UFC GYM Torrance

I just had to update my review for the new year. I am more motivated than ever and I see the continued improvements and consistent excellence in customer service at this gym. I am looking forward to getting into shape at this awesome gym :)

Shout out to Maritza, Warren and Marie for all your help and encouragement. Thx for the guest pass. Lot’s to do here. A lot to learn as well. Not your usual cup of tea as far as a gym goes that’s for sure and that’s what I like about it. If you really want to learn how strike, grapple and wrestle or want to become proficient in Muy Thai or Brazilian Jujitsu go with the ultimate membership plan. Yes it is more expensive but there is a reason for that. There are added benefits and it gives you access to more classes, instructors and training. If you go at least four times a week it should pay for itself.

Super impressed by this facility, came in on a referral from a friend and picked up a guest pass. Large multi space, tons of classes including mma, yoga, kickboxing. The works! Can’t wait to check out the gym, membership is pricey starting at 50+per month. But, it makes up for it in quality fitness facility and training.

So the past couple weeks I’ve been getting in trouble multiple times from «the gym police» Eddie for deadlifting on the platforms. He was saying that I was making to much noise and I’m gonna break the weights. Today this random guy decided to do deadlifts in front of the free weight dumbbells and he was making so much noise and he actually broke one of the 25lb plate. The entire time Eddie was watching him, and he didn’t do anything. He didn’t even scold him for breaking the plate. I’ve been going to this gym longer than he’s been working here and I never had any complaints from the other staff members until he arrived.

Not sure why this gym has mixed reviews, I have had nothing but a pleasant experience here. I have been a member for roughly 2 years now and have seen the member base grow and grow. Gym is clean and the staff is super friendly. Music can be loud at times but that is a part of the gym, music being played has improved in the last 6 months or so as well. The equipment is constantly being upgraded and is maintained very well. New treadmills have been installed since Ive been a member. They have a technician on site (a heavy set guy with a beard) who is super friendly and very helpful. I even witnessed him jumping another members dead battery the other day. Awesome gym way better then 24hr glad I switched!

My boyfriend and I have been members here since the beginning of 2015. In the beginning I was really impressed with this gym, especially coming from 24 hour fitness (North Torrance location). Ufc gym is very spacious and has a wide variety of equipment. When we signed up we thought our days of waiting 15 – 40 mins for a squat rack, bench, or anything would finally be over. We were wrong! It’s been a year and I feel like everything has only been downhill since then… Here’s a list of negatives and mishaps:
–Waiting around for equipment
–Unexpected random charge for a «service fee» that they didn’t notify us about beforehand
–Broken faucets/​gym equipment
And as recent as a couple months ago they hired a bouncer looking guy to overlook the gym. He is very rude and scolds all the guys for mishandling weights/​equipment. A number of people complain about him and quite frankly I’m also sick and tired of his attitude as well. He comes off very sexist and arrogant. I understand that it’s his job to make sure everything is being used properly, but he doesn’t need to do it in a mean way. On two separate occasions he’s scolded my boyfriend for using non-​rubber weights on the platform, and then yesterday he told him to not do deadlifts on the floor because it would crack the weights. I mean… What else is he supposed to do? Not work out at all? I’ve also overheard him criticizing the way some people work out. He tells them that their form is wrong, and I think that’s way out of line. We’ve been working out the same exact way for the past year of being a member here, and now we (as well as many others) have to get harassed every time we work out. It makes me so uncomfortable.
At this rate we are highly considering switching over to PowerHouse asap.

The equipment is breaking down and they don’t fix it. The showers don’t get cleaned regularly. I’m an every day gym goer and the showers smell moldy and have little gnats flying around. What the heck happened to this place?

My previous review reflected mainly the customer service. I was pleasantly surprised to have someone from UFC Gym reach out to me. Ben, you are an awesome guy. You invited me to return to the gym for a more interpersonal interaction with the gym including showing actual care and enthusiasm for new potential clients. Thank you for restoring some faith in the customer service aspect of the gym.
For the next week I visited the gym with a trial period to handle the equipment. If you’re new to the UFC Gym scene, it may seem a little intimidating at first considering I use to do all of my exercises at home plus almost everyone seems to fit already so I never had anyone critique, observe, or even notice me exercising. Lots of different exercise material to choose from. Definitely offers a great variety.
I also had the privilege of taking one really fantastic boxing lesson with a personal trainer named Ray. His one on one training in front of many helped me relax and become aggressive at the same time. Thank goodness I asked this guy for help earlier or else I wouldn’t have received his quick session. The only unfortunate thing about the experience was wishing I had more time to do more.
Overall the UFC Gym has what it needs to retain members but it still needs a little work on the customer service side. When I did return, the gentleman at the front was addressing my needs while literally facing the opposite way with pointing gestures. Sorry but I can’t hear a word you’re saying and no I don’t need to talk to a different person. I was invited by Ben. Granted there are a couple of nice smiles at the front. That made my separate returns feel welcomed. UFC Gym in Torrance has the makings of being a fantastic gym! I can tell with Ben’s passion and leadership that it’s still possible to have an effective and welcoming experience for all, especially for newcomers, from the moment they enter the gym til the minute they exit the gym.

I have been working out here for about two years now. Great gym and lots of friendly people. Some may be initially intimidated by the name and loud music. But UFC is friendly to all levels of fitness. The staff is friendly and the trainers are great.
My only complaints are the crowd in the evening hours, the music can sometimes be a little to loud and overwhelming. Other than that great gym with great people.

Amazing gym! I left my bag including my house keys on Friday I came back on sunday and one of the UFC staff (Amber) gave it back to me in a bag. Thanks

I’ve been coming to this gym for a few years now. The entire staff is very friendly. The gymnasium is very spacious which allows you to create your own CrossFit or Circuit training program. They have an octagon in the middle of the gym. There are tons of machines and punching bags to choose from. They offer one on one training sessions also offer DUT group classes. The coaches are approachable and very knowledgable. The bathroom facility is very clean and maintained. If you’re considering becoming a member or want to check it out talk to Mike.

This is a really great gym, has everything you need if you do more than just lift weights. Heavy bags, a speedbag, and open areas where you can practice Judo, Wrestling, Ju-​jitsu etc.
One thing that the gym does that I love/​hate is the PPV fight night. One thing I like is that the gym sets everything like a theatre and I mean literally a huge screen for everyone to watch. I’m guessing no charge for members and their families because I just walked in, signed in and watched. However one grand thing I dislike is, if one night you happen to need to workout during this PPV event, there are people using the weight lifting benches as couches to watch, the mats to watch, the heavy bag area to watch and wait for it… the locker room just to watch, when there’s a big screen inches away from them. This happens only on large PPV events so its not that bad, and not really a big deal, although, don’t expect to have a good workout during these events.
I go here either early mornings or really late past midnight, and its great, not crowded at all. I just wouldn’t come here on peak hours like afternoon or evenings. Classes flood the Heavy Bag area and the benches and machines are most likely occupied.
Overall my experience here is great, when I come here either at 6am in the morning or at 12am midnight all the equipment and heavy bag area is available for me to relax and watch a UFC fight by myself eating some great food made by Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

Am I the only one not noticed the gym would close on 4^th of July? Aha. I’ve been here everyday these days and didn’t see a notice about closing today. When I called them it just disconnects with no announcement. I Had to drive back home :/​would post another review later !

Thinking about leaving this gym. The upkeep is pitiful. It’s a mess. The equipment is always broken or it is flat out missing.
I’m over it.

Let start off by saying that this gym is maintained fairly well, although there is always room for improvement. Mind you I am coming from 24 hr fitness which is sub-​par (Redondo beach, hermosa, and Torrance) locations. I have been here since the opening date and all was great until the crowds started coming and prices started increasing at the arm bar. The prices for protein shakes use to be super bargain, there have been at least two price increases on the shakes. One thing also worth mentioning make sure you have some sound canceling head phones; the music played there is beyond loud as even with my apple ear buds at full volume their music still can be heard and not to mention the several annoying intercom announcements made by the staff.
The equipment gets repaired fairly quickly usually within a weeks time.
Cleanliness is good
appearance is well kept
pricing is reasonable and no contracts is nice.
It’s is also extremely busy during peak times but this is prob experienced everywhere but avoid coming here m-​th between the hours of 5−730pm.

My version of a perfect gym is an empty gym so it doesn’t make sense for me to write a good review. There are plenty of bad aspects of this gym. First of all, you shouldn’t pay for more than $ 24 a month for basic membership, anyone that goes to the gym knows that they can haggle/​negotiate their monthly rate. But if you are looking for the cheapest go to 24 and get the Costco pass, which equates to $ 15 a mth. At ufc gym the water faucets are weak, the sauna smells too rich of pine oil, it’s busy on wkdays and they play the same damn trance music everyday. A lot of their treadmills make whining noises and need to be replaced or properly cleaned. If you are interested in this gym, do not get hustled in giving them your friends numbers because they will bother and annoy them with texts and phone calls. It’s a ploy for them to make more business, it’s called rehash. They are in it for the commission. I’ve even had ppl come up to me while I’m working out to ask me if I had friends that would like to sign up for the gym
Don’t let Dana White’s greedy ass steal your money!

Alrighty! Been here a month and this is what I have to say about this place.
It’s actually a pretty great gym it’s huuuuge.
And suitable for any goal you.
If you want to powerlift oly lift body build cardio train dance fight roll on the mat this is the place to be.
They have 3 oly racks 1 power rack and 1 squat rack
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nd of course (the dip shit doing curls in the squat rack)
But besides that they have alooot of machines for accessory work lot of cardio machines.
The over all energy in the building is great.
Besides a few machines not working right i. e stair masters that don’t accelerate or pins that get stuck you could make some serious gainzzzzz here.
Been here a month w my gf and we love the place would recommend it.
Cons:
Dip shits who half squat in the rack and hog it up
Dip shits who use like 5 pairs of dumbbells.
Dip shits who curl in the rack
Music is okay just gets repetitive after a while.
Dip shit who use the bench to curl.
The amount of dip shits at the gym.
Guy who grunt on every rep like dude i understand if it’s like a pr attempt but if it’s your working weight stahhhhp.
That’s all folks !

I went to look at the gym a while back with my boyfriend. We did a quick workout and left our info with someone from membership sales. He called my boyfriend back but never called or emailed me so I went somewhere else.

I’ve been going here for about 3 weeks now and I have to admit this is a great gym. You can spend all day here– workout, take a break and get a shake, take another class, break for lunch, lift weights, head to the sauna, and then head home for a nap! You can even drop the kids off at the kids gym if you want. The do play music, but it isn’t as loud as I thought it would be. You can easily wear headphones and tune out. Huge array of equipment, machines, weights, etc. Only negative is the speed hand dryers in the lockers. Those are LOUD and hurt my ears every time I use them.

First things first… The facility. This place is as good as it gets. It’s massive, and has pretty much everything you could ever want except a pool. Everything is also very kept very clean, including the locker rooms. And if a piece of equipment breaks, it is usually repaired within a day or two. Can’t say enough good things about the facility and equipment.
My girlfriend and I signed up after taking a tour a few months back. They offered us a good deal on the Ultimate Membership (it includes all classes for free) because it was a promotion weekend. We kept it for two months, and enjoyed taking several different classes throughout the week. We really loved the DUT (Daily Ultimate Training) classes. We decided to drop down to the regular fitness membership when our schedules started filling up a bit more.
The only thing that I didn’t like was the fitness evaluation when you join (it’s basically a way of convincing you to sign up for personal training classes). Both my girlfriend and I were told we had very high BF% that we knew weren’t accurate. They even told her that she fell into the «obese» category (she’s extraordinarily healthy and runs marathons). I know that this is something that happens at most gyms to try and get you to sign up for training, so it doesn’t really bother me. But it’s just something to be mindful of.
The music is also incredibly loud and all dubstep. Even with my headphones blasting, it’s still tough to tune it out!
But all in all, it’s still hands down the best gym I’ve ever belonged to. I’ll be a member here for the foreseeable future. Favorite trainers are definitely Avo and Andrea.