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Boxing
Footwork, defense and punching mechanics. Bags, mitts and ring work at whatever pace you walk in at.
A neighborhood fight gym on Ventura Avenue. Boxing, MMA, jiu-jitsu and wrestling for adults, and youth classes every weekday afternoon. No experience needed — the first step is walking through the door.
407 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
Rated 5.0 on Google · @vtafightfitness
Start here
Saturdays, 11 AM
Intro class for beginners. No booking — just walk in.
Youth MMA
Mon–Fri, 4:00–5:30 PM
Ages and openings vary — call before the first session.
Where
407 N Ventura Ave
On the Avenue, a few blocks north of downtown Ventura.
What we train
Programs
Six ways in. Every class is coached, and every class takes beginners.
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MMA
Striking and grappling in one program — pads, wrestling, and how the two fit together.
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Jiu-Jitsu
Positional control, escapes and submissions. Tap early, learn faster.
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Wrestling
Takedowns, pressure and control — the base Bobby built his own career on.
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Youth MMA
Mon–Fri · 4:00–5:30 PM
Structure and a place to put energy after school. Every kid gets coached; no experience needed.
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Fitness
Conditioning built on fight training, for members with no interest in competing.
One-on-one lessons are available for first-timers, fast learners and fight prep — call to set one up.
Home of the Ventura Youth Combat Club · Est. 2022
After school, on the mats
Boxing, wrestling and self-defense, Monday through Friday. The club was named by the kids in it. It is not a babysitting program — they train.
Ventura City Council recognized the gym as a social hub for the Westside. Parents describe Bobby as patient. Kids say they feel safe and pushed.
Mon–Fri · 4:00–5:30 PMYouth MMA
Owner · Head coach
Bobby Taylor
- Ventura Avenue · VHS wrestling · state finalist (~2000)
- Pro MMA · 9 fights · 6–3
- Youth Combat Club · founded 2022
- City of Ventura · Community Member Recognition, Apr 2026
Grew up on the Avenue (mobile home park by the Pepsi plant). Boys & Girls Club wrestling, then Ventura High — one of the strongest VHS wrestlers in years, as high as second in the state.
Nine pro MMA fights across California and Oregon. Started this gym in a Fix Way storage unit with a speed bag outside so people could see the work. Now at 407 N Ventura Ave.
Path wasn’t clean: prison after a 2010 arrest, then a personal-training cert and a return to coaching. Cops train next to felons here. Kids who slip still write from juvenile hall. He answers.
All kids are good. They just need something to make them believe in themselves.Bobby Taylor
Peter Cano — Youth classes Wed & Fri · ~10 years with Bobby · three of his five kids train here
On the Avenue
Inside the gym
Gym photos via @vtafightfitness. Portraits via VC Reporter.
Published times
Schedule
Mon–Fri4:00 – 5:30 PMYouth MMA
Saturday11:00 AMIntro class — beginners welcome
Adult boxing, MMA, jiu-jitsu and wrestling classes run through the week — call or DM for the current card.
The gym holds a 5.0 rating on Google across 10 reviews. Read them.
First visit
Questions
Do I need experience to start?
No. The gym trains all levels, and the Saturday 11 AM intro class is built for first-timers. Show up, and a coach walks you through the rest.
Do you have classes for kids?
Yes — youth MMA runs Monday through Friday, 4:00 to 5:30 PM. It's the heart of the gym: discipline, confidence and a positive outlet after school.
How much does it cost?
Training here is kept accessible. Call (805) 207-6739 or DM @vtafightfitness for current membership and youth rates.
What should I bring to my first class?
Athletic clothes and water. Bring gloves and wraps if you have them — if not, the coaches will point you to what you need.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes. One-on-one coaching is available for beginners, fighters in camp, and anyone who wants to level up faster. Call to book.
Come by
Visit the gym
Address
407 N Ventura Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
Facility hours
- Mon–Fri11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Class times vary — call ahead.