Never boxed? Perfect.
Most of my clients have never thrown a punch. We start with stance, footwork and fundamentals. You’ll be hitting mitts by the end of hour one.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A FIGHTER
TO TRAIN LIKE ONE.
1-on-1 personal training with Dante Kirkman, undefeated pro boxer, Stanford graduate, and USA Boxing Olympic Trialist. 16 years of elite experience, now available to you. In the Palo Alto studio, at your home, or online. No sparring, no contact, no experience needed.
Takes 30 seconds. Dante texts you back personally.
Most of my clients have never thrown a punch. We start with stance, footwork and fundamentals. You’ll be hitting mitts by the end of hour one.
Technique, discipline and confidence building, with no contact. Parents are welcome to watch. Youth rates available.
Real coaching at a student rate with a valid Stanford ID. Text Dante for pricing.
A dedicated program for clients and care partners, in the studio or at home. See the program →
Train with someone who has done it at the highest level, and who can break down the real fundamentals and the thinking behind them.
In a class, one coach watches fifteen people. Poor technique goes uncorrected for months, bad habits set in, and nobody has their hands on your hands. Here it’s one on one, every round, from the first session.
There’s no shape like boxing shape.
Stamina that carries over to any sport, built with the methods of a real training camp: mitts, shadow boxing, strength work, agility and more.
Learn the physics behind power punching.
Full body coordination and explosion through proper technique, with stronger legs, core and upper body to back it up.
Focus that holds up under pressure.
Dante’s mindset was forged in two demanding worlds at once: training at an elite level while carrying a full academic load through Palo Alto schools and Stanford. That pressure taught him how to protect his focus, manage his energy, and perform when everything is asking for all of him at the same time.
Half of boxing happens outside the gym.
From how you fuel your body to the recovery habits that let you train hard again tomorrow, you’ll learn what a fighter does between sessions.
“I have had the most amazing experience learning with Dante. The sessions are intense and Dante places a lot of emphasis on technique to make the workouts sustainable.”
“He is an excellent boxing instructor who is truly professional at what he does. Dante is highly experienced and will help you improve quickly, especially through his one on one training sessions that are tailored to your individual needs and goals. His training is great for boxers of all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced fighters looking to sharpen their skills.”
“My experience with Zenith and Dante was amazing. Dante makes working out enjoyable and rewarding and serves the goals of any participant, actually caring about their goals.”
Fill out the quick form or text Dante. He gets your number and texts you back as soon as he can.
A short call about your goals, then your first session. All equipment provided.
If it’s a fit, Dante sends you a link for a 5, 10 or 20 session package. Save up to 20%.
Rates
Most clients start with an intro. Then train your way: in the studio, at your home, or online.
Start here
Your first one on one session. Everything provided. Credits toward any package within 7 days.
Private studio · Palo Alto
$90 / session
$180 / session
$250 / session
Add Normatec recovery, 30 min, $40 · book it
Dante comes to you · Peninsula & South Bay
Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos and nearby. He brings the mitts, gloves, wraps and bag, so you need nothing but a little space: a garage, a backyard, a living room. Sixty minute minimum. A travel fee is added per session based on distance and shown at checkout. At home sessions need 48 hours’ notice to reschedule.
$425 / session
$490 / session
$550 / session
Add Normatec recovery, 30 min, $40 · book it
Live 1:1 video · Train from anywhere
Live, one on one, over video. Works with a bag, mitts and a partner, or with no equipment at all.
$75 / session
$105 / session
$135 / session
Prefer to pay now? Buy here and Dante will text you to schedule. Usually within 24 hours, up to 3 days when he’s traveling or it’s a holiday.
Living with Parkinson’s? See the dedicated program rates, in studio or at home.
Want the full fight camp experience? See Zenith Camp
Zenith Boxing offers private boxing training in Palo Alto and Belmont, plus at home sessions across the Peninsula and South Bay (Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos, Mountain View, Redwood City, San Mateo and nearby) and live online coaching anywhere. Exact Palo Alto studio address is shared when you book.
Without the fight. Six, eight or ten weeks built around one goal: get in the best shape of your life, drop weight, or get ready for a season.
How it works. Camp is by application. Fill out the form, Dante talks with every applicant, and if it’s a fit you’ll get a start date and a written plan. Pay in full or half at the start and half at the midpoint.
Dante Kirkman started boxing at 10, copying his father. He competed at the 2024 USA Boxing Olympic Trials, then became the first Stanford undergraduate to turn pro and retired undefeated at 7-0 with 3 knockouts. He walked away from competition on purpose and kept everything boxing taught him about conditioning, focus and pressure. Now he teaches it, one person at a time.
Palo Alto, CA · exact address sent when you book
A private, fully equipped boxing gym. Heavy bag, mitts, resistance bands, assault bike, stair climber and Normatec recovery. Free parking. No crowds, no waiting for equipment.
262 Harbor Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002
Prefer a full gym? Dante also trains clients here. Same training, more space, less private.
Everything is provided, including gloves and wraps. Just bring athletic shoes and workout clothes. What to bring →
In a private studio in Palo Alto (the exact address is shared when you book) or at the full gym in Belmont at 262 Harbor Blvd. Dante also trains clients at their homes across the Peninsula and South Bay, and live online.
No. Most clients start with zero experience. Every session is built around your level and your goals, whether that is fitness, technique, confidence or stress relief.
Yes. Youth under 18 train at their own rate. No contact, ever. Parents are welcome to sit in.
Yes. There is a student rate with a valid Stanford ID. Text Dante for pricing.
Yes. At home sessions are available in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos and nearby cities. A travel fee applies based on distance, and at home sessions are 60 minutes minimum.
No. Training is built around mitts, bags, footwork, technique and conditioning. You get the fighter’s workout without getting hit.
Yes. Dante volunteers with Rock Steady Boxing and offers a dedicated Parkinson’s program in studio or at home. See the Parkinson’s program page for rates.
Workout clothes, athletic shoes and water. Gloves and wraps are provided. See the Gear page for what Dante recommends.
Tap Book an Intro, answer four quick questions, and Dante texts you back to set up a free intro call or your first session.
Not sure where to start? Text or call and Dante will get back to you as soon as he can. Or fill out the quick form and he’ll text you.









