I took this class with my co-worker. Jay did a great job explaining why certain movements worked…read more We got to try simulated situations. He addressed real concerns we had and showed us how to navigate them. We are discussing a possible class for the women in our office. While I don't have all the skills I could have, I am confident that I have a fighting chance if a situation were to happen. Taking this class has made me want to learn more. I really appreciate Jay helping us understand that we are all a lot stronger than we realize if we know how to use the tools we have.

My sister and I signed up for Jay's class and we are so glad we did! He is passionate about what he…read moredoes and provides great instruction. Definitely recommend!

Although I still recommend it, Mollii can get frustrated and say things that hurt. She's receptive…read moreto feedback, but it still happens.

The Tuff Love Self Defense program is amazing! Me and my partner have completed both the…read moreintroductory and the intermediate courses and the instruction we received from Molli was beginner friendly, patient and accessible! We felt instantly comfortable in this space as Queer, femme individuals and we recommend Tuff Love to all of our friends! Best of all, we feel so much more confident in defending ourselves! If you're interested, just sign up & get started!

We were drawn to this place due to their commitment "the warrior's path be devoted to creating a…read morejust and peaceful self and society." I emailed with the director, Professor Sonya Richardson, who thoroughly answered my questions about their teaching techniques and welcomed us to observe a class. When I entered Hand-to-Hand I was greeted as a new person with such warmth by multiple teachers/Sifus. Women, men, gender non-binary people are actively welcomed in this space. It is clearly a special place of community.

This business will take your money and disappear. I signed up for an online class and they never…read moresent me the link, but took the demanded donation. I have emailed them several times about this with no response. I have also called countless times and no one answered. I am extremely disappointed in this company's professionalism. This is a terribly run business.

After a few upsetting situations at our Middle School with chronic bullying, I figured the only way…read moreour son could break the cycle would be to learn self-defense. I had heard of Krav Maga and knew this would alleviate my fears for him. I discovered this amazing family-run business and I'm satisfied thus far. Gaby and his son...the owners, are very welcoming and immediately offered my son and daughter a private lesson. The class so far has given them a boost of confidence as well as skills to protect themselves if need be. Unlike Tae Kwon Do, they can utilize these skills in real-life situations to mitigate an attack either on themselves or their friends. I'm considering doing it myself. It's a great workout!

Great place to begin your journey into Krav Maga! Gaby is an amazing instructor and works well with…read moreall skill levels along with his instructors. It is very welcoming and filled excellent members! You will love the good vibe and life skills training!!

This gym is the best gym I have ever been to in my life so far! I was a complete noob and beginner…read moreto combat sports, specifically Muay Thai, and was shy at first trying to get myself just to walk through the door and ask a question! When I finally did, I was greeted with one of the most welcoming and friendly gym environments! Alex and Kyle have been very kind and helpful with answering my questions since the first day I walked in. The intro class was great and I didn't feel embarrassed at all for being a complete beginner- they teach the basics, have gear to borrow, and make the whole process trying it out very smooth and chill. Since then I have been going to the Muay Thai classes as much as I can. PRS has some of the best coaches, who are legends- so you absolutely get the bang for your buck! Coach Rob and Coach Six have been great coaches, and patient with me as a beginner. I asked for any and all tips, advice, and coaching during class and if they ever see me practicing outside of class, and they've helped me out a ton! I am very bad at hand eye coordination, but with patience and practice I get better every day. Coach Michael and Coach Shallon have been extremely helpful with learning sparring techniques on Wednesdays and more about the gym as well! All the coaches for Muay Thai are great and friendly! I recently been getting into some of the Boxing and jujitsu classes as well and had the same experience- passionate, motivating, and great coaches. Coach Mark teaches the Boxing class and has awesome boxing and strength and conditioning workouts, its very motivating and make me determined to get better. Coach Alex teaches Jujitsu, and has taught me a lot about the sport- its very technical, but he is a patient and motivating coach as well, and has given me great advice and made the sport more digestible to understand as a beginner! As I get more fit, Im hoping to add in more of these classes as well:)! Not only do the coaches help me improve as an athlete, but many of the fellow athletes are kind and welcoming to beginners as well- I usually ask for any tips or comment on my tech and get good helpful feedback. They have gloves, pads, shin guards and head gear available to borrow and use, and keep all their equipment sanitized and clean- including the training floor after each class. There are plenty of bags to train on, including some by the mirrors to watch your tech. They got everything you need in a gym, including an erg, assault bike, plenty of stationary bikes, and treadmills, dumbbells, kettle bells, benches, plates and bars, jump ropes, medicine balls, and rollers for recovery. Theres plenty of space to store your things and its safe to as well, as the locker area is in the back of the gym. They have clean mens and womens bathrooms and shower for after training. They got a really awesome ring and punching bags- basically combat sport heaven is PRS. The gym community is very friendly, welcoming, diverse, and accepting of all backgrounds. Ive met so many great friends so far :)! As a LGBTQ+ individual and woman, I feel safe and accepted at this gym :) 10/10 sanitation/cleanness 10/10 equipment 10/10 Coaching and trainers 10/10 environment, safety, and community 10/10 classes

Coach Markshawn is the best. His classes are fun, professional, and a great experience.read more

My son has been loving this place he's went about 1 and a half years and he hasn't complained once…read more All the coaches there, are very nice and supportive. I would recommend others to go there and sign up. If you want to sign up your kids to martial arts, sign up to 10th planet jujitsu .

My son has been going for almost 2 years. He says great things about this place and it is all true…read more if you want to join a jujitsu or martial arts you should join 10th planet because it is worth it. The coaches are also really nice and supportive and would always help the students.

What a great addition to the Jack London Square neighborhood!…read more Learn self-defense AND get a great workout in 30 minutes! (You'll be sweating!!) Women only, with coaches who can help you with form. It's very clean, bright, and new! There's a form to sign up for a free introductory session.

From the owner: We are a Boxing/Kickboxing/Self-defense circuit for women. The workout is only 30 minutes, and…read moremembers can walk in any time during our open hours; there are no set class times. There is always a trainer on the floor with our members to help them progress in their technique. We also have a childrens area, providing the best 30 minute high-intensity workout for busy moms.

Adults classes - I've tried the BJJ, kickboxing, and free self-defense classes. All have excellent…read moreinstructors and a good instructor / student ratio. The environment is helpful, friendly, and no-attitude. Warmups vary in intensity depending on class and teacher but usually are at least 15 minutes of intense exercise. This is followed by 30 minutes on a technique, and the end is drills or sparring (in advanced classes). Respect for safety and other students is enforced well. In kickboxing, you will not be allowed to spar until approved by the instructors, which means you need to know the basic techniques and show self-control. I appreciate this because this means your sparring partners will be well-behaved and courteous, not panicked and dangerous. Kids classes - the kids BJJ class is great with a very high instructor/student ratio and a lot of attention paid to partnering kids up in a productive way. There is enough firmness in the instruction that kids will try hard, but no militaristic nonsense. Fun games are used as incentives to work hard and do techniques well. The instructors have been great with accommodating different dispositions and temperaments of kids, and will work with parents to figure out a solution. Kids progress at a realistic pace and earn stripes at about the same pace as an adult class. They do also train in kickboxing once every few classes, so the kids do get some striking/kicking experience as well as grappling. Bathrooms and mats are actually clean and not scary, it's clear the owners care about hygiene and people not getting sick. If you've been to a variety of other gyms you know this is hard to find, some places seem to think grime makes you tough instead of just dirty. Only downside is the gym has only a single space so there is only one class at a time. Currently (05/26), classes run from M-Sat for adults with a single kids class on Saturdays. If you wanted to train 5x a week for competition you might want to look at another gym, but Four Elements works great for us.

I've been training at Four Elements for over eight years and cannot recommend this school enough!…read more Located right in the heart of Downtown Oakland, Four Elements is accessible via many forms of public transportation. There is also parking nearby for folks traveling by car. No matter where you're commuting from in the Bay Area, you won't have trouble accessing the gym. Karin and Mollii are knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and engaging instructors who make kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes a total blast. The broader community at Four Elements is incredibly inclusive and supportive of women, POC, and LGBTQ students. If you're looking for a martial arts school but are wary of training in toxically masculine environments, this is the gym for you. Come on by for a great workout!