Axtion Club

I never leave reviews unless I truly deem it necessary, and reading some of the negative comments, I want to discredit them.
I joined 3 weeks ago, and since I joined and I can already tell the difference. I don’t run out of breath while walking up stairs, my lower back hasn’t been hurting as much, my posture is improving, and all around health is doing so much better. I’m still in the 101 classes, since I am a beginner. But don’t be fooled, just because it is a 101 class doesn’t mean you’re not going to work out HARD! This isn’t an aerobics class at your regular old gym, this is some serious training. David is great at challenging you and working with you at whatever level you are at. Even through a small shoulder injury he made sure I was modifying workouts. If you are serious about getting a great workout in while having fun, this is it! I can’t wait to see where I am at in a couple of months!

I’ve been coming here regularly about four months now. I went from «let’s just try something new» to loving boxing and trying to come at least four times a week. This place is great. I’d say this is probably one of the hardest workout classes that I’ve done (and I was a college athlete and have tried almost every workout craze on the market). You can certainly scale the workout down if it’s too difficult and the hour goes by really fast. David usually works with beginners in the first class to go over the different punches and combinations. Make no mistake, this is where you come if you want your butt kicked. I’m glad I found it!

I was attending Axtion Club for more than a year. If you are looking for a challenge, awesome cardio and improving your skills — that is a place to go. I read a couple of negative reviews here… Well, if you’re looking just to have some fun, relax and do nothing — definitely this is not a place for you. I came here with zero boxing knowledge. David taught me the basics and I can say that David is one of the best instructors I ever seen. Yes, David won’t spend with you half of the training. Watch at other folks, practice, be patient. And eventually you’ll see the result. This is not an easiest workout. It might be hard and challenging. But if you want to loose some weight, train your endurance and cardio — this is the best place I have ever seen. Five stars out of five.

This gym is great! It’s a great environment with friendly and helpful instructors. The Brazilian jiu jitsu program is particularly fun with a great group of students and a knowledgeable and experienced instructor! No egos in this gym!

Great gym with knowledgable trainers and a good atmosphere. Perfect for beginners and those with extensive experience alike.

I’ve been going here for a while. The thing I like most about Axtion is that you have control over how hard you push yourself. Although the this is a gym that trains people to fight, nobody is going to put you in a position that is unsafe or too far above your skill level. Most importantly the workouts are hard, the atmosphere is relaxed, and people are friendly. It will be difficult for you if you don’t workout regularly for the first month or so, but stick with it. There is no replacement for the feeling you get after a good boxing class.

I tried Boxing 101 (which claimed it was for all levels) from class pass and it was very disappointing. This gym should not advertise to be with class pass because it is clear they only care about their members.
Do not go here if you have never done boxing before and want to learn!
The instructor/​owner David was rude and unhelpful during the whole class.
At one Point the lady working the front desk and him laughed at my friend and I for not knowing how to use the pads correctly and made us feel very unwelcome. You only Do basic combinations and you do not learn anything.
Again do NOT come here if you want to learn how to box and feel welcome

My friend and I were extremely disappointed coming here. We signed up for the class through class pass. My friend and I initially thought that it might be fun to take a boxing class because we never had. We tried reading a description on the class pass site but it was vaguely described. Certainly, it didn’t say that it was an intermediate/​advanced class. So when we arrived and found out that it was a more advanced class… we looked at each other ready to bail. The instructor, David assured us that he would put us on the side and give us more instruction since we were already there and might have well get a work out.
Without any instruction, everyone just started to jump rope. I get that everyone there were probably regulars but it would have been nice what their warm up procedures were, after all, it is a class. The warm up was fine but then came the boxing portion…
He gave a quick demonstration on what we were suppose to do and then disappeared. For people who have never boxed in their lifetime, a quick two second instruction just does not help people learn. I’m sure that the other students could pick it up no problem, but he knew that we were novices at boxing. He could have spent a little time while people were practicing to help us. Instead, he was somewhere else. He didn’t bother to correct our form or provide us with any insight in terms of what we were doing right. We felt really lost and confused as to what we were suppose to do. Another student tried to teach us but then our instructor told him to focus on his own exercise and that he would teach us. However, we kept waiting and waiting for him to help.
When it came time to doing another boxing move, he finally stopped by. However, both my friend and I are super slow at learning because again, this was our first time. He looked really annoyed with us that we weren’t getting it right. I’ve had great fitness instructors who tried took the time to quickly teach us and then revisit after helping other students. After trying to «help» us for the 2 minutes, he practically gave up and ignored us the rest of the time. In total, he probably invested 2 minutes in teaching us, one on one (30 seconds of that time was him sternly telling us to put away the practice gloves. We didn’t put them away because we thought we would be using it again.)
Finally, I got so frustrated from getting such little instruction that I told him that this class was too advanced for us and that we should leave. He told us that we could just go to the corner and punch the punching bag. Since my friend wanted to stay, I stayed. So for 15 more minutes, we were just basically in the corner repetitively punching a punching bag. The instructor could have bothered to stop by and give us some pointers in terms of learning how to punch correctly. I felt like we were the dumb little kids put into the corner of the room because we were the remedial learners. He clearly could see that we didn’t know what we were doing but just ignored us and walked to all his regular students to give them instruction. I get that he has other students to tend to but come on, it doesn’t take that much effort to go out of your way to patiently teach someone.
I felt completely unwelcome and out of place being at this gym. We learned nothing. We walked away never wanting to come back.

Axtion Club is AWESOME.
This place has TOP OF THE LINE coaching with classes at prime hours.
As a personal trainer and amateur fighter, I know my gyms. I’ve traveled to MAD gyms in Seattle and found that Axtion is one of the best. This place stands out in my mind because it has AWESOME MUAY THAI and is THE BEST OPTION FOR EARLY MORNING CLASSES.
Everyone who attends is FRIENDLY and helpful. They’ve got great workouts bound to make you stronger and more fit.
Check it out!

This place is great for a solid workout and a lot of fun! The instructor is great, very helpful, very easy to talk to. I’ve been attending the Boxing 101 classes for about three months now and I am getting in great shape. I highly recommend this place, especially if you are new to boxing, as it is not intimidating and a perfect place to learn!

I’m 50 minutes in on my class workout at axtion. I’m pouring sweat and I’m pushing hard to finish bag work… Suddenly I notice that I am beaming with the biggest most sincere smile– I’m smiling because of the energy my classmates are releasing and I’m smiling because it’s the first time in years I have gotten my body back to a point where I feel strength. Based upon my long term experience with trainers I have gotten to a place where I notice change in my body but David has given me an experience much deeper than just noticing a physical change.
I am the type of person that struggles with endurance and breathing. If I find a set that I feel is too difficult I tend to resist in finishing the task. Sometimes after getting to know a trainers routine I will think about that one set that I just dread doing. After 10 minutes of cardio my breathing is so sporadic that I feel weak.
My experience at axtion has changed all of these personal challenges that I have struggled with for such a long time.
David has a different method of training. He focuses on developing workouts that can be accomplished without straining your body. For example, instead of giving a specific number of sets he sees how far you can go and he is so focused on your development so that you feel empowered, accomplished and safe. He notices the small things that can get you to the next level. For example, during every exercise that we did he showed me HOW to breathe and he did it with me so that I was constantly reminded until it became second nature. Most importantly he never let me give up, although there were times that I wanted to, I knew that I would not injure myself and that it would be beneficial to my development. When he introduced an exercise he would explain what specific muscle I would be targeting. It gave me motivation to finish so that I could get the result. His kindness, positive attitude and passion for fitness are additional bonuses.
During my summer stay in Seattle I am the most grateful that I came across this gym. I truly believe that David is an extraordinary trainer and no matter what level you are at physically you can benefit tremendously at this gym. It was the most wonderful start to many of my days.
I am leaving with such a better understanding of how my body works and the internal potential I have to keep working at goals and meeting them.

This is a good gym to get your sweat on without getting kicked or punched on the face. Training by real martial artists is best way to go.

I used to box regularly in San Diego and Axtion Club doesn’t compare. The gym is too small to get the most effective workout, which usually includes jumping rope. The workout itself was okay if you have room to move. The floor is absolutely disgusting, it looks like it needs to be cleaned more regularly or better yet, probably replaced. I bought a 10 punch card, went three times. I won’t go back.

I love Axtion club! I attend David’s Core Class during my lunch break and its the perfect pick-​me-​up for the mid-​day blues! He will whip you into shape and you will have a lot fun in the process! The workouts are generally high in intensity but don’t let that intimidate you, your body will adapt after a few classes, which is the point, right?! David will help you out and show you alternate ways to doing certain exercises and he is also a great encourager to keep on pushing yourself through the exercises!
I definitely recommend Axtion Club to all of my friends and encourage you all to check it out! Better to be sore than sorry!

I found this place as a closest to my office so I can get in there before work. Classes at 7:00 am and 8:00 am make it possible!
I love boxing. It is excellent work out, I tried to go to gym, but it’s so booooooring I couldn’t go far than 2 – 3 consequent months. Though David’s classes are structured in the same order, every class is different: new exercises and boxing elements.
This will be perfect choice for every one. If you are just looking for workout — it’s perfect choice, if you want to learn or improve your boxing skills — it’s still the best choice.
There are boxing and muay thai classes, so you can always try both and even mix them.
David is a really cool instructor and he’s really helpful. Don’t listen to the people who were late their first class and then complain about no attention to new comers. On the official web site there is useful information for those who are first time: «If it’s your first time at Axtion Club, please try to arrive ten minutes early. This will give you time to sign our waiver, buy gear if needed, and get your hands wrapped for Boxing, Muay Thai, or MMA Workout.»
There is all necessary equipment and David just renewed some of that!
I recommend this place. David makes every class motivating, fun and tough!
Update: I continued taking boxing classes for next two years until I had to move to a different state. David’s boxing and Muay Thai classes are awesome. Tony who is teaching more advanced Muay Thai classes is also totally awesome!
Most of the people that go to classes are very nice and many of them became my friends.
This is awesome place for your body and mind!

They say that people are 12 times more likely to talk about their negative experiences than their positive experiences. In a time where praise is fleeting, I decided to sign up for a Unilocal account and give props to the businesses I love.
First up — Axtion Club.
In the world of boxing, it’s not easy to find a gym that’s not filled with «tough guys.» You know the guys I’m talking about: the stoic faced, slow walking dudes that want to show the world that they’re the Rocky Balboa of the boxing gym. These dudes have ruined many a boxing gym for me. Getting stuck doing mitt work with a «tough guy» is absolutely horrible. They take things too seriously and forget that boxing should be fun.
At Axtion, I’m yet to meet a single person that I didn’t like. To David’s credit, he has really created an environment without egos. Everyone is incredibly supportive, and it’s pretty obvious from the moment you walk in the door. On my first day, some dudes in the class stayed late to show me how to improve my punches. Everyone seems to want to help you be a better boxer. They’ll show you when you’re dropping your gloves (if not, I guarantee you David will). They’ll let you know when you’re throwing weak punches or your form is bad.
When you arrive for your first class, you’ll probably struggle with putting on your handwraps. There’s a picture on the wall that shows you how it’s done. If you’re still struggling, just ask another member for help. I’d bet green money that anyone would be happy to help.
Like any boxing class, you’ll start the class with a 20-​minute warm-​up (skipping rope, mountain climbers, medicine ball work, push-​ups, squats, etc.). After you feel like you couldn’t possibly sweat any more, you’ll move on to bag work and mitt work.
When David calls out the punching combinations, he’ll say something like, «1−2−3.» If you’re new to boxing, it’s probably a good idea to learn the numbers assigned to each punch. If you don’t know what the punches look like – don’t worry – David will show you proper technique. He’s a great instructor and will work with you to continually improve your form.
Once you feel like you couldn’t possibly throw another punch to save your life, you’ll move on to some ab work (v-​ups, sit-​ups, medicine ball stuff, etc.). After that, you’ll do some stretching and head out the door.
Overall, I’d highly recommend Axtion Club to anyone — regardless of your level of fitness. So, if you’re on the fence about boxing, just drop in for a class and try it out. I can assure you that you won’t regret it.
I’ll see you there.

I bought the Groupon to try this place out and it was very effective and hard. The workouts are tough and probably not for beginners so much. However David the owner is very nice and wiling to help along with the other class patrons. (Yes there are a lot of good looking people in these classes) I did only the boxing classes and it is more of ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ boot camp/​boxing but, the boxing part is a lot of fun. I feel the prices are also reasonable.
Only a few negatives
1. parking is not ideal since it is street parking around the gym
2. They do limit the class sizes which is good but, it is hard to make a reservation unless you plan a day ahead.
Overall I recommend this gym for the overall mid-​fit type person.

I did the 1-​month Groupon here. Axtion is great for super tough workouts, and they’re surprisingly addictive. If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life, this very likely would do it. The instructor is great — friendly, takes the time to get to know people, and pushes you to challenge yourself.
I did boxing and muay thai classes. I prefer the boxing, and found it to be a tougher workout, but muay thai is fun too.
Depending on how fit you are to begin with, the first 2 to 5 workouts will be very tough. But after that you’ll get better conditioned and be able to do classes two days in a row or back-​to-​back double classes if you want. The boxing classes are great for developing core strength (abs, trunk, lower back, etc) — and that’s something people often forget or neglect when they’re doing other types of exercise.
I’ve also been to Cappy’s a few times, and Axtion doesn’t have the hardcore feel of Cappy’s where you almost feel like you’re walking into Rocky’s gym; but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s more fitness oriented, since it’s smaller and doesn’t have the sparring ring that Cappy’s has. But you get really good instruction and learn proper technique.
It is pretty pricey (120/​month or 17/​class if you do the 6 visit punchcard) so it’s tough to justify if you already have other gym memberships (there’s no way I’ll give up my climbing gym) and are pretty self motivated. But, if you were considering joining a gym and paying for a personal trainer, Axtion would get you a better workout at probably almost the same price. There’s also an option to get a punchcard instead of a monthly unlimited membership, so that could be worth it as a supplement to other activities.

I am addicted to Muay Thai @ Axtion Club.
Honestly, if I were more of a morning person I would probably spend at least 3 hours a day training at Axtion. Realistically though, I don’t have the discipline for early morning workouts so I come here in the evenings.
The classes are large enough that you have someone to partner up with but small enough that you get some personal attention from your trainer.
The workouts are intense but do not leave you aching for days & fearing your return.
The gym is small and there are not a lot of frills. It is a great place to get in, work out, and get on with your day.
There are varying levels of experience & strength but everyone works together nicely and the atmosphere, although focused during the workouts, is very friendly and welcoming.
There are different membership options & also a drop in rate if you prefer. Go now!

My only worry about making this a 5 star is that everybody will find out and it will lose the personal touch! LOL… This is by far the best workout I have ever had. I have been a member of almost every gym (24 hr, Golds, Bally’s, etc., etc.) and they don’t come close to the workout you get here. Okay, so don’t have TV’s or machines to work on but trust me you will see the difference in your muscle groups.
David (owner) is incredible. Like previous posts have indicated, he is experienced, motivator, communicator and just plain fun. He will work out with you and attend to your special needs. He also will push you to your fullest. Just when you think you are on the last 10 of reps… he throws in another 10. LOL…