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Defiant gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Burbank, California
Gym offering classes in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, and Muay Thai, plus strength training.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule defiantmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-397-9293
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a beginner it’s hard finding people who are welcoming and willing to help teach you with no judgement, this place is perfect.”
“Great teammates, great coaches, intense pad work, and quality sparring.”
“I've been coming to Defiant for Muay Thai and it's been great for keeping my body in shape and learning self-defense.”
“I've been to another Muay Thai/ Boxing Gym and this gym is definitely superior.”
“They offer multiple class times throughout the week and also have expanded to now have women's and kids classes.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been coming to Defiant for Muay Thai and it's been great for keeping my body in shape and learning self-defense.”
“I've been to another Muay Thai/ Boxing Gym and this gym is definitely superior.”
“Legit spot, great Environment , good energy, Muay Thai specialist , Full MMA experience!”
“I've been coming to Defiant for Muay Thai and it's been great for keeping my body in shape and learning self-defense.”
What members say
“Great teammates, great coaches, intense pad work, and quality sparring.”
“As a beginner it’s hard finding people who are welcoming and willing to help teach you with no judgement, this place is perfect.”
“Great facility, compact, tough and awesome vibe with everyone working out.”
“As a beginner it’s hard finding people who are welcoming and willing to help teach you with no judgement, this place is perfect.”
From the reviews
Best Muay Thai and mma gym around. Great teammates, great coaches, intense pad work, and quality sparring. Great place to build connections for fighting in the cage.
I've been coming to Defiant for Muay Thai and it's been great for keeping my body in shape and learning self-defense. They offer multiple class times throughout the week and also have expanded to now have women's and kids classes.
More than a gym, it’s like a club... once you arrive you don’t want to leave. It’s hard work, everyone trains hard and fights hard but it’s great fun and even after boxing for 10+, I still found plenty more to learn from The head coach and everyone that trains there.
Amazing place meet great people and workout and get in shape... I’ve been coming here since 2010 and have loved every minute of it... if your in the Burbank area come check this place out you will not regret it!!! Above and beyond 5 stars!!! World-class gym!!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Defiant gym
Defiant gym comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Defiant gym
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.
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