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1735 Garnet Ave (at Across From VONs)
San Diego, CA 92109

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American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
American Boxing Muay Thai Mma Academy - San Diego, CA
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I haaaate globo gyms....american boxing is more like a small group of people pushing each other to get better...as a 1st time beginner, i appreciated the help and kindness i recei...

Worst

How could someone with antisocial personality disorder run a gym and be a trainer? Either he

Editorial review from Citysearch 5/26/2013

I visited this place sometime ago and must say thank God for online reviews such as Yelp , City Search, Google ,... that gives the consumers an opportunity of warn each other. Before even going to this place see what people are saying about this guy. I felt so bad that I thought I have to say something. Apparently he is the worst of the worst, to the point that he is sues his own member. I contacted few of the Yelps negative reviews and you won't believe the stories. Some are actually scared of him hurting them. He is a total bully that we all talk about. In one event he goes to a business (a small one man show) and the guy was helping another customer so he had to wait few minutes, he becomes extremely agitated and writes a long negative review for the poor guy. The business owner (who is apparently sick old man and not computer savvy to defend himself) lost lots of business because this guy's review. Shame on you, what you did to the poor guy wasn't fair. Hope those of you reading this choose a different place. more

This is the future of gyms! 11/23/2011

I haaaate globo gyms....american boxing is more like a small group of people pushing each other to get better...as a 1st time beginner, i appreciated the help and kindness i received from other students i worked with. This guy below must have a screw loose..everyone I met in this gym loved it and some had been training there for years ;-? I guess some people are just hard to please...oh well...more room for me :D I took 1 kickboxing class here and absolutely loved the attention to technique, the intensity and personality brought by my instructor Jose and even the ominous Coach Dave :) Again, you cant make everyone happy...I guess me and the rest are the lucky ones ;-) Anyways, i highly recommend american kickboxing gym! more

Warning, Stay away from this palce 10/1/2011

How could someone with antisocial personality disorder run a gym and be a trainer? Either he more

The Truth about American Boxing 8/14/2010

Already having experience in Muay Thai, finding a gym that suited my need to progress and learn something new every class led me to American Boxing. I had been to other MMA gyms in San Diego and many of them were very franchise-based. Even though the size of the classes at AB are small, that allows Dave and Gina to focus more on the student and their technique. If you want to just give your money away for the sake of saying you're associated w/ an MMA gym, by all means go to any random gym and do it. However, if you want to be from a gym that has undeniably the best stand-up of San Diego and be proud to rep them every day, American Boxing is where you want to be! more

The Best Kickboxing Gym for me! 8/5/2010

Watching fights and fight training has always been a passion for me. Ive trained at American Boxing for just over 1 month and my skills have improved dramatically! I train the Muay Thai kickboxing and love it. Classes are fun and entertaining and my fitness is improving daily. Small classes and the coaches are always working with you to get better. Dave and Gina are great coaches, great people and Champions. I couldn't ask for better coaches. Thanks for everything. Sincerely Colton Cynn more

Love...love...this gym! 8/4/2010

I absolutely love this gym and the trainers. I went to this gym 1+ years and loved how my body was changing due to the intense workouts. I regret I couldn't keep it up as I moved out of the area. I have always been very athletic; (marathons, freediving, hiking...etc) but Muay Thai kickboxing changed my body in ways which I didn't get from my other activities. My abs became rock hard and kicks to the bag increased with strength and speed, my arms got very tone...People would comment on how good I looked! Also another perk...met my husband at this gym so this gym is special to me! :) and...hellllooo.....you'd be training with the best, a current world muay thay champion !! You can't ask for anything more... more

Finally Fun Fitness...Thanks American Boxing! 6/7/2010

I never take the time to review a business unless I have had an experience like never before. With my personal trainer, Gina, that is exactly what has happened and continues to happen. She is committed to helping me reach my goals in a no nonsense way...I love that, even if it is hard to hear some times...the truth sets us all free and I really see myself reaching my fitness goals with Gina. She has been teaching me kickboxing and pilates, both are extremely fun and challenging...i am a mother of 2. in my 40's if that helps... I highly suggest training with Gina at American Boxing. The 5th star will be posted when I reach my goal weight ;) Pros: Group Classes and Private Training more

Results 3/1/2010

I came in for a free Muay Thai lesson with Gina and was given a workout that left me feeling great. One class gave me the quickest results I have ever experienced. A few days after that class my whole body got toned. I have been recommending this gym to all my friend. If you want to get in shape this is the place to go. Pros: Good coach Cons: n/a more

I found the BEST Personal Trainer in San Diego! 1/24/2010

I train with Gina at American Boxing in San Diego. Sadly enough I am in my 20's and have let myself get overweight by about 30 pounds. I was a little intimidated going into a boxing gym, but was soon at ease when I met Dave, Gina and their students...all very nice and fun people. The training is just amazing! Some days we do boxing, other workouts pilates and boxing, sometimes kickboxing and kettlebells! So I get weights and fun cardio. Oh BTW, you don't have to get hit in the face to do the boxing! Not to mention Gina is what they call a master personal trainer and a kickboxing champion...which is hard to believe from this very pretty and petite girl. I totally recommend training at American Boxing if you have fitness or weight loss goals, I've already lost 10 pounds in just a couple weeks! Good luck Pros: Experienced, professional, creative, awesome! Cons: There's only 1 of her! more

American Boxing rocks! 12/31/2009

Dave is my personal trainer at American Boxing and he's a really great trainer. He's taken my fitness levels to new levels I'd never imagined! I've also lost 10 pounds of fat and gained 10 pounds of muscle. Yes I weigh the same but my waist is 3 inches smaller and my chest and arms are way bigger. Thanks to Dave and Gina I'm actually fit for the first time since high school. I can't recommend them any higher. Pros: Best trainers out there Cons: It's hard work! :) more

if you wanna kick but this is the spot!! 9/21/2009

small classes , very convinient schedule, in your face training witch is by far the best!!!!!!intense work outs fast results. Pros: best gym by far in sandiego!!!!! more

Best mind body spirit workout! 8/13/2009

I have been running my own business and missed training intensely the way I used to train. Having trained in martial arts for over 25 year, competed nationally and coached national competitors, I was looking for a serious school with physical and mental training emphasizing technique, conditioning and strategy. American kickboxing meets all this plus more. I have been training with with Dave and Gina for the past one and a half years and feel as good and better than when I had time to train 6 to 8 hours a day. The 2 main coaches Gina and Dave are very dedicated and experienced. They address each student as an individual and motivate people to reach higher and higher to find their potential. The focus on technique and conditioning give the student the foundation they need to keep progressing. If someone was to write down each and every workout as I have done they would see more than just exercising for the sake of exercising. They are teaching underlying priciples and stategy as well as giving muscle memory through repetition for the student to be able to draw from for the understanding to result in more and more automatic effective responses. The also take great care for the safety of their students through awareness and safety gear with appropriate drills for the level of the students training. There is no better work out than using your own body weight and actions to utilize and strengthen your core. The balance of strength, flexibility and agility keep us young. I should know! I am 50 and doing everything and more than I could do years ago. Train hard and polish your life! Pros: Strong knowledge base to share & individual instruction Cons: You have to be ready to do what you set out to do more

More than a gym 12/31/2008

Let's get one thing straight. . .I am not an athlete and have never been in top modeling condition! To say that I am coordinated would send my whole family falling out of their chairs in hysteria! A friend told me about some kickboxing classes so I decided it was time to get rid of that nice 35lb addition I had accumulated. We went to The Boxing Club(lava) and it was a good workout. The unfriendly sales guy got me to sign up but after a month I realized this place was not getting me the results I wanted. I found AB on the web and liked the idea of SMALL classes. I was a little intimidated at first because people looked like they really knew what they were doing!! I soon discovered that I would not only get my results with such great personal attention but I would actually learn Muay Thai! Not kickboxing;-) This place is run by a couple who actually care about their members! I have made some life long friendships, not to mention great business contacts. I recently got a chance to lead the class warm up and help another beginner with his technique, if my mom could see me now! LOL Seriously satisfied with my new family I found. OH. . . did I mention. . . I lost 40lbs :-) Pros: great value, personal attention Cons: litlle scary a first more

Not gonna get what you want here... 11/14/2008

WOW, Pros: Dont know, the girl on the phone wouldn't give me any info. Cons: A real mean girl who answers the phone in the mornings. more

Really Surprised! 10/21/2008

This is the first time I have ever tried Mauy Thai (sp?) Kickboxing, and I love it! I didn't know what to expect from training but I lost about 5 pounds in sweat in the first class and had a blast!! I couldn't walk the next day because I was so sore, but that went away fast. I told Gina about the other review on here and how bad it was, she told me how it is common practice for another local gym to write fake reviews to try and hurt business. Pretty lame I think, so I thought I'd let everyone know, I think it is fake and not true. I have taken the kickboxing and it is awesome, I have seen the boys do sparring class and they look as good if not better than the UFC show my boyfriend makes me watch! ha So, if you think you want to try a class, you should! It is a smaller gym the classes really small so you get a great workout and they fix your bad technique. I don't know if they are professional fighters but I know they train some professional fighters as well as beginners like me and Gina was on TV for fighting, so if that helps, awesome! Everyone is really cool and super nice, very beginner friendly! Good Luck Pros: Small classes, meal plan help, male and female instructors, convenient location Cons: It's location is convenient but hard to find at first more

Wow, not in a good way! 10/2/2008

First off the girl, Gina was super rude to me on the phone because I didn't want to give out my phone number right away. I should have known not to go in just by her attitude on the phone, but I really wanted to check the place out! The facility is as small as my bedroom here in PB, and it smells really bad. The training was ok but I have had way better. I thought when I went in to train I was gonna have professional fighters that helped me. They seemed pretty amature, and not user friendly to beginners. They tried to pressure me into joining right after the class, now I know why it was free. They got me in and then tried to slam me and make me feel bad! Hope nobody that reads this has to go through what I did. Pros: You will get a good workout. Cons: You have to put up with a small, stinky facility and trainers with bad attituded if you want to work out here. more

Small class size, cool people and awesome skills...an excellent learning environment! 9/10/2006

I'm in the service and have seen training from Thailand to Virginia and you should see these American Boxing MMA guys train! They have guys, girls and even kids. The head coach, coach Nielsen is crazy good at Muay Thai! This guy is fast and strong with awesome technique (in jiu jitsu too)...the coolest thing is he takes time with everyone and helps them get their techniquie right! I've never had so much fun and trained so hard! Just check this place out, it is wayyy worth it!!! Pros: Great location, small classes, lots of attention Cons: It's kinda hard to find their center, it's behind a couple other businesses. more
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