Boxing Gyms in El Cajon, California

Bomber Squad Academy is a family-owned boxing gym at 1404 E Main St, El Cajon, CA, offering boxing, Muay Thai, and strength & conditioning training for all skill levels. Programs range from children's boxing to competitive fighters, with classes like Advanced Boxing, Youth Boxing, Teen Boxing, Baby Bombers, and Family Boxing-a Saturday class where parents and kids train together. The facility features boxing instruction, cardio and strength equipment, and kettlebells, using the Live Fire Boxing method with pad work, bag work, and opposition techniques.

Coaches include Berlin Kerney, May Ballo, Tez Avant, Trenell Norris, Robert Garcia, and Vieann Hallak. The gym has produced champions like Julius Ballo, the 2021 USA Boxing Elite National Champion. Focused on a safe, friendly environment, Bomber Squad Academy welcomes professional and amateur athletes, plus fitness enthusiasts, with free trials available. The gym also engages the community through its YouTube channel.

Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy in El Cajon, California, is a family-oriented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym offering programs for adults and children. Adult training includes morning and evening BJJ classes, NoGi sessions, and Judo. Morning BJJ runs Monday and Friday at 6:00 am, with additional classes Monday through Friday at 10:00 am. Evening BJJ is held Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 pm. NoGi training takes place Wednesday at 6:00 am and Thursday at 6:30 pm, while Judo classes are Friday at 6:30 pm.

Kids' programs are tailored by age: Littles (3-4) train Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 pm, ages 4-5 attend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4:30 pm, and ages 6-12 have classes Monday through Friday at 5:15 pm. Open mat sessions are available Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

A free one-hour trial class is offered, with uniforms provided. Comfortable workout attire is recommended. Contact options include phone or text at 619-251-2117 and social media via Facebook and Instagram.

Pure Heart Muay Thai is located at 1110 Broadway Suite 101 in El Cajon, California. The gym offers a Youth Program for ages 5-12, focusing on physical health, self-defense, respect, discipline, and life skills, with an active competition team. The Teen & Adult Program starts at age 13, teaching Muay Thai for fitness, self-defense, or competition in high-intensity yet safe sessions. Personal training is available in one-on-one, paired, or small-group formats.

The competitive team participates locally in San Diego County and has traveled to California, Arizona, Reno, and Mexico. The youth team has won medals and two national championships since 2020. Head Coach James Gregory has 13+ years of experience, 33 fights, and a decade of coaching. Assistant Coach Melissa Nolan is a ring veteran with 10+ years of experience and a licensed acupuncturist. Assistant Youth Coaches Hugo Pinal and Christian Rodriguez are accomplished fighters who began training at the gym in 2020.

Membership is $120/month for ages 18+ and $100/month for ages 5-17, with no sign-up fees or contracts and family discounts available. Contact via [email protected] or (619) 438-0840.