Testimonials

This place is AWESOME!!! Now 3 months later and I am still coming back for more. Geez what a glutton for punishment I am, the motivation comes from Tom Espinosa and his wife Geby. This Mom and Pop small business duo and their boxing gym are the real deal. It has a small family atmosphere, were Tom and Geby are passionate about teaching boxing, the pugilistic art of self-defense, conditioning is a must, and once you learn it, you can practice/train what you learn forever.

New location, same old' Tom. Great place to get your box on. One of the best in the South Bay

Tom is a master of the art of pugilism. He never ceases to amaze me with his wealth of knowledge, never ending list of drills and dedication to teaching each student the proper way to box and defend yourself.

Best boxing gym in the Bay Area. Tom is a great boxer and teacher. Tom and Gaby are both extremely welcoming. Tom teaches you everything from how to work out, basic fundamentals, to advanced techniques. The more experienced members are extremely helpful too. Very old school place. No egos, just people trying to help you become the best you can be.

Tom will teach you the fundamentals of boxing. Not only that sparring with the other members might be indimidating at 1st but believe me it helps with learning how to really box. I learned how to box here, face my fears, boxing discipline and learning how to take a punch. Come here its worth it and dont be discouraged by the old machines its part of the appeal and roughness of the place.

Wanna get in shape and gain long term boxing knowledge? Look no further, this is the spot! It's a 'rocky' type gym with rugged equipment and boxing posters/memorabilia on the walls. Tom is a great trainer and motivator. He'll get you in the best shape of your life!

The Contenders Gym is far and away the best boxing gym I have visited. Tom is an intelligent and inspiring trainer with a vested interest in seeing everyone in his gym succeed in achieving their goals; whether that's getting prepared to compete or just getting in great shape. At Contenders, you will learn the granular details of boxing and progress at an unmatched rate by working hands-on with a number of excellent boxers.

No frills, just good old boxing from one of the best boxing instructors I've met! Tom will teach you how to box, regardless if you've never thrown a punch before or have had years of martial arts experience. He spends a great amount of 1:1 time with you to perfect your boxing techniques. You can come in anytime, and stay for however long as you want and Tom will pour all his years of boxing knowledge into your head.