American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness 2600 De Anza Road, San Diego, CA 92109

"I will start this off by saying that I used to be a very athletic person, but I haven't been for a number of years now. After consistently attending an online HIIT class over the past 18 months, I felt confident I could try something new. I did some fitness boxing years back and remembered that I enjoyed it. Hesitant about health implications of training indoors in a not-well ventilated environment, I tried out a fitness boxing gym and did not like it. The party atmosphere wasn't for me, I wanted to learn new skills which for me included instruction on technique and not just getting to sweat. Then I tried American Boxing. The idea of training outside on the Bay was promising. Dave called me after my initial email to explain his training approach and learn about my physical situation. I used the generous first week offer and tried two classes. I was hooked immediately. Training with Dave is hard and challenging. It is also highly addictive. I always walk away with renewed energy and pride of what I have done. People in class have been amazingly supportive of a beginners like me, while also helping me push myself. My goals have evolved from general fitness and losing weight to yes, still losing weight but also supporting my body and mind from a new perspective. I am living with high breast cancer risk and this class and Dave's responsiveness outside of class, have supported me in many more ways than I expected. Boxing has done wonders for my mental health!"

"Incredible coach. Dave’s credentials speak for themself. The man is a martial arts master. He has trained with all sorts of pro fighters around the world. He’ll show you unconventional techniques! I learned a lot from my 1 on 1 with Dave. He was very welcoming and let me pick what I wanted to learn. Dave fought a lot as a southpaw so he gave me a ton of useful advice. What a memorable session. I’d recommend him!"

"Training with coach Dave Nielsen at American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness has been an extremely satisfying experience. In three months I have learned a wealth of practical striking technique and principles for boxing and Muay Thai. This is great as I joined the gym with the aim to become a solid striker and to grow athletically. My current success is largely due to Dave’s coaching. I am always leaving class either accomplishing something I didn’t think I could handle yet, or failing to do so and learning a lot anyways. I also feel coach Dave is great at gradually introducing people to the grittier side of training and never thoughtlessly has you doing something you shouldn’t be doing at your level. Another great element is the people training at American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness are always game, supportive, and ready to push. All told, I’m confident coach Dave can guide me in accomplishing my goals and am very glad I got started here."

"I've been training with Dave at American Boxing Muay Thai for about two months now, and I have seen major improvements in my technique from the time I began. I still have much to learn! My goals are to strengthen my body, my Muay Thai skills, and gain the confidence to walk into any gym with an arsenal of combos & methods to spar. I believe with the Dave's direction, knowledge, and his ability to push me, I'll be there. I recommend his program to anyone, from all walks of life!"

"If you want an amazing workout and develop real athleticism and strength, then train with Coach Dave at American Boxing Gym! Yes, he is tough and expects maximum effort, but he is truly dedicated to his students and will absolutely get the best out of you. I also really love the atmosphere of this gym, the people are real and welcoming, there’s no pretense. Just work out, and work out hard. Coach Dave will teach you good technique so that you get the maximum benefit from your workouts, and trust me, your body will absolutely feel the difference! I’ve taken his classes for two months now, and also taken personal training from Coach Dave, and nothing compares to American Boxing Gym!!"