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Sugar Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Encinitas, California
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 8–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- 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
“They really look out for the kids and are really conservative about making sure kids are fully ready before they move into contact boxing.”
“The coaches and all the teen kids here treat her with such respect.”
“If you're looking to sharpen your skills one-on-one, definitely ask for Anthony.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“We took a couple of students here for the first time today and they absolutely loved it.”
Other martial arts here
“Trainers Ryan (kickboxing), Alex (kickboxing), and Cody(boxing) are also experts in their respective fields and loads of fun.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
What members say
“The coaches are great and always willing to accommodate if I can't do a specific exercise.”
“Friendly people, and good instructors that are always mixing up the workout and helping with proper boxing form.”
“They offer a great mix of getting a great work-out and learning boxing fundamentals as well as in-ring application.”
“In addition to gaining boxing skills and getting a great workout, his self confidence and focus has greatly improved.”
“They offer a great mix of getting a great work-out and learning boxing fundamentals as well as in-ring application.”
“Unpretentious, well-equipped, and dedicated to helping one learn to box correctly.”
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 muay thai? 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Sugar Boxing
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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