10 Day Body Weight Workout Plan
10 Day Full-Body Workout Plan (Bodyweight Exercises + Boxing & Muay Thai Shadowboxing) Overview: This program focuses on bodyweight exercises with Boxing and Muay Thai shadowboxing. Make sure to engage your core and Kegel muscles (aka pelvic floor) throughout each exercise. General Start and Stop Guidelines for each Workout: Warm-Up: Always start with a 5-10 […]
How to build a home gym – Products.
Here are a few products we like for building out a home, office or commercial gym.
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A List of Home Boxing and Fitness Equipment Enhance your Boxing Training These are paid ads. That means people pay us a small percentage, if you buy from our links. You pay nothing more! We just get a small piece of the price that would otherwise go to Amazon :-/ Follow the links for great […]
Young Family Products
Baby and Young Family Products we love! Listings on this page contain contain paid ads. You are never charged more money, however, we get a little something for the referral 😉 And yes, we are avid Amazon shoppers!
Winter Holiday Essentials
Holiday Essentials that Improve Every Household Vibe! Remember, these are paid ads. That means people pay us to put their stuff on our site. You pay nothing more. Follow the links for great ideas! A little piece of the Pacific Northwest, these pine scented organic candles are perfect for a traditional holiday vibe. Love your […]
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Boxing Shoes | Wrestling Shoes | Martial Arts Kicking Shoes This page contains paid links. You pay nothing more, we make a small commission for our efforts finding the best products for you. HIGH TOP BOXING SHOES A lightweight high-top boxing shoe designed for footwork. Constructed with a Michelin® Technical Sole, open weave mesh, microfiber […]
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Money Back Guaranteed Policy The American Boxing Personal Training Guarantee. American Boxing Clients will be refunded the total amount paid for any 60 minute training session if not Satisfied, based on the following: Session must begin ‘no later’ than the agreed upon start time. Any pre-existing medical conditions, on-call work obligations or personal matters, outside […]
Common Muay Thai Problems and How to Overcome Them
Muay Thai is a beautiful, yet deadly, art that originated in Thailand and has taken the world by storm due to its effectiveness for combat, self-defense and improving your health. Whenever one practices martial arts, they must work hard to improve their craft to bring out the best version of themselves, and Muay Thai is […]
Youth Summer Day Camp San Diego
Summer Boxing and Muay Thai Kickboxing Camp in San Diego Since 2003 American Boxing has offered the highest quality youth Boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing program in San Diego. Coach Dave, Program Director and head instructor, as a profession, has taught children’s boxing and Muay Thai classes since 2001. Dave has been a San Diego […]
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My Post Covid Small Business Nightmare (1st Draft…the basics) After nearly 20 years in business, Covid cost me everything. My business, my home and worst of all, the full custody of my daughter. I have never been so low. With no family in California and an absolute unwillingness to leave this state without my little […]
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Your submission has been received! Thank you for taking the time to learn what makes American Boxing such a unique experience 🙏🏼 At any time you can text us at @ (858) 581.2694 for immediate assistance! Follow us on INSTAGRAM here! Find us on FACEBOOK here! (VIDEOS COMING SOON!)
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Outdoor Live Muay Thai Prep | American Boxing Pacific Beach First of all, thank you for your interest in learning Muay Thai with us, as a small family business, we absolutely appreciate you and we are very excited to show you the amazing health and fitness benefits of the world’s most effective striking Martial Art! […]
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Outdoor In-Person | Boxing Class prep | American Boxing and Fitness Pacific Beach San Diego First of all, thank you for your interest in learning Boxing with us, as a small family business, we appreciate you! Your first Technical Fitness Boxing Class will be a source of basic techniques and scaled exercises, based on your […]
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Personal Training preparation for American Boxing Muay Thai and Fitness Pacific Beach San Diego First of all, thank you for your interest in personal training with American Boxing. Your first 1 on 1 personal training session, is either 30 or 60 minutes (initial 60 minute sessions “can” run as long as 90 minutes depending on […]
Jacob Suarez Yelp Review Response
American Boxing Yelp Review 3 Stars! Here is our response to you Jacobs “review”. Jacob: So, I attended this quite a while ago, I started in the august of 2017 as I really didn’t have the best experience with their 101 class that took place on Saturdays. Us: Actually Jacob, you are off by 1 […]
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Here is a more recent Yelp Review from a “Ghost”! Sorry, Ben’s not here. And he never has been. There is no “Ben C.” that has never tried a “free class”, nor trained with us. If he had, he could and likely would have elaborated on a story, with a description of other participants and […]
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Here is a Yelp Review from a Mad Dad Travis chose a membership option that gave him massive discounts on his sons membership, then when he wanted to early cancel , they wanted to keep all the discounts, free gear (they received for signing up for their chosen term) and just walk away from the […]
Benefits of Muay Thai for Children
Muay Thai is a martial art that’s been around for centuries. It’s called by different names, including Thai Boxing and the Art of Eight Limbs, because it involves kicking, punching, using the elbows, knees and shins. Many people join a Muay Thai boxing gym thanks to its popularity among professional fighters.
How to Choose Your Martial Art
Joining a martial arts school is one of the best ways to strengthen your body, increase your focus and discipline, and improve your overall attitude. It’s also a good way to a better life.
New Year’s Resolution: Learn Martial Arts
Eat healthier food, quit smoking and drinking, be more responsible with money. These are all good New Year’s resolutions, but if you want to make it a little more interesting, why don’t you try something new? Why not promise yourself to hit the gym and learn martial arts?
Working out at home during Covid 19 the Coronavirus
Training at home with Covid 19 the Coronavirus It seems everyone is coming out of the wood-works to tell us all how to workout from home and train on Zoom. Although you may have a bit of anxiety using zoom at first, those in corporate America can attest to Zoom’s simplicity once you’ve used it […]
Online Training
Online Fitness and Fight Classes | All Levels | Live Coaching You can get at-Home or in-office workouts, LIVE from a World Champion and Master Fitness Coach! You will get Unbeatable Fitness training and World Class Proven Techniques for Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai, from Kru Dave Nielsen. Call or Text Kru Dave any questions, […]
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Training Maynard
Training Maynard James Keenan | Rock Star? Friday January 10th 2020, I was fortunate enough to pass some of my knowledge onto Maynard James Keenan the lead singer of the rock bands “Tool”, “A Perfect Circle” and “Puscifer”. December 2019 I got the call that Maynard wanted to learn and train Muay Thai while he […]
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This is a Limited time Special Offer to Pacific Beach and surrounding area residents interested in untouchable endurance, increased upper body strength, self defense, sports enhancement and a new, better way of life through one of the Worlds most effective martial art, sport and self defense tools: Boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing! Click the image […]
UFC Gyms Review
Taking Classes at big name MMA gyms is dangerous… BEWARE! Fitness Classes, Kids Classes, Kickboxing Classes, Jiu Jitsu Classes, Boxing Classes, Muay Thai Classes and more should always be learned from a highly experienced instructor! Whether it’s an LA Boxing, the UFC Gym, a Bally’s, or any othe globo gym, the bigger you are, the […]
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What is the difference between Muay Thai and Kickboxing? Well, I’m glad you asked! First of all, let me be clear…both are sports, not Martial Arts. However, both are direct descendants of martial arts. Muay Thai from Muay Boran, a martial art from Thailand that was developed for battlefield tactics in the event a soldiers […]
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February 15, 2014 : Muay Thai Event San Diego California WCK World Championship Muay Thai, “Matter of Pride” at Pechanga Resort and Casino featured local and international Muay Thai Kickboxers from as close as Chula Vista and San Diego, California USA, to as far as Brazil and the Netherlands. There were WBC, WCK and IAMTF […]
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holiday-party December 2013
Hello Everyone & Happy Holidays! On Sunday December 15th 2013 American Boxing will be celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary as well as the return of its INFAMOUS Holiday Party! Current and Past Students are ALWAYS Welcome! Some of you may not know, but 10 years ago, in 2003, American Boxing was established… It’s been quite a […]
Theri Thomas
Assistant Coach Theri Thomas Coach Theri Thomas was a student of Coach Dave since early 2008. Her Taekwondo background and age made the transition to Muay Thai a challenging one, but Theri was always up for a personal challenge.
Francisco Garcia
Francisco Garcia: Team Nielsen Muay Thai and MMA Fighter Francisco Garcia began his training with Kru Dave in 2010. With no previous experience, Francisco has Coach Dave’s strong and pure Muay Thai based technique with superior boxing. With a goal to fight MMA, Coach Dave prepared Francisco accordingly. In an exciting 1st fight match-up against […]
LionFight10
On July 26th Team Nielsen American Boxing IAMTF Muay Thai Champion and Undefeated fighter Francisco “daMilkman” Garcia 6-0-0 will face Undefeated Muay Thai fighter Danil Kovalev 4-0-0 out of Las Vegas Nevada in the largest Muay Thai Event in America. Tickets on Sale inside Republic Training Center and American Boxing Muay Thai MMA Academy @1735 […]
Muay Thai Training @ American Boxing San Diego
Beginner Muay Thai Training at American Boxing can include: Advanced Training Advanced Muay Thai Clinch Throws and Sweeps Spinning Elbows Advanced combinations Elbow Defensive Counter Striking Full Play Sparring and more. Thai Pads, Focus mitts and kick shields are heavily used in each Muay Thai Training session to push your aerobic and anaerobic threshold and […]
Muay Thai Techniques
Some Basic Muay Thai Techniques you will learn at American Boxing San Diego
Toys for Tots Drop-Off | American Boxing Gym Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach, San Diego — PB residents who want to donate to the Toys for Tots campaign can drop off new, unwrapped toys at American Boxing Muay Thai Gym @ 1735 Garnet Ave. Donations will be accepted at the business from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m until Dec. 22. With any donation greater than $20, […]
Garcia California Muay Thai Champion | American Boxing San Diego
On November 11, 2012 at The Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada, WCK Muay Thai put on it’s annual China vs. USA event. Team WuLinFeng vs. Team WCK. An exciting event with great fights featuring talent from Ukraine, Mexico, China and of course the USA. Undefeated fighter Francisco “daMilkman” Garcia vs. “Dynamite” David […]
American Boxing in PB is a San Diego Food Bank Drop-off Location.
Pacific Beach San Diego — PB residents who wish to donate to the San Diego Food Bank campaign can drop off non-perishable food items at American Boxing Muay Thai MMA Academy located across from Vons on Garnet at 1735 Garnet Ave 92109. Donations will be accepted at the business Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. […]
Dave Nielsen
Extensive Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Sports & Fitness Background, Coach Kru Dave Nielsen is the founder & Head Coach at American Boxing. Coach and Kru Dave Nielsen is an IKF Muay Thai World Champion, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, a No-Gi Jiu Jitsu/Grappling Champion and Wrestling Coach and a USA Boxing Coach in San Diego California.
Muay Thai
Learn the Science of 8 Limbs at San Diego’s Best Muay Thai Gym! We offer classes & private training. A group warmup is always standard in American Boxing Muay Thai Classes. Partners are matched based on experience and drills customized to participant levels. American Boxing’s small personal classes of less than 12 students allow for the highest quality instruction possible! Thai pads, shields, drills and light play sparring with full gear (no free sparring, no contact to face) are common in this class. Classes have conditioning throughout and/or at the end and include core exercises that will ROCK your Abs!
Gina Reyes
Master fitness Trainer, Stott Platies Instructor, Muay Thai Kickboxing Trainer and Mom with nearly fifteen years as an active trainer Gina is legitimately a master level fitness professional.
Muay Thai Womens Class
Women’s Muay Thai Classes Ladies training Muay Thai for fitness, self defense and even competition is becoming more common in San Diego, and all over the world. A fat melting, non bulking, strength building, cardio smashing fitness tool and hard-core self-defense, utilizing knee and elbow strikes to knockout and incapacitate even the largest of assailants, […]
Shea Ealey
A high school wrestler, Sea was born and raised in Sparta Wisconsin. After High School, Shea joined the Marine Corps where he served with respect and honor for just over 6 years. Shea’s ability to absorb and execute information along with his patient teaching style and always positive attitude is why he is one of the TOP Muay Thai MMA and Submission Wrestling Instructors in San Diego and beyond!
Kickboxing
Want to tone up? Try some Thai Kickboxing. Kickboxing is often practiced for general fitness workout, self-defense, or as a sport. American Boxing San Diego Kickboxing Classes produce superior cardio conditioning, strength, coordination, flexibility and more. Our kickboxing training is based in Muay Thai style kickboxing and is designed to develop the conditioning of the fitness minded as well as the technique of the up-incoming fighter. Our Classes are for men and women, they last 1 hour, they are fun and they are by far the best workout around!
New WBC Muay Thai Champion
San Diego – August 18 2012 American Boxing Muay Thai MMA school head coach Kru Dave Nielsen 13-1-0 fought for the WBC (World Boxing Council) Cruiserweight US National Title vs. Ryan “The Lion” Madigan 28-6-0. The first Round of this WBC Muay Thai fight title fight saw Madigan putting together some good hand combinations, putting […]
Dave Nielsen vs Ryan Madigan
San Diego Muay Thai Live Event! American Boxing’s Coach Dave Nielsen will be headlining the 2012 WCK Muay Thai World Championship with a bout vs Ryan Madigan. Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 6:00pm @ Pala Casino Spa Resort.
Dave Nielsen discusses his upcoming bout with Ryan Madigan
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Dave Nielsen was interviewed by Muay Thai Authority regarding his upcoming bout with Ryan Madigan. This dynamic fighter will be putting on a great show (LIKE ALWAYS) at Pala Casino for the Wck MuayThai on the 18th.
Boxing
Just moved to San Diego? Meet new people, take a fun boxing class! Voted San Diego’s #1 Boxing Gym by 10 NEWS A-List, we offer THE BEST Boxing Classes to Men and Women in Pacific Beach San Diego. For fight or fitness! Our Boxing classes require NO EXPERIENCE! If this is your first boxing class EVER, be excited because it’s FUN to hit things that don’t hit back!
There is NO free sparring in our Boxing Classes and NO HITTING the face! We teach you technique and defense at a slow pace so safety is #1. If you are interested in sparring check out our class schedule for Sparring and Grappling time slots. You can also give us a call at (858) 581-2694 to make arrangements to test your skills!
MMA
Strong Muay Thai and Solid Jiu Jitsu Wrestling make American Boxing MMA a DOMINANT Mixed Martial Arts Gym in San Diego. Small MMA Classes for Technique and Conditioning!
San Diego Women’s Fitness
Every American Boxing classes & training including Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai and more is offered for women! As a matter of fact, we believe our women’s program to THE BEST in San Diego due to our Head Instructor, Gina Reyes.
Kids Programs
Our San Diego Kids Boxing and MMA classes are designed for today’s youth. “We build Future Champions™ in life and sport!” Fun, Exciting and Challenging, our program incorporates a diversity of physical, social and mental skills that reach far beyond their training at American Boxing.
After 3 Days of Training
American Boxing Student with Goals of Fitness & Muay Thai Skills. Come Train with THE BEST, don’t just take our word for it!
Jiu Jitsu Grappling
Our San Diego classes teach techniques from: No-Gi Ju Jitsu, Grappling, Submission & Catch Wrestling, Judo, Greco Roman, Sambo & Freestyle Wrestling. Our grappling class puts a large focus on transitioning and balance. Our Jiu Jitsu, philosophy makes it critical that you first establish good positions through transitions with good technique and POSTURE before any submissions are worth the risk of position loss.
Dave Nielsen vs Fernando Gonzalez
Dave Nielsen vs Fernando Gonzalez August 18th WCK Muay Thai – WBC (World Boxing Council) National Title San Diego County, San Diego, CA, July 17, 2012 – American Boxing, San Diego’s highest quality in training, today announced that Coach Dave Nielsen will be headlining the 2012 WCK Muay Thai World Championship with a bout vs […]
Lose Weight With American Boxing
San Diego Weight Loss Program, Diet Plans, eDiets, Eating Right and Exercise Dave Nielsen and Gina Reyes are Fitness Professionals, Personal Trainers, Supplement Advisers, Nutritional Consultants and Life Coaches with a more than a decade of experience EACH. Customized weight loss programs, nutritional counseling, diet assistance and fitness training with AMAZING RESULTS is what they […]
Personal Training
Don’t miss out on the active San Diego lifestyle. Our experienced Certified Personal Trainers are here to motivate you, get your energy, strength and flexibility where it needs to be!
Bootcamp
American Boxing’s Bootcamp Style Training for Men and Women. Weight Loss and Fitness Seekers of All Ages. We are located in Pacific Beach, San Diego. You will be challenged in both mind and body with each Bootcamp workout and will feel the immense satisfaction that comes with participating in an activity that is not only fun, but that fulfills a basic need of every person; to achieve what at first you thought was impossible!
Summer Beach Blast
Upcoming Event: American Boxing’s Summer Beach Blast BEACH WORKOUT with post training drinks, snacks and SUNBLOCK! Football, Bocce Ball, Frisbee, Ice Luge (alcohol FREE…of course :-$) RSVP on Facebook The date and location will be announced soon! Stay tuned to the American Boxing Facebook page for event details and location!
Get Skinny and Still Drink Beer
Summers Here! Keep that BEER BELLY in check with this Diet and Training Insider TIP! GET SKINNY and still drink BEER!? This is my personal diet plan… no, I’m not a drinker, however owning a gym in Pacific Beach San Diego, it’s kinda impossible to not have students and clients who want abs AND BEER! […]
Urijah Faber Visits American Boxing
Urijah Faber visits American Boxing to dial in his Muay Thai technique! During his June 5th and 6th visit to San Diego while promoting his new book “The Laws of the Ring”, former WEC World Champion and UFC fighter, “The California Kid” Urijah Faber visits American Boxing Muay Thai MMA Academy in Pacific Beach to […]
Namman Muay Thai Boxing Liniment
Namman Muay Thai Boxing Liniment originated in 1960, in Thailand. At first, it was used by Thai Boxers (known for being fierce athletes). They used it before or during Muay Thai training and matches. Rubbing muscles with Namman Muay can prepare the body for extreme activity and help to prevent injury. Namman Muay Thai Oil […]
Real World Self Defense
San Diego Self Defense Classes | Train with Master Instructor Kru Dave Nielsen – Since 2003 Since 2003, Kru Dave Nielsen has been empowering individuals to protect themselves through street-smart self-defense techniques and hand-to-hand combat training. With over 20 years of experience, Kru Dave has taught these life-saving skills to US Special Operations, FBI operatives, […]
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American Boxing won an A-list award as San Diego’s number one Boxing Gym. That’s no surprise to our trainees who see American Boxing’s gym as their home away from home.
American Boxing Training Camp
MMA MUAY THAI TRAINING CAMP: San Diego: California: USA: American Boxing MMA and Fitness Want to learn MMA? Need to train for an upcoming fight? Looking for a place to learn Muay Thai? Need to improve your striking or grappling skills? Looking for a place to get in shape and change your life around? Well […]
Noon Boxing Class today in Pacific Beach
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