Fortune Boxing Gym

This is my first experience boxing and I wanted to come and train with the best. Jose is my trainer at Fortune and I absolutely love him. He is big on technique and really is a great teacher.
I am an athlete, but I definitely feel the burn boxing with Jose. Along with boxing equipment they have all the essentials for weight lifting and area to improve on strength.
Pretty much anything to do with boxing or MMA they have a trainer that can assist you. From beginner to expert.

Kenjii, is one of the trainers and his good. passionate, competent. I liked him.
now, let’s start with the bad things.
— the info you get through the website are incorrect, the prices are higher than advertised so when I went to check the gym and they told me the prices were wrong I was like «ok, the gym is only 4 blocks away my house, let’s do it but fix the website, it is false advertising «.
— the equipment is old, not in great shape. the treadmill has been fixed using some tape!
— classes are supposed to be 45 minutes but most of the time are shorter.
— classes do not teach you how to boxe, it is more like keep the good shape (or get a decent shape). if you want to learn something about boxing you must get a personal trainer (for extra money).
— if you have issues with dogs don’t go there because you’ll find two or three (nice) dogs sleeping next to the entrance or walking around the gym. I have no issues with dogs just for the record.
so, conclusion:
not worth the $ 125/​month they ask.
it is not a gym because of the poor equipment they provide
you don’t learn how to boxe

This place is my home away from home! This is a no nonsense, hardcore boxing gym. I love it! The staff (mainly Justin and Tamra) are awesome, and very helpful. The ring is regulation size and well padded. In addition, all the trainers are super cool and are always there to answer any questions, etc.

Didn’t have the same experience as the other positive reviewers. Walked in on a Wed. evening inquiring about boxing classes, as I have kinda let myself go and need to get back into shape. I’ve been doing boxing training on and off for about two years. Dave (guy at front desk) was friendly and helpful, explaining how everything works:
$ 15 for a day pass to use the gym (including classes if applicable)
$ 70/​mo gym membership
$ 30/​mo in addition to gym membership to take group classes
Let’s start with the gym:
There is fairly little equipment, (a couple of treadmills, three misplaced spin cycles, a small weight area), but there are a bunch of punching bags, so that’s pretty good. The equipment is old and a little beat up. looks kinda grimy too. not that big a deal for me because i wasn’t really interested in using the gym equipment. The «locker room» is a room with some benches and hooks and a rack of tiny 10“x10″ lockers that wouldn’t fit my bag, and even if they could, they were ALL full. but this is definitely not worth $ 70/​mo.
Class:
Paid the $ 15 and took the 6:30 Boxing & Conditioning class with Kenji. I was there early, stretching and wrapping, kinda checking out the place and the people. There were 10 people in the class in a fairly small area. Kenji arrived and I guess he knew everyone there except for me, but didn’t make any effort to introduce himself or see where I’m at in terms of ability.
This class should be called simply Conditioning, as there was precious little boxing going on, and zero boxing instruction. Crunches, mountainclimbers, pushups, jumping jacks, running laps around the parking lot (7 laps in total), etc. 2 bag stations and 1 mitt work station, and TONS of shadow boxing. Kenji’s favorite phrase must be «now back to shadow boxing!» During all exercises where Kenji wasn’t holding mitts, he was texting/​emailing on his phone. This really got me. No addressing individuals, not adjusting form, nothing. Sometimes he didn’t even look up when he announced «now back to shadow boxing!» I understand this is a group class, but I still expect some modicum of attention from the instructor.
After the class, he made it a point to call every person out individually by name and tell them good job… except for me. I don’t need the validation, but it just shows his level of interest.
Full disclosure: I sucked in the class; had to take several breaks because i’m outta shape and don’t have great conditioning. However, I DO require some boxing instruction to go with the conditioning.
There were people doing individual training in the ring, and it was interesting to watch. Maybe personal training here is where it’s at. I don’t know… but $ 100/​mo for a grimy gym and impersonal group «classes»? There are better options.

I’ve been training here for a couple years and will always love this place. Justin is always a delight to talk to. I’ve also enjoyed learning from Maka, Lamon Brewster, and Jose Navarro. It’s a real treat to be around such experienced veterans. I can work hard here shadowboxing in the ring or on the floor, jump roping, hitting the bags, working the mitts, or work some light sparring. Im the kind of guy that mainly likes to mind my own business and no one has ever bothered me at this place. A real pro establishment.

Joined a few months ago after attending 24 hour fitness at the Hollywood Arclight for a year.
Fortune Gym is not necessarily what you need if your primary focus is on lifting weights, however, as far as being an old school boxing gym, the only thing that’s missing is Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago. Then again, Anatoliy Dudchenko (current IBF # 3 & IBF I/​C Champ, UNBC & WBF Intercontinental and WBA NABA Light Heavyweight Champion) who looks the part of Ivan trains there and there’s a signed picture of Rocky on the wall, so you’re half way there…
In summary, the gym is effective if you’re looking to lose weight, focus on cardio, learn/​train in boxing, kickboxing, mma, or any martial art for that matter. It’s also a great environment to meet great people, get a few pointers to sharpen your game, and occasionally run into your share of current and former prize fighters such as Anatoliy, Lamon Brewster (Former WBO and WBC Heavyweight Champion), Chris Byrd (Former WBO, USBA, and IBF world Heavyweight Champion), Frankie Duarte (Hall of fame bantamweight and legendary old-​school boxer /​Owner of Strictly Boxing), Justin Fortune, Fabricio Werdum (Pride and UFC), and so on.

Astonishingly good. Reasonably priced, top-​notch trainers, clean. Really worth a try…

The best place to train for boxing. They will kick your ass.

I’ve been coming here for about a year. This place is a real find for anyone looking to get serious about boxing or conditioning through boxing (the greatest conditioner in the world).
I walked in a complete novice and was given a mitt workout by Justin, the 22 year old wunderkid who moves like greased lightening. By the end of the hour session, I was hooked. It was the most fun I’d ever had while sweating — and I was exhausted at the end of it.
Prices are extremely reasonable and they’ll lend you gloves/​wraps the first few times.
Most days you can walk in and ask for a workout — if you get Macka you’ll get a flavor of what Rocky Balboa felt like when he was training. These people are as authentic as it gets. Moreover, they are somehow extremely nice and they love introducing newbies to the sport. This is a very upbeat and pleasant place to get in shape.
Yes, there’ll be days when you’re working out alongside world-​champs and superstars. Other days it’ll be full of MMA guys looking to round out their games. Often there is someone being interviewed or maybe a film crew following someone’s workout. The place really has a nice energy to it.

I have trained at this gym since last year. It is amazing. Seriously, this is a place that the everyday person can work out next to world famous fighters, and get a SERIOUS workout. The environment is great, all of the trainers are great people and will push you to your goals.
If you really want to get in shape, and have a great time doing it, do yourself a favor and come here.