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Sugar Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Encinitas, California
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.
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 8–16) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sugar-boxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 760-436-8682
Hours
| Monday | 8:45 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:45 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:45 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:45 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“They really look out for the kids and are really conservative about making sure kids are fully ready before they move into contact boxing.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“If you're looking to sharpen your skills one-on-one, definitely ask for Anthony.”
“The coaches and all the teen kids here treat her with such respect.”
“We took a couple of students here for the first time today and they absolutely loved it.”
Other martial arts here
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
What members say
“Great workout, great coaches, and great facility.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“Unpretentious, well-equipped, and dedicated to helping one learn to box correctly.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“Friendly people, and good instructors that are always mixing up the workout and helping with proper boxing form.”
From the reviews
I have 2 sisters that also have a membership here. I write on behalf of my siblings when I say that Encinitas Boxing and Fitness is fantastic! The quality of the trainers is superb. Mike, the head boxing trainer is a master expert instructor, and his instruction, style, and motivation are second to none!
Sugar Boxing is a gem. Unpretentious, well-equipped, and dedicated to helping one learn to box correctly. They cater to all age groups (I'm over 60) and I have found everyone from the instructors to the other trainees, to be inspiring, encouraging and a lot of fun.
This place is awesome. I have so much fun and have gotten stronger and improved my balance in just a few months. The coaches are great and always willing to accommodate if I can't do a specific exercise. Try it, you ll love it. Best workout ever. I hated boxing growing up but this is different.
Been taking my son for over a year. Dana is the best always makes you aware of safety and is extremely talented at instructions. All the coaches are extremely helpful. You can't find any other boxing gym like this one. Facility is immaculate clean,
New to kickboxing? Start at Sugar Boxing
Sugar Boxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Sugar Boxing
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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