Ya Boi Fitness Academy

Ya Boi Fitness Academy is situated at 1014 Montgomery Hwy in Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. The training facility opens seven days a week, operating Monday through Thursday from 6am to 9pm, Friday from 6am to 1pm, Saturday from 10am to 1pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 2pm. New students can arrange a free trial session to experience the training environment and meet the coaching staff. The academy was founded by professional mixed martial artist and UFC veteran Eryk Anders, a University of Alabama alumnus who played linebacker for the Crimson Tide during their 2009 National Championship season. The instruction team also features Certified Personal Trainer Dowda Powell, who brings extensive strength training and competitive kickboxing background to lead Cardio Kickboxing sessions. Instructional offerings encompass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across both gi and no-gi formats, alongside Muay Thai Kickboxing, Cardio Kickboxing, and Yoga. Classes are organized into distinct age divisions, including Youth classes for ages 4-10, Teen classes for ages 11-16, and Adult classes for students age 17 and up, providing progressive martial arts foundations and athletic conditioning.