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Sparta Academy
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Los Angeles, California
Contemporary fitness facility offering free weights & Crossfit, kickboxing & martial arts classes.
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spartaacademyla.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-832-7404
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“We’re only doing the cross-training classes 4x a week and see better results than when we were doing HIIT classes 6x a week.”
“As a woman, I've tried different MMA gyms and have mostly felt ignored because I was a female.”
“The owner is a master martial artist and the instructors are endlessly professional, understanding, and can work with all levels.”
“They have everything, personal training, self defense sessions and even weightlifting.”
“We’re only doing the cross-training classes 4x a week and see better results than when we were doing HIIT classes 6x a week.”
Other martial arts here
“As a woman, I've tried different MMA gyms and have mostly felt ignored because I was a female.”
“Lots of different martial arts (Jiu jitsu, kickboxing, krav, judo, wrestling, etc.”
“I have wanted to learn Muy Thai and take classes for a while now, for both self defense and fitness purposes.”
What members say
“Not only is he a great trainer and dedicated to helping me achieve my goals, but he also helped push me to get out of my comfort zone & try the other classes offered there as well.”
“The owner is a master martial artist and the instructors are endlessly professional, understanding, and can work with all levels.”
“It has everything I need along with amazing classes like cross training and martial arts!”
“He pushed me beyond what I thought I could do but I saw results and I think it's worth every penny!”
“The gym itself is clean and very welcoming (definitely feels like a family already), and follows all Covid safety protocols.”
“He pushed me beyond what I thought I could do but I saw results and I think it's worth every penny!”
From the reviews
Sparta Academy has been a transformational experience. I began with a couple of one-off classes in Muay Thai kickboxing, then bought the 10-class nonmember package, then I decided to add Cross Training classes, and finally went ahead and got the monthly unlimited package.
As a female, this gym was very intimidating at first, but my SO was looking for a gym to lose the pandemic weight we put on and we decided to give it a try. We’re so glad we did because we’ve been so impressed by the results!
It was hard getting back into a routine after the pandemic, but finding Sparta Academy was such a blessing, I cannot say enough good things about this gym. I initially booked personal training with JJ.
Small but mighty. Literally the best gym program I’ve ever experienced. Was in shape and beyond in a matter of weeks. The schedule can be a bit tight but if you can go consistently you will see results immediately.
New to kickboxing? Start at Sparta Academy
Sparta Academy 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 Sparta Academy
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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