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GFC Fitness

3.6 ★★★★☆ 73 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Glendale, California

Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

Gym where martial arts training classes are offered, for cultural heritage and fitness.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Membership memberships run around $50/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gfcmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 818-243-2338

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–6 pm
Saturday 11 am–1 pm
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 GFC Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“Teaching right spirit and kids are having fun”

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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 GFC Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“best MMA coaches on the west coast!”

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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 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Main coach is one of the best.”

From the reviews

One of the best places to train. Main coach is one of the best. Get em next time Ronda.. U have all our support from GLD

★★★★★ — Martin, Nov 2015

This is the one of the cleanest gym in town and head coach Edmond is an absolute connoisseur in his work!!!

★★★★★ — Nazo, Aug 2021

I LOVE RHONDA ROUSEY!!! Love Her! I grew up in Glendale, went to St Francis H. S. in La Cańada & now live in Minnesota. I Luv you Rhonda! ;-)

★★★★★ — Mike, Jun 2019

Really Good Gym, Like the Atmosphere an Energy . Always felt welcomed . Great Coaches , Great Team

★★★★★ — David, May 2014

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 73 reviews →

Your first kickboxing class at GFC 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 GFC Fitness

601 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA91204

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