Fight Academy of Pasadena
About
Fight Academy of Pasadena in Pasadena, California is a multi-disciplinary martial arts gym offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No Gi Grappling, Kickboxing, Boxing, and MMA training. The facility recently moved to a new location with better parking and provides programs for both adults and children with a focus on technique and fundamentals. The gym has a community atmosphere where most members feel welcome, though there have been some recent complaints about the attitude of certain coaches.
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Instructors
The instructors have received mixed reviews, with most older reviews praising their patience and professionalism, while a recent review specifically criticizes a coach named Heinrich. The gym appears to have qualified coaches who focus on technique and fundamentals.
Facility
The facility is located in the basement of a building with the entrance off Mills Place Alley, and they have recently moved to a new location that is reportedly better for parking. While detailed information about amenities is limited, the gym appears to be functional for martial arts training.
Pricing
All memberships are priced at $200 per month for both kids and adults with no initiation fees, requiring a 30-day notice to cancel. Family discounts are available for the Kids Program, but overall the pricing structure is fixed with limited flexibility.
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Classes
Pricing
No information about free trials is available on the website, suggesting the gym may not offer trial classes or may require direct contact for trial arrangements.
Location
Opening Hours
| Monday | 6 - 7AM, 5:30 - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 7:30PM |
| Wednesday | 6 - 7AM, 5:30 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday (Today) | 5:30 - 7:30PM |
| Friday | 6 - 7AM, 5:30 - 7:30PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 12PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The gym is located at 36 W Fair Oaks Ave., B1, Pasadena, CA with the entrance off Mills Place Alley, and reviews mention that the new location has improved parking accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What martial arts disciplines are taught at Fight Academy of Pasadena?
The gym offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), No Gi Grappling, Kickboxing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Muay Thai for both adults and children.
Is the gym suitable for beginners?
While the gym offers fundamental classes, recent reviews suggest that newcomers might face challenging sparring sessions. Beginners should communicate their experience level clearly and possibly observe a class before joining.
What programs are available for children?
Fight Academy offers a comprehensive Kids Program for ages 5-13 that includes No Gi Grappling, Kickboxing, Boxing, and MMA. The program includes tournament participation opportunities and is led by two coaches for different skill levels.
What equipment do I need to bring to classes?
For BJJ classes, you need to bring a Gi (no competing gym patches allowed). For Boxing: gloves, handwraps, mouthpiece, and headgear for sparring. For Kickboxing: gloves, handwraps, shin guards, mouthpiece, and headgear for sparring. For No Gi Grappling: mouthpiece. For MMA: MMA gloves and mouthpiece.