Chavez Boxing Gym

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raven ramage

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I just ran into Coach Chavez after 8 years and he hasn't aged a day. I think he jogs on the treadmill in his sleep. I'm currently working as a security guard and his lessons have definitely kept me safe. You won't find a better Coach in AZ.

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Abiy Seifu

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Love working with Coach Chavez! He’s a thoughtful and thorough teacher!

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Skyler Strohl

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This gym is an awesome experience. I joined the gym when I was in high-school and Mr. Chavez taught us discipline while being the most compassionate trainer i've met. You won't find a better coach in the valley.

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Tres Rosas

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Great place to learn the basics of boxing or become a fighter. I have been a member since 2021 and love the environment as well as the foundations mission. All the trainers are skilled, friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend 10/10.

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Cesar

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I have my 8 year old training to be prepared for bullies which I'm not a fan of! After my kid was hit in the head with a metal water bottle I decided to take action! Self defence. Glad I found Coach Chavez. Blessed to have found coach Chavez. Thank you for training my boy coach Chavez🙏 ✝️CHAVEZ BOXING 🥊

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Nathan Smith

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This review is long overdue, but I guess now is better than never! I come from a traditional martial arts background (Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, and Tae Soo Do/Hwa Rang Do). I'm also a U.S. Army combat veteran. So I thought I knew a thing or two about hand-to-hand combat. Well, to make a long story short, after going separate ways from the martial arts academy I called home for around 12 years, I took a little hiatus from martial arts. After a while, I started missing the training, workouts, challenges, and camaraderie. I was also in a bit of a dark place at the time. But this time, I wanted to try something new. Something that was completely foreign to me and way outside of my comfort zone. I was always curious and fascinated about boxing and was a huge Mike Tyson fan growing up. So I figured, what better way to start fresh and get out of my comfort zone than to join a boxing gym? After doing a lot of research on some local boxing gyms, communicating back and forth with Coach Chavez via email for a while and dabbling, I finally made the move and decided to give it a try. And man, am I glad I did! For those that don't know, boxing is a completely different ballgame from traditional martial arts. Yes, there are only four basic punches (jab, cross, hook, and uppercut). So I wrongfully assumed it would be simple and easy. Boy, was I wrong! Not only is boxing challenging and physically demanding, but it's also fun and life changing! For starters, it's very practical and effective. I'm impressed by the simplicity, footwork, head movement, the basic stance, learning how to attack and defend while not telegraphing your techniques, and using the least amount of movement to get the desired result, etc. It all just makes sense to me like nothing else has. And I've never looked back since and have become a bit obsessed with the sport! But it doesn't matter how great boxing is if you don't have a great coach to teach you and provide a welcoming gym environment! And that's where Coach Chavez stands out. He's been doing this for decades now, and it shows! At the time of this writing, I train one-on-one with him three days a week and have been for a little while now. And I absolutely love it! I've found that inner warrior in me again. I've pretty much given up drinking, have lost a lot of weight, I've become more passionate about my health and physical fitness, and I've become a part of a great community of people and something greater than myself. Everyone there has been very friendly and welcoming. I've even made some new friends! I just love it and look forward to going each time, even though it's a little bit of a drive for me. Coach Chavez is amazing and I can't say enough good things about him. Coach Kelly, who is also usually there during my sessions with Coach Chavez, has been a huge help to me as well. These are just great people who care and really take an interest in your training and personal development...inside and outside of the ring! This place is awesome and I'm honored to be a part of it! In short, I cannot recommend Chavez Boxing Gym enough! Highly recommended!