PANTHER Martial Arts & FAMILY Fitness

We have been bringing my nephew to Panther for the past two summers while he is visiting us from Washington state. The sessions have made a HUGE difference in his life, not only for his physical fitness and coordination, but especially for the character he is developing by being part of the classes. The discipline, teamwork, attitude and leadership skills he is bringing home with him will last him a lifetime. Thank you Shawn and your staff for making such a positive difference in his life.

Outstanding instruction and facility. Professional and inspirational. Great Tae Kwon Do for kids.

My son has been attending Panther Energy for nearly 7 years now. It is such a wonderful facility and a great part of our community. Master Shawn is an awesome trainer and his kindness and dedication to his students really shines through.
Since my son started tae kwon do lessons, I have seen so much progress in his physical abilities such as balance, strength, and endurance. He is now able to jump rope, do more push-​ups than I can do, and has mastered many complex kicks, punches, and forms. And though the trainers are amazing with the physical aspects of martial arts, they don’t just focus on the physical component of training. They also promote good character. I have seen my son advance emotionally and socially. He has greater focus, self-​confidence, discipline, and leadership skills. This has benefitted him in all aspects of his life including school and his interactions with friends and family.
In addition to the great staff, Panther Energy recently updated their facility and the place is amazing. It is spacious and bright and really has a great new feel to it. The new tae kwon do workout area is huge, giving the students lots of area to spread out and be active during classes. They also have lots of new machines and weights in a new area. For a small monthly fee parents can work out while their kids are taking classes. Awesome!
Over the years we have attended Panther Energy, it has felt more like a family and an integral part of our cummunity than just a workout facility. I would highly recommend Panther Energy Fitness to someone looking for a great place for martial arts lessons for their kids or themselves. The benefits are immeasurable.

Sabum-​Nim Shawn is an excellent trainer and a wonderful person. He is a 4^th degree black belt in Tae Keon Do. He offers private training for those interested. His list of clients includes many Hollywood A-​listers. Having Shawn as a personal trainer is not just a great workout, but a fun one.
All of the trainers here are great.
The gym is big, new, and beautiful. It’s right in the middle of Hollywood, near Beechwood Canyon, and Los Feliz.
The cardio boxing classes are great, as are The Muay Thai classes. They also have martial arts classes for kids, and you are encouraged to use the gym while your kids are in class. I’ve never seen a gym that has a weight room for parents to spend time in while their kids are getting a workout. Panther is a fun, clean, beautiful gym, and everyone is a friendly, encouraging face the moment you enter.

Our son has been training in Tae Kwan Do for nearly five years now and absolutely loves it. Shawn and the rest of the staff are professional but warm and nothing but inspiring to the kids. There is a family like atmosphere and the new faculty is clean and airy. I highly recommend Panther to anyone of any age who is interested in martial arts.

hey! panther energy total fitness has a great offer right now for new students! it’s 50% off registration plus the first month free! this is such a great place for persons from 4 yrs old through seniors!!! great teachers that give such uplifting lessons for all.
i love that the saturday am classes are at the park at western and los feliz.

What everyone needs to know about Panther Energy Fitness is that it is one of the greatest training facilities in Los Angeles. And it’s owner Shawn Stallworth is the reason. Although Shawn is a former Marine & 4^th Degree Black Belt, his teaching style is nurturing, not maniacal, and he keeps it fun while you get your butt kicked. I also love that Shawn has competitive boxers, martial artists, and actual MMA fighters teaching his cardio boxing classes as well. And these guys are no joke when it comes to giving you a kick ass workout with the benefits of better sleep, cardio, confidence, and weight loss. I’ve been doing the cardio boxing class for a couple of years now, and I’ve lost over 17 pounds. And my girlfriend loves the results. If you want to workout in a brand new, clean, and friendly environment that challenges, inspires, and helps you lose weight, then Panther Energy Fitness is exactly right for you. Check it out!

Shawn and his staff are all knowledgeable and the new space has a great vibe. Definitely a good gym if you want to incorporate functional training or martial arts into your workouts.

I do personal training with Shawn, the owner of Panther Energy fitness. He is so fantastic. I can’t say enough about how kind he is, and what a good trainer he is! Over the past year I’ve lost 30 lbs and 12% body fat. Shawn pushes me harder than I would ever push myself but he helps me reach goals I’ve never thought of reaching. I can do 30 pushups in a row now. I used to be able to do maybe 10. Also, he doesn’t have any weird or crazy nutrition «philosophy,» which is comforting, because I don’t want to be gluten-​free or this or that. I just eat healthily and work out lots!
I sought out his studio because he does boxing instruction for women, which not many gyms do. He and I spar and do rounds of boxing. It is SUCH a good workout. I’ve always felt uncomfortable or nervous about going into a strict just-​boxing gym, so boxing with Shawn is great. Shawn also teaches Tae Kwon Do for adults and kids.
There is parking underneath/​behind the building for free and also metered street parking.
If you are interested in boxing, personal training, lowering your body fat or just doing some butt-​kicking workouts, email or text Shawn. He’s fantastic.

What began as a class for our children has become a great way of life for me as well. I’ve truly made close friends and changed my life and health.
Shawn and staff have created a family atmosphere where everyone encourages and supports one another. Not just in class, but in life. We’ve attended and supported belt testing for others, pot luck awards dinners where everyone «wins», etc… My kids love it and learn more than martial arts, they learn to meditate, they learn self control and yes discipline, but they are growing physically in a supportive and controlled environment.
Can’t recommend enough. And oh yes, I lost 20 lbs with the cardio boxing classes. ;-)

I’ve been taking Cardio Boxing here for nearly a year and a half now. It’s a perfect compliment to running (I race half marathons). Every night is something different but intense. You can end up doing 100 push ups and 200 crunches one night and ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ the next.
The instructors work with you on your form and combinations. They don’t make it easy for you. They’ll push you hard and make it worth every penny. I consider myself a fit guy but these workouts push me to the max and then some!
If you stick with it, you’ll definitely lose weight, be more toned and will want to come back for more!
I love the staff! They’re extremely friendly and know how to work with you
I highly recommend this studio!!!

I was moving to LA and researched gyms all over town, panther energy was the only one with classes at night, morning and very early morning which is great since I can stop by whenever my schedules open, Joy and Shawn are really great people and they care about the people they serve. Classes are tough but your body gets really really strong. Kickboxing classes are the best and yoga is really soothing after– its changed my perspective and have a wonderful community close to home.

Shawn is great! Really excited about the new place. Very knowledgeable staff and they will push you hard!