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3.6 (628 reviews)
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Prince Charles K.

I join UFC Gym Torrance mainly to watch the fights, like I did on 9/19/2026. However, on that evening the closing Manager decided to close the gym right at 8 pm when the main event (Van vs Pantoja) was about to start. This caused a disturbance from about 15 - 20 members including myself. She said she was new there and she didn't want to be left there by herself. I told her this has never happened, where you'd kick out all members BEFORE the main event is concluded. She should call her boss and get a proper instruction, but she didn't and insisted on closing the gym at 8 pm. Please be sure this is communicated and doesn't happen again.

Steph H.

On Saturday 9/12 the employees decided that turning off more than half of the gym's lights off 11 minutes before closing without warning was a good idea. I was in the lifting section of the gym and was in the middle of lifting at one of the racks. I could not see myself in the mirror to see if I was lifting correctly nor safely see where to put the barbell on the rack. This is the earliest time they've done this. My back started hurting later from not being able to see myself in the mirror to lift up properly. While it looks brighter than it is in my photo because of my camera settings, I was on the right side where it was almost pitch black that I could barely see where I put my water bottle on the floor. I could have also tripped over the bottom part of the rack because it was that dark! It took a bit for my eyes to adjust to the darkness so I can exit out.

Shima R.

While the gym itself has made some improvements, the lack of staff professionalism on the weekends is quite frustrating. Each weekend, paying members stand around waiting for an employee to open the door. This is quite frustrating considering a business must be open during posted business hours and like myself, plan ahead to be here. Managers should really consider changing the employees on the weekend as it seems they can't meet their scheduled hours, weekly. Surprised they haven't been fired yet. Not to mention, being diabetic and having to leave the gym at a proper time to eat a meal, this is very frustrating. The craziest part is when the staff does show up, at 6:21, they are not apologetic and rather said "yeah, I'm late," when asked if the gym did in fact open at 6. Managers, please do better.

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Alex M.

Warning! Do NOT leave your credit card on file with this gym! They will charge you unauthorized fees, and when you try to resolve the issue, no one takes responsibility. You'll be passed around from one manager to another, and nothing gets done. I was a UFC Gym member for three years and paid my membership in advance. I also lost a significant amount of weight and decided to sign up for month-to-month personal training, which I continued for nearly a year. I was very happy with my trainer during that time. However, when I decided to pause the training, I was told I needed to submit a 30-day cancellation notice. I completed the cancellation form well in advance--nearly 50 days ahead--requesting to stop the service on September 28, 2024, while still using a few leftover training sessions and continuing to visit the gym until then. Despite this, I noticed a charge for October. When I spoke to my trainer, Jonathan, he assured me the cancellation had been processed and said the charge must have been a mistake. He promised to take care of it. To my surprise, I was also charged for November and December. I tried calling the gym and spoke with managers Cress and Andrea. They asked me to email all the texts and communication I had with my trainer, where he clearly confirmed the cancellation was submitted on time and that he would request a refund. Still, nothing happened and they were telling me worst scenario you can use The three month training anytime you want! After two months, I visited the gym in person to follow up with the refund, only to be told there by 3rd manager ( lady that I don't remember her name) was a problem because the system showed that all three months of personal training sessions were marked as "used"--which is impossible, as I hadn't stepped foot in the gym since mid-October. My membership also expired in December, so there was no way I could have used any sessions in November or December and I told her to simply check the system to see my membership wasn't scanned at front for months as she promised to do but still nothing. To make things worse, it seems my trainer either quit or was fired. Every time I asked them to call him or check with him, they said he wasn't there. Finally, I had to dispute with my bank and the retuned just one month. Bottom line: This gym has no accountability and terrible customer service. I would strongly advise against leaving any payment method on file with them.

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Jeff B.

God please fix things here! I don't feel like I am getting what I pay for here sometimes. Why don't they you guys close at 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday? This gym has a Covid schedule that never changed. Why is that? Other gyms are open ... why not this one? Also. Please repair the showers or hangers outside showers while charging members regular maintenance fees. The hooks are there for a reason... why don't they hold up clothes? Why do they announce that the gym will close in 45 minutes when it open for another hour? Are people really off the clock at 8 pm and therefore everyone must be out 5 minutes early. However my biggest gripe at the moment is the mismanagement of the PA system and music. What do you guys do to make sure members find this place enjoyable? Play something ez listening. Nobody wants to listen to hip hop from the 90's they play here throughout their workout! It's insufferable. Please stop playing terrible music so loud that people need to buy noise canceling headphones to enjoy working out here.

Closed on Father's Day without any notice online or even a sign on the door. Just locked doors and red stanchions.

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Ask the Community - UFC GYM Torrance

Do they have a sauna? If so, how is it?

Yes, it's great! You sit in there and really get a good sweat on!

Is the gym still only allowing you to workout there via an appointment?

Nope, both the Torrance and Rosemead are open to members. There hours do vary du to covid-19 so I would call in advance to make sure there open. enjoy ur workouts

Does this location have a speedbag?

Yes, it does have a speed bag and other boxing equipment.

I've called multiple times! Is the gym open?

yes, they are. almost back to normal hours

How can I cancel my membership if the gym is closed due to COVID restrictions? And there isn't anyone available to take my phone call, the phone just keeps ringing.

I unfortunately had to resort to spamming their IG until I got an answer. Email ophelia.griffin@ufcgym.com and ben.valenzuela@ufcgym.com that you want to cancel. I had to do… 

Will the Gym be open during the remodel?

I don't work for the gym, but they are 100% open, still 24 hours! So far it's been like a machine they are in and out of there with the new product quicker than anything I've ever seen!… 

Hi For membership ultimate has complimentary kids club but it's one child per adult or more ?please let me know. Thanks!

Hi yuri, if you have an ultimate membership it’s up 4 kids 6months-12yrs of age. Here’s my cell number 310-462-5382. Text me and I’ll set you up a visit for the gym

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