I go to the Montrose location and I take the boxing with Mike and Freddy. They make it accessible…read morefor all levels and you learn REAL boxing. Great class. 10/10

Great gym, my son has been going for 6months and his confidence and skill have been sharpened by…read morethe great coaches at KDMMA

Been coming here 4 years and it feels like my home away from home. They are welcoming from day one…read moreand the coaches are high level. The owner Savant was a top 10 featherweight in his prime and always pays close attention to each student. Coach Chris though is light work every time

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!

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?

Defiant has become a second home. Coach Dan and the other coaches have created a friendly…read moreenvironment suitable for all ages at all experience levels. The members are also friendly and welcoming. The gym is an escape from the everyday and you find your purpose within the gym for whatever reason you decided to join whether it was to get in shape, learn techniques, or escape the mind. Defiant Aper!

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.

If you're looking for a place that combines killer workouts with a welcoming community vibe, look…read moreno further! NELA Combat Fitness is IT! I was so pumped after my first class ever, I signed up straight after. Being a beginner myself, I was happy that everyone here took the time to show me how to do the moves. The kickboxing class was intense in the best way possible - a hard but awesome workout that left me feeling like a total champ. I have a long way to go in my journey, and girl I know it, but I couldn't have found a better place to go to. The owner, Ed, is incredible. You can really tell he cares deeply for the community as he's not just running a top-notch gym, he's building a fitness family. He was motivating and supportive, pushing everyone to give their best without ever losing the fun vibe. Shoutout to Derrick too for teaching me the moves in my first class! I can't wait to make this my new home for kicking and punching my way to a healthier me (and to release some after-work stress too)! See you on the mats!

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 :)

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

My teenage son goes here for boxing classes. I was told if we will be on vacation or absent for a…read morefew sessions, we can request them to delay billing for the next month, I emailed them twice and texted them twice and never heard back. I guess they don't want to honor what they promised.

Been training in the ancient art of boxing with kicks for more than a decade now at a few gyms in…read moreand around L.A., and Classic Kickboxing by far is the CLEANEST. In fact, of all the gyms I've been to - including the ones that fit into the LA/24 Hour Fitness mould - this spot in the heart of Old Town Pasadena still remains the most diligent in terms of hygiene. And that's something that's often overlooked in gyms, especially ones that specialize in contact training and use mats. You can easily pick up a case of staph or any other crap that will do serious harm to your body if your gym floors and equipment are filthy and unkempt. (Google Ben Askren if you want to know what can happen to you if you train in a filthy gym.) Mauricio, Classic Kickboxing's owner/instructor, absolutely ensures that his establishment stays clean by reminding everyone to sanitize their stations after each session. That means wiping down the bags, mats, and everything else you've soiled. On that tangent, I know some other reviewers have complained about Mauricio being too militant about his gym's cleanliness, or - strangely enough - even bitched and moaned about the facility not being clean at all. I seriously doubt they've been to many other gyms. His cleaning regimen is not only for your safety, but others as well. Speaking of Mauricio, he is an excellent technical instructor and a really approachable guy. Don't be afraid to ask him questions. He is there to teach you! If you watch his instruction closely, you can see why he is a former Colombian kickboxing champ; his form and technique is excellent, especially his kicks, which he was known for during his career. You will definitely learn proper technique here if you pay attention. Mauricio's kickboxing classes are group instruction and ALL levels of skill are welcomed. Classes run for about 40 to 45 minutes or so and they involve striking and kicking drills, with some form of plyo in between. The last few minutes are meant for core/abs work and light stretching. Is it difficult? It really all depends on how much effort you put into it. You can move at your own pace for sure and nobody will call you out on it (I know some gyms use shame as a type of tactic to motivate you; works for some, most others not so much). But Classic Kickboxing really is a stress-free establishment that rewards those who put their all into their workouts. Other things to note: - The gym is big and beautiful to look at. Lots of heavy bags, lots of space. The other side of the facility has a full ring and another large room. This area is for private instruction only. - They have secured lockers on-site in case you'd like to stow away your valuables. - Parking is paid on the streets nearby, which is ideal. But if you can't find a spot, there are a lot of garages in the area within walking distance. - Mauricio is the primary kickboxing instructor. He has a couple others, but I'd recommend taking his class first (see their online schedule) if you're new. - His other instructors teach boxing and judo. One of his boxing instructors, Christian, was a sparring partner for former world champ Vasiliy Lomachenko. That says quite a lot. - Monthly dues are fair, and compared to the other kickboxing gyms I've been to, actually a bit cheaper. You schedule classes online through their website, or on the Mindbody app. - Best of all, this gym is MEATHEAD-free. Of all the contact gyms I've been to, there's always at least one fragile, big-ego type who walks around like they're the next big thing and tries to pick up on anyone who walks by. If they're here, I haven't seen them at all. And I'm here quite a bit. I believe Mauricio can spot these alpha fail types very quickly and "discourages" them from coming back. Bottom line: Classic Kickboxing is a fun, great workout in a stress-free, meathead-free, and super-clean environment. You couldn't ask for much more than that.

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!

It's the BEST fitness workout ‍ GYM EVER. I absolutely love this place and every single coach…read more Extremely knowledgeable, hardworking, professional, supportive, so kind and helpful. If you want to see results in yourself and feel confident and strong then you need to come and try Keen-fitness. You will be addicted as all of the memories are for 11 years and counting. In the heart of Montrose, excellent location, private parking which you don't need to pay for parking. I wish I could give 10 stars

After years of hearing about this gym from friends, I finally decided to give it a try after my…read moretrainer moved out of the city. I was definitely reluctant at first I've always worked out on my own and wasn't sure if this would be a beginner focused gym. But I decided to give it a shot. From the very first day, I was welcomed so kindly. Women introduced themselves, helped me when I was unsure of what was going on, and made me feel right at home. What I love most is that while we're all doing the same workout, everyone lifts weights that feel right for them no pressure, just support. I especially appreciate that the workouts rely on free weights instead of machines, which makes it easy to replicate at home if needed. The workouts are both challenging and realistic, and the trainers are incredibly knowledgeable. They're always walking around checking form, offering encouragement, and even pushing you to go heavier when they know you can handle it. But truly, the best part of this gym is the women. We come from all different walks of life, but we share the same goal: to be healthy and strong. We cheer each other on, laugh together, complain about our aches and pains and if someone's missing for a week, you better believe someone's checking in. It's more than a gym. It's a sweaty, supportive, empowering family that I look forward to seeing every day! Highlights - You book/pay all your classes online - Women only gym - Personal training - Nutritionist available - Physical Therapy available - Free weights - Kickboxing - Lots of parking space