We've had such a great experience at Open Mar Academy Junior Boxing with Coach Sharif! Whatever…read moreCoach Sharif is doing, he's doing an incredible job. My son has shown noticeable improvement in his hand-eye coordination, body control, and overall strength since joining. Coach Sharif creates a positive and motivating environment, and it really shows in the kids' progress. Thank you, Coach, for your dedication and hard work!

If you want to learn self defense, this is the place! I had seen the advertisement on Instagram for…read morethe women's 5 weeks beginners classes. At first I was nervous but coach Brandon and Jasmine made me feel comfortable learning and belonging in the class. I left feeling excited for the next class! I met a bunch of ladies and made new friends. I finished class famished and had the 'black belt' açaí bowl made by Kiana, it was so yummy and replenished me! Can't wait to continue my jiujitsu journey!!

This place is by far the MOST unethical place I've ever had the disservice of attending. I began…read moretaking jiu jitsu in September religiously, and the morals of the gym have steadily declined ever since. The owner sneakily switched and canceled class times without talking to clients (3 times in 2 weeks), brought in unqualified coaches who are known to have poor reputations around the community, AND failed to tell the jiu jitsu instructor that class times were canceled/changed - leaving both students and parents confused and frustrated on the status of the classes they invest hundreds of dollars to take on a monthly basis. Once I was made privy to these changes, I took the liberty to take my frustrations to the owner's father, Kent, who runs the front desk. I explained that I felt that his business practices were unprofessional and unethical and he proceeded to raise his voice and verbally attack me in front of his paying customers. I highly discourage anyone from even considering attending this place. They run a poor business and don't value their students or the people that work for them.

I can no longer support this place. They have completely changed their entire program and moved…read moreaway from being about martial arts mentality. There is no respect or loyalty with their clients or instructors. Without warning or discussion they eliminated my jiu-jitsu program and eliminated the boxing program. They brought in some shady guy who has burned several other gyms in Stockton, Concord, and San Jose to run a striking program. The martial arts community is small and this Tony guy they now have is not trustworthy. I am now training with Darcio Lira Jiu-jitsu in Livermore and would strongly encourage anyone reading this to not trust this place. You are not respected here as a client and you will not be respected here as an instructor.

This is definitely the place to be. I love the family-oriented atmosphere, and the jiu-jitsu…read moreprogram is excellent. We've tried other dojos, but we came back because of the quality of the training and the strong focus on safety. Training can be challenging at times, but the kids truly enjoy it and everyone is very welcoming. I really appreciate that the students are taught to help and take care of new students. It sets a great example and teaches respect instead of bullying.

My 8 yr old daughter has been training here for 3 years. We love Darcio Lira for it's friendly…read morefamily orientated atmosphere, the quality of the training sessions and the care, detail and heart the Sensei and instructors pour into these kids. This dojo also learns more on the traditional side of jiu-jitsu where the kids learn the Japanese terms for the moves, the history of jiu-jitsu and "the way of the samurai" philosophy. Stripe ceremonies are done twice a year and are not only based on quality/frequency spent on in class, but dedication, discipline, respect, plus good character on AND off the mat and more. At Darcio Lira, you truly EARN your stripe and your belt. They also take life skills and character-building seriously (like how to handle disagreements, respect at home/for others, self-respect, saftey in public, etc). It's a great place and we are very greatful to be a part of the Darcio Lira family. My daughter has turned into a very confident, technical and competent fighter.

The respect and the way they train people is amazing. They're very patient even with older people…read more It's a great place to work out and feel good about it.

Great class, awesome trainers & coaches! Learned alot about the fundamentals of striking, movement,…read moreshoulder/leg positioning. The coaches here are awesome at what they do!!

Great workout great coach. I was only able to do a trial class and if my money was different I'd be…read moreenrolled rn

This place has a dedicated staff. I see that the people who do go for their fitness program are…read morehaving fun and having a good time becoming fit. I only took a star off because its a bit on the expensive side for someone like me. There are plenty of folks out there who could use the dedication and motivation this owner and his staff provides, and for them, the price will be well worth it.

Full disclosure.. I have a 5 star review from 2017 when my boys were wrestling here.. As that…read moreprogram ended and I've been absent from the facility for many years, this to me, warrants a full NEW review which I will be updating as I try out more of the amazing recovery and biohacking services. I just didn't want to wait until I tried everything to post a review of this hidden gem! Don't let the name distract you from all the amazing offerings. I tried the Vasper system last week which was SO awesome! I fell off a ladder a couple weeks prior and still baby'ing some soft tissue damage. The cooling system integrated with hi/low intervals really awakened my body again and alleviated some lingering pain. At the same time, as someone on permanent disability from chemicals and fighting lung function challenges, the versatility of this system from strictly rehab to the other end of full on cardiovascular and strength challenges for the most fit is super cool.. literally, as you cool while you work out or rehab.. I just don't know what else to say except come in and try it for whatever your need! -- sorry no photos this time, but will get some next time for you! And then today! I have to say I'm one of those that can't calm the mind.. so I do, and I teach, Pilates.. which is an amazing way to better your body and health by redirecting the mind to notice what your body is and can do.. it also involves a lot of breathing experiences... So, this Float Therapy had me thinking my mind would wander and what is the point? Well, I will tell you it's SO worth it.. Yes, as a crazy single mom also caring for a parent thought no way would I "float" for an hour... You WILL! Everyone will float.. once you float you kind of have to well, relax.. you have the choice for music and soft light, or one or the other, or just none.. I found out I was the "none".. I loved the calm, no lights and connection with my breathing and if I chose to move, I was so aware.. which was great with knee injuries too... mostly the sensation for my back after the ladder fall was amazing.. tonight I actually feel like my back is "all good"... My experience is MY experience and I was doing other self healing for my back, even chiropractic last week, but this was what I needed to get over my recovery hump... I can't wait to try everything at Arena Training and Recovery... I highly recommend as a fitness and Pilates professional, that you will be pleasantly surprised to find some amazing treatments here for rehab and recovery as well as what you would expect from kick butt workouts for both kids and adults with alternate classes for movement and strength.

Our kids have been training Juijitsu here for the past 3 years.  Large, clean, family friendly…read morefacility with great coaches.

I have been coming to this gym for over 5 years. an incredible facility with all the amenities you…read moreneed to get into proper shape and reach any goal you set for yourself. The community have become my second family; kind, respectful, supportive. As a fight gym, you level up very quickly, becoming a capable and strong fighter in no-time. Kids class available too!

No matter if you just want get in shape, are brand new to combat sports and fitness or are an…read moreexperienced fighter, this is the gym for you. From the instructors to the patrons the environment and culture is welcoming and family oriented. You can't go wrong with The Resistance Fitness Center

A real gym for boxing and training! Go at your kids own speed, don't make you do what you're not…read moreready for, great team atmosphere for an individual sport!

We came in as potential clients for the youth classes and we were shocked how disorganized the…read moreclasses were. There was no seemingly structure. I think there are too many kids with different status (beginner vs advanced) and age ranges 4-16. When they broke into drills there was an instructor showing the 6 (ish) year olds the drill and then walked over to the older kids with another instructor. I was baffled. How do you leave little ones to do a partnered hitting drill by themselves? There were 5-6 instructors but they seemed to talk amongst themselves and not demonstrate or monitor the kids. Sandy stated they have students completing their degrees, who need hours coaching. So basically, volunteers who don't care. I'll keep my money. They need to reevaluate their business model and hire dedicated coaches.

This gym is an absolute gem! The boxing and Muay Thai classes are top notch expert coaches, great…read moretechnique drills, and good sparring that pushes you to improve every session. Clean facility, supportive vibe, and solid equipment. Highly recommend for anyone serious about striking arts!