THE ARENA | The San Diego Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym

Fantastic experience: The Arena is an Amazing place to train. The front desk coordinator/ Head Manager and Coach Ken is an Awesome person and a Proud Marine, truly an Amazing Professional. The BJJ program is elite! An unmatched experienced. Coach Joe Vargas is an elite Boxing Coach and his assistant Maggie Duarte is the True Mitt Queen as her students learn abilities in self defense and some go onto competitions, her fee is easily the most affordable and her training is A1 level as about $100 per hour is a steal with her, one of the most dedicated professionals in the boxing game. The H.I.T.S. squad is unmatched. Coach Abdullah is Olympic level training for those looking to take a different route in their career. Coach Joe Vargas and Maggie Duarte helped me as a Veteran buy time as i am a Combat Veteran who struggled in Life with my health but their motivational skills helped me Fight for my Life. I highly recommend this Amazing training Facility! One of the Owners Mike Leira has an incredible slogan "Steaks and Push Ups" which can motivate any individual get in the best shape by just simply looking at their diet. The Arena is built for Warriors and the best Sensei's are there to teach any soul with a Warrior spirit. Let Valor Not Fail. Don't give up on Life and Don't give up on yourself. Coach Maggie Duarte is a Future Olympic trainer so get to know her before she becomes really Famous. Coach Ken D. Is the Type of Man that will make you fall in Love with the sport. Coach Joe Vargas is the tyoe of Man that will make you appreciate the sport! GOD BLESS and GOD SPEED! Don't tell Big dreams to small minded people because they will Never understand. Go with your Big Dreams to the Arena to make them come True! - Exucitve Chef Guillermo Garcia (former Airborne Infantry and Iraq War Veteran), [Operation Iraqi Freedom IX / Operation New Dawn].

Fantastic experience: Great gym and classes

Fantastic experience: Had an awesome experience at the arena. The instruction, facility, skill, and friendliness of the gym was all top notch. Can’t wait to train again when I’m in town!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! Great atmosphere and knowledgeable instructors.

Fantastic experience: Solid gym. Trab is a great coach

Fantastic experience: A lot of options and cool gym.

Fantastic experience: Since I joined this gym the environment has always been welcoming the coaches have been great and always willing to help they have tons of equipment you can choose from and never run out of work outs

Fantastic experience: Best training I get a great work out

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. Dylan is a great coach, super personable, and helped me set up my membership super easily.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and amenities, the BJJ coaches have experience and are attentive to students

Fantastic experience: Good work got locked in

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym! Super friendly, Dillon was helpful and welcoming. Great teaching and training. Definitely will be back!

Fantastic experience: Super welcoming and helpful for beginners. Ken and Dillon were a great help and super encouraging.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to the arena for almost a year. It is hands down the best gym in San Diego. The MMA facilities is great and they have an amazing working out gym. The 7am bjj class is where it is at for the corporate America peeps. They have awesome coaches. Adam, Joe, and Andreas really know there stuff and now how to make it understandable to the student. Come check it out!!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this place the trainers are amazing at training and extremely friendly

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, offers a huge spread of fighting and martial arts styles. Instructors are masters of their fields

Fantastic experience: Great place to meet real people if your trying to improve mentally and physically. Definitely would recommend to anyone who is looking to better themselves.

Fantastic experience: Go here if you want to be hardcore war fighter! The work outs at Muay Thai class were fun and intense and one of the best work outs I got in a while.

Fantastic experience: Best gym that I had the pleasure of joining, all the teachers are extremely attentive, and the service I don't even have words to describe, I'm from Brazil and I arrived at the gym with a lot of fear but the teachers made everything easier, I thank the whole team the arena

Fantastic experience: One of the best Jiu Jitsu programs in San Diego. Excellent no-gi instruction under ADCC invite/CJI competitor Adam Bradley. Good training atmosphere and super nice, clean facility.

Fantastic experience: This gym is absolutely awesome! One stop shop for everything mma related. One membership you can attend as many classes as you like from jujitsu to boxing and more. The coaches are world class and make it easy for newbies to pick up the sports. I’ve mostly trained under Adam Bradley and Andres Montez and they have helped me love this sport. I also love the fact they have a whole separate strength and conditioning section. Coach D is awesome and very knowledgeable. Overall can’t say enough great things about this gym!

Fantastic experience: I recently started training at the arena and so far it’s been a super cool experience everyone is friendly and the coaches ass well super laid back guys , I highly recommend this gym you will not regret it

Positive experience: I enjoyed the all-women's jiu jitsu grappling class. The instructor, Rose, was knowledgeable and patient. I appreciate that she broke down the techniques into individual moves, which made it easier to follow. My only frustration is that pricing isn't available on the website and that the plans are all-inclusive, so there aren't any options for drop-in classes.

Fantastic experience: This place is a number one mma gym in America. Usually in other places you might pay up to $300 a month just for one discipline like jiu jitsu or boxing and if you want to practice more than one fighting skill then you have to go and pay again another $150-300. This place is super cheap, with a long history since 1949. They have muay-thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, judo etc, you name it. and you can practice them all if you wish whenever you wish if you have a membership. They also have a big gym with dumbbells and barbells in another building next to the building where you train. Staff is super friendly and understanding.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place. This place is for people who actually want to learn how to fight.

Fantastic experience: Joined after my first class, 10/10 experience.

Fantastic experience: Dylan was extremely helpful explaining all the perks the arena has.

Fantastic experience: Wrestling was great, the coaches were welcoming to newcomers and very knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Great gym great atmosphere. Everyone here is friendly and encouraging with all levels of experience. Left day one looking forward to day 2

Fantastic experience: Love this place just started coming. The community is great it is a reasonable price for all that it offers.

Fantastic experience: Big gym with everything you would need from gear to drinks and has friendly and helpful coaches

Fantastic experience: Best gym in San Diego hands down, huge facility and awesome classes with great instructors.

Fantastic experience: The energy in this gym is amazing. Coaches are very supportive, patient, and disciplined to improve fighters to be great. Highly recommend this place to learn a new skill and be active.

Fantastic experience: Really cool gym. It was my first time training Muay Thai and everybody was super helpful and willing to teach. The coach was great too. Would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Been coming here for a year the best gym to go too made me a better person and more of a better fighter

Fantastic experience: One of the best combat sports I’ve been to in a long time. Dylan broke down everything I needed to know and has for sure sold me. Looking forward to joining this gym

Fantastic experience: Came in to check out the place and Dylan greeted me at the front and gave me the rundown. This place is top notch, with the best trainers in the business. This is a no bs type gym, you come in with effort and energy with a willingness to get better

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. Well maintained and equipped, and the trainers are both skilled and supportive. So many different things to learn and for the membership price is such a great deal compared to other gyms I’ve come across. They offer personalized help for all skill levels. The friendly atmosphere makes every workout enjoyable. If you want to improve your skills in boxing, muay Thai, jujitsu etc and be part of a great community, I encourage you to join the Arena.

Fantastic experience: This gym includes so much for what you’re paying for, staff seem super friendly and welcoming, would definitely recommend to a friend.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great staff, only gym in San Diego that offers wrestling classes.

Negative experience: Super crazy canceling policy, downright predatory. Making you go through all these hoops just to cancel. Making you write a letter to a ghost town and wait 2 weeks+ for them to get back to you meanwhile they still charge you for something you’re currently trying to cancel. READ the CONTRACT before you SIGN, also make sure to READ the CANCELLATION POLICY within the contract DO NOT TRUST what comes out of their mouth, they’ll just say what they want to make you sign.

Fantastic experience: The classes are awesome easy to understand very clean facility and just a overall great place

Fantastic experience: Just started out and I love it, great classes and lessons, learned a lot and enjoy going as much as I can!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym! The facility is well-equipped, with plenty of bags and exercise equipment. 10/10

Fantastic experience: The Arena is the main place I go to get a serious workout. The teachers are amazing and have helped me with both my Muay thai and Ju jitsu training!!!

Fantastic experience: All gym staff are very friendly, there are plenty of experienced mixed martial artist. All the members are very friendly and welcoming to everyone no matter your experience level.

Fantastic experience: Great staff, members and staff are all welcoming and super cool. Great instructors with tons of experience and knowledge. Clean facilities and accommodating to all.

Fantastic experience: Great place for training all combat sports, top level coaches and classes running all day long to suit any schedule, the best you could ask for a very affordable price. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Best martial arts gym in San Diego great people clean gym no hassles plenty of parking good pricing can’t beat it

Fantastic experience: Been going about 6 months now, and couldn't ask for more. The price sounds high at first, but after seeing everything you get first hand, as well as participating, it's so worth the money. Knowledgeable, experienced, and positive staff/coaches, they won't leave you in any amount of questioning. If you don't understand, just ask. Guarantee you won't have to ask again. Awesome place. Highly recommend, tell a friend.

Fantastic experience: The environment is perfect. And coach is professional ！although I am first time. But I think it is best in San Diego

Fantastic experience: Very nice workout facilities

Fantastic experience: Only a month into training at the Arena. Everyone’s been very friendly and outgoing can’t wait to see what I’ll learn.

Fantastic experience: Instructors are great. Unlimited classes with tuition plus access to a weight gym.

Fantastic experience: Facility is huge! Both front desk staff and coaches are friendly and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: The arena is the best gym I’ve trained at!! The coach’s are really good and the training facilities are the best of the best

Fantastic experience: The Arena has a welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking about learning a new style of fighting.

Fantastic experience: Great first experience and workout. Coaches are very knowledgeable and the gym is a awesome training environment.

Fantastic experience: Kenwas absolutely amazing at explaining all the programs and things to do to include a tour, very informative and very smart. Highly recommended due to cleanliness, space, the plentiful class schedule. The instructors are very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Only in town for a couple of days and wanted a place to train and was not disappointed the staff were very friendly and helpful and the class was great!

Fantastic experience: Everyone was super nice and super patient. Awesome beginner & advanced gym!

Fantastic experience: The best fighting gym, they have great equipment, everything is clean, and the coaches are amazing! 10/10

Fantastic experience: Friendly service at the front desk made it nice and easy for me to sign up my teenage son. Lots of times and options for classes also!

Fantastic experience: Great place. My teenage son was welcomed with open arms. The staff and coaches are great. I highly recommended this place. If you are looking for a place for your teenage kid or your self this is the place.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn and get a good workout. I have been with the Arena for about 10 years and will continue to train here!

Fantastic experience: I dropped by here to train while visiting San Diego. I enjoyed the classes and will definitely come by again if Im in town. Adam is a world class competitor and instructor.

Fantastic experience: Very good environment, different types of martial arts, the sign up process was plain and simple Ken was able to fully explain it without any doubts great place to start if you’re new into martial arts!

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Super nice new equipment & gym. Trevor helped me out & was super sweet & got me all set up for classes. I’m looking forward to starting classes!!

Fantastic experience: Very excited to be part of The Arena gym. I was a member back before Covid and only stopped going because of Covid. I recently decided to go back and couldn’t be any happier for it. I searched into other gyms that are potential; however, the diversity of classes and availability of these, makes this gym be at the top of many. Also, cannot omit that the guys in charge have the demeanor of being friendly and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Great gym that matches any level of practitioner! It's genuinely a great place to begin while also being a gym to take you to the heights of your potential! The facilities are also topnotch and regularly updated and maintained!

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing place, with all the different martial arts available at different times through out the day and the clean facilities and gym it really should cost more. There are so many different classes available in the morning, afternoon and evening and the instructors are truly patient and talented. World class talent teaching everyday all day. Except Sundays haha

Negative experience: In order to end your contract they require proof that you moved or were injured. I sent the proof and heard nothing from them, and now they are trying to shake me down for more money using a collection agency. They also forced me to pay a renewal fee and an extra month. I will be contacting the California secretary of state’s fraud department. AVOID!!!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in SD. Great people and great training. Would recommend to anyone serious about improving their skills.

Fantastic experience: Amazing training with a wide variety and knowledgeable instructors. Come here if you want to improve yourself with a great community of people looking to do the same.

Fantastic experience: I went to the arena for over a year and when I ran into a pay issue they were very understanding and helpful. Highly suggest going to their training. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, the cleanliness of it was really impressive as well as the overall feel. Very professional feel with a "team" vibe to it. Very highly qualified instructors and a positive feel. It inspired me to train harder.

Fantastic experience: Welcoming coaches and staff! Good prices and great sessions. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Good clean gym front desk was very helpful and posts of cool people there I had a really good time at this gym.

Fantastic experience: The best gym I've been to since I was a kid ! Great coach's, Staff is amazing! 5 Stars!

Fantastic experience: Came for a boxing event and it was super dope. The whole atmosphere. $25 admission fee but amateur boxers go AT IT. Saw some great boxing and a nice atmosphere to watch the fights

Fantastic experience: Im new here and excited to be a part of this gym. You get the most bang for your buck and its a huge gym with the most classes ive seen from any other gym on their schedules. I came for the muay thai but i am definitely going to go to other classes as well. The trainers come from professional experience. Plus theres a really nice gym to workout also with lots of machines to get a good workout and replace a gym membership

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town with trainers who are dedicated and passionate to see us grow not just as fighters but also as great human beings. Very clean gym coach duckee at the front desk has great professional greetings and service and provides and support you need the trainers coach Basheer and coach Joe are hands down master trainers and men I admire the energy in the gym and pro fighters treat everyone with the same respect there are no egos if your looking for a gym to compete for or just train in general these facilities have gotten my work ethic 1000 times better I thank the whole Arena staff for their commitment in my amateur boxing career

Fantastic experience: Hands down best MMA Gym in San Diego. Facility is top notch and beyond clean! Staff is beyond cool and professional. This is the place to be whether you’re just getting into Martial Arts or looking to progress they absolutely build fighters. Beyond grateful to be apart of this gym.

Fantastic experience: I was a little nervous at first as a newbie but there's honestly no need to be as everyone is so welcoming and eager to help you with pointers. The coaches and staff are very knowledgeable and professional. The weight room and strength/conditioning classes are a huge plus as well. I love the environment and energy! As a former collegiate athlete this place is just what I was looking for! I love the team atmosphere. I still have a lot to learn about boxing but I can't wait to learn all I can and develop my skills. I can tell that this is a place where I will grow. If you're thinking about joining a combat sports gym this is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: Best gym to learn fighting techniques! All in one inclusive membership package is the absolute best! The people are cool too.

Fantastic experience: This is the SPOT! Having visited numerous gyms, I quickly grow bored. I sought something more engaging, a place to acquire new skills. Training in various fighting styles, coupled with strength and conditioning classes, proves invaluable for my hybrid athlete journey! The strength and conditioning side of the gym is ideal for OCR racing and pushing my body and mind to attain new skills. If you seek a comprehensive training hub for fighting and conditioning, this is the spot!

Fantastic experience: Ken at the front desk was super welcoming and could not have been more chill. Went into a class and everyone was super welcoming, showing me how to wrap my hands, and taking me through pad work and walking me through all the basics. Awesome gym, would def recommend!

Fantastic experience: This Gym is awesome, they have all types of classes the membership rate is very affordable. The staff is polite and welcoming, the facility is super clean. There is plenty of parking. I have so many good things to say about this place. Don’t hesitate to come check it out!

Fantastic experience: The arena is a large gym with great coaches and the staff is super cool. Shoutout Trevor for getting me signed up and convincing me to join

Fantastic experience: Just signed up at The Arena with Trevor Alexander. Took us for a tour of the facility. We immediately signed up. Trevor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all that the facility has to offer. Thanks again Trevor. See you tomorrow for training.

Fantastic experience: I’m at professional boxer training here at the arena and I can say from 11 years of boxing experience in San Diego that it’s the best place for everybody. From someone learning the ropes to someone training for a world championship and everyone in between. Clean equipment, great camaraderie, and an incredible work ethic are some of the things that makes the arena number one.

Fantastic experience: This place is very friendly to people of all skill levels and will welcome you with open arms! The staff and coaches do their best to provide the tools necessary for you to have a great experience no matter the discipline you choose to learn.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking to up your fitness or take some serious action towards Martial arts. You’re definitely in the right place. You have one facility with everything you could ask for. From top notch MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, too a well constructed functional training facility. Everyone including staff are super welcoming, new comers should definitely check it out!

Positive experience: After paying for the day pass, I tried out this gym's Muay Thai class and Boxing class, so my experience is limited. Overall, the people are friendly, the experienced classmates are helpful, but the instructors' teaching style appears to be less guided. Trevor at the front desk was nice and gave me a tour of the gym, noting the gym's emphasis on cleanliness. Other than that, you just pick a class and go for it. For the Muay Thai class, the instructor had the class warm up, had everyone pair up, then noted the combination he wanted the class to do with partial movements demonstrating the combination, asked if there were questions, then sat down and observed. There were a few verbalizations of "good," indicating that he was paying attention to the techniques performed. This is a slightly different approach than what I have experienced at another gym, in which the instructor would fully demonstrate the combination with someone, then go around pair to pair to critique their form. My partner was helpful in helping me get on the right track though. For the Boxing class, the instructor had everyone pair up and free style--with one partner giving out combinations and the other partner performs the combinations. After some time, each striker would move to the next "station." After a few rounds, the roles switched. This is good in that you get to work with people of different skill levels. The more experienced people were helpful in pointing out areas for me to improve. I was then able to do the same for the less experienced members. This is a nice way to get hands-on learning from each other. Admittedly, I was hoping for a more technique-based class in which the instructor would demonstrate a specific combination, then have the class practice it, then critique each pair as needed. I did ask the instructor what his typical class structure was, to which he responded that he mixes his classes up. Sometimes he focuses on techniques, and sometimes he has the class do free style. Their website advertises "30 days free" if you fill out the online form. What was not initially clear to me is you only get 30 days free if you sign up for their 2-year membership. That is clarified after you press the '30 days free' button, and the popup then says "first 30 days free." I suppose that's my fault for misinterpreting it. Overall, I had a nice workout and got a taste of what the gym has to offer. If you are considering this gym, consider purchasing a day pass. Perhaps it is right for you.

Fantastic experience: magine unleashing your inner warrior with a supportive community by your side. Forget judgment, The Arena is a sanctuary for self-discovery, where boxing ignited my passion years ago and now reignites my spirit even after navigating the lawyer's demanding path. Whether you're a seasoned contender or taking your first jab, martial arts aren't just about punches and kicks – they're about building mental resilience, sharpening focus, and becoming a better version of yourself. That's what I found at The Arena, where professional trainers guide you back into your power zone amidst a vibrant mix of athletes. From seasoned pros to newbies taking their first steps, we share the same mat, pushing our limits and cheering each other on. The best part? The variety! Boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, Muay Thai – you name it, they train it. It's like having a martial arts buffet, preparing you for anything life throws your way. Maybe you won't do it all in one day, but with every new style, you add another weapon to your arsenal. Friendly staff, diverse classes, and an atmosphere that crackles with energy – The Arena isn't just a gym, it's a home for champions in the making, and I'm proud to be one of them.

Fantastic experience: Professional grade establishment, this place is serious. If you want to train to be a fighter, this place has the instruments and the instructors to show you how to do it. whether your just starting out, or your looking for a new gym to join this place can absolutely suit your needs! There’s a variety of classes covering practically all bases of mma, and the staff show genuine enthusiasm and dedication to the passionate world of combat sports. I think its dope, and it’s well worth checking out

Fantastic experience: Cleanliness is definitely the gym’s forte. Does not smell like sweat when you walk in like most boxing gyms, and is real neat regardless of which part of the facility you’re in. Atmosphere is great, especially for beginners. I had no experience coming in, but coach Joe and the rest of the class were patient with me and quick to give pointers. Definitely recommend, and I regret not signing up sooner.

Fantastic experience: You can’t beat the price for the service they offer. I practiced Muay Thai in my home state before moving down to San Diego for work, and what I paid for 3 days a week an hour long classes, is still more than what they are charging here for a 6 days/week multiple sessions everyday, access to all the classes. And they work with the Navy seals too… that’s is a big steal.

Fantastic experience: Really solid gym. Instructors are highly qualified and experts at their craft. The facilities are excellent, and plenty of parking (didn’t know that was possible in San Diego). Love this place.