American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness

Dave is an excellent trainer. I previously trained kickboxing for a year and a half but had to pause due to COVID shutdowns. I’m looking to get back into my rhythm that I had before everything shut down, and Dave is really good and helping me get there. He pushes you and give great insight into form and stance. Above all, it’s always a great workout! Thanks Dave!

I went into this with only minor Muay Thai knowledge. I had taken other classes before but didn't really feel drawn to them for various reasons. After starting this class I am now really interested in getting a good grasp of Muay Thai and I can definitely tell early on that Dave is a skilled and passionate teacher. The vibe of the class and other students is really positive but also pushes me, so I appreciate that a lot and it only makes me want to train harder! Really inspired by the technique I've learned so far and I look forward to class every time!

I've had such an amazing experience at American Boxing on the Bay. I was a little hesitant to join at first due to Covid19 but felt safer with classes being held outside. Although Dave was following Covid protocols by sanitizing equipment, everyone wore a mask and checked temperatures. I felt very comfortable as a beginner in the class with other experienced members. Everyone was very welcoming and Dave was on top of my every move making sure I was doing all techniques, and drills properly. It's been such a great workout for me both physically and mentally. Dave has challenged me in this class in ways I never thought I could achieve.

I have been training here for over three years and coach Dave has turned Muay Thai from just something I was curious about into a major passion. Every class is full of great folks and the techniques learned are top tier. And as far as fitness goes I dropped from a chunky 220 to under 180 in the first five months! Whether you want to get into competitions or just have an excellent socially distanced sweat in a gorgeous outdoor setting, American Boxing is as good as it gets

Coach Dave is by far a master of his craft. I’m new to this style of training however, Dave makes the class adaptable to all skill levels. The classes are energetic, fun, and challenging. He tactfully holds you accountable when you start giving up on yourself by enthusiastically encouraging to push beyond your perceived limits. Coach Dave is no frills, no gimmicks, the real deal, type of human. He’s who you’re looking for if you want to train with the best of them. The students in the classes I’ve been to have always been welcoming and treat you like family from the start.

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!

Private classes with Dave are awesome—his energy and enthusiasm for teaching is self-evident and he does a lot to pay attention to your needs as a student. He’s personable, professional, and makes training fun while also getting good work done. The thing that impresses me about Dave is his ability to adjust to his students energy and offer the right balance of encouragement and challenge. I HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a Muay Thai instructor to meet with Dave—his respect for the sport and the philosophy he brings to teaching makes him a true martial arts teacher!!!

If you want the best, train here. I've been a student of Kru Dave since 2011 training with him in person for years and now he's coaching me online. You'd think training with him for so long would lead to a plateau of sorts - but that's not the case at all! I am always learning new things, challenging my body and mind, developing my understanding of the sport, and improving my technique. He's a great teacher and trainer. Class is always different, never boring, and a kick@$$ workout. He pays close attention to you and makes adjustments as needed so you are always improving. He definitely cares about you and wants you to be your best. The new online classes are the equivalent to personal training with him in my opinion. I HIGHLY recommend Kru Dave.

Wow, this place is really a piece of work. I joined this gym for a new type of workout back in 2011. You read that right. 2011. I am writing this review 7 years later. Why you ask? Here's the story.I wanted to try something new - Muay Thai seemed fun and I was living in San Diego for 3-4 months. I enjoyed the classes enough to join the gym but specifically told them I'd only be there for a few more months. They were like sure great show us paperwork proving you're moving and the rest of your contract will be void.Since this fateful conversation (and me proving I moved 2,800 miles away), this gym has harassed me via email, text, calls, and trying to send me to shady collection agencies (none of which are legally registered). Dave has never been easy to deal with and will write paragraphs blasting you on the internet (see Yelp).Moral of the story: if you're living in San Diego for the long haul maybe join this gym but if you imagine you'll ever leave, stay far far far away. Also, check your contract carefully. I read mine when I signed up apparently "part of the contract is online". Hilariously enough, 3-4 people have reached out to me directly since posting this trying to figure out how to deal with Dave because they are fearful of his bullying.

I took my first class last weekend and I was so happy with the entire experience!! I've never done any sort of boxing class before so this was a great place to start. The owner, Dave, explained everything so that I could understand and gave a ton of one on one instruction since I was a beginner. I was very intimidated to try this, but he made me feel so comfortable during class. He definitely pushes you hard, but based on your skill level, he makes adjustments and makes you feel comfortable. I know there are a lot of gyms out there that offer boxing or muay thai, but this is a quality guy who knows exactly what he's talking about and gives REALLY good technique instructions which is important to me. So...if you want a killer workout and a great class, definitely check out American Boxing...i'll definitely be back for more!