the receptionists. Alex taught the class which was close to a hour long. And I felt the exercise which motivated me to learn techniques of boxing again.

Nice and clean boxing gym in the heart of DTLA. Lots of street parking available and they offer…read moreeither monthly memberships or single day pass. New guest can receive one free day pass that includes class and equipment rental. So come bring your family and friends over for a free trial. 5/5 stars City of Angels Boxing!

If you're looking to change your life for the better, meet awesome and inspiring humans, be in the…read morebest shape of your ENTIRE life, and also be part of a fun, active, and amazing community, then sign up ...NOW! This gym seriously has changed my boyfriend and my life, forever. The facilities are super clean, the equipment is always new and getting replaced when needed. The instructors are absolutely incredible and the owner, Joel, is extremely knowledgeable and one of the coolest guys I know. The classes are either 1hr-1:30 and they kick your BUTT in the best way possible. They're extremely friendly to beginners, so no worries if you've never boxed before. Also, there is a great group of girls, so don't be afraid, ladies, to come and work out! I do private lessons with Gabe and he has made a huge impact on my boyfriend and my life. We are so extremely grateful for this gym and can't wait to become serious ninja assassins in the next few years.

Awesome people, highly recommend this gym if you want to learn Muay Thai out Boxing. The private…read morelessons are a great deal too. Great gym

This place is cool! I've never done kickboxing before, and this was quite fun! This place is huge…read moreand spacious. Apparently, this is their newer second location, which is great because it wasn't overcrowded. They have their own parking lot. They also have Meteorite BBQ in the back, which is perfect when you're done with this workout. Randy is super nice and a really great coach! He explains the movements and steps clearly for you to follow. It's also pretty cool that he was a previous K1 fighter, so you know you're getting train by a professional. He also makes you feel comfortable and makes the class less intimidating. Besides being just an exercise, kickboxing is useful for self defense. If you've never tried kickboxing before, you should definitely check out this place!

Kickboxing is life. And Taejo has everything to nurture that lifestyle: legit trainers, quality…read moreequipment, clean facilities, classes that fit my schedule and the community is welcoming, encouraging and fun. I have Learned lots on my technique and the combo drills are practical with an edge of complexity that makes it challenging and interesting. The coaches all know their shit and they're super down to earth. Pricing is reasonable and they don't stress you into a package or commitment. I have the 10 class pass and it's been easy to use and renew and I don't have to feel stressed that I missed a class or my classes expire at the end of the month. Def check out the DTLA spot! Plus we need more lady fighters in this B!