I can't say enough good things about Heart and Pride Muay Thai. Joining this gym has been one of…read morethe best decisions I've ever made. I came from a background where I was never active. I never played sports because I didn't think I'd be good at any of them, and I never enjoyed working out. I originally joined because I simply wanted to be more active and find something fun to do. I never imagined I would completely fall in love with Muay Thai. Over the past year and a half, this gym has given me so much more than just a workout. I've made amazing friends, gained confidence, and found a community that genuinely feels like family. Everyone here is welcoming, respectful, and supportive, no matter your experience level. The Krus are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They truly care about helping every student improve while creating a positive environment where everyone can succeed. A year and a half later, Heart and Pride has become my second home. It's a place I look forward to coming to every week, and I honestly can't imagine my life without it. If you're thinking about trying Muay Thai--even if you've never been athletic or played sports before--don't hesitate. This gym has completely changed my life, and I'm so grateful to be part of the Heart and Pride family.

Kru Rob was so wonderful for my first class here. The space is a gorgeous, big open space and other…read morestudents were so friendly and kind to me. I wish I lived closer so I could come here everyday.

Great gym for the whole family. Found the perfect place where the whole family can learn, train and…read morehave fun. It's clean and coaches care!

Both of my kiddos were attending the kickboxing class and thoroughly enjoyed it. They both learned…read moremoves they were glad to know how to defend themselves if they need to.

I have been bringing my son here for about 8 months and I have seen a great improvement in my his…read moreoverall attitude towards others and himself. His confidence has gone up and we are so grateful to the Gracie team here in Riverside for all the help they have given and the compassion shown is astounding. I am excited to see the young man he becomes with the help and guidance from all these amazing coaches and his peers.

I have been training with Gracie for about 2 months and it is awesome. They offer a women's only…read moreclass on Saturday mornings at the Riverside location. All of the ladies are great. We are bonding and making our friendship better each weekend. I was able to gain the comfort and confidence with my training partner/ friends and coaches and also began trying out the mixed classes during the week nights. If your looking for a place to learn some great skills and friendship, come join us. All of the coaches are great. Be ready for a nice full body workout. See you soon :)

Amazing coaches and staff super friendly and welcoming made my typically shy kids feel right at…read morehome and excited to come back the very next day

Easily one of the best schools to train at in the area. Family owned and operated by one of the…read moremost knowledgeable 10p black belts on the west coast. Every one is super friendly and the room has a great vibe. The playlist always hits and the facilities are spotless. White to black belts will take something from every class, and leave with better technique. Highly recommend stopping by!

Amazing facility amazing coach best priced around went here as a kid have my son going nowread more

It's so fun and the coaches are super nice and coach bow and coach Charlie are super niceread more

i started the new years probably at the lowest point in my life after going through the worst year…read morei had ever experienced in 2025, but i told myself i truly wanted to learn fighting specifically muy thai, as i was already heavily into fitness and becoming a master of my body, i started a free trial on the second of January showed up and my body was crazy tense and i was incrediby uncordinated as ive never played a sport before, I just knew weight training. fast forward two months the level of my body cordination as well as muscularity in my body has blossomed ive never felt more powerful in my entire life, going here would boost my confidence to new levels i didnt even know existed for me as i was already a confident person, i even learned stretches i didnt even know existed and became a lot more well versed in using my whole body. Glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, and traps transformed going and training here, it transformed me like nothing else has in my life, if your on the fence or have never tried fighting in your life please just go, all the coaches are extremly friendly and understand excatly where to take you from a complete beginner, and nurture you into becoming a master, id like to say they have my upmost respect and praise as im doing very well in my life as of writing this, a complete 180 as to what i went through last year. Thankyou Beau you made me fall in love with the art and beauty of mma. The journey for me described in one word is "beautiful" -Lucas

If you are looking for high-level wrestling training, I highly recommend Engage Training Gym. My…read moreson is a junior in high school and has attended a few classes here, and the experience has been great. He came home excited after each session, saying Chris showed him techniques and moves he had never learned before, things his school coaches had not covered. It helped him move on to the next levels in wrestling and he made it to CIF this year. With only few classes he attended, I cannot imagine if he had been going here longer he would be a beast out on the mat. What really stands out is the level of experience and success behind the coaching. The coach's daughter is state-ranked in girls wrestling, and I believe his son competes at the college level, which says a lot about the knowledge and dedication they bring to the gym. Most importantly, my son genuinely enjoys going. He is already looking forward to getting back once his track and field season is over, which says a lot. It's clear that the coaching is focused on helping athletes grow, learn new techniques, and build confidence. If your wrestler wants to take their skills to the next level, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

Great place to bring your kids to develop skills and discipline! Coach Chris is the best youth muay…read morethai and wrestling coach around!

Dope classes informative fun and engaging. This place has become my second home. Coach Rommel is…read morevery patient and knowledgeable concerning the sweet science of boxing. Coach Dunbar is a great leader and activist.

This review is strictly for the inconsistent mask rule that doesn't apply to people in the weight…read moreroom and for not having paper towels in the bathroom. It's been over 3 months and there isn't anything besides that disgusting yellow towel to dry your hands after washing them? You know Walmart and Target is literally 2 miles away right? I mean, we're in the middle of a pandemic. Buy a damn paper towel dispenser already. Smh

Great supportive atmosphere. The coaches are great, even with the youngest participants, very…read morepatient. I recommend Team Quest.

This review is solely on my short quick experience. This is primarily based on the kids program…read more Pros: *Friendly Environment *Local *Prices are reasonable *Gym is capable of growing *Nice mat and body bags Cons: *Not clean(stuff is everywhere and unorganized. It doesn't look like professional) *Clerk can't keep promises(signed up for free trial on Friday come back on Monday and tells me trial is over when we both agreed it was ending Wednesday) *Parents jumping into the mat and teaching the kids (This is a big one for me, I have never been to a martial art dojo were parents are teaching Jiujitsu moves or creating agility training. I'm not exaggerating, this instructor was explaining a move and the mom jumped to the mat to correct one of the kids, she wasn't even fit. Then this dad jumped in to make up drills for the kids lmao. Why would anyone pay for a nobody to teach me son when I can just wrestle with him and learn in YouTube) *Instructors(to be honest they looked like they hated their job, not engaging and monotonous tone of voice) I understand this a family businesses but you can't called yourself an MMA gym with the cons listed above

Just a quick update. I wanted to mention how amazing all of the coaches are here and how the…read moremotivate and push me to being a better grappler and striker. Coach Adi taking down coach Adan was what sold me to join. Coach Juan and Adan are both amazing coaches who continuously push and challenge me. They are in my corners during competitions. Coach Angel has been helping me with my striking and Prof Carlos gives tips and advice whenever he's on the mat. It's a great experience. See the pictures below and you can literally see the joy and support they provide.

**Rating:** I have been training at Carlos Alberto MMA since…read moreOctober 2024 under a 1-year contract paying $159.99 a month. I am officially leaving and terminating my business with them due to an incredibly toxic, unprofessional, and uncomfortable environment created by the coaching staff. Training here has made me feel singled out and mistreated. Coach Adi frequently relies on backhanded compliments and passive-aggressive behavior that creates a toxic dynamic. Furthermore, Coach Juan has actively tried to use personal information about me against me, completely breaking the professional trust you expect when signing a long-term financial agreement. The breaking point for me was a highly inappropriate and uncomfortable experience while sparring with Coach Juan. During a drill where he was not wearing a cup, he explicitly instructed me to drive my hips directly into his. Because of this, I was forced into unwanted, highly uncomfortable physical contact with his groin area. I immediately communicated how disturbing this experience was to two other students in the class. A gym should be a safe environment built on trust, respect, and professional boundaries--especially when lock-in contracts and significant monthly fees are involved. Unfortunately, Coach Juan and Coach Adi have made this space feel unsafe and toxic. I can no longer recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a safe place to train. UPDATE: After posting my honest review detailing my experience, a representative from the business responded by threatening legal litigation against me for sharing my feedback. I am updating this to warn others that this business attempts to intimidate customers into deleting negative reviews rather than addressing the actual service issue.