THE SAVAGE STANDARD
VETERAN-OWNED. LOCALLY RESPECTED. A SAFE PLACE TO TRAIN.
WE ARE A PRIVATE FORGE. NOT A PUBLIC PLAYGROUND.
PROGRAMS
BOXING & CONDITIONING
We combine smart boxing technique with challenging conditioning for people who want real boxing skills. We guide you step by step—from fundamentals and proper form to building power, sparring, and even preparing to compete. (co-ed)
WOMEN'S BOXING & RHYTHM
Ladies, learn technical boxing, self-defense, and high-intensity fitness boxing.
We also offer high-energy, fat-burning cardio sessions (Zumba®).
(NON-COMBAT by Coach Yali Cristina)
RECOVERY OPS
MOBILITY & FLOW
This is maintenance for your body. Based on the science of functional movements. Mobility. Release. Breath work.
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Reduces injury & stress.
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Decreases pain & tension.
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Enhances performance.
THE EVALUATION
HOW TO JOIN
We are a high-standard facility that guards its culture. We vet every member to ensure our gym remains a safe, respectful haven for our Savage community. We maintain a clean and focused atmosphere where the 'outside world' stays outside. Every athlete is committed, loyal, and respected. If you're looking for the hardest-working boxing gym in Vista & North County San Diego, you've found it.
Because we are a small, private gym, we don't have room for everyone. We only accept people who are ready and committed to work.
WE DO NOT OFFER 'FREE TRIALS'.
This ensures our members have a distraction-free training session.
How it works:
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Apply: Tell us about yourself.
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Review: We evaluate your application. If a current or former member in good standing recommended you, you'll be prioritized over others on the list.
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Interview: If we have an available spot, we will invite you into our gym for a 15-minute appointment to meet our coaches, share pricing and programs, and to see if we're a fit for each other. (The majority of our members join and stay for years; we might not have a spot immediately.)
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Join: Register and pre-pay.
TALE OF THE TAPE
PRIVATE COACHING
SOME MISSIONS REQUIRE EXTRA FOCUS.
We offer 1-on-1 private lessons for people who want to master boxing faster or unrepresented boxers who need boxing camps and corner work.
Beyond training, we also take a holistic view of your health.
We provide guidance on:
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Nutrition: Eating for fuel & strength.
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Body stats
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Internal Health: Aiding with your gut health, balancing hormones, and additional exercises for body composition and aesthetics.
These programs are not a 'one-size-fits-all' plan. This is a private partnership to fix your health from the inside out.
MORNING CLASSES
6 AM MOBILITY & RECOVERY
COACH YALI CRISTINA
30-minutes of guided body maintenance for everyone! Flexibility, mobility, and breath work.
Monday through Thursday
6:30 AM RHYTHM/ZUMBA®
COACH YALI CRISTINA
High-energy cardio, work on footwork, dance in a happy-no-judgement zone!
Monday through Thursday
7:45 AM WOMEN'S BOXING
COACH YALI CRISTINA
Non-contact, fitness boxing.
Monday through Thursday
EVENING CLASSES
4:30 PM JR GORILLAS
HEAD COACH ANTONY
Introductory boxing & fundamentals for ages 10-14.
Monday through Thursday
7:30 PM KNOCKOUT TROOP
PRO COACH ANTONY
Advanced adults, USA Boxing amateurs, Pro Boxers (Invitation only)
Monday through Friday
5:30 PM JAB & HUSTLE
HEAD COACH ANTONY
Boxing for ages 14-17.
Those who are past the fundamentals and are slightly older.
Monday through Friday
6:30 PM K.O. AFTER DARK
HEAD COACH ANTONY
Adults 18+ co-ed
All levels
Monday through Friday
STAY IN THE LOOP: We communicate all schedule updates & gym news via our Private Intel Text List.
Train like you fight. Fight like you train.
We're here to build championship fundamentals, and all levels are welcome to learning the sweet science of boxing.
The Blueprint: We begin with a warm-up to get your heart rate up, so you're ready for what's next: precision shadow boxing.
Foundation: You'll drill your stance and footwork until they become second nature. A bad base is a quick knockout!
Then we can move on to pad work, partner drills, heavy bag, double-end bag, and work on refining our craft.
The Real Deal: Thursday: Simulated sparring or pressure testing everything we've learned in a safe and controlled environment.
Age groups split classes.
Please visit our schedule section to see which class you'd be assigned to.
1-ON-1 BOXING LESSON
Look, the group setting isn't for everyone. There may be a technique you can't nail down, and you don't want to keep asking in front of the class because everyone else seems to get it.
You may have an amateur or professional fight date set and need to laser-focus on the skills that will help you dominate your opponent.
Even if it's just a matter of logistics, and your schedule doesn't fit our group class times, you still deserve to learn on your own clock and at your own pace.
Don't hold back your progress.
Book your hourly private sessions now!
ABOUT US
SAVAGE BOXING GYM ISN'T JUST A GYM; IT'S A STANDARD. Founded by a U.S. Veteran and a former member of the Ecuadorian Military, we brought our shared passion for boxing and discipline to Vista, California.
As a married team, we combine professional athletic coaching with respect to ensure every member, from Rhythmic sessions to our 1st-round knockout boxing professionals, receives the elite-level attention they deserve.
We don't just teach you how to hit; we teach you the skills to win.
Pro Coach Antony Cárdenas: Pro-Boxing Specialist, Pro Cutman & Amateur Boxing certified. 17+ years of applied boxing experience. Former Spanish Amateur boxer.
Coach Yali Cristina: Fitness Boxing (5+ years) Wellness Coach, Zumba ® Zin Leader, Pro Corner woman & Cut woman.
One team. Two backgrounds. We built Savage Boxing Gym – disciplined, professional, and elite.
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