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    5.0 (9 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    This gym is the real deal. Whether you're just starting out or already fighting at a high level, this place meets you where you're at, and pushes you to grow. The environment is serious but welcoming, and there's zero ego here. Just genuine people, great energy, and a strong community vibe. The trainers aren't just skilled and they actually care. They promote growth, grit, and mental toughness, and it shows in the way they coach. You'll get real boxing knowledge, not just a flashy workout. On top of that, the facility is top-tier. Clean and fully equipped with treadmills, stairmasters, saunas, private and group sessions. Everything you need under one roof. If you're looking for a space that supports your goals and surrounds you with people who take fitness and boxing seriously; this is it. No fluff, just results. Highly recommend.

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    Harry P.

    Low-key gym! That has everything you need! Great place to get some work in! Definitely will recommend this place to all my friends!

    Daniel C.

    Been going for the past 2 months; great atmosphere and great, welcoming staff and members. Highly recommend them.

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    The gym is amazing. Atmosphere is great and everyone is friendly. Coach Bryan does a phenomenal job and has helped me improve a ton!

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    OC Boxing

    5.0(58 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    At the moment of writing this, I am about 6 weeks into OC boxing. I simply cannot believe the…read moreprogress I've made so far as someone who is new to combat sport. I originally tried to learn this from home, but it was just not feasible and proved to be challenging without proper guidance. I tried out several gyms, however OC boxing just had the right vibe. It's diverse with many adults learners, so I did not feel like I'm learning with a bunch of high schoolers like other gyms. The beginner class is taught by coach Uy Long and coach Earnesto, they're both great at breaking down the fundamentals and give you the support needed. I started going to the morning (all levels) and evening (intermediate) class after about 3 weeks and that was where the real learning began because it involved sparring. The head coaches, Sean and George alternate between leading morning and evening class, so the lessons are completely different. Meaning, if you go twice a day, then you would be getting two different lessons. So in a week, you can get 11 different lessons if you got the time and energy. Sean and George are always present in both classes to demonstrate the offensive and defensive techniques in pairing session. The lessons are broken down into three segments, solo drills, paired drills, and sparring with partners. The classes are an hour long, I feel like I learn something new each time and get to apply it. Despite the morning class having fewer people (3-7 usually), Sean and George still put in the same attention and dedication that they do for the evening. I appreciate that the lessons are not repetitive, so it makes going twice a day worthwhile. For a beginner like me, it's easy to get demotivated if no progress is made. However, the coaches here really know their craft and the lessons are never boring. They're also very generous with letting me use their headgear while I was waiting for mine to arrive. I look forward attending the morning class everyday. Sometimes people stay back for extra sparring rounds so that's even better. Coach Uy Long specifically, has helped me progress tremendously over the last several weeks. He's given me a list of tools through our sparring matches that I've been able to utilize and fair better chances in all my sparring matches. The list goes from: feints, infighting, keeping the opponent's jab away, cutting off the opponent's path, keeping the opponent out of range with straight arms/jabs/flag hooks, and many more. These fundamentals have helped me stand my ground against people who have been here longer than me. Coach Uy Long is also generous with his feedbacks. It's very useful to receive feedback on things that could improve during sparring. Whether that is keeping guard up a certain way or keeping the hand out to block the jab, having those one or two additional feedbacks pave the way for the next sparring round. In the heat of a match, most people won't remember anything they learn in class. By having it pointed out explicitly, it helps you prioritize that action until it becomes a part of your boxing flow. This is how you slowly get better at anything in my opinion, applying one feedback at a time until it is ingrained and becomes part of your arsenal. He did this with infighting for me. This is completely unimaginable 6 weeks ago as I recall being hesitant to spar with people. The classes teach you the fundamentals, but sparring is where you get to apply those lessons. At the 6th week, head movement during sparring matches is finally starting to click for me. I'm looking forward to see where I'll be at the one year mark. I highly recommend OC boxing for people who started late and new to combat sports. The coaches know what they're doing and it's the right environment to foster boxing skills if you're willing to learn.

    Coach Patrick is great, my daughter has improved ever since she started training with coach…read morePatrick, her technique and footwork has improved significantly . I recommend this place for your children's from ages 6-14.

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    Carrillo Muay Thai

    4.5(58 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I have mixed feelings about my experience here. On one hand, the instruction is top-notch. The head…read morecoach, Jean Carrillo, is clearly an expert and the quality of the training sessions is excellent--you really get the authentic Muay Thai experience you're looking for. However, the facility's cleanliness is a major issue. The locker rooms and changing areas are consistently dirty and poorly maintained. To make matters worse, during my last visit, we actually saw a rat running through the gym. It's a shame because the coaching is some of the best in Orange, but the lack of hygiene is a serious health concern that needs to be addressed immediately. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and invests in a deep clean and pest control, as it currently detracts from an otherwise great training environment.

    This is an excellent Muay Thai gym located in Orange. The head coach, Jean Carrillo, brings a…read morelifetime of Muay Thai experience and a warm, larger-than-life personality. The moment you meet him, you can feel his passion for the art and for his students. He's created an atmosphere where both beginners and advanced practitioners can thrive, learn, and feel at home. Ready to level up and even fight in Thailand? Mr. Carrillo will guide you every step of the way. I've trained here for years on and off, and I hold all of Jean's assistant coaches in equally high regard. Having trained Muay Thai in many places for many years--from coast to coast--I can confidently recommend this gym. If you're serious about improving your technique, conditioning, and overall Muay Thai journey, this is the place to be.

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    Project Apex - After training I'm dying but happy!!!! Paul it's great !

    Project Apex

    5.0(21 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I'm super picky with who trains me and holds pads for me....I gave Paul a shot and right off the…read morebat I knew he catered the training to how I like it. He read my body language and customize the training just for me! I've tried multiple trainers and none were able to impress me. Paul mixed up my lift session with some boxing for cardio.....It was such a good session I was sad to know time was already up. I definitely recommend him to someone who's never trained before to someone that's even an experienced gym body.... - great at holding pads (boxing) definitely a highlight!!! - customizes a plan just for you - educates you about how to lift properly - super personable - knows how to motivate properly - super versatile with each client (he trained my daughter and it was totally different then my session and she loved it!)

    Great personal trainer. I have trained with Paul a few times. He knows his stuff…read more I've been training for 27 plus years now, and am always looking to learn new things. Paul definitely knows his stuff when it comes to fitness. He pays a lot of attention to detail and form, and pushes you like no other. He works with your strengths, as well as taking your injuries and weaknesses into account. He is very in depth on how he trains you. I have never had a bad training session with Paul. I know a few people who have trained with him, from older to beginners, and they all love him. Unlike a lot of trainers who are looking around and not paying attention to you, Paul spends his time paying attention to you to make sure you have the right form and to motivate you to get those last few reps in. If you are looking for a personal trainer who not only knows his stuff but knows how to seriously motivate and push you, you gotta try Paul.

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    Boxing session!

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