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Hamabe Dojo: Boxing and Fitness School in Irvine
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Irvine, California
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
- 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
- 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 instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–11 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–11 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–11 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From heavy bags to speed bags, there is ample sparring space; this dojo has everything you need to take your boxing to the next level.”
“I started here around June 2021, dropping from 270 to 210 pounds in about 7 months with a strict diet, and staying with training made it the first time my weight hasn't yo-yo'd.”
“Classmates help each other throughout class by practicing drills or sparring with one another or offering words of encouragement when the workout gets tough.”
“Their tireless support, commitment, and encouragement is truly appreciated; not easy at times but so worth the struggle as I become more than just a boxer!”
“This isn't your typical boxercise or booty boot camp--this is a legitimate boxing gym.”
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“Their tireless support, commitment, and encouragement is truly appreciated; not easy at times but so worth the struggle as I become more than just a boxer!”
What members say
“The coach and owner are very knowledgeable and patient, and they do not give up on you, always pushing you to try hard.”
“I started here around June 2021, dropping from 270 to 210 pounds in about 7 months with a strict diet, and staying with training made it the first time my weight hasn't yo-yo'd.”
“I was a total newbie to boxing but the coach was patient and knowledgable, and knew exactly how to make training fun and addictive!”
“Our community is built on trust, thanks to our very safe, clean and disciplined environment.”
“Their tireless support, commitment, and encouragement is truly appreciated; not easy at times but so worth the struggle as I become more than just a boxer!”
“From the moment I stepped in, I could tell this dojo was something special.”
From the reviews
If you’re serious about boxing and ready to push yourself to the limit, this is the place to be. From the moment I stepped in, I could tell this dojo was something special. It's not just a gym; it is a community of dedicated and passionate people who are all working toward the same goal, excellence. The head coach?
I was interested in boxing and always wanted to learn the craft, but while looking for boxing gyms I noticed most of them were all just "cardio boxing" classes where you don't really learn anything and you just smack a heavy bag for an hour without any guidance. That's until I stumbled upon Hamabe Dojo.
Hamabe, run by our very dedicated Coach, is without a doubt an excellent place to learn boxing and train consistently. Coach focuses on technique, intensity (to your ability), and community. This means membership that keeps getting better as members become colleagues, team mates, and friends.
My husband and I started boxing with the beginner class here at Hamabe Dojo. The environment is very welcoming and serious. We've heard a lot great words about it and got an intro class referred by our friends. Hamabe Dojo can be both beginner friendly and professional.
New to kickboxing? Start at Hamabe Dojo: Boxing and Fitness School in Irvine
Hamabe Dojo: Boxing and Fitness School in Irvine 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 Hamabe Dojo: Boxing and Fitness School in Irvine
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. 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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