Alton Street Boxing & Fitness

Lower level, 301 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474

4.6 (36 reviews)

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Alton Street Boxing and Fitness's Boxing and Muay Thai programs are the premier fitness and self defense classes in Arlington, Massachusetts.Try out a class and get started today!

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Antoine Meehan

A truly fantastic community and experience. My life has really started becoming more fulfilling and healthier. If you're on the tip of deciding if it's for you, I implore you to give it a shot.

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Posted 1 year ago
Yifan Hou

I took training of boxing and Muay Thai at Alton Street Boxing for a little over a year until I moved to the west coast. I really enjoyed the lessons here. All the instructors I worked with -- Charles, Todd, and Kru Mark, were all very professional, friendly, and encouraging. Martial art has become my main sport now because of my experience here. Apart from techniques, they also build a culture of perseverance and respect, making me want to introduce martial arts to my kid in the future. I also made a lot of friends at those classes, it is hard not to. I would recommend Alton Street Boxing to anyone.

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Posted 1 year ago
Ryan Sanders

I have been taking the boxing and cardio class at Alton Street for over a year now. I have nothing but great things to say about the school. All the instructors are kind and helpful, and the school does excellent job of creating a community that made it easy for me to stay on track of my fitness goals.

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Posted 2 years ago
Tim Tyler

This is a review of the Black Belt Extravaganza at the Regent Theater. I have been sending my kids to Alton Street Boxing & Fitness for six months or so. However, although I had seen some videos, until attending the Black Belt Extravaganza I didn't feel as though I had a good overview of what the different age groups practiced or what the school's curriculum was. The Black Belt Extravaganza provided useful insight into that. It was a fun night out for the whole family. The kids did get to bed late, though.

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Posted 2 years ago
John McElearney

Absolutely love coming here! A great workout, a total blast, and the instructors are great to work with!

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Posted 3 years ago
Jorge Lehr

Great place to get in shape, have fun and socialize! Charles is a passionate teacher and introduces his students to the spirit of martial-art.

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Posted 3 years ago
Anthony Zhou Alvarado

Amazing school. The instructors are great, kind, and a joy to work and train with. The Muay Thai class is my go to and it’s great for both beginners and people wanting to improve and learn from the best.

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Posted 3 years ago
Laura Barchard

Instructor Charles is awesome. Highly recommend!

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Posted 3 years ago
Holly Enzmann

This school is great - the instructors have true Muay Thai lineage and the workouts are fun and interesting, its improved my coordination and strength. Highly recommended!!

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Posted 3 years ago
Meghan Ryan

Three weeks in and loving Donna's kickboxing class at Alton Street Boxing and Fitness! Great way to start the day!

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Posted 3 years ago
Nancy DeVirgilio

I have been a student here for several years. I’ve always found the staff very knowledgeable and supportive. I’ve really enjoyed my workouts here.

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Posted 3 years ago
Jesse Dwire

A great workout, amazing coaches and an all around uplifting culture

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Posted 3 years ago
Sam Spencer

I've been taking boxing classes here for a few months and love it. The staff and other students are very welcoming and down-to-earth. The workouts are unlike anything I've done before and leave me feeling so happily exhausted. Heartily recommend!

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Posted 3 years ago
Polly Ford

I can't say enough about this gym - the teachers are talented and the community is welcoming. My daughter and I have gained so much - fitness and well being - by joining this gym!

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Posted 3 years ago
Elias Magalhaes

Best place that helps me everyday to achieve another level in boxing!

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Posted 3 years ago
Diana Brainard

My 13-year old daughter has been attending classes at Alton Street Boxing & Fitness for almost one year. She has gained an impressive level of skill as well as fitness attending 1-2 classes per week. More importantly, she absolutely loves it. Charles and the other instructors have a great tone with kids, treating them with respect and setting high expectations with positive reinforcement. It is a clean and neat studio and the on-line sign up process for classes couldn't be easier. My only reason not to give 5 stars would be to keep this gem less well known!

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Posted 4 years ago
Michelle Callahan

I took boxing classes for almost a year and will be returning post injury (unrelated!). Was in friendly competent hands with Todd and Charles. The facility was clean and had a lot of different options for things to do and classes to take. Can't wait to go back, I made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun.

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Posted 4 years ago
Rohini Narayanaswamy

This place is a gem. My husband and I enjoy and look forward to working out here. Charles is one of the best instructors and takes the time to teach every technique till we get it right. We have attended both USA boxing and Muay Thai with him and they have been really great learning experiences. We also love the Cardio Bags class which is more intense but very fulfilling. There is also an energy movements class which is very relaxing at the end of the week. We had tried kickboxing at a different studio and it felt like we were being rushed into the moves with no focus on technique..and we thought this is not for us. Alton St. Boxing however changed our minds and I'm very glad we found this place! It is clean, not crowded and the instructors genuinely pay attention to each student!

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Posted 4 years ago
Jamie Brause

I train boxing here with the excellent instructor Todd- an extremely clean, well-outfitted facility with a passionate staff and reasonable prices. It's very easy to communicate with them via phone or email- which is something you don't take for granted after struggling to do so at a lot of different gyms! Highly recommended.

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Posted 5 years ago
Mary Ann Hunt

I'm so glad I stumbled into this place. Was welcomed instantly and saw that it was a great environment/community. Charles is great at working with any skill level, so if you are curious, looking for a great workout (and stress release), never having boxed before should not stop you. If you have, Charles and Todd still have so much to offer and you can count on being encouraged to push yourself harder. I'm probably addicted to it ....

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Posted 7 years ago
Ryan M Fullam

I have been working out at Alton St for just over a year now and my experience has been nothing but positive. Great instructors, all the equipment you can need and participants willing to help each other. Highly recommended!

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Posted 7 years ago
Tony De Luz

I've known Charles for 44 years. He's a man of great integrity and honesty. He's got a great martial arts/boxing/fitness facility, conveniently located in Arlington Center; the students are nice and respectful and the school is very clean. The students not only learn about martial arts, but they also learn about the virtues of community service, fair play and doing the right thing. I was involved in martial arts for a number of years and I love the positive attitude Charles brings to work. I recommend Alton Street Boxing & Fitness highly.

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Posted 7 years ago
Diego Calderon

I love working out here! Charles is amazing, and he is extremely knowledgeable and polite. He knows how to push you and is able to get the best workout out of you regardless of your boxing level. The overall feel is very private and you'll never feel like you're just another check number. Charles is very good at getting to know you on a personal level, and makes you feel comfortable with your abilities. If you're looking for a great place to work out and hit the bags this is the place for you! I highly recommend Alton Street Boxing & Fitness. Diego A.

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Posted 7 years ago
NEMS New England Mosaic Society

I wanted to get a fun gift for my niece and nephews, something they could all do together. I thought they would enjoy kick boxing - I contacted Charles and he set up a group class just for them with Donna. The group of 9 had a blast and we enjoyed watching the video on Facebook. Thanks Charles for organizing for us!

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Posted 7 years ago
John Gearin

Great studio and instruction at Alton Street Boxing and Fitness. I have been training for about 2 months, and I see the benefits and progress. I have suggested it to friends, and will continue to do so.

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Posted 8 years ago
Nancy Gray

I have the joy of serious exercise with stretch and strengthening and the banter is light-hearted. Nancy

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Posted 8 years ago
Anne Moore

I've been taking boxing classes here with Shane for about six months, and I love it! The class is challenging but supportive, and a fantastic workout.

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Posted 9 years ago
Mike Weitz

Excellent facility

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Posted 6 years ago
shlok goswami

I wish I could give negative stars! I called just to inquire about the classes and stuff as I just moved to the neighbourhood! The person named Charles was being rude and unprofessional for no reason! When I confronted that you don’t have to be rude, He said there are other places you should go to we would not like to have you here. That is crazy, how can someone be so rude and so not interested in their own business. I was so patient and trying to be friendly and nice to him. I would like to request for the owners to take some action against Charles he is def getting you negative reviews. I was very excited to get started with the classes! A big thumbs down for you guys!

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Posted 2 years ago
Meaghan Fahey

I have been attending this studio and taking the cardio bags class through Class Pass for the past month. Tonight I received a phone call from the owner telling me that I can no longer attend this class unless I buy a $25 tee shirt from him that says “Alton Street”. I have reached out to Class Pass to inform them of this scam Charlie is trying to pull here. Writing this as a warning to others to be careful for scams and this cult-like mentality. I will say that Donna (the instructor) is lovely and I did enjoy the class. So disappointing.

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Posted 3 years ago
Coco Knibb

Don't waste your money here. I initially chose this place based on its 5-star rating, as they advertised training to improve children's focus and discipline. We made a $400 down payment to secure a lower monthly rate for a one-year course. However, after just 5 months, my son no longer wanted to attend because he felt bored. Despite not receiving any lessons for several months, we were still required to make payments. When my husband tried to discuss canceling the remaining payments with Charles, he threatened to damage our credit if we don't pay the remaining 4 payments without considering our perspective. While we did sign a one-year contract and understand the obligation to pay, it seems unfair that the service quality and the promised goals were not taken into account on their side. Regardless of whether the kids enjoy it or not, the parents are still required to continue paying. This experience has led me to believe that their focus is primarily on convincing customers to commit to a one-year contract rather than delivering good services or providing post-contract assistance.

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Posted 3 years ago