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Chainsaw Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Vista, California

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule chainsawfit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (760) 458-5688

Hours

Monday 5–8 AM, 5–7 PM
Tuesday 5–8 AM, 6–7 PM
Wednesday 5–8 AM, 5–7 PM
Thursday 6–8 AM, 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 AM, 6–7 PM
Saturday 7–9 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Chainsaw Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Kickboxing

“As a woman, I took it for self defense and found it extremely helpful, my teen daughter goes for fight training, and there’s also a kids class that my 11yr old attends and loves!”

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🤜 Sparring

“Good place to train, good place to spar.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“We originally started with Muay Thai and conditioning, but over the years, Jake has expertly adapted our sessions around my evolving physical pursuits.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“As a woman, I took it for self defense and found it extremely helpful, my teen daughter goes for fight training, and there’s also a kids class that my 11yr old attends and loves!”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“As a woman, I took it for self defense and found it extremely helpful, my teen daughter goes for fight training, and there’s also a kids class that my 11yr old attends and loves!”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Chainsaw Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“We originally started with Muay Thai and conditioning, but over the years, Jake has expertly adapted our sessions around my evolving physical pursuits.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“We originally started with Muay Thai and conditioning, but over the years, Jake has expertly adapted our sessions around my evolving physical pursuits.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“I’ve had nothing but amazing results and consistency in training.”

From the reviews

This gym is one of THE BEST in North County not only because of the committed trainers that teach at this gym, but also b/c the diverse background of people that come to get training from professional fighters like Jake Smith.

★★★★★ — Rit, Jun 2024

I've been training with Jake Smith at Chainsaw Fitness for 5 years, and it has been an incredible journey. We originally started with Muay Thai and conditioning, but over the years, Jake has expertly adapted our sessions around my evolving physical pursuits.

★★★★★ — Courtney, Jul 2024

I’ve had nothing but amazing results and consistency in training. Definitely an amazing spot to train if results are important to you

★★★★★ — Jake, Aug 2021

Jake is the best. Good place to train, good place to spar. Good place to get stronger.

★★★★★ — Juan, May 2024

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Your first kickboxing class at Chainsaw Fitness

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Chainsaw Fitness

925 Poinsettia Ave Ste 6, Vista, CA92081

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