The Stables

I was a complete scrub when I started here a few months ago. Have no fighting experience whatsoever and I’m a pretty chill dude to be honest, but I’ve wanted to pick up boxing for quite a while. Real boxing, not like cardio kickboxing or something.
Looked around and got a better vibe from reviews than what I picked up from other places and reaching out to those places. Almost perished from the first workout, but I knew pretty quickly that this is the place for me. Cary is an excellent instructor and her focus on technique and boxing fundamentals is exactly what I was looking for, not some random cardio only type boxing stuff. Everyone is super nice but there’s a workmanlike positive energy to the place where everybody is trying to get better. All types of people come in; there’s something for everybody!
Each class is intense and I’ve learned a ton in the short time I’ve been there. I’m still a scrub, albeit not a complete one, but I have such confidence in Cary’s training I’m aiming to get into a real boxing match eventually.
It’s an inspiring place to be, a great workout, and a terrific place to learn how to box.

5 +
At The Stables you will get a professional kick your ass into shape boxing training session. I feel more confident, strong and learn something every time I go. Cary cares about her clients and creates a strong supportive community in the gym.
I started September 2015 with a Groupon. My only regret is not buying the one with more sessions on it. I read all the details on the Groupon BEFORE buying and looked at the gym schedule BEFORE buying it. That’s our responsibility to know what we are getting when we purchase a Groupon. I even did a trial commute to make sure I could get there on the hours available BEFORE I got the Groupon deal.
I was intending to just use the Groupon and move on to the next fitness Groupon I found but I signed on for the membership because I was impressed with the workout and the attention to the clients.
The Stables is a professional boxing gym and you will get a training session for a boxer. AS SUCH, you are expected to work, show up on time and be responsible to the community by the energy/​attitude you bring.

First let me explain my background a little. I’m coming from 15 years experience in martial arts, taekwondo and thai boxing. As black belt martial artist and former competitor in martial arts there is nothing I hate more than watered down martial arts training. The Stables and Cary Williams is the real deal! You will learn the science of boxing and you will get an awesome workout at the same time. This is not cardio boxing, this is much more than that. Cary is a master of her craft and even for a self proclaimed know it all like myself I learned I didn’t know that much ha. Great workout, great experience and very empowering what you learn.

I would not have given a negative review if the advertising on Groupon clearly stated that the promotion can only be used on certain Saturday mornings. Having this information is critical when deciding to purchase the Groupon. I can only suppose withholding this information benefits you as it does not benefit the customer.

Love this place. Great workouts! Great trainer! Cary rocks! Too many exclamations can’t describe how I feel about this place. If you’re in need of a workout that will get you your desired results, this place is it. Not only do you learn how to box, you get a workout that makes you really work.
For all shapes and sizes, The Stables and most importantly Cary (sometimes with the help of her pup, Sasha) will help you get back into shape. I know I’m getting there. I’ve lost over 45 lbs in a little over 6 months. I now look forward to this workout. I highly recommend it.
Oh and those negative reviews for this place shouldn’t discourage you. If you’re committed to getting in shape and learning how to box, go to The Stables. You won’t regret it.

Just took the beginner’s class and I’m looking forward to the next class for sure. The detailed instruction and on the spot correction makes me appreciate the sport more than ever. No BS-​ing here. I know I’m learning boxing the right way. Watching the Wilder fight tonight I’ll be checking the footwork learned today. Great class!

I went to 4 gyms before landing here. It’s what I was looking for. Very technical instruction.
I have an extensive martial arts background so I enjoy the analytical breakdown of stance, posture, and footwork interests me. Fundamentals are very important to me. She constantly helps us improve our punching power. Reminds me to keep my hands up amidst the chaos of punching, keep heels up. I throughly enjoy the traditional boxing warm-​ups/​cool downs: jump rope, and speed bag. Additionally, smaller community enables more hands on training, 5 stars.

Honestly, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cary Williams and The Stables. Her boxing class is everything.
My husband and I were in a bit of an exercise rut, so I was thrilled to find this class on Groupon. We took a chance. Neither one of us had any prior boxing experience (we couldn’t even jump rope). But Cary walks you through everything. Her class is by far the most challenging and rewarding workout… ever. And you never know what to expect. Every class is different. And Cary is just so cool. So cool and inspiring.
It’s just nice to leave a workout and feel like a super sweaty badass.

Waste of time and energy. All she does is yell out profanities and then spam your inbox with non sense about her side business. So many great boxing studios in Santa Monica, do your research and stay away from this place.

Cary Williams provides a full 360 boxing experience enriched in deep technique and expertise she gained as a professional fighter. She gives her students a comfortable, no pressure environment in which she challenges their physical ability raising the bar to excel in the sport. Having several other boxing instructors in the past you learn the difference between an average teacher and a superior one is having the ability to instruct, demonstrate and provide expertise in which everything she provides during the 45 minute class.
Classes are high intensity, ass kicking workouts and by the time your finished you feel like you accomplished a lot before it’s even 9 am. I would recommend Primetime to anyone who is looking for an incredible workout outside of a normal gym.

I tried this gym on splurge from groupon and to help get me in shape. Carey is a very energetic and funny lady. You can tell she really enjoys what she does and is full of knowledge. Although I only went for the introduction class, she was very kind enough to give us information on healthy meals to help with our fitness goals. Will definitely be back! She also sales merchandise on what you need to have. Same price as everywhere else, do no need in feeling like you’re being overpriced or cheated.

Cary Williams changed my life. She is hands down the most knowledgable, attentive and skilled trainer I’ve ever worked with. I bought a Groupon on a whim, never thinking I would actually stick with it. That was December 2013 and since then I have been consistently going 3 times a week. I am not a naturally athletic person so the fact I have been working out this long is a true testament to Cary’s ability to motivate and challenge a person like me. I’m telling you, I was out of shape, slumpy and puffy. The first session I couldn’t jump rope more than 4 jumps without huffing and puffing and wanting to puke. But I stuck with it and I am so glad I did. I am physically doing things I never thought in a million years I could do and fitting into clothes I thought I would never be able to wear!!!
The Stables is a real deal boxing gym. This is NOT a LA fitness kickboxing class. No sir. At The Stables, you will be challenged physically and mentally — like beyond belief. If you stick with it, you will see results. Boxing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but the feeling of accomplishment I get after each session is the best high in the world. I seriously can not get enough of it!
Oh and have I mentioned that Cary is a friggen awesome person?! She’s so cool and beautiful and she inspires me so much. I look forward to every session knowing I can count on her. I am in the best shape of my life and that’s all because of Cary Williams and The Stables!!! Thank you Cary!!!

I’ve to been one other boxing gym and to compare, if you want to learn legit boxing techniques properly from the ground up, train with Cary. She has the fundamentals class for a reason and you learn everything from basic footwork to warming up with the jumprope to multiple combos.
The classes are very small so its nearly a semi-​private class. The only thing is that I can make the classes if my work is close by and I’ve moved jobs. The camp packages also a bit out of my budget for me. But I get that it’s a very small class with a lot of attention on you. I gotta make it rain before I can throw down for more camp packages.

While I liked the classes here I hated the availability and schedule of classes. You had to email or call every time you wanted to go to class. Oftentimes, the classes were not available. I wanted a basic class on Saturday mornings and most of the classes are early weekdays, which conflicted with work. And Saturdays only had their fundamentals class, which was only an intro class and not really a workout.
I had a voucher and was honestly kind of pissed, and not able to take full advantage of the voucher. Usually more vouchers have more availability so I feel like it was wasted money.
Great classes. Limited availability.

Ok. I wanted to take a few classes before I went ahead and reviewed this place, but I can’t wait any longer.
I’ve been wanting to find something to get me excited about working out again. I’ve often thought about Boxing, but was intimidated with, well, getting my ass kicked. One day while perusing through Groupon, just looking for something to catch my interest, I find this deal for The Stables. Of course there’s an incredibly gorgeous girl on the ad looking absolutely bad ass punching the shit out of a bag with her guns. «She’s not real,» I thought.
Oh, but she is.
I decided to take the leap. I needed a good ass kicking. Contacted The Stables immediately to schedule my Fundamentals class where you learn the basics. I get there and, Hey! There’s that gorgeous girl on the ad (Cary)! She actually is real, and yes, she’s fucking bad ass.
I’ve taken Kickbox Cardio and Turbo Kick and all of that stuff. While fun and a decent workout, that is not what you’re getting here. Here you need actual boxing supplies and you will hit your ex, your boss, that mofo that cut you off on your way to work… on the bag. Great stress reliever! Your form will be focused on heavily. Cary doesn’t mess around and I like that shit. Classes are small, so don’t think you can scrape by without really trying. And if you don’t really want to try, why are you here?
Classes have been a bit different each time I go, but you get jump rope time, floor time (where you learn combos), bag time (where you practice those combos), and speed bag time. She’ll throw in some other kind of working out (squats, lunges, circuit) on top of all that and you. will. feel. it.
I leave this place dripping in sweat and even though I may not feel like my muscles are thoroughly working while hitting the bag, the next day they let me know how worked they are. Hurts so good!
So excited to continue and so glad I decided to take the leap. Thanks, Cary!

So happy to find The Stables! Found through Groupon, love the size of the place. Get your a$$ kicked by Cary and see your body transformed in just a short time. Highly recommend. Inviting friends for sure.

A really great workout. Guaranteed to make you sweat.

Truth is, I needed to hit something. Typically I’m more of a (fantastic) lover than a fighter. But following a devastating break-​up that I swear you couldn’t write the ending for, I really… needed…to…hit…something. A lot. Additionally, if you were to see me, you’d know I’m probably more built for the power of boxing than the endurance racing (triathlons) that I’ve been suffering through for the past 5 years. I needed a change of athletics.
So I went looking on Groupon and LIving Social, because I’m also thrifty. And I happened to find a new boxing gym but a wee block walk from my apartment. I convinced 3 friends to sign up and BOOM, free month-​long boxing bootcamp for moi. Game ON.
It’s a small, but clean facility, with focus on small group classes (6 max) on M/​W/​F. There are also options for private lessons.
I skipped the fundamentals class and went straight into the camp, but the fundamentals really is something not to be missed, as the classes are technical. One of my friends had to take it a couple times to get all the basics down. You are NOT here to prance around in a thong leotard bobbing and weaving and flailing away at a heavy bag like typical gym boxing/​kickboxing b.s. This is SERIOUS business. And you will learn to box even if you never actually face someone in the ring.
Classes are structured as follows: 45 minutes including
— 3 rounds of jumprope
— heavy bag & shadow boxing
— weights/​strength training
— speed bag (my bitch)
— jumprope cool down
When I’m done, there is not a dry spot on my tee-​shirt. This workout is not for the faint of heart. It’s intense and fantastic.
Angelo & Cary are the husband and wife owners who have a chain of boxing gyms, are super cool but serious when it comes to boxing. Angelo leads the group classes (no more than 6 per class) and doesn’t stop barking orders and corrections at you for 45 minutes, but I am mildly masochistic, so I love that stuff. And you certainly get your money’s worth.
So ultimately after my first month, I loved it so much, that I bought another 3 months of the camps at full price. No sense being cheap when you’re getting your ass kicked. The monthly packages are reasonable for the workout & training you get. In fact, 2 out of 3 of my friends also purchased after their initial living social deal expired. It’s that good.
Overall, it’s a great up-​and-​coming gym and I highly recommend!

I’ve been searching high and low for a boxing class when I came across a groupon for The Stables. With two weddings to get in shape for I figured I couldn’t go wrong with a little boxing in my life and boy am I happy I made this choice! Cary and Angelo are an awesome duo and definitely make it easier to come in ready to kick some booty at 6 in the morning! After the first day I was sore in all the right places! I feel stronger, happier, and healthier and it’s only been 2 weeks =) If you are ready to get your butt in shape head over the The Stables… they’ll do the trick =)

This is not jazzersize. This is not kickboxing at 24 Hour Fitness. This is Boxing, with a capital B. Come ready to get a totally ass kicking workout. You’ll feel firece afterwards and will look amazing. Want 6 pack abs, but hate sit ups — The Stables got you covered. The instructor is incredible — he is so motivating and funny and super knowledgable.