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Tiger Smalls Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Spring Valley, California
Boxing gym offering classes, including Muay Thai, and a weightlifting area.
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 — 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
- 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 sdcombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 303-0402
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“For all you early morning risers, the 6AM cardio kickboxing will literally kick box the sweat right out of you.”
“My daughter LOVES learning from coach Ronnie and I'm willing to bet that your child will too!”
“I had almost no experience coming into jiujitsu, but PJ and the other staff here made me feel welcome, no matter what my skill was.”
“The Muay Thai and BJJ both have lots of students with great attitudes.”
“Along with an extensive weight area, this gym has a boxing ring, class area with boxing bags, and a caged jiu jitsu area.”
“Our class was small but that meant we had quite a bit of one on one attention from the coach (or professor not sure how they address higher belts and black belts).”
“Boxing, Mui Tai, MMA, strength and conditioning for all ages and levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai and BJJ both have lots of students with great attitudes.”
“Along with an extensive weight area, this gym has a boxing ring, class area with boxing bags, and a caged jiu jitsu area.”
“I've been to a bunch of MMA and kickboxing gyms in San Diego, and I will say this is the CLEANEST, and probably one of the biggest around with the top of the line equipment.”
“Coach Ronnie Labella is one of those Great coaches, which is why I travel over 20 miles to have my 7 year old daughter learn Jiu-Jitsu from him.”
What members say
“I've been a regular here since it first opened, and has quickly become my favorite place to work out at with great instructors and impressive amenities.”
“I tried a couple of other gyms but when I had my first class at 10th Planet, oh man the vibe, the people, I felt at home.”
“I am now in the best shape of my life and despite having a disadvantage with sickle cell trait, I am now competing, something I never thought I could do especially in my 30's.”
“All their amenities, from the wooden floors to the mats, showers to the weight room, are all brand spanking new, regularly clean, and the best of the best.”
“Ladies, this means you too!”
From the reviews
There are good coaches in this world, and then there are GREAT coaches! Coach Ronnie Labella is one of those Great coaches, which is why I travel over 20 miles to have my 7 year old daughter learn Jiu-Jitsu from him.
This is the place you want to come to train, wether it’s for jujitsu, Muy Thai, yoga, or MMA in general. The guy that runs that place, Josh, is a great guy and he also hops in classes sometimes to teach you some crazy moves. It’s a great learning environment to learn and better your technique to be the best you can be.
Awesome location. Amazing staff. Always helpful and friendly. Huge facility is well-maintained. Several classes and price options to choose from. They are more than willing to work with you if you have questions. These guys have taken great care of me. Get your butt in the gym and get to work!
I've always wanted to learn a martial art. Always! When I came to 10th Planet Spring Valley, I knew I was home! I tried a couple of other gyms but when I had my first class at 10th Planet, oh man the vibe, the people, I felt at home.
New to kickboxing? Start at Tiger Smalls Boxing
Tiger Smalls Boxing 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 Tiger Smalls 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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