Boxing Gyms in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Ballard Boxing & Fitness is located at 30332 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Owned by Gary Ballard, a former world-ranked professional boxer with over 40 years of experience, the gym provides expert boxing training and personal coaching. Gary, also a certified personal trainer for 25 years, retired from professional boxing in 1998 and now trains clients of all ages.

The gym offers personal and group boxing classes, a Healthy Lifestyle Program, children's classes (ages 4+), and Parent and Me sessions. A standout program is Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact fitness regimen designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease to improve agility, strength, and balance.

Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The gym serves Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Capistrano, Irvine, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Beach. Gary's holistic approach focuses on physical training, mental resilience, and confidence-building, catering to all fitness levels. No membership fees apply for boxing classes.

Clients highlight the effectiveness of training for weight loss, strength, and overall fitness. The gym also shares fitness tips and healthy living advice through its blog. Rock Steady Boxing fosters a supportive community while improving motor function and posture through scientifically backed exercises.

9Round Kickboxing Fitness in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is located at 29851 Aventura J in Plaza Empresa by the Post Office. Open seven days a week from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM year-round, the gym offers a dynamic 30-minute kickboxing circuit with nine stations, each lasting three minutes. Workouts change daily and blend functional movement training, kickboxing techniques, and core exercises. Options include trainer-led sessions, self-guided workouts with interactive screens, personal training, and virtual workouts via the 9RoundNOW app.

Personal training packages feature a three-phase approach focusing on technique, strength and power, and speed, agility, and quickness, with customized workouts, one-on-one coaching, and InBody body composition scans. The gym provides semi-private instruction, heart rate training, and nutrition support. Certified trainers Ramin K, Montana W, and Jeronimo V lead sessions in a welcoming, clean environment. Members highlight the effective workouts and supportive atmosphere. A free introductory session is available for first-time visitors.