Marin Boxing

Marin Boxing offers boxing coaching through group boxing classes, personal training, and private boxing training. The program includes sparring, monthly sparring sessions, and a Fight Club group training session with light sparring and bodywork. Training can also include personal training in other martial arts and sport-specific training, as well as specialized Boxing for Parkinson’s sessions and in-home training options.

• Ages: 14–18 years old
• Schedule: Monthly Sparring sessions are held monthly on Sunday, and training sessions typically last between 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Marin Boxing is described as a gym with a warm and welcoming atmosphere where staff know everyone’s name, and it is described as the top rated boxing gym in Marin County. All sessions are by appointment only, and the program states that all ages and abilities are welcome, no matter the level. Marin Boxing offers a special program for individuals experiencing Parkinson’s Disease, which can take place at the facility or in the client’s home, and notes a special focus on working with the senior community.

Owner Gamal Chasten, also referred to as Gamal Abdel Chasten, serves as executive personal trainer and boxing coach and has been a fitness professional for over thirty years. He earned his first personal training certification in 1995 through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), TRX, and USA Boxing. Marin Boxing states that its trainers are certified and have extensive experience in fitness training, boxing, and martial arts, and that the program is committed to providing top-notch fitness training for goals such as losing weight, improving fitness, or training for a specific sport.

Client and parent testimonials describe Gamal as knowledgeable, patient, kind, friendly, and encouraging, and several clients state that they recommend him as a personal trainer and boxing coach. Parents of teens report that their teenage children bonded with Gamal, enjoyed their lessons, and were eager to continue training, including one parent of a 14-year-old who notes that their child enjoys training with Gamal even though he does not usually enjoy exercising. For a first boxing class, Marin Boxing recommends comfortable workout clothing such as shorts or leggings, a breathable T-shirt or tank top, and supportive athletic shoes.

Last updated August 15, 2026.