Great place for kids! My kids really enjoy training at KD MMA. The coaches are friendly, patient,…read moreand make every class enjoyable. We've had a great experience and definitely recommend it!

I've been training at KD MMA for about nine months now, and I came in with zero boxing experience…read more The environment is very welcoming and friendly, and the workouts are intense and different every time. It's a great combination of cardio while also learning real boxing skills and technique, which keeps it challenging and fun. I train with Coach Slava, and he's extremely knowledgeable, attentive, patient, and supportive. He takes the time to teach proper technique while still pushing you to your limits every workout. I would definitely recommend KD MMA to anyone looking to get in shape, stay healthy, and learn boxing at the same time.

I have been to few different gyms. Some include Krav Maga Unyted DTLA, selva, and UFC. I have never…read morefelt a true sense of community before fight academy. Not only that but everyone is truly humble from the PROS who train along side you, to the PROS who train you, to the amateurs that are learning with you. The facility is always clean and doesn't have that strong smell that makes you think twice about your choices. I don't feel like I'm going to get ringworm like I did at other gyms. The coaches are constantly cleaning the mats and the equipment is not old and dated. Everything is fresh and new. Every person is always in a good mood and there are no bullies here. It says a lot about a places when people are throwing and receiving punches but still there are smiles everywhere. There definitely are elite level fighters but no one takes Advantage of anyone. No one will make you feel less than. Everyone is there to learn from each other. Definitely the best!

I cannot stress how much I loved my time at Fight Academy Pasadena. I had been training for 5 years…read moreat different gyms (jiu jitsu) before finding Fight Academy and I stayed there for the last 2 years I was based in LA. EASILY the best training, community, vibes, and biggest improvement in my fitness and combat sports training was here. Savant leads an amazing team of coaches!

Came here for a kids openmat Sunday. The place is clean with really cool vibes and even cooler…read morepeople. My kid had a lot of fun rolling with everyone and looks forward to coming back. If you are in the area and looking for a bjj gym that also has muay thai, this is the place. You definitely want to learn striking to go along with your ground game. I would definitely recommend you give them a try.

My son and I came in for a trial class and signed up right after--it was that good. I had passed by…read moreThe Misfits Club so many times and finally decided to check it out. Everyone was super welcoming and made us feel right at home. As a total beginner, I'm often lost and tapping a lot, but I honestly love it. It's humbling, challenging, and the community keeps you encouraged every step of the way. Can't wait to keep growing here. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Nacho is one of thee best trainers I've ever worked with! He's always professional with a bit of…read moredorkiness. Haha When I met Nacho I was recovering from a back injury due to a car accident. He taught me back stretches and back strengthening techniques that have help me soooo much! Before Nacho I would get back spasms randomly throughout the day but after a few weeks of working with him they've become non existent. It's been over 5years!! Nacho also worked with me through my first pregnancy and helped me maintain my strength. He was very knowledgeable when it came to questions I had being pregnant and lifting. The studio has a very cool energy to it and it's always clean and things are put away lol. Don't wait and reach out to Nacho at Fight & Science!!

Nacho's awesome. I've been training with him for a bit over 10 months now and truly cannot…read morerecommend him enough. I'd been dealing with a previous injury and wanted to safely return to strength training. He's made me feel so comfortable and has helped me make adjustments whenever a movement didn't feel quite right. I like that the workouts are quick and focused, and I feel so much stronger than when I started. Thank you for everything, Nacho!

Coach Dan , Coach Daniel Boon are great. Very professional very friendly community for people to…read morecome train and share their love for combat sports. I recommend this gym to all my friends. Very good gym

Very comfy gym with lots of parking. It has a weight room plus tons of kickboxing equipment. I just…read morewent for my first class last Monday morning and I loved it! Not too small and not too big. Trainers were friendly and the vibe is casual although you will work and you will get tired. I recommend this gym to anyone who wants to try Muay Thai for the very first time. They also offer boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes and they sell gloves! What's not to like?

I've been doing Muay Thai for 14 years, give or take…read more Most of that time was spent doing it one-on-one with trainers, which was awesome for personal attention and scheduling, but expensive and hard to stay consistent with. But they were able to be patient with me, to explain things repeatedly--I'm very visual and super literary but much less intuitive when it comes to athletics--and this helped me learn the basics of the art of Muay Thai. And then my last trainer got too busy to keep going. So I tried a bunch of Muay Thai gyms, never really finding anything that matched the return I got from 1-on-1 training. Then one day I spotted NELA Combat Fitness on a Figueroa corner and got intrigued. I tried a class and loved the energy of the space. Highland Park is a wildly creative area, and the experience at NELA Combat Fitness mirrors this: The people are diverse, upbeat, inclusive and very dedicated to the art of Muay Thai. You might find a 50+ year old like me training with someone in their early 20s, and this dynamic is always approached respectfully. Ed, the owner, is a true gem of a human being: warm, funny, and with deep history with and knowledge of Muay Thai, and he teaches with a razor sharp eye and the communication skills to help keep things safe and to level up your game. The gym itself is spotless, well-designed and comfortable. One way that the absolute courtesy with which the gym operates shows up is when we go return Thai pads or kick shields: cleaning wipes are shared and pads are stacked in an orderly way. Every teacher approaches class a little differently, but if you show up, know that you are in for a wonderful workout that is easily tailored to your skill level. The music is always different and always good. You will be inspired to push yourself beyond your limits, outside of your comfort zone. You will grow, you will sweat, and you will learn. And you will emerge a stronger person. And about Muay Thai overall? It's the best. I feel elevated and calm afterwards, able to take on anything life throws my way with compassion. That's the irony - punching, kicking, elbowing and kneeing it out for an hour actually makes you a calmer, kinder person. Your baseline is reset and your cardio and strength gets better and better. I truly feel like I've found a gym that I want to stay a part of. Thank you, Ed, and thank you NELA Combat Fitness community.

I have been coming here for about a month and have nothing but great things to say about the gym…read more Always clean and tidy plenty of equipment available. Coach Ed is amazing this gym is truly for all levels from beginners to more experienced. & everyone there is super welcoming and more than willing to help. I totally recommend checking the gym out!!!

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 :)

Great place to train great place to work hard, they have trained many mma fighters, Very good…read morecoaches to.

The best coaches its been months im there i already feeling changes on me my body my strength speed…read morethanks coach Edmon and Levon

I am a beginner. Mauricio is awsome. Andre is awsome. Ivory is awsome. I have never sweat so much…read morein my life. Always exausted by the end and cant wait for next week's class.

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!

You want to be strong, confident, and have fun all at the same time, KEEN FITNESS IS THE PLACE TO…read moreBE. The best part about it is that you can do it and all the coaches help and support you no matter what level of strength you have & you will get stronger and feels great

I never loved going to the gym but now I do. All the coaches are wonderful and each coach will give…read moreyou a different but equally satisfying workout. I look forward to going to my classes now. It's the first time ever in my life I finally created a habit about going to the gym, Also I absolutely LOVE that it's women only. I've never felt stronger and I'm 46 years old.