Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Premier Boxing & Fitness Destination in Los Angeles
Established in 2015, LAKO Boxing operates a 4,000-square-foot facility in Los Angeles' Eagle Rock neighborhood. Our daily operations focus on delivering comprehensive boxing, kickboxing, and fitness training programs tailored to all skill levels. With certified instructors and diverse class offerings, we prioritize individualized attention while fostering a community-driven environment. Our services include personal training, semi-private sessions, and specialized classes like bootcamp and flexibility training. We maintain transparent pricing structures with membership options starting at $3/day and provide discounted rates for personal training and specialty workshops.The facility accommodates both independent workouts and structured classes, emphasizing technical proficiency and injury prevention techniques. Our team of experienced coaches brings extensive martial arts backgrounds, including competitive achievements in Muay Thai, Judo, and boxing. We maintain strict safety protocols for sparring activities and offer equipment rentals for participants. Operating seven days weekly, our schedule accommodates early morning through evening training sessions. The facility specifically caters to multi-generational families with programming for children aged 7-12 through senior citizens.
Services
Personal Training
Sparring Classes
Bootcamp
Flexibility Training
Kids Boxing
Kickboxing
Boxing
Semi-Private Training
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 23+ years of combined coaching experience from competitive martial artists
- Our 4,000 sq ft facility accommodates both technical training and functional workouts
- We provide family-friendly programming for ages 7 through senior citizens
- Our certified instructors specialize in injury prevention techniques
- We maintain strict safety protocols for all sparring and contact activities
Services
Personal Training
Customized boxing and kickboxing instruction available in 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. Our certified trainers develop personalized programs for technical skill development and fitness improvement. Semi-private options allow training with partners or family members while maintaining individual focus.
Sparring Classes
Structured sparring sessions for teens and adults with professional supervision. Participants learn proper technique while engaging in controlled contact training. Required equipment includes mouthpieces, headgear, and appropriate gloves with safety protocols strictly enforced during all sessions.
Kids Boxing
50-minute classes designed for children aged 7-12 that combine physical fitness with self-defense instruction. Curriculum includes heavy bag work, fundamental techniques, and light sparring while emphasizing discipline and peer collaboration in a supervised environment.
Bootcamp
High-intensity 60-minute workouts combining boxing techniques with strength and endurance training. Sessions feature circuit-style stations targeting muscular development while maintaining elevated heart rates for cardiovascular benefits and calorie burning.
Intro Classes
Specialized 60-minute sessions for new participants covering fundamental boxing and kickboxing techniques. Instructors focus on proper form, movement patterns, and safety protocols while gradually building participants' confidence and technical proficiency through structured drills.
People
Yuichi Ohi
Owner/Coach
23-year martial arts veteran with NASM certification in personal training and nutrition. Trained Hollywood actors for film roles including Transformers and The Great Gatsby. Specializes in boxing, Jui Jitsu, and Judo instruction.
Leo
Coach
10-year Muay Thai specialist under world champion Kathy Long. Holds black belt in kickboxing and purple belt in Judo. Competed in multiple combat sports with 8-3 Muay Thai record and 2-0 boxing record.
Ilya Tabarovskiy
Coach
Russian-born boxing instructor with expertise in technical fundamentals. Specializes in beginner training and injury prevention techniques. Brings international competition experience to his instructional approach.
Justin Van-Hairston
Coach
Multi-disciplinary combat sports coach with expertise in sparring instruction. Trains participants in proper contact techniques while maintaining safety protocols. Certified in NASM Elite training methodologies.
Chris Flaco Alvarez
Coach
Community-focused instructor with Boyle Heights roots. Combines technical boxing instruction with motivational coaching. Emphasizes accessibility and approachability in training sessions for diverse participant backgrounds.
Questions
What types of classes do you offer for beginners?
We provide Intro to Boxing and Intro to Kickboxing classes specifically designed for beginners. These 60-minute sessions focus on fundamental techniques, proper form, and injury prevention.
Can I try a class before committing to membership?
Yes, we offer guest passes for first-time participants. Sparring classes are available at $15 for non-members while other classes accept drop-in attendees.
Do you offer family training options?
Our facility accommodates multi-generational training with programming for children aged 7-12 through senior citizens. Semi-private training allows family members to train together in personalized sessions.
What equipment do I need for sparring classes?
Required gear includes mouthpiece, headgear, 16 oz gloves (14 oz for women), and groin protector. Most equipment can be purchased at our facility before class participation.
Are personal training packages flexible?
We offer 30-minute and 60-minute personal training sessions with customizable packages. Payment plans are available for most training packages to accommodate different budget needs.
