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Pugilist Gym

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Thousand Oaks, California

Kickboxing gym Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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 pugilist-gym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (805) 818-7464

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–12 PM

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 Pugilist Gym, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🦵 Muay Thai

“My son has become a Muay Thai KickBoxing expert out of the coaching and mentoring from this gym.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“I’ve attended lots of Boxing Gyms, but I’ve never been worked out like this!”

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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 Pugilist Gym — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“My son has become a Muay Thai KickBoxing expert out of the coaching and mentoring from this gym.”

Other gyms that also teach muay thai →

🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“I’ve attended lots of Boxing Gyms, but I’ve never been worked out like this!”

Other gyms that also teach boxing →

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Men or women, I highly recommend 9:30am Boxing with MMA World Champ (owner) Thor Skancke.”

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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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“The cardio classes are a great workout!”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“It was hands down the best cardio kick boxing class I’ve ever taken.”

From the reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Best workout EVER!!! My entire family attends this gym. My son has become a Muay Thai KickBoxing expert out of the coaching and mentoring from this gym. I’ve attended lots of Boxing Gyms, but I’ve never been worked out like this!

★★★★★ — Cesar, Feb 2023

Amazing workout. The best team ever! Thor is simply awesome. Hands down the best place to better yourself.

★★★★★ — Janet, Jul 2023

Thor’s cardio kick boxing class was next level! It was hands down the best cardio kick boxing class I’ve ever taken. I highly recommend! The friendly energy was so amazing, and all the staff are highly knowledgeable about health and fitness.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Oct 2024

I went to this new gym and I had the most amazing experience. Thor ( coach) is great his so knowledgeable about health and diet. The environment and the energy is great here. Got the year's best deal !

★★★★★ — Bruce, Mar 2023

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Your first kickboxing class at Pugilist 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.

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 Pugilist Gym

1746 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA91360

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