Carl Washington Youth Rec Center
About
The Carl Washington Youth Rec Center offers MMA and Muay Thai training in a community-focused environment. As a nonprofit organization with over four decades of service to North Omaha youth, the gym emphasizes discipline, strength, and wisdom through its martial arts programs. Members describe it as a welcoming place where generations have trained, with many appreciating the family-like atmosphere and the founder's long-standing commitment to the community.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the gym's welcoming atmosphere and the founder's decades-long commitment to helping youth, with many describing it as a special place that fosters discipline and community across generations. Some reviewers express concerns about dated or broken equipment, limited space for events, and higher admission costs for matches compared to other venues. Specific coaches like Joe receive personal mentions, though one reviewer noted issues with pad work consistency. Overall, members value the gym's nonprofit mission and family-like environment, even if facilities aren't always state-of-the-art.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Julio Diego
a year ago
First time being here, it's very welcoming and a great boxing gym to learn discipline, strength and wisdom!
Calandra Cooper
3 years ago
The longest running non-profit charity started in North Omaha (44 years) to help youth. Kudos to the Carl Washington on his commitment to helping youth. #stillstanding #actuallyhelping #actually Don't talk about it. Be about it!
Mikayla Jones
a year ago
I've been there my whole life, and I appreciate everything that Mr. Washington has done for me and my children. He is a special kind of special. Thank you for providing a place for our children to be from generation to generation, and......... He keeps everything in check with his words and not weapons..that is POWER! Almighty be with you ALWAYS!
Missy Bauersachs
7 years ago
Good idea and location, but very small for bigger events and costs ALOT to get in. I have never paid more than $8 to get into a boxing match and the last one was $15.
Phat Yeezus
a month ago
When I first into to gym thought it was going to be amazing but it was Exact opposite. Such legendary History, because of bud but it does not live up to the legend of him. I was shocked Equipment, so broken and doesn’t even have a speed bag. Coaches, who doesn’t even know how to do pad work, right. I was shocked at that. Seven times, in a row he missed it. I felt like a family run boxing gym which I don’t mind for awhile but not for the long run. I came in with a goal which is become amateur boxer and I came out. Going to another gym. Sorry Joe I liked you for frr
Contact
1510 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday: Closed