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Fight Sports Centre Norwood

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One of the Top rateds in Johannesburg


Address

61 Grant Ave, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa

Website

www.fightsportscentre.co.za

Contact

+27 82 773 0934

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (141 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 8 to 9 am
  • Monday: 5 am to 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 am to 7:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 am to 7:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5 am to 7:30 pm

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  • 5/5 NAZREEN A. 4 years ago on Google
    I joined FSC a month ago and my trainer Dan is incredible. His motivation is in his training. He prepares u mentally for each workout which keep you motivated throughout. A month training and I'm down 12cm💪
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I've been training at FSC for 5 years. The service is excellent, the trainers tailor-make sessions based on what I need. The gym has a fantastic, friendly vibe, all ages and stages of fitness are made to feel comfortable and welcome. I highly recommend FSC, I've given up my other gym memberships to enable me to train four days a week at this gym. My fitness has never been better! Thanks Brendon, Axel and the FSC team.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terron T. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I enjoyed my experience with Brendon and Axel, it was a life changing experience. I developed confidence, assertion, focus and drive to preform like I have never done before. The training sessions are amazing and good painful. I would recommend this team to anyone and everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyla T. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Frans is a great coach. His sessions are always new and interesting. He is very good at pushing people to do their best within their capabilities. The people at Fight Sports Centre are also very friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niklas M. 4 years ago on Google
    what an incredible experience! I joined FSC about 6 months ago without any knowledge on boxing. thanks to the FSC team and specifically coach Dan, I am now a regular that appreciates the effort the team puts in! you can feel how much these guys love this sport when you come training and it immediately transfers to their clients. Dan will make sure that your boxing skills are progressing being integrative of individual concerns/goals. the schedules are very flexible to match client's need. I highly recommend this gym!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yusuf O. 1 year ago on Google
    Coach Dan is all what you would look for in a trainer; Dedicated, Driven, a Boxing grandmaster and an all round awesome guy! He is concentrated on bringing out the best version of yourself in that gym. You won't go wrong with Fight Sports centre as your choice should you be keen on upskilling yourself in self defense 👌🏼
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Razeen G. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I joined last year and I must say this is the peak of boxing and training experience. Axel is one of the best trainers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His advice and guidance has not only helped me become a better boxer but also a more disciplined person overall. His enthusiastic attitude in each session instilled confidence in myself to identify areas of improvement and to come to each training session feeling better than the previous one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elwyn Elvit80 S. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been training at FSC for 2 years, I appreciate the amount of effort and drive the team put into every individual. Dan is truly passionate about fitness and ensures that you get the ultimate all round body training. Dan is highly knowledgable in the boxing ring, whether you are looking for technical or a fitness experience he will guide you from a beginner level right through to professional. His energy and motivating spirit will keep you coming back for more! After family comes work and in between these comes FSC, it helps balance and put everything together! Elwyn Sykes 👌🏻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sohail D. 4 years ago on Google
    Axel is best 👌🏼
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moey Ismail O. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun and interactive. Light hearted but Axel the trainer makes you want to do better. Having a great time
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caitlin Rose H. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been boxing at Fight Spirts Center for a few years now and it has honestly been the best few years of my life! While I have been there I have managed to get fitter and more confident in myself. Boxing is also a great stress reliever for me. My trainer, Axel, is always encouraging and motivating and he pushes me to my limits, helping me to get fitter and stronger. The environment at the gym is very friendly and welcoming and I am so happy to be a part of it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracy S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best experiences I have had doing exercise. The trainers are extremely attentive and help you go at your own pace, will help you up your game. The atmosphere is something you would want when working out! This is workout like no other.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina R. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I am an actor and I was looking to learn a new skill to add to my rèsumè whilst getting fit and staying in shape. I had not trained since before the pandemic and was on and off gym memberships. I was feeling defeated before I even started. I had a knee problem which prevented me from doing squats and I no longer had the endurance for short sprints let alone long and slow runs. My ego had taken a knock, but I needed to start somewhere. I emailed The Fight Sports Centre and within an hour I was on a call with Brendon Katz who not only was kind but I could tell was committed to helping me. Within days we had set up a gym plan modelled around what I had access to and he had assigned me to a coach, Axel Best, who would see me one on one twice a week to prepare me to reach my goals. It has been a solid 4 months and I have seen so much change in my body. I am doing push ups, I am jumping and running, and my knees have been strengthened to the point where I am warming up to jump squats. I have fallen in love with the sport of boxing and want to continue to learn more and maybe even fight some day. Not only have I found an amazing community at Fight Sports Centre, but I have a coach who absolutely believes in me and my strengths. Axel Best is an excellent athlete who does not gate keep the knowledge he has. He has pushed me beyond what I could ever imagine and I look forward to growing from strength to strength with this gym. Honestly, the best decision I have made in 2023. Thank you Axel and Brendon and to the entire team at Fight Sports Centre Norwood.

  • 5/5 Cedric Anthony F. 2 years ago on Google
    Training at Fight Sport Centre has allowed me to improve on my attention span, technical boxing and fitness. Coach Dan has been absolutely amazing in helping me strengthen my defence tactics, endurance and focus. I truly see value in the quality of boxing here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great training club. Git fit, get lean, whilst learning a new skill. If you want to get fight ready, the exact same applies! Thoroughly enjoy working with the trainers. They are super-encouraging, and push me to my limits, which I really appreciate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayley A. 1 year ago on Google
    My 11 year old son, who hates exercising, started boxing lessons at Fight Sports and is loving it! He looks forward to his sessions and has improved so much in just a few weeks, developing his technique, fitness and confidence. Trainers are all awesome guys and the vibe is great, everyone feels like they belong, even me 😀 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 1 year ago on Google
    The trainers are super friendly and encouraging. They might push you to your limit but at the end of the session you are grateful for it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philani S. 6 years ago on Google
    I have been with Fight Sports Centre for 3 months now and never have I felt less important than the others who have been there longer than me. I learn a lot and I always enjoy my sessions. Our coach is super patient and helpful. FSC is my first club but im sure theres no other club better than this one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 peter j. 6 years ago on Google
    Fight Sports Centre is not just a gym, it's a gym that has produced champions and will continue to produce champions in the future. Under the coaching of Brendon Katz the gym is in the best hands possible ! FSC is next level training. Whether you're looking for self defense, training to be a professional or just want to get into shape, FSC is the place to be! The environment in the gym is incredible. Nobody gets picked on and everybody feels welcome ! This is a gym of champions! Brendon is at the gym everyday from 6am till after 7 in the evening ! His dedication is unbelievable and it shows with the champions he has produced as well as the champions he will produce ! Whether you're a beginner or not, you'll feel welcome and love the training! FSC is the place to be! Big things to come from the FSC familia!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irshaad M. 5 years ago on Google
    dan the man!!!!. best trainer in the game. i can definitely say training with you has made a major difference for me. looking forward to our session.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saul C. 5 years ago on Google
    Dan (the Zohan) is the best trainer around! He has excellent boxing knowledge and experience. He has drastically improved my fitness and strength in just a few weeks. All his sessions are challenging and a lot of fun. The facilities and all the trainers at the gym are awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bilaal A. 5 years ago on Google
    The fightsportscentre gym is a great place to learn and improve yourself.the instructors their are great.like Dan he is incredibly good at teaching technique in fighting as well as fitness exercises and definitely improves you as a whole
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toby E. 5 years ago on Google
    World-Class. Experience with Gavin (Judo), Brendon (Owner / Legend) and class-mates has been refreshingly professional & genuinely warm-hearted. It's the opposite to what one might expect from an MMA gym. Try it - and you will realise the only thing you'll end up regretting - is not having done it earlier.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naseem M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great trainers and a real sense of family! Dan is a fantastic trainer with great instincts for coaching and knowing how to bring out your best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cindy A. 4 years ago on Google
    I love my classes here, Dan is really the man, great all round workouts, gonna kerp this up for a ling time to come🤗🤗
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myron S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Gym with excellent facilities - instruction on point with very patient teachers who want to see you succeed. Atmosphere is very friendly with a “check your ego at the door” feel. Group classes are intermit enough to feel like a one on one session with the added value of being able to develop and train with a great group of people. Would highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Casey C. 4 years ago on Google
    I started training with Dan (general Zohan) in November 2019. When I scheduled my first session with Dan I actually cancelled it due to my lack of confidence after having my baby boy. Dan was extremely supportive and spurred me on to reschedule. I did reschedule and have never looked back since! Dan is a fantastic trainer, very motivation and supportive. He has helped me progress with both my physical and mental well-being. After only joining in November and struggling with my first couple of sessions, I am now about to increase my sessions to twice a week as I enjoy it so much and can really see great improvements. I can’t thank him enough! I would recommend dan to anyone 100%!!🙌🏼🙌🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel S. 4 years ago on Google
    The environment is very safe and welcoming. The advice and coaching is superb and the coaches and members really make you feel at home. If you are looking at learning about self defense, fitness and martial arts, this is the place to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr M. 3 years ago on Google
    great place for boxing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diyaanah E. 4 years ago on Google
    I love my lessons at fight sports centre it’s always so fun and inspiring the coaches are so friendly and really cool . I train with frans aka the black sumari and he always makes everything so much fun and enjoyable. I love fight sports centre and would not go to any other gym but there’s ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deano P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Trainers , awesome facilities everyone wants to see the best out of you it's kinda like a small Family the best past is they keep pushing you to work harder ,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gavin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Training at FSC keeps me fit! The sessions are fun, paced at a good intensity and focused on developing my skills! Every session is exciting and I can’t wait to go to the next one!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke t. 4 years ago on Google
    Head boxing coach Dan, loves the art of boxing. You can see it when he trains you, making sure and taking time that you grasp every movment he teaches. He makes sure you are sparring equally skilled teammates and knows when to adjust for each individuals level. Whether you are looking for fitness or boxing skill . The coach makes sure he tailors to the individual. Love coming to FSC!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Promise M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome Gym, with awesome coaches. The facilities are world class, especially the Bedfordview branch. Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling etc If you love mma or general fitness you'll love it here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darryn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great gym with world class talent and professionals. Excellent facilities, my workouts there make me feel stronger every day, i have learnt way more than i bargained for since i have been training at FSC, the knowledge i have gained has definitely changed my life. Axel the boxing coach is phenomenal, great ability to work with people and his teaching abilities are next level.

  • 5/5 Kyle E. 5 years ago on Google
    Best place to train!.. Boxing with Coach Dan makes life a better place!

  • 5/5 Yaaseen o. 3 years ago on Google
    Honestly the best workouts I’ve had in ages , General Dan & Brendon Katz definitely the best in the business ! I am building lean muscle and getting stronger everyday so thank you guys 🙏

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 5 years ago on Google
    I joined Fight Sports Centre in January 2019. Within one month of training there I could already see results!! The last gym I was at, I was there for 3 years and hardly saw results in the time that I was there!

  • 5/5 Etienne de B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic gym and trainers.

  • 5/5 Travis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Coaches are always pushing and motivating you to do better. Training sessions are never not enjoyable despite how difficult they can get. Training with FSC has also boosted my confidence to new levels and my progress has felt obvious to me

  • 5/5 Yasar H. 5 years ago on Google
    More of an appreciation post rather than a review. Thank you to the FSC team for taking me in as family and giving me the platform to learn and develop. An even bigger thank you goes out to my boxing and fitness coach and lifestyle mentor Dan ( ig: generalzohan1988) for the continuous encouragement, daily words of wisdom and support throughout. Your lessons of wisdom in and out of the ring is truely amazing, to which I’m so grateful for Thank you guys.

  • 5/5 Michael O. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience at FSC has been nothing short of incredible. Brendon is a true professional in this game and his experience is unmatched to any coach I have previously encountered. Within a few months Brendon has highlighted strengths and weaknesses within my training that I, nor any other coach has ever noticed in years of training.Training with Brendon and the rest of the 5am fighters has been a privilege that I will remember for years to come. If you are serious about your goals, so are Brendon and his team. While martial arts is an individual sport, there is nothing individual about FSC. Here you are truly part of a team.

  • 5/5 Morne van der M. 1 year ago on Google
    To Axel (Boxing Coach) Can only thank this true gentleman for the huge improvement I have experienced in my health and fitness since training with him. He is very knowledgable and effective in the way he applies and conveys his know-how. Takes time to understand you and delivers a tailor made routine.

  • 5/5 Bernard B. 6 years ago on Google
    Fight Sports Centre is the real deal and the full package. I'm certain that joining was the best decision I've made in a long time. I have found, coming in as an absolute beginner, that the high quality standing and ground fighting training was pitched at the perfect level for me to grasp, from which the progression has been very natural. One of best parts about the training is that even in a group session the coaching is done in such a way that I feel as though I am getting a private class. In addition to the great coaching, the atmosphere in the gym is amazing, every single person, regardless of skill level, is eager to learn and help one another out. Fight Sports Centre also provides fitness sessions run by very knowledgeable trainers who pushpush you safely to your limits. Attending them regularly has seen my strength and endurance grow much more than I've ever experienced in a normal gym exercise routine. Since starting at the gym, aside from the physical skills I have learnt, I have noticed that in my day to day life I feel much more confident, have more energy and in general feel a lot better about myself. I highly recommend Fight Sports Centre to anyone looking for a great place to learn MMA or by far the best way to get fit and strong.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great gym and good training vibes. Best training with axel best

  • 5/5 Aadiel E. 3 years ago on Google
    It was bloody brilliant. I was pushed to my absolute limit. I see myself going nowhere up upwards under the guidance of Brendon and Dan. It’s not just a physical challenge but a mental one as well. And rest assured you’ve got a great team to help push you. I’m already looking forward to the next session. As hard as the sessions are and as hammered as you can be it will always leave you wanting more!

  • 5/5 dominic D. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent coaches, excellent atmosphere, 10 out of 10 training centre!

  • 5/5 Kelvin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to workout and get your cardio done while learning practical skills, great bunch of people who are warm and welcoming. Whatever your skill level is or your goals FSC is the place to be.

  • 5/5 Kevin P. 6 years ago on Google
    Awesome training environment. Attention to detail is given to both my boxing, kickboxing and grappling giving me great results. Friendly and open-minded leadership. I am "the Hurricane"Nkopane Kevin Pheko

  • 5/5 Quewen K. 4 years ago on Google
    great service, equality ,non racial views, great training experience and people who know what they’re doing... that sums up the amazing people that makes Fight Sports Centre great

  • 5/5 Kylen P. 6 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing!! Brandon is the best coach to train with, teaching not only physical aspects, but mental aspects as well, you truly walk out better every single session!! Best place to train!!

  • 5/5 Martinique S. 6 years ago on Google
    Training with Brendon at Fight Sports Centre has been such an incredible journey for me so far! 4 months in and I learn something new every session. What makes this gym special is that everyone wants to learn more no matter their level of advancement- egos are left at the door. We are not taught to brawl, we are taught to use technique to skillfully outwit our opponent. When you join FSC you are joining a family that is built on mutual respect with an incredible leader!

  • 5/5 haig K. 6 years ago on Google
    A welcoming enviroment for all skill levels.Quickly made to feel part of a team with top level training .

  • 5/5 Nadia C. 6 years ago on Google
    Been having the best time training! Atmosphere is great and the training is authentic. If you're looking for a place to workout for real while having fun, this is it! :)

  • 5/5 Suvarn P. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    I just wanted to say thank you to coach Dan for all the effort you put in to help me become a better boxer. I definitely feel that I'm getting more confident and on the days I don't feel too great, your words never fail to lift me up. Whether you are a beginner or a regular boxer at this gym, good or bad, you are definitely taken care of extremely well. Going here was easily one of the best decisions I've ever made and that is thanks to coach Dan, you aren't just treated as a client, but you are rather made to feel as an important member of a strong community. Keep it up coach🔥💪🏾
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelika R. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    This is an excellent studio. Super professional and has amazing instructors who are not only great people but know what they're doing. The on-boarding process is solid and the fact that you're held accountable for your behaviour is super helpful in anyone's fitness journey. A special thanks to Brendon for his professionalism, great advice and efficiency and thank you to Frans for really pushing me. Loved those sessions.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gershi S. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Such a great gym and vibe. The personal attention is legendary. Idan is the greatest coach. He works with my personal strengths and for the 1st time in my life I am working hard and loving every second.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debbie L. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I had a really great experience today watching my 13 year old son’s first boxing lesson, he got an incredible workout and loved it! His instructor Axel is an excellent teacher , he got my son properly warmed up, got him boxing and offered very specific techniques and helpful adjustments- without overwhelming my son with too much detail. Axel was very encouraging, he made it fun, yet challenging! I was very impressed with the skills my son was learning,. My son was learning new ways of coordinating upper body/ lower body and right side/ left side and at the same time he was also grasping new special awareness too! I could see how beneficial this must be for concentration, balance and brain- work, this spacial awareness got him to move more freely! From the expression on his face I could almost see his brain “ firing-up” as he grasped this new awareness of his body and the space around him. Even in his first lesson my son was challenged and felt the thrill and exhilaration of fighting. I was also impressed by the values Brendon stands for- self- control, respect, and non- bullying!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mbali N. 10 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Fight Sports Centre is an exceptional operation with a genuine passion for people, wellbeing, and results. They want to know who you are, what motivates you, and where you want to go. Far from just a gym - this is a community of high-performing trainers and individuals who aren’t interested in wasting your money and time. They know how to win and they want that for you too!


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