This is an awesome gym! Ive been going 2-3 times a week for about a month now and its been a blast. I was a complete beginner and Anthony and Amy do a great job teaching solid fundamentals and creating a welcoming environment. Im excited to come in for every class and look forward to whats to come.

Ive had nothing but a great experience here! The coaches take their time with you so you can truly hone your craft. Super friendly and super professional.

Welcoming environment for boxers of all experience levels! Great coaches, and with them being a small gym, it allows for more individual/attentive coaching and for people to get to know one another on a personal level. They teach you the basics in an efficient manner, and there are various options for you to proceed from there!

Super friendly coach! Really like how they value sanitation and customer satisfaction with the class. The try out session (intro to boxing) was super fun and I learned so much within that 1 hour. Im still tryna process what I learned and gonna have to practice it before showing up again. But super fun! Definitely give them a try if you want to try out boxing but not sure where to start 🥊

If you want to learn boxing and get a good workout this is the place to go. Even with all the restrictions with Covid-19 you are still able to get a good workout while still feeling safe. All the guidelines are followed to keep everyone safe. From beginner to advanced I believe you can still learn something. I highly recommend coming here

This review is long overdue, but remains true nonetheless. Ive been a member for a year now. I train here regularly with classes and personal training, and I love it all. I first discovered Checkmate through Class Pass when moving back to the area. I tried other boxing gyms in the Greater Bay Area in the last few years and have never felt more comfortable. Its not just a clean and thoughtfully designed place (they handpicked, built and printed different things), but its a fun environment to learn about real boxing and advance your skills.Booking classes and managing your account is pretty seamless through their app. Its easy to use and offers some cool features like tracking your stats and nutrition, if thats your jam. I like the app experience overall. If there are ever any issues, they get back to me pretty quick.Amy and Anthony really care about explaining the sport and helping you understand mechanics, as well as programming fun, challenging workouts. They are fighters as much as they are teachers, and I respect that they built a business out of it with heart.Other boxing gyms either focus solely on cardio rather than technique, or they dont really teach boxing styles, mittwork and footwork. And thats the best stuff about boxing that makes it an exhilarating sport. I really feel like theyve built a great community out of this gym.

Checkmate boxing is AMAZING! The facilities are super clean and Anthony and Amy are super helpful. Signing up for classes is really easy and the price is very reasonable for the workout and instruction you receive.Ive boxed before, but Anthony and Amy spend the time going over each move and making sure the technique is understood and practiced. I know that when Im practicing my skill, Im doing it the correct way and not learning bad habits. They dont just teach you the moves, but the WHY behind it.I would highly recommend you check it out and take a friend. The class sizes are small and you get a lot of individualized help. Its not an intimidating workout class at all. They make things easy to comprehend and keep you engaged. You will definitely leave feeling like you got in an excellent workout!

They are really great at teaching skills for boxing. I love the fact that they dont make you punch bags without teaching the form (like other classes). I am learning the correct boxing techniques as well as getting proper workout!

I have been going to this place since it opened. The coaches are awesome! The gym is super nice and clean! The workout routines are always fun! This is the place for you if your goal is to experience a great workout and burn calories.This place is also for people who are new to boxing and want to learn the fundamentals or is already boxing and want to hone in on their boxing skills. I have learned a lot from both coach Anthony and Amy. They are knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and friendly. It has been a great experience!

I recently attended a free pawn session at Checkmate Boxing and was pleasantly surprised at how the class was run. It is very different from a typical boxing fitness class where there are 30+ people in a room throwing combos with other members. At Checkmate Boxing, my friend and I were given a good amount of 1-1 attention and the instructors were focused on helping us learn the basic footwork and punching techniques to build a strong foundation from the start. The atmosphere is welcoming and the owners’ passion for boxing really comes through in the quality of the class as well as the facility they have built. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning for regular sessions.

Anthony and Amy have created a great studio for boxers of all levels. Their classes are catered to the clients skill levels which is great and they’re able to work with multiple levels in one class.The studio has a wonderful variety of equipment for boxing and cross-training to stay fit.If you’re looking to learn to box or to improve your skills this is a great place to check out.Wishing them the best of luck as they grow! I’m glad I had the chance to train with them while I was in San Jose!

I’m so glad I tried out Checkmate Boxing. If you download their app, it’s really easy to navigate and you can book your classes and make purchases (memberships, gear, etc) on it too. They offer a free Pawn class as a trial :) Until the end of 2019, wraps and gloves are free to rent. They have lockers here for your belongings — don’t leave them in the car. All you need is yourself, water, and maybe a towel (if you sweat a lot).Owners Amy and Anthony are super nice and great coaches, breaking down all the moves step by step and making sure you are doing them correctly. This isn’t a boxing fitness gym; you’re actually learning to box! I got hooked and have been to three classes so far as a Light Pawn. After five classes, you move up to Dark Pawn.

Checkmate Boxing gym is a phenomenal gym with great trainers (Amy and “Ant” -also owners) who truly care about their clients overall well-being. I have trained with both of them pre-COVID but then when the lockdown happened, I lost motivation and completely got out of shape! When I saw that Checkmate Boxing had opened up again with some restrictions , I decided to give boxing a try again. Ant and Amy were extremely understanding and made sure I went at my own pace.In the small group class, we did lots of conditioning and a lot of boxing (shadow boxing and heavy bags), ab workout, upper body, etc. The great thing is that not only do you get an excellent cardio workout, you also learn proper boxing technique (which is important)!The class is well organized and the rounds are challenging in so many ways.Also, the Covid precautions are on POINT! I definitely highly recommend this gym.

This place is awesome! Brand new, super clean, friendly staff, and very welcoming. My friends and I did a class together (most of us were new to boxing) and it was a killer workout. You are switching stations every couple of minutes, so the time flies by. Couldnt recommend this place more, daddys getting in shape!

Awesome gym, great workout. I really appreciated the trainers coach-like approach; Ive hit a bag before but with no real training. They were patient and helped make sure I got the basics before proceeding to the next exercise and we covered a lot. Great instruction and a really cool space, thanks again.

Loved the first class. Going over the fundamentals before getting into the circuit training lead to a mind and body exercise.The circuit is set in such a way that it is up to the individual to set the intensity, which was great since Im pretty out of shape.All in all, great experience and amazing gym setup. Looking forward to more classes.

Amy and Anthony are great folks, and they really know how to work you out! Stopped in for one of the sessions and ended up buying their special promotion deal. After an hour I actually feel like I learned something about boxing and I wasn’t intimidated because they were motivating me the whole time. I can’t wait to see how they grow, great work guys !

Need a great working in DT San Jose? Very happy to have found Checkmate boxing. Its fun, challenging, and the experience is one of a super modern fitness program - love the video clips they generate from the in-the-ring sessions. Going through the light pawn (beginner) series and learning boxing fundamentals has me addicted to a new fitness challenge. #BestStressReliefEver

Did the pawn class. which is FREE. I trained with Anthony. It was AWESOME! I never done this type of workout where you put on boxing gloves, but, its way more fun then going to a typical gym! The place is super clean, all new equipment & the decor is amazing! Kinda reminds me of the WeWork co-oping work space. You dont need gloves for your 1st class. They provide it for you. Wraps & all. I got to meet the other owner, Amy. They were both super nice. Furthermore, the workout was great! I felt great for a few days. Its crazy how much energy you gain when you workout. Ill be signing up this week. You should check it out. Great place, & super fun. Anthony & Amy are hella cool! :)

High-end, high-class gym with very nice equipment and more importantly, nice coaches and friendly service. Classes are fun, for all levels, and a great way to get exercise in. I will be coming back for more sessions!

Really great boxing gym. Loved the class structure, top notch equipment, and very knowledgeable instructors.

Very great experience, going there 3 times / week