Jose brings a technical expertise befitting an Olympian and World Champion, but adds a positive energy, humor and genuine passion for instruction that makes boxing with him both challenging and enjoyable. He's the best in the business! read more

As a fellow boxing and fitness coach, I would only spend my money on the very best in the business. Jose Navarro is exactly that. He is a former USA Olympian with World Champion pedigree as a professional boxer. Because of this, his knowledge is priceless. It really doesn't get any better for someone who wants the real deal. My favorite qualities about Jose are the fun, energy, detail and professionalism he brings to every session. But most importantly, he cares. He has never once given me less than a 100% effort and attention in our sessions. I highly recommend him if you want to learn the sport of boxing. read more

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Amazing attention to detail. Super friendly, super patient, and you'll see improvement in a short period. Unlike some trainers, he won't let you develop bad habits and poor form which ultimately will lead to injury or prevent from moving like a true boxer. Paul read more

As an actor who's roles all require great physical strength and endurance Jose has not only changed the way I look , but has changed my life. He has gotten me in peak condition and exponentially increased my boxing skills. Kingdom , Captain America 2 and 3 , Purge Anarchy the list goes on. If your looking to take your body to the next level or simply get back in shape , his knowledge, compassion and sense of ease will get you there. Oh yeah. Did I mention he is a USA Olympic boxer and World Champion. Frank Grillo read more

JOSE NAVARRO IS AMAZING!!!!! I have been boxing for 15 years and been through many trainers. No one compares to Jose. He is a master of the sport. Not only was he an Olympian representing his country in Sydney 2000, he is an amazing teacher. He sees everything you do in the ring and has the natural ability to improve and inspire. (My left hook was horrible until I met Jose and now it is my favorite punch). He is a technical boxer that can help you improve exponentially. What I enjoy most is that Jose believes being a technically good boxer improves fitness, training with Jose is a massive workout. I cannot rave enough about training with him enough. Not only is the session intense, enjoyable and motivating but Jose Navarro might actually be the nicest human being in the world. Training at Fortune Gym with Jose Navarro is beyond a shadow of a doubt my most favorite thing about Los Angeles. read more

I've trained on and off in boxing gyms for the last 13 years. I've trained at Church Street and Gleason's in NYC, Charleston Boxing Club in SC, and then eventually came to LA where I trained for a while at Wild Card and then made my way to Fortune Gym. I've worked with probably 7 different trainers over that time, and Jose is far and away the best I've ever worked with. His pedigree as both an Olympic boxer and a Champion professional boxer proves that he himself has top-level skills - but that doesn't always translate to being a great teacher. In Jose's case, thankfully, it does. I've never worked with anyone who teaches every aspect of the sweet science with such clarity and attention to detail. From the turn-over and clenching of the fist at the end of the punch, to how to transfer weight, how to use the hips to increase power, and advanced footwork - he explains it all clearly. In short - he teaches you to do it right, and when you do it right, not only do you improve your own boxing skills, you get a much, much better workout- for both mind and body. Lastly - you might be afraid that a former champion boxer would be some sort of super tough, gruff, asshole of a taskmaster. Not so with Jose. He's one of the kindest, gentlest trainers I've ever worked with. My only regret is that I didn't start with him 10 years ago. I'd be the M*f'n Heavyweight Champion of the world if I had ;) I truly cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Wow ... this review is so long overdue so let me get to the point. I've been boxing with Jose off and off for about 2 years. I have been to many boxing gyms and have trained with a lot of the who's who in the boxing trainer arena in los angeles, but let me tell you ... JOSE is the ONLY boxing trainer I will pay for in Los Angeles. A lot of trainers will try to get away with a few rounds of pad work and then put you on the heavy bag, speed bag, and or double-end bag until the hour runnnnnnnsssss out. Now with that being said, we all work VERY HARD for our money. I do not know about everyone else, but I only PAY for something if I know that the serivce/product at hand is MORE VALUABLE than the MONEY in my pocket. YES ... he is worth every penny and more. You will get an entire hour of pad work and/or customized to your needs or wants. He's not a clock watcher, cheat you 5 min at the beginning, cheat you 5 min at the end, talk on the phone for 5 min in the middle. Whether you want to learn boxing for fun or get in shape, he will get you there while helping you learn. Last but not least, he 's very patient and knows how to adapt to your skill level. I've been him train GREENER than GREEN newbies to high-level professionals, wow the patience and knowledge. CALL HIM NOW!!!!!! I was not paid for this endorsement. This is the absolute truth and I'm so grateful because Jose was a big part of my 120LB weight-loss journey. read more

I first started working with Jose in 2007, and he was my boxing trainer for over a year. I had to quit due to timing in the mornings, but I really enjoyed my first round of boxing with Jose. We picked back up around 2009 and We trained again for another 6 months and Jose really brings out the best in you while you are training. We started training a third time this past year for a third time, and having my fiancee come with me, Jose was able to come to my house and train me in my back yard! Would could be better than that! He is VERY polite, athletic knowledge and training structure is incredible! I always feel great AND worn out at the same time after training with Jose. I cannot recommend him enough, he is a great trainer and a super knowledgable person whether you want to get into serious boxing or just get in shape and lose weight. I lost about 15 lbs working with Jose in a month and replaced it with tight muscle. I have to say, I have had 3 boxing trainers and he is BY FAR the most superior of the three. I currently am NOT boxing now due to wrist injuries, but once I heal up, I will definitely be working with Jose again! read more

I came to LA from New York with about four years of boxing experience. I had a great coach back in NYC and was looking for someone who not only knew boxing inside an out, but also was fun to train with. I was fortunate enough to find exactly that in Jose Navarro. He's a master at his craft. Great attention to detail and knows how to actually teach, which is something that most people mistakenly assume a former pro know how to do by default. Jose is also a great dude and I enjoy hanging out with him and cracking jokes just as much as I enjoy training with him. I strongly recommend training with Jose if you're a beginner, intermediate, or even an aspiring pro boxer. He'll improve the quality of your boxing technique, physique, and mood. As corny as it might sound, the guy is just a solid person and I'm privileged to have him as my coach and also as my friend. read more

Jose is a world class. Both professionally and personally. If you want to learn from the best, Jose is your man. read more

Having a great coach/trainer is the most important factor in improving your boxing ability. Jose Navarro has the knowledge and the experience that you will need to elevate your skills. He's honest and is dedicated to making sure you have the best work out possible. He has a great personality, and will push you beyond your mental and physical limits. Jose has been training me at Fortune boxing located at 7574 Sunset Blvd. for a year now and it has been the best experience of my life. Jose wraps my hands, puts my gloves on and we go to work in the ring hitting the mitts. He teaches you how to punch, slip and pivot the way a pro boxer would. We work on offense and defense. He taught me how to hit the speed bag and double end bag. Jose has some very creative drills to keep your mind intrigued durning your work out. Jose is always present durning your session and always finishes his work outs with a great sit-up regiment. He never judges anyone and treats all his clients equally. I've lost weight, gained muscle and learned how to box effectively. I highly recommend training with Jose Navarro for all ages, and all skill level. You won't regret it. read more

Jose is a great trainer and a really nice dude. He's passionate about teaching people technique and getting the most out of their boxing. Very knowledgeable and very observant, Jose is able to identify your strengths and weaknesses and tailor a program specifically for each client. I can't recommend this guy enough, there's a reason that he's one of the most in-demand trainers in Los Angeles. read more

Jose Navarro is quite literally a GEM. A Pink Diamond of the boxing world. You won't find a more caring, patient, passionate, brilliant and knowledgeable instructor anywhere out there to train you. He is not only the best. He is the BEST of the BEST. Ask anyone who has ever worked with him and they will tell you the same thing. He commands respect wherever he goes and not because he insists upon it as he is an incredibly humble person, but because his talent, hard work and love for the sport speaks for itself. I seriously could not say enough about this great man and the unbelievable skill he possesses. I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to be taught by him. Thank you Jose! read more

My son and I have been training with Jose Navarro for over a year and he has inspired my son to really are about his fitness. Jose is authoritative where both boxing technique and general fitness is concerned and he really gives his all in every session In addition Jose's attitude is very positive and inspiring both for me at 54 and my kid at 13. I cannot possibly recommend him enough! read more

Jose's incredible technical knowledge of boxing stems from his experience as a world-class athlete in the Olympics and his professional boxing career. What he does BETTER THAN ANY OTHER TRAINER is teach this knowledge in a way that is approachable at any level. I have trained with boxing coaches before and he is by far the most helpful and motivating boxing trainer I've ever come across. I look forward to working out with him every week. Every session is different, it's not about training, it's about learning the art of boxing. He is a consummate professional and an incredible person to be around. The best! read more

Jose is amazing!! I have been going to him for over a year now and every time we are done I am sore For the next two days. He was a professional boxer and helps develop an excellent technique while giving and incredible workout. I wish I would have found him years ago. He will tailor the workout to what your needs are!!! read more

Jose Navarro. This guy gives his all and his "all" is packed with knowledge and experience of the highest level and technique that world class fighters can be envious of. Jose's character is one of a gentleman that anyone can feel comfortable around. His clients have him training their children and at the same time the professional fighters will ask his advice. Jose has taken me from sloppy to sharp and fat to fit faster than I could have imagined. In short, TRAIN WITH THIS GUY!!!! You would be silly not to. read more

I've trained with a lot of boxing coaches over the past ten years and Jose is by far the best. Not only is he an Olympic-level and World Championship contender boxer, he has an instinct and passion for teaching that cannot be learned. Jose is the consummate professional, always on time, always ready to tailor his coaching to his students' needs, which includes putting on headgear and getting in the ring with them! Above all, Jose is a wonderful human being who just a joy to be around. If you're thinking about boxing, whether as a beginner or a pro, Jose should be your first call (just don't steal my regular spot please!). read more

Training with Jose has changed my life! The discipline that goes into this sport is very rewarding and Jose trains you to be the best you can be while still having a ton of fun. I highly recommend this Olympic athlete if you're looking for a great work out and to learn a skill that you'll appreciate for the rest of your life read more

Let me preface this review by saying that I am a personal trainer in Hollywood. I've been working in health and fitness for 13 years and I've come across trainers/instructors of all kinds in that time. Jose, hands down, is one of the best around! I've been under his instruction for almost 2 years now and I love working out with him just as much as I did on day one. His style is universal. That is a big statement because it's hard to find a trainer who can cater to every client but this guy does it. Doesn't matter what your skill level, fitness level, or motivation, he is able to tap into it and make you feel great and accomplished at the same time. He is a man of few words which I admire more than anything. He speaks and you listen. You learn, you progress, and you are better each time. I can't say enough great things about this guy. As a trainer myself I know what a luxury having a PT is and let me tell you that Jose is worth every dollar. Lastly, and this is the best thing about Jose in my opinion, is his ability to help you find your true potential. I have days, like most of us, where I don't know how I'm going to last an entire session. I come in mentally and physically tired but Jose does the same thing he always does - wraps my hands like a surgeon going to battle. Slips my gloves on and ties them up like I'm Muhammed Ali. Looks me in the eyes and says - "Get in the ring. Let's work." Work we shall. No matter what...we work. read more

Top boxing trainer!!! I can't say enough amazing things about this 2x Olympian and World Champion boxer. If you are looking to train as if you are a fighter, you have found the right trainer. Explains everything step by step, and you are left drenched after your hour work out! Fortune Gym is such a great environment to train at - takes you back to the 1950's but a pristine clean gym and a ton of bags to work on and full size boxing ring. Great trainer & gym right in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. read more

Jose is the best. I've only been training with him for a few months but I've already lost 20 lbs. He's super friendly and makes every session fun and challenging. Can't recommend enough. read more

Simply put, Jose is amazing. I always feel much better after training with Jose and he's an incredible instructor. He is mindful of my injuries but keeps me working hard. Frankly, he makes me want to give up my other workouts because I'm so addicted to boxing with him! x read more

i have trained with boxing coaches across the country at a slew of gyms with some of the top tacticians and fighters in the world. I've yet to discover a more patient, positive, honest, dynamic, thoughtful, and SKILLED teacher. yes, he fought for the u.s. boxing team in the sydney olympics. but great fighters are not always great teachers. jose is spectacular. he trains professionals and first-timers with the same dignity and success. hand to god: you won't find a better boxing coach. read more

Ive been boxing for 3 years now both on the East and West coast and am so grateful that a chance recommendation at the front desk at Fortune Gym on Sunset lead me to Jose! Before moving to LA I spent months researching for a coach and came up with nobody solid. Ive been training twice a week with him for 6 months and could not be more impressed. My coordination, power and foot work has improved in such a short time period. Ive trained at the best boxing gyms in NY and CA, and he is by the far the most superb trainer and my only regret is that I did not find him sooner. He is an excellent trainer, technical and skilled. He breaks down combinations and will work with your current skills set and improve upon them instead of expecting you to abandon what other trainers have taught you and start from scratch, which I was fearful of, as my background was in Russian style boxing. He is compassionate, but still manages to kick your arse, and as Im training to spar in the future, there is nobody else I would trust with both my rigorous training and physical wellbeing. Also, his rates are incredibly reasonable, considering the amounts Ive paid elsewhere in the past for one-on-one training! He works with both new comers to the sport, as well as more experienced athletes, and Ive seen him train both women and men with the same enthusiasm and hard core guidance. I cannot recommend him enough, he is LA's best kept boxing secret and Ill stay loyally training with him for years to come! read more

I walked out of my first session with Jose 100% sure that he was the trainer for me. I was referred from a friend who has trained with him for years. I have never boxed before. His teaching style is amazing. He works you hard but within your limits. Ok maybe somewhat outside your limits but that is what ibuprofen is for:) The gym is great. Can't say enough good things about him. Definitely the real deal. I highly recommend jose except Tuesday's at 1:00. That slot is taken read more

Hands down the best training experience I have had for a very long time. All from sit-ups to a perfect technical boxing training. I would recommend Jose Navarro every day of the week :) he made my trip. Already planning on coming again as soon as possible. read more

Jose is a fantastic coach and person. He taught me, a total beginner, with care, attention, specificity and kindness. Fantastic and accomplished at his sport of boxing, you'll be inspired by his teaching techniques and attention to detail. He coaches at a very convenient location with other coaches/boxers who are the real deal. Will definitely be recommending him to friends. read more

Jose is an incredible teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to learn or improve. I first approached him through a friend who said she had an incredible boxing instructor I should try out. She wasn't wrong. Jose took the time over many months to teach me all the intricacies that an Olympian boxer has learned over his entire career. Never once did I feel like I couldn't handle his workout and he custom suit every workout to my abilities. I would 100% recommend him as a teacher to anyone looking to learn the art of boxing. read more

If you want precise, technical training in the sweet science, this is the guy. Great disposition. Patient but insistent. No machismo. Navarro is the man. read more

Jose is the best. I am not a boxer, but I can say that Jose is knowledgeable, patient and a great trainer for someone who wants to find new and challenging ways to stay fit. He is always on time and never misses a session. I truly enjoy spending my hour a week with him. read more

Where else but in Los Angeles can you train with a former Olympian and elite professional boxer, who has fought for three world championships. This city is a Mecca for boxing, and Jose is the cream of the crop. Affordable, incredible resume, kind, and reliable. Believe me, these traits are hard to come by amongst a lot of trainers in the boxing community. Whether you're brand new to the sport, or looking to spar with a decorated prize fighter, he's not only the best, but affordable too. read more

Jose is the best boxing coach/instructor around. Great attitude, incredibly knowledgable, easy to be around. If you want to get in shape and learn how to box, do yourself a favor and go straight to Jose. read more

Jose is an amazing trainer. He knows exactly how to motivate me and has managed to teach me to box while making me feel like I'm a natural. He's extremely encouraging and laid back. Because of him I've seen results immediately and look forward to working out. read more

I have been coming to Jose for a year. Now he is getting reviews I can start to see others know what I do. He is the real deal. If you want to really learn how to box while getting a workout this is the guy. Anybody can hold a bag in front of you and shout at you to hit it faster to break a sweat. Take your money and tell you to come back next week. Jose doesn't do business that way. If you have bad form he lets you know. If your not doing things right he helps you get it right. If your doing it right he can help you get better. He has real knowledge and he is a genius when he uses it. His rates are very reasonable for the training he gives you. I bet not too many former Olympians and pro boxers give you that real deal Holyfield info Jose will give you for the money. So talk to him and work out a deal for some lessons. If you don't you can't blame anybody but yourself if you get your ass whipped when you have to put your hands up in these LA streets. I got mine...get yours. read more

Jose is an amazing guy and an even better trainer. I boxed as a kid but after training with Jose, I realized I had no idea what I was doing. He teaches incredible technique and pushes cardio really hard. I am addicted to boxing after working with Jose. read more

Navarro is the real deal. He is an Olympian and World Champion, but couldn't be more modest. He gives you 100% every time you train with him and cares about you becoming a better boxer / athlete. Every session you will get better. He is patient and makes sure you are not only getting a great workout, but focusing on technique. You won't find a better trainer anywhere for beginners or experienced fighters. read more

I met Jose about 6 years ago. I started training with him shortly after and was hooked. It might be the most intense workout because not only does he take pride in his work he is dedicated to the task. The weekly text messages reminding you of your session is always encouraging. I have watched his family grow and him grow into an even better trainer everyday. He is very easy going and always makes it fun. Does not matter your skill level you will definitely become a better boxer training with him, just follow his lead. I haven't be able to train with him recently due to schedule changes but hope to start back again. There is nothing better then the sound of your glove hitting his pads. You should definitely give him a chance and I would highly recommend him and put him up against the best!! Thank you for all you have done to help me better my fitness adventure. read more

I'm a professional stuntman and lifelong martial artist and I train with Jose Navarro because he is the best boxing teacher i've ever met. He has taught mean immense amount in the 3 years we've been working together and has not only made me a better boxer, but has brought my understanding of the game to a much higher level which has made me a better stunt performer and fight choreographer. I can't recommend him more highly. read more

JOSE is the best in town. Whether you're into boxing for just a workout or to actually learn the sport, he's extremely patient and works you hard. Have been going to him for a few months now and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Couldn't recommend him more -- the ONLY boxing trainer you should be going to. read more