There is a popular belief "The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel." With that in mind, working out with Seb is intense! From the beginning of class with warm ups to the end of class with ab work this boxing class will push you physically and mentally. The class is the ultimate workout and every time I finish Seb class, I feel so ALIVE. read more

Simply an amazing coach and person. Seb can train anyone. From Professionals to complete beginners. Those who want to get in shape or those that have professional aspirations. I recommend anyone to train with him. read more

I had the honour and privilege of Seb visiting our Taekwondo school once a week to teach us for the past several months. His classes were nothing short of fantastic! A total-body workout from start to finish, with detailed one-on-one lessons and exercises. Seb focused on strong foundational skills, and was infinitely patient with us while we fumbled our way through the basics, helping guide us through the principles and technique with clarity and effectiveness. I learned so much! His teaching style was fantastic, with a good balance of humour and cracking the whip. I love the intensity -- I can tell I'm getting better and strong every class (heck, every minute in the class). :) read more

Seb is a fantastic coach and mentor. He is the most caring and patient instructor I have ever worked with, and as a professional musician I have worked with many. I have some physical challenges, but he has developed a way to work with me that really pushes me and I have been reaping the rewards since starting with him over a year ago. Honestly, he's one of the most wonderful and truly caring people I know, AND he will get you into the best shape of your life!! read more

I have been training with Seb since September of this year and I finally feel like I found something/someone that psychically and mentally motivates and challenges me every time. Seb is a great trainer and a true friend! He is honest and constantly pushes me to be better. Even the days that I am tired and don't feel like training, I push myself to go and at the end of class I am happy that I went. I don't think that there are many coaches out there like Seb who can push you beyond what you think you are capable of and be so personable at the same time. Not to mention, the other students are really great and encouraging! Seb makes sure there is good energy in every class! But I won't fool you, Seb will make you work hard ;) read more

Seb is an incredible teacher and his class is different every day. I only started a few months ago and have already lost 15 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. He is a great guy and you don't even recognize that you've been in the class for an hour. Although its incredibly physically exhausting and I end up being covered in sweat by the end of class, somehow he makes it enjoyable enough that you don't realize how hard you are working. I've been a highly competitive athlete my whole life (water polo, swimming, basketball, baseball up through my first year at university) and this is definitely one of the more difficult work outs I've done. Definitely highly recommend Seb to anyone interested in trying boxing read more

Seb is currently helping me get back in shape and I love it! The classes are tough for anyone who hasn't been boxing for a long time because he teaches you the right technique and stance, but it is definitely worth the struggle and endurance. The classes motivate me to have a healthier lifestyle because everyone else is so fit! (They've been working with Seb for a while) and Seb just motivates you to be healthier. He cares as a coach because he will push you far beyond your limits and will stop you to make sure you are doing everything right. He has the right amount of patience, toughness, and experience and that makes a perfect coach. I am also sore after every class and you HAVE to be willing to push yourself. I can't wait to get fit. read more

If you're reading this review you're interested in boxing. If you want to boxer-cize or learn mma boxing or kickboxing there are hundreds of gyms and instructors out there. But if you want to learn real boxing from a coach who went to the olympics this guy is something special. if you're new to boxing he'll ease you into it, step by step, and if you're experienced his knowledge and attention to detail is fantastic. Whether you've always wanted to learn but didn't know where to start or if you want to sharpen up and improve, this guy is a hidden L.A. treasure. read more

I can not say enough positive things about Seb Boxing! From his one-on-one sessions to the group classes, Seb teaches real boxing skills, motivates you to continue to improve and promotes overall physical fitness! I have been to other gyms in the past where you would work with a "trainer" on different skills but nothing compares to his class. Seb takes you through a very systematic program and each skill is practiced and then built on! P.S. I was hesitant to write this review, cause I wanted to keep Seb a secret all to myself! But thought I would share how great of a coach and human he is. Suffer For Good!! xx read more

Seb is a great trainer!!! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve overall fitness in their life. He will improve agility, coordination, lower fat percentage, and increase mental strength. Seb's amazing talent is evidenced by his awesome reviews and client's chiseled physique after a challenging workout. "Suffer" for an hour or so and I promise you won't go back to any other workout. read more

Seb is the best coach I've ever had he has inspired me to keep pushing and to keep getting better everyday. No matter the experience Seb teaches everyone he's worked with how to box and why each move is important. Sad to see him go but everything he taught me I will use for years to come and without meeting Seb I wouldn't be where I'm at. read more

Seb is the Man! If you want to learn the sweet science of boxing he's the best around. He gives you a 110% and is a pleasure to work with. Your gonna suffer for good as he would say!!! read more

Seb Zewdie is an excellent boxing coach. I have taught martial arts for many years, and also have been taught by some world-renown and humble coaches and instructors. For an instructor, Seb is in the superlative category for being technical, working you hard, being compassionate, no non-sense, caring, and practical. He has some ridiculous warm up drills that I really don't "feel" but he is a GREAT boxing coach. I would highly recommend group OR private lessons with him. I once saw an experienced practitioner and colleague take lessons with Seb, and I was really amazed by my colleagues' results and progress in boxing, just after 5 private lessons in approx. 2 months. I am very happy I met Seb, and I have the privilege to be in his Boxing classes, with other amazing, respectful students. His warm-ups are killer workouts by the way. read more

5 Stars isn't enough!!! Let's just start off by saying how amazing, kind, and thoughtful Seb is as a person and a boxing coach. If you've ever had that anxiety of starting a new class, fear not, Seb is super welcoming and a great teacher. He makes everyone feel like part of the gang and he WILL push you to work harder than you normally would. I recommend him to ANYONE and EVERYONE who ever asks me how I get into shape and have a ton of fun. Besides, properly teaching you how to box, he is super caring and thoughtful, and always keeps his students in mind. His super positive attitude and smiling face always makes you feel better especially if you've had a terrible day. "Suffer for good!!"Go see Seb and this will make sense! read more

Boxing has become one of my favorite sports. Seb is a sharp, fun trainer. Working out has never been so fun and flew so fast. I always come out of class drenched in sweat and feeling good. read more

Seb is the best boxing trainer I have found in Los Angeles. He may make me suffer through my workout, but at the end of it, I'm always smiling! He truly cares about his clients, has a major passion for the sport, and he's a true professional. If you are looking to get in shape, Seb because your guy. If you're looking to get into the ring, Seb is also your guy. Boxing with him is, in my humble opinion, the best way to a better physique and overall fitness! read more

This is a world class coach with world class training methods. This is not your typical LA "cardio boxing", Seb knows how to get the best out of his trainees and makes sure you train to learn. Truly one of the best coaches out there. If you get the chance to do a group or private lesson definitely do not think twice. Every student of his becomes family to him and you will feel the difference to other coaches immediately. Great for beginners and advanced fighters alike. Honored to be training with this legend. read more

Seb is the best boxing coach I have ever had! He genuinely cares about you, your progress, and how you're doing as a person as well as your training. He puts you through tough warm-ups, ab work, and drills...and demands the best out of you, because he gives you the tools to be your best. He has helped me improve my striking ten-fold. If you put in the work and the dedication to getting better, then Seb has the type of training and teaching methodologies which will help you reach your goals. Definitely an amazing coach, and even better person! read more

I entered Seb's boxing classes with zero experience and from day one he took the time to help me fix major mistakes I was making. He is very detail oriented, which is how it should be when you're learning technique. He called out things I didn't even realize I was doing wrong like blinking while punching, leaning too far forward, not keeping my elbow to my ribs, not rotating my hips enough, etc. I'm grateful Seb has been my only boxing coach because there aren't any bad habits I picked up from other trainers that need to be corrected. I feel spoiled by training with him. He is the best! For him it isn't just fitness, he really takes the time to try to get everyone as good as they can be. At first I wanted to just do boxing to get strong and lean, but because of how detail oriented he is with technique I really want to get to sparring level. His passion for the sport is contagious. Also his warmup tests the hell out of your endurance and is designed to help with your coordination and all of the movements involved with boxing itself. I look forward to his class at Alliance every week and now want to take his private classes. Because of how good Seb is, I've become obsessed with getting good at the sport. And also he is hilarious and super fun to train with. As exhausted as you'll be during class, it is always fun. read more

It took me a while to find a workout routine that would challenge me not only physically, but mentally as well. I haven't kept a structure of a routine since freshman year of college. I've never been one to "go to the gym" and I knew doing that I would fail after a couple of weeks if that was the route I chose to take (been there, done that). After meticulous searching I found that Boxing would be a great art and sport to experience. I work in a stressful work environment and in my head all the time. Getting to be in my late twenties I needed to make a positive change in my life to get back to where I was mentally and physically in my teens. I finally came across Seb and we chatted some before I embarked on this journey. He showed an genuine interest in what I wanted to accomplish. He will typically require one or two private sessions before joining the class which meets Monday and Wednesday at 8pm and Friday at 6:30pm for an hour each time. These private coaching sessions gets one acclimated to exercises and fundamental boxing techniques to be somewhat prepared to lessen the burden and to build some confidence before going into what can be an intimidating class setting. Don't be fooled, this is not your cardio boxing class where you throw a couple air punches, sweat a little, grab a smoothie and call it a day (however smoothies would be nice!). In this class, you're literally learning to be a competitor in life and maybe one day even in the ring. With that, you get one of the hardest and toughest, yet most fulfilling workouts you'll ever need or want. Seb takes time with each of his students and makes you feel as if you're the only one in 10+ class, if not family. The class is great too, a lot of humble and talented individuals who want to push you to their level. The class is a mix of highly experienced and new students as well, such as me. After being one of the most uncoordinated persons I am improving dramatically and I can honestly say I've made tangible improvements in my daily life and function at work. Really keeps me motivated. In closing, I can honestly say I've found a true friend who is passionate about the Boxing lifestyle, the betterment and well being of others, and someone who challenges me pushes me to become my best self in class and in life. Very rare in a place such as LA. With his extensive training as a fighter and Olympic coach, it really isn't a question on who to train with to make something truly GREAT of yourself. My only regret is not finding this sooner. "Suffer for Good." Get ready. Get set. Go. read more

I was looking to get in shape and learn a few skills. I started by taking private lessons with Seb and then joined his class which I've been doing for almost 3 years. I haven't belonged to a gym since then because I can't match the results I've gotten with Seb. Since I started boxing I've lost over 20 pounds and and I'm stronger than I've ever been. Seb is great because he will push you and make you accomplish things you thought you never could. And that's a great feeling. The class is also great because even though it's an individual sport you're part of a team and everyone has the same goal. We're all there to make each other better. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to get into shape, lose weight and actually learn something in the process. read more

Seb is by far the best trainer I know. Why? Because he has some serious experience, patience, and incredible ability to motivate. Quite frankly I'm not one that likes to workout for the heck of it... but when I know I'm training with Seb, it becomes an activity that I can't wait to do. Seb helps you get healthy, in shape, and does all of this because he actually cares. I can't recommend Seb more. read more

Seb is not my first boxing coach but he may be my last. I have trained elsewhere - from boxing-based group fitness classes to one-one-one instruction at The Wild Card gym in Hollywood - and all that work basically earned me a list of bad habits that require retraining. Seb is uncompromising about the art (and I mean art) of boxing. He is rebuilding my balance and rhythm, pushing me to the limit of my fitness level and never e er letting me get by with a cheat or mistake. My speed and agility increased from day one. My use of energy is more economical. My punches are more powerful. This guy is the real deal and I feel fortunate to have someone of his caliber teaching an ordinary (if enthusiastic) guy like me. He gets five stars because they don't let you give six. read more

Seb is a fantastic coach. I've done various martial arts for awhile, but had never gotten a chance to learn crisp, technical boxing as an art unto itself. Seb has really helped me get my striking together. The instruction is excellent, and a great conditioning workout as well. It's been a lot of fun, and I highly recommend his classes. read more

Seb is the man! I've been training with him for nearly a year and within the first 3 months had dropped 30 pounds. His teaching style is great, classes are always fun and always tough but he pushes you each step of the way. I definitely wouldn't be where I'm at without him as a coach, I recommend him for any level of fitness, whether you just want to lose weight or compete he's the man to see. SUFFER SUFFER SUFFER! read more

Seb is the real deal. One on one boxing training of my 12 year old son. He is firm but also has compassion for the youth. I recommend him highly for your kids. Get your children to have proper skills before they develop bad habits. read more

Seb is amazing, the best boxing coach in town! I mostly do Krav but his classes have helped my training immensely. My footwork has improved and I'm learning to strike with cleaner and more efficient punches. He's a pro at teaching speed, timing and distance. Thanks Seb!! read more

Seb offers a very intense workout with sufficient individual attention. He cares about his students and often texts to encourage me when I skip class "Suffer for Good". read more

" I like seb, boxing even though he was correcting me ALL THE TIME , he didn't make me feel like a total dumbass and smiled and laughed with me." I can really appreciate that mainly because I'm a coach myself. So as Seb would say "suffer for good" read more

Seb is an amazing instructor. His classes are challenging but fun, and most importantly, you actually learn how to box. Having spent too much money paying another purported instructor to tell me to do push-ups, I can honestly say that Seb is the real deal. He remains focused throughout class on all students, constantly giving feedback, demonstrating proper technique, and providing encouraging words. He has a knack for relating to all students, no matter their level of experience, and provides exactly the right combination of patience and motivation to ensure you progress without pushing too hard. Whether you're looking to become a serious boxer or just get fit and toned, there's no better way than classes with Seb. For all you get, his prices are more than reasonable. Money well spent in my book, and I'll keep coming back! read more

I got into Seb's class at the beginning of this year and I am lucky to have found it. It's a great workout, high cardio, lean muscle building and fat burning, especially throughout the core. But you can get that with any boxing class. What you can't get is the authentic training Seb offers every night. His knowledge on the sport is extensive - he lives and breathes boxing. He trains his group classes as if we are preparing to compete. You learn proper technique, build on combos and skills from classes before, learn how to hold pads, etc. He even spent a whole month reversing our minds with south paw focus. The class is full of down to earth people who create a fun team environment, but you have to earn the class's respect by being consistent and working hard. Seb and his class will quickly gain your respect and keep you motivated to improve! If you're looking for a good workout, a new skill, some self defense, and a little more swagger in your step, come check this class out. No gimmicks! read more

Seb's boxing classes are the real deal. I had been looking for boxing classes for a while but was worried about paying too much for too little. Therefore I was extremely satisfied to find a class through Yelp that has it all. Whether you're a complete beginner simply looking for an intense cardio workout or hoping to improve upon your technical boxing skills, or both, then this is the place to go. Friendly and welcoming environment, great workouts, and a world class coach. I've been coming 3x a week for two months so far and I'm loving it. read more

Seb's the real deal- a former Olympic boxer and world class coach. He can push you to the limit, but do it safely. Boxing is a serious physical workout, but my favorite results are mental. Seb will get your mind right, in a kind, compassionate but firm way. And the mental discipline will benefit you as surely as the abs and the wicked right cross. Can't recommend him highly enough-- if you're looking for a trainer that leaves you sweaty, exhausted and victorious at the end of your hour, he's your guy. read more

Seb is an incredible coach. He builds you up and takes you to a new level. He has unreal experience and knows how to tailor his methods to fit every fighter. This is who you want to train with. read more

Seb trained me for my first amateur boxing match, and he really put me in the best shape of my life, and technically speaking he has one of the best boxing minds in all of Los Angeles. He builds physical and mental toughness whether you want to fight amateur/professional, learn self defense, or just want to get in shape. He is very detail oriented, really cares for his clients/fighters, and just great overall individual. I am very grateful to him as he has shown me what it takes to be a fighter. read more