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Shark Sports Boxing Gym

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Whittier, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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 $150/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
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  • Website & schedule sharksportsboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 562-832-1078

Hours

Monday 8 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Friday 8 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Saturday 10 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 Shark Sports Boxing Gym, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Very accommodating to all levels of fitness.”

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🥊 Boxing 7 mentions

“I entered with no knowledge or experience in boxing and I feel that that the staff here cares for everyone's progress.”

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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 Shark Sports Boxing Gym — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 7 mentions

“I entered with no knowledge or experience in boxing and I feel that that the staff here cares for everyone's progress.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Very accommodating to all levels of fitness.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“Come ready to work and you'll see the results quick.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“I truly wish we had found you sooner 🙏 Since starting, I’ve seen such a positive change in him, his confidence has grown so much, and he feels healthier and happier than ever.”

From the reviews

Es el mejor lugar para llevar a los niños a que tengan disciplina. El coach Pablo y el resto del los entrenadores tiene mucha paciencia con todos y el ambiente es Genial tengo 2 niños entrenando y es la mejor inversión económica para mis hijos.

★★★★★ — Nelly, Sep 2021

Great support from Pablo. Lots of boxing equipment to work with. Awesome friendly people within the gym. Very accommodating to all levels of fitness.

★★★★★ — Carlos, Jul 2022

I’m so thankful we found Shark Sports Boxing Gym for my 8-year-old son. I truly wish we had found you sooner 🙏 Since starting, I’ve seen such a positive change in him, his confidence has grown so much, and he feels healthier and happier than ever. His trainer, Shark, is a true professional and genuinely cares.

★★★★★ — M, Apr 2026

Great gym for all levels. I entered with no knowledge or experience in boxing and I feel that that the staff here cares for everyone's progress. Come ready to work and you'll see the results quick. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

New to kickboxing? Start at Shark Sports Boxing Gym

Shark Sports Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Shark Sports Boxing 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 Shark Sports Boxing Gym

11508 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA90601

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