I've been going to Switch a little over 2 months now. I'm a complete beginner, overweight, almost 40, and had absolutely no experience in any type of MMA, team sports, or group exercise, so if I can do it, you can too. Switch offers a wide variety of classes. They have a gym on one side with strength and conditioning classes, and MMA and boxing classes on the other, they sell gear, the bathrooms are clean, the music is great, plenty of parking, and I think they have a shower. The classes are consistent and run throughout the early morning into the evening, which makes it easy to find something that fits your schedule. The best part of all is the people, the coaches and the students. You really do run into every type of person there, and everyone is welcome. I genuinely feel that. You just have to show up with respect and a little dedication. I've had the pleasure of learning from Coach Marvin, Coach Andre, and Coach Rob, who owns the gym, he is definitely doing something right. They all have so much to offer. The 7am Muay Thai Coach, Coach Marvin has an incredible eye for detail and can explain or show technique in different ways depending on what clicks for you. He doesn't just explain how to do something, he explains why, which shows how deep his knowledge really is. He also has thoughtful things to say beyond technique and understands that everyone comes in for different reasons, which makes his perspective really valuable. Rob and Andre have also coached early morning Muay Thai, and they're both extremely talented and give you personal pointers. It's cool getting a mix of styles, but what stands out is that they all build off each other's teaching and give each other credit. There's a lot of respect there. All 3 make it fun and motivating. It's a perfect balance of work, discipline, and even humor. You walk out feeling accomplished and better than when you walked in. The environment stays positive. I haven't met one rude person. Everyone has been cool, understanding that I'm new, and willing to offer support or advice. Watching the more experienced students drill together gives you something to work toward. At first there may be disomfort like youre slowing people down but everyone starts somewhere. Many great things in life take the most effort. They offer free trials, what do you have to lose? read more

I've been coming to Switch for 8 months, and I knew after the first class that this was the place for me. From the day I started, every coach was patient and attentive, even in the larger classes. They taught me fundamentals very patiently and offered encouragement every step of the way. As I improved, they gave me more advanced, tailored guidance. It's clear that they encourage kindness towards others, hard work, AND fun. Coach Rob often has a large class with varying skill levels, yet he makes time to help everyone individually. In just one hour classes, he still manages to give every person a bit of personal attention. He even took extra time after a couple of classes to give me pointed, informed direction that made a huge impact on my progress. Coach Toby is the best, and I feel lucky to get to learn from him! He's super patient, pays great attention to technique, and pushes me in a way that's kind and constructive. Coach Panda is a smart fighter, sees exactly where I need to make improvements, and is super encouraging. Coach Marvin is also super helpful, hardworking, and patient. The entire staff at the gym has positive vibes, and all the coaches push you without putting you down. Every class I take (which is every weekday!) I feel like I gained something, and I get excited about the improvements I'm making. I've never been this excited to go to the gym every day, and it doesn't hurt that everyone else who goes there is kind and supportive, too! Will be going for as long as I can. read more

Great community, great classes, clean area, coaches are great! 10000% recommend beginner and pro level

Amazing gym great coaches everyone is very nice I've been going for about 5 months and I've made a lot of progress in loosing weight I started at 195lbs I'm down to 165lbs I look great and I feel great Coach panda is very patient and will work with you if you're struggling with something and same with coach Andre, and Daniel read more

I'm new to switch, and after training exclusively in boxing for the past 4 years, I'm super stoked to find a gym where I can continue my boxing as well as train Muay Thai, strength and conditioning and jiujitsu. The coaches I've worked with are all high level, professional athletes and fighters. They are professional, patient and rigorous in their areas of expertise. Coach Andre + Coach KP are great for strength and conditioning. Coach Panda is a really patient and effective boxing coach and coach Toby is being so understanding as I struggle to learn Muay Thai kicks. On top of all this, Christine the front desk manager is so kind. She is always available to help get you what you need and greets everyone with a welcome smile. The gym is quite large and has separate areas for all the different classes. The gym is sanitized daily, and they have a weight room, treadmill + bikes so you can train on your own too. All the coaches have been a pleasure to work with. I leave every class drenched in sweat and ready to start my day. I'm glad I made the switch to Switch, it's well worth the $! ~Koko read more

I trained at Switch Fitness for several months, and unfortunately my experience was very negative. About Toby (coach): Toby knows his stuff and was a great fighter, but as a coach he often yelled at me, put me down, and told me I "suck." I believe he thought being mean would push me harder, but instead it took a toll on my confidence and mental health. About Rob (owner/manager): Rob was nice the first months, But once I paid the $1200 yearly membership, everything changed. He became sarcastic, dismissive, and treated me with constant attitude, like they didn't even want me there. It felt like they "locked me in" and then started treating me poorly. The bigger issue: I only used about 3 months of the membership before speaking up about how I was being treated. Instead of taking responsibility, they turned it around on me saying I was "pushy" about training and competing and they even turned it weird saying that I "force hugs" when the coach himself would say "come here" and offer me a hug which I don't care, I think it's normal. But after that conversation, I was told Toby "won't coach me anymore." That means I can't access the service I paid for: Grappling + Striking. The right thing would be for Switch Fitness to pay me back my partial refund for the unused months. Instead, I'm left with nothing. As a mom of 3, $1200 was a huge investment, and being taken advantage of like this is unfair and unprofessional. Contrast with other gyms: Since leaving, I've joined TEAMS and Steel Fitness. Both are farther from my home, but the difference is night and day. I feel welcome, supported, and respected. I've also met other former Switch members at Steel (4 other people) with similar stories of being heavily mistreated, but I was the unlucky one who paid upfront for a year. Final warning: Please think twice before committing to a yearly membership here. My experience is that once you're locked in, the treatment changes. Protect yourself and your mental health. Don't make the mistake I did. I still hope they'll do the right thing and pay me and my family back. read more

I've been training at switch for a year now and absolutely love it. The coaches are knowledgeable and experienced, the members are friendly and welcoming, and it's a great environment for both beginners and more advanced fighters. With many classes available like boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and strength and conditioning at multiple times during the day the membership is a steal. Highly recommend this gym! read more

BEST coaches around. My son loved it from the first try out class. Now he is a member and the coaches are doing an excellent job at coaching these young kids. Some of them already moving and dodging like the adults do, even better. Check them out and let's have a healthier next generation.. read more

Switch Fitness - Wore his kickboxing gear for career day. Coaches are not only influential in physical success, but mental. Much love coaches. - Boxing Near Me - El Cajon, California

NOTE: This review is solely on a visit-we are not members yet... My son and I been looking for a gym near the house. He's been mostly interested in Muay Thai. This gym has everything we were looking for. Experienced instructors, clean venue, family oriented... The most important thing to us is the schedule. It was difficult finding a class with the same timetable on a daily basis. Most gyms have weird scheduling like Monday BJJ at 7:30am while Tuesday BJJ is at 4pm and Wednesday at noon? I'm sure they have their reasons but the solid schedule at Switch Fitness just works. They host Muay Thai 3 times a day so catching a class is easy. Anyways...with only a visit, we decided this will be our gym. Looking forward to becoming part of the team/family. Being through other fight gyms I can appreciate the structure...very well thought out. read more

These guys are the best. Andy the owner is such a good coach. He really gets involved in your training, and really wants the best for all his students. His staff are awesome too. They all are students of Andy, so you can be sure that they are well trained. Like Andy want the best for you. The facility is also the best. It has all that you need to train your body and your mind. I HIGHLY Recommend this gym. You'll be glad you did read more

Muay Thai with Robert is super cool. Awesome experience! I've improved so much & really enjoy his classes. Ask for coach Rob. Thank me later read more

This gym is excellent! The mats are always spotless, they offer a ton of classes to help suit your schedule! All the coaches are active professional fighters or retired professional fighters ! read more

All the coaches are great. Very knowledgeable and passionate. You can tell that from their classes. They genuinely care, they'll talk to students after class on stuff they can improve on. They're very encouraging. Not to mention, the facility is very clean. Unlike other boxing gyms. 10/10!!!!! read more

I've been coming here for a little over a year and I love this gym. I've been doing Muay Thai for 10 years and finding someone as passionate as coach Andy is definitely hard to come by. It's a little mix of traditional and some modern kick boxing so come in and switch it up! read more

Seriously the best gym I've ever been too. These guys really know their craft. I've been enjoying the jui-jitsu and muay thai classes. It's a bit expensive but I have 100% gotten my moneys worth in confidence and appearance, not to mention that they will teach you the skills to be able to defend yourself in real fight situations. I've only been going for a couple months and I couldn't be more pleased. Shout out out to coach Andy, coach Ronnie and Coach Robert. read more

Robert is an amazing instructor. Definitely recommend him along with the entire Switch Fitness team!

Excellent gym, very clean (looks to be cleaned daily) equipment nice and neat, big open spaces (very easy to move around) very friendly and forthcoming staff who have a terrific conduct with both adults and children. Come in and check out a class, that's how I eventually joined and it's money well spent. They offer Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, strength and conditioning and kids classes. Open 6 days a week so it's easy to make plenty of classes to get your money's worth. read more

What a great place to be at! I'm barely getting started with Muay Thai class, and it feels like I've been missing out all along! Definitely wish I could've started before, but better late than never! Looking forward to learning as much as I can from these guys! They have many classes to attend, and I definitely gotta stay for an extra class or two! Thank you Switch, for welcoming me! I truly appreciate it! read more

Switch Fitness - Boxing Near Me - El Cajon, California

Switch is by far the best gym I've trained at. I'm really amazed by the unmatched atmosphere here. You immediately feel a welcoming vibe from both the staff and members. Not only do their hours fit with the busiest of schedules, they also do anything to help you achieve your goals from simple fitness training to get in shape all the way to being a pro fighter. Coach Andy and everyone at switch ensures that you have only the most qualified trainers in all the following: MUAY Thai Jiu Jitsu (gi and nogi) Judo Strength and conditioning and Yoga If you're looking for a new gym look no further. Switch will help you make sure you achieve your goals in all fitness endeavors. read more

First time ever here and wow! What a great experience. Definitely will return! Coach super awesome, push me to get into it. It was fun and fantastic workout. Thanks to the whole team. read more

Wanted to get my kids active during the summer and this place was amazing. Robert was super helpful in getting my kids started. Everyone was super welcoming! read more

I needed this place. I had been watching my kids on the mat from afar for years, but not participating myself. Having loved my previous experiences, I was looking for a place where I could participate with my family and train together. I was also looking for variety: conditioning, yoga, striking, grappling, MMA, great variety of free weights, and workout equipment. Most importantly, I was looking for positivity and a family friendly vibe without sacrificing technique and fierceness. Well that's Switch Fitness, been there about a month and I've been welcomed and so has my family. They provide professional, intense training. So many levels to climb and so many challenges to attempt- just got to show up. Smiles all around. read more

I love this gym. If you want to learn from a group dedicated professional coaches that truly want you to achieve your personal goals, this is the place! Once you walk in the doors it's like walking into your second home. There's zero judgment by staff or members. It's as close to family as it gets which is why I'll continue to train here for years to come. Shout out to Coach Andy, Coach Baby Panda and Coach Ronnie! read more

I found this place on Yelp and went to check it out yesterday (8/6/21). I absolutely loved this place! The front desk (Lisa) was very friendly, knowledgeable, motivating and comforting. Unfortunately, I'm not joining the club for 2 reasons: I'm allergic to clorox and dogs/cats. Clorox pro...the gym is very sanitized and very clean...obviously! Clorox con...it's toxic to be inhaling it...mainly for me being asthmatic. They have the cutest dog (gym mascot I was told) but sadly to say I'm allergic and can't be inside a closed area with pets. If you're ok with either one of these issues (of mine) I highly recommend this gym! I peeked at the trainers and a bit of a class and it looks fun and challenging. Giving them a 5-star review is the least I could do because LISA took her sweet time in explaining everything about the classes, the trainers and fees. She was extraordinary! I'm bummed out I can't join for health reasons. :((( By the way...the new address is: 109 Rea Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 THANK YOU LISA...YOU WERE AMAZING! read more

This is where you need to be if you're falling behind on your fitness. Full hour classes that challenge you and teach you to become better health and physical wise. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a top notch athlete. read more

There aren't enough positive things to say about Switch Fitness. Super clean gym. Very family-orientated. Friendly vibe that welcomes any fitness level. Overall, an A+ in my book. They offer Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu (adult and kids), and Strength and Conditioning. All programs offer a non-threatening, push yourself, fun environment where you can meet your goals, and meet cool people. Have your kids train while you train, and you'll both go home tired. Parking is easy (either in the front or back), the Front Desk is nice, the trainers are great. Go check them out! read more

This place is amazing the coaches are the best! They are super approachable, funny and always working to help you with your goals and technique. It is a great place for all levels and everyone is friendly. Everyone is there to get better and in shape so there is absolutely no judgement and all motivation. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Man, I didn't realize how out of shape I was. Switch really got me thinking I need to switch my habits and come to the gym more often! I missed that post gym feeling. This place is really welcoming, people are mad cool, and the playlist is great. Highly recommend cruising by for a workout. See ya in the gym, Dom read more

Great facility with amazing coaches! Rob's Muay Thai class is a MUST TRY! It's super challenging and fun all at the same time. He takes the time to instruct proper technique and also pushes you to break a sweat. Andy and Panda are great coaches too! I recommend this gym due to it's positive environment and clean equipment. Keep it up! =] read more

Great gym, amazing staff, and awesome gym members!! Trainers and even some of the members are successful boxers. They are all super cool and they make everyone feel welcome. Andy is a great instructor who is patient and challenges you. He gives every member personalized coaching to perfect their technique and combos. We get paired up from time to time with different members from beginners to competitive fighters and each member makes you feel like you're part of the team. You can feel that everyone wants each other to succeed. As a member you are constantly learning from everyone in the class. Pro Tip! Take the two work outs in a row or take a warmup class before your class. That is absolute game changer in your day! Membership is totally worth it! read more

The best gym I've ever been to. I've been to multiple gyms but none compare to switch. Shout of to Robert, Coach Andy and Coach Ralph the best trainers I've ever had. read more

I absolutely love training here! Andy is by the best coach I've ever gotten to work with and the atmosphere is always great. Whether you're brand new or have experience I highly recommend this gym. Also, you'll get into the best shape of your life!!!! It's a life changer!!!!! read more

Andy and Kris make learning and improving a technical sport fun. Their vast knowledge and professional past offers them the ability to diversify their training techniques so each individual skill level benefits. I look forward to every day I am able to make it in and I never leave disappointed. read more

This place is great for both people who want to train and become professionals or if you're like me just to improve and get a good workout in. The person who owns the place I've known for a few years now and has always made me feel comfortable in learning and going at my pace as well as challenging me. The people who work with him give the same energy and attitude. I don't only enjoy my classes but the people that I workout with as well. Also has great options for prices and classes are fun and diverse!! read more