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Swenson Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Venice, California
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 swensonboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (224) 388-9779
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, it’s a welcoming environment where you can get a great workout, improve your boxing skills, and have fun doing it.”
“There are very few trainers with his skill, eye, and ability to take someone from beginner to looking like a real pro, and he does it in a surprisingly short amount of time.”
“I was super nervous to check out the space because I’ve historically hated boxing classes, but the owner had stopped me while walking by and told me to try it out.”
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“I was super nervous to check out the space because I’ve historically hated boxing classes, but the owner had stopped me while walking by and told me to try it out.”
“If you are looking for an unbelievable workout while learning self defense please check him out you won’t be disappointed!”
What members say
“He is an outstanding boxing and kickboxing coach: knowledgeable, experienced, and completely authentic.”
“There are very few trainers with his skill, eye, and ability to take someone from beginner to looking like a real pro, and he does it in a surprisingly short amount of time.”
“I'd struggled to find a boxing gym that offers personalized, expert coaching, a great workout, time outside, and good community.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, it’s a welcoming environment where you can get a great workout, improve your boxing skills, and have fun doing it.”
“It teaches focus, discipline, consistency, resilience, footwork, proper body mechanics, hand positioning, and the mental toughness to keep showing up when things get hard.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, it’s a welcoming environment where you can get a great workout, improve your boxing skills, and have fun doing it.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Training at Swenson Boxing has been one of the best experiences of my boxing journey. I was first introduced to Aaron Swenson years ago as one of the founders of FightCamp. At the time, I weighed 263 pounds and was looking for a way to transform my health and fitness.
If you’re looking for a boxing/kickboxing trainer who is truly on another level, Aaron is it. There are very few trainers with his skill, eye, and ability to take someone from beginner to looking like a real pro, and he does it in a surprisingly short amount of time. What sets Aaron apart is his method.
First of all, Aaron is the nicest and most caring person. He is an outstanding boxing and kickboxing coach: knowledgeable, experienced, and completely authentic.
Great gym, great energy, and a great group of people. Aaron is excellent on the mitts and always brings a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm to every session. One of my favorite things about Swanson Boxing is that it’s outdoors. Training in the fresh air with the sun out beats being stuck inside a crowded gym.
New to kickboxing? Start at Swenson Boxing
Swenson 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 Swenson 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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