Easton Training Center - Boulder

I love Easton. I had been out for a while after a car accident and neck injury and am so happy to have just started back. I've missed it so much. I love that Easton Academy is a world class gym with great instructors providing challenging, high level curriculum while fostering a friendly, supportive community. I love how we have a common goal to help everyone get better. We push one another to our limits, while still allowing others to feel successful in order to encourage growth and confidence. I feel very at home when I'm at Easton. I have just been back for two classes since resuming my training and both times saw people who were genuinely excited to see me and have me back. Easton is very much a family. In my nonprofit work, I train people in de-escalation and nonviolent direct action and I recommend Easton all the time. People often find themselves in challenging, emotionally charged and potentially dangerous situations and are concerned about self defense. I encourage everyone to learn either Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai or both and tell them that Easton is not only the best school in Colorado, but one of the best in the world. I share with them that they will feel fit, strong and confident in their ability to protect themselves. People will feel their presence and the energy they project in escalated situations and that alone will most often be enough to prevent things from devolving into a violent conflict. I know many people who have at least given it a try, but now that I've returned, look forward to being an even better ambassador for Easton and continuing to bring people in and help them along their journey. Right now, I am just taking kickboxing for a month to get back into shape, but my goal is to next month resume Muay Thai and advance to my next rank of Blue Shirt. I also plan to finally begin cross training in Jiu Jitsu as well, train hard and eventually compete. Ultimately, I would love to reach a point where I am able to become an instructor for Easton and also launch a program to train and support people with whom I currently work in marginalized or at risk communities. I feel like Easton is the perfect place for me to reach my potential and realize all of these goals.

I've been taking the kickboxing classes that feed into Muay Thai since December. It is a great workout, cardio, strength (quite challenging calisthenics built in), lots of basic drills on boxing and kicks.I have been working out 4-7 hours a week before, with personal trainers, and in the gym by myself following a plan. I still notice more upper body, core, leg strength and isometric endurance now, and occasionally just going for a run is easy.I like the challenge of coordination and learning new movements, and the coaches at Easton are very helpful.Ryan, Devin, and Morgan are my favorites, but everybody has been very encouraging. The training follows a clear plan with variations from session to session and weekly themes (one week boxing, one week low kicks etc).Vi, one of the managers, has sold me on the membership by being friendly, caring, informative and not using any pressure sales techniques.All front desk staff has been remarkably friendly, even when it's very busy and they must have a lot of extra work with Covid precautions.The online scheduling system is easy to use.Other members are nice, but not overly chatty. There is no feeling of cliques and newbies are welcome.

Easton is a very welcoming place to train. No matter the rank you are treated as equal. It is a place to help build each other's skill sets and confidence in those skills. Everyone is welcoming of all skill levels and no one is ever put down or made to feel less than others. This is a tightly knit group of people that are always willing to help. This type of feel in the gym makes it easy to walk in without feelings of intimidation or self-consciousness, which to me is very important.

Like a well oiled machine. Full of people, students, front desk staff and instructors who all make it all work. The ability to rent makes it an even better experience when you’re just trying your free trial class. Also, the atmosphere in the kickboxing class has been open for me as a newbie, I am grateful. Nice peers and patient instructors!

I had the opportunity to drop into Easton Boulder and train three days while on a trip through Colorado. The facilities were super nice, lockers, shower, very clean mats and a good setup to keep the funk down. I attended a fundamentals class for beginners even though I've been training almost a decade and found it to be really well done and helpful. I also attended an Open Mat and accidentally part of instructor training which I think is really unusual. Most schools don't bother with instructor training and just kind of leave it up to the individuals based on their experience and knowledge but without a ton of guidance. Both professor Alex Huddleston and professor Amal Easton we're very welcoming and enthusiastic. Overall the culture and vibe seem to be really welcoming and focused on very technical jiu jitsu. Great place to drop in and I'm sure an awesome place to make your home gym if you're living in Boulder.

This has been an amazing place for my son. He is 16 almost 17 and the experience he is gaining working with the adults is invaluable. The Professors take time to help him as he is a child but push him like the adults. The trainer's and staff are so great there aren't enough superlatives for everyone there. We are blessed to be part of the Easton family.

My best friend and I wanted to join a kickboxing class and being dedicated yogis we wanted to have a very authentic experience so we signed up at Easton a few weeks ago and are loving it!!! I love how welcoming and kind all the students and coaches are. Everyone is super dedicated and the gym is clean! I can tell there is a general form to the kickboxing classes but all of the coaches have their own unique styles which keeps it interesting!John Ianni, he teaches the Friday 12pm kickboxing class, is by far my absolute favorite coach! He is passionate about what he teaches, gives clear direction in every class and spends time with each student to ensure we all understand what’s happening. He simplifies complicated combinations which I can appreciate being completely new to this sport! He’s uplifting and positive while also pushing us to go beyond the limitations of our mind! He makes me feel especially empowered to be a woman in class and I can’t sing his praises enough! Not to mention he’s got the best music playlists which helps me stay motivated until the very end!😝 I highly recommend taking classes here if you’re looking for an authentic experience in mixed martial arts with dedicated coaches and students!

To be honest, becoming a member at Easton has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was baffled when I saw how the community embraced new members. I've never felt more accepted in a new environment in my entire life. Words can't describe the kindness and respect that everyone has for each other here. Come check it out if you have ever wanted to learn a martial art or just want a new form of exercise. You're doing yourself a disservice by not coming to a FREE class. I promise that you will not be disappointed. The price for a monthly membership might seem expensive, but as a broke college student I can confidently say that it is well worth the cost. The discipline, friendships, technical skills, and overall fitness that you develop here will outweigh ANY amount of money that you spend.

Classmates and staff at Easton Boulder are friendly and welcoming. Email questions are answered promptly. Waiving mat fees for visitors is very generous. Classes are well organized with instruction I can remember for months. I appreciate the "folding" of class rank lines (seniors with juniors), so that we don't need to worry about finding a partner. The detail that felt most welcoming probably seems very small, but displaying extra supplies in the women's changing room makes it clear that women are invited and encouraged to practice *every* week.

I recommend Easton Training Center to everyone! High level instructors, great with children, friendly staff, and great facilities. We came for the children’s BJJ classes and found it to be outstanding, well rounded, very educational!!!