Avoid, avoid, avoid. Bad customer service and horrible communication. If you're looking for a martial arts school where students are treated equally, this is not the school for you or your child. read more

This combat fitness club is beyond a place to train and learn amazing skills, is also a family and amazing people that are very nice!! I would recommend it to anyone who want to learn, workout or take their children to learn the real discipline of martial art! The instructor are very knowledgeable and the Rapacon's family are great people to do business with them. read more

Combat Fitness RMA - Martial Arts Near Me - Vallejo, California

I've been training at this gym for 15 years now! My son has been taking the kids class since he was 5 years old. A very family oriented gym and we enjoy going! read more

Combat Fitness is the best place to learn self defense or just get an intense workout. Way better than a gym chain! It recently opened up in a new location and from what I can gather, it's been around for a while, just in a different place. I went in as a total newbie - no experience in anything whatsoever that involved self-defense. They had an affordable women's self-defense class which I've been looking for forever. You can do drop-in classes without having to sign a contract (just a waiver form) which works out for me since I can only attend on weekends. You get an all day pass for $15! Good deal. What's great is that the women's self defense class is totally focused on the woman's perspective. Each lady was paired up with one male member and allowed to practice. We had to make actual contact (the guys wore cups) and demo'd what we learned after each step. By the end of the class, we could successfully perform a sequence of moves that would deliver some painful blows to the attacker, ultimately allowing us ladies to get away. It was a great first class, all in all. As for the number of participants, there were enough male members to go around for the women to practice on. I felt out of place because everyone already knew each other and were keen on socializing with themselves. Depending on where you're standing, that means two things - if you're a totally new person like I was and you're not that outgoing, you'll feel awkward. On the other hand, it also means that they have a tight-knit group where the relationships are more personal than those classes you take in gym chains. You get personal attention, which is cool. What matters is the class and how it was taught, and it rocked completely. I learned some good stuff that I can already put into practice. I'll be coming back for more and update this review accordingly. [Edit: I came back and I'm still learning lots! Definitely a class worth keeping up with. I'd even drive an hour just to attend this class.] Oh, as for other classes - they have an assortment of stuff, from traditional Kajukenbo to cardio classes. They also teach kids. I like how they set-up their Saturday classes - kids' classes go on at the same time as women's self-defense, which means while the kids are learning, mom can too! There's also kick boxing right after, so if you have the time and want a workout that'll make you really sweat, you can go straight into that. I loved the music, really good stuff to groove to. The instruction was top notch - they broke it down for me, which helped immensely. Equipment and facilities - I always seem to walk in on the members cleaning, so the place is definitely taken care of in that aspect. Might be a little dusty here and there but it won't hurt you. The floors are padded (shoes off, please) and when injury could be involved, there's protective equipment provided. Hats off to them on that - they provide affordable instruction without sacrificing safety like other places I've heard about. All in all, whether you're totally serious or a casual n00b, Combat Fitness in Vallejo is one of the best places to get quality but affordable instruction and/or a challenging workout. read more

If you are really serious about getting in shape I suggest becoming a member of Combat Fitness. I joined around June 6, 2010 and workout there as often as I can because the workouts are very challenging, super intense and most important of all, never the same. I am not a fan of "traditional cardio" because it is very mundane and easy to loose focus and then I give up. I started working out 3 times a week at first and then added the kickboxing class into my workouts, now I go 6 times a week, if possible, and I love it! I used to workout about 3 or 4 times a week, weightraining, and I have only worked out about 3 times since I joined. I lost about 10 lbs in the 1st month and really haven't lost strength or size. I have a physical every year for the type of work I do and one of the tests we take is a "Spirometry" test, ((meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), measuring lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. With my age and past tests the computer predicted that I would be able to score 103% of what I normally do based on age. I scored 110% on that test after 3 weeks of training. My nurse practitioner asked me if was doing cardio due to the large increase of lung capacity, I truely believe that meant I was doing somethng right and give that credit to Combat Fitness. The staff is excellent they treat you like family the minute you walk in the door, literally. Simo Rita was introducing me as the new member of the family to everyone as soon as she got the chance. I felt welcome there ever since. There are no attitudes or "macho-ness" from anyone that I have encountered. They are all helpful and encouraging in everyway no matter how much or how little you know. They love what they do and it shows. read more

My kids really have learned a great deal in this school. The black belt instructors are top notch and Professor Chris Rapacon and his wife Rita are great with the kids. They offer many services for adults and children. They also offer MMA cage fighting and sparing classes. They have been around for more than 20 years teaching Kajukenbo self defense and they are an asset to the community. read more

Combat Fitness RMA - Martial Arts Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Family owned training facility that offers traditional (Kajukenbo) and mixed martial arts for all ages, all skill levels. Experienced instructors and a fun, family friendly atmosphere - real Ohana. read more

Thank you guys for following your dreams and staying dedicated! Going to the gym and work out with everyone there and being in everyone's presence down there has been a true blessing. Even on my most stressful of days after I leave there I feel refreshed. If anyone is looking for a judgement free good energy place to work out look no further. Definitely take the time to try a few classes out the only thing you've got to lose is time, so go! read more

Egos. And stuck up trainer who, has he even ever fought?? Good workout though if you do it but that can be said for any training establishment, therefore staff/trainers need to step up their interpersonal skills. read more

I can mainly speak about the submission grappling class, since it's the only class I participated in, but I have observed the boxing, mma and kaju classes and they all look like my review will apply. I spent the summer in Vallejo and started taking jiu-jitsu classes in San Francisco for about 8 months prior to moving out here. Figure I'd take submission grappling to maintain what I learned. The classes improved my game by a lot in just 10 classes. The instructor, Nolo, is always positive and uses really helpful drills to build muscle memory for the foundational submissions (triangles, armbars, kimuras). I was finally able to catch folks in submissions because the drills made the moves feel natural. The folks taking the classes with me were all good guys - no macho meathead stuff at the classes. Good range of skill level at classes - the good grapplers actually compete in MMA fights. Facilities are hygienic and cleaned regularly. Only drawback only 2 grappling classes during the week (was fine for me, because I'm 30+ yrs old and need the recovery time, but not so convenient if I miss a class), but focus of the school is Kajukenbo and MMA so it's understandable. Big positive, I was able to purchase a 10 class pass for $100 with no commitment, which really broke down to $100 for a month of grappling class and a couple days of open mat sparring. Very reasonable price if you compare to other BJJ or Judo schools. read more

If not The best, definitely the most blessed place I've ever trained at. They have all the bases covered. What you looking for? Traditional martial arts, self defense, fitness, MMA. Kids, adults, family. Well over 50 yrs of experience and family operated. The ideal environment to feel good while working on looking good and developing the confidence to handle physical altercations. Boom! read more

Beginning in April 2015, I had set a personal goal of reaching 13% bodyfat by October 2016. By using a regimen of resistance training, steady state cardio (treadmill), and high intensity interval training (Rapacon's Martial Arts conditioning class), as well as a diet consisting of a balanced mix of macronutrients at an overall caloric deficit, I was able to reach my goal! I have my bodyfat tested at regular intervals at Dexafit SF in San Carlos, CA. On 10/16/2015, my stats were 13% bodyfat @ 148 pounds. In all, I lost 9% bodyfat and 19 pounds since April 2015. I am so grateful to have taken part in the combat fitness conditioning classes--not only for the workout but for the strong sense of camaraderie amongst all students. I never felt ostracized for being the "new guy". Everyone was welcoming from day one. Thank you for being such a well organized and friendly place to work out! read more

Combat Fitness is hands down the best MMA gym within an hours drive of Vallejo, (believe me, I checked them all out before signing up here) whether you are looking just to get in shape or to actually seriously compete, both are available here, it is a family run gym and the facility is VERY VERY clean and proffessional looking, the staff is courteous and the atmosphere is very positive. read more

Been training MMA for 5 years now and my job sent me to Vallejo so I needed a place to train. I decided on month to month with RMA(Combat Fitness). I thought they were a bit socially reserved at first as they did not seem to want to get to know me at all. They did not make any eye contact or even seem to acknowledge my existence. I did not let it bother me and figured you just got to get to know them a little. I kept training for a couple of months before I started to realize that they were not interested in training us but stuck to an exclusive group of "hommies" that they catered to. Dirty looks and sore thumb egos. If that is what you like maybe you can fit in here but I like good training from enthusiastic professionals who are not still proving themselves. Good trainers that are accomplished usually don't have ego problems and are willing to share their love of the arts. These people just seemed a little phony. I have heard from the grapevine that there business is not doing so great these days and it seems that members have outgrown the attitude. Some of the fight team members as well I heard. So perhaps some advice for the owners. Spank your children and teach them how to be respectable. It can go a long way. Needless to say I only trained here for a few months and would not recomend this gym. I did give one star however for their level of fitness training. Cross pit/assylum workouts are very anaerobic and intense that can get you in great shape if you push yourself, but anyone can write a list of exercises on a board and tell you to keep doing in for 45 minutes and leave the room. Basic rundown is they cater to their hommies and generally treat the others poorly. Most of the good reviews here seem to be people looking for a good workout and simply would not know the difference between a weight loss program and a real fighting gym. read more

I trained here for a year... Combat fitness is the best gym for MMA in Vallejo and one of the best gyms in the bay area!!! they have everything you need if you are looking to fight, or just get in shape. Quality instructors and they have an excellent conditioning programs!!! Combat Fitness has a very family oriented atmosphere and is a great place to take your kids. So you can prepare for your up-coming fight while your kids are training or waiting... and you won't have to worry about them at all. They have a good size cage and a lot of punching bags. a lot of mat space and they are kept clean everyday. and you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for a membership. the price for a membership is really reasonable. the staff are all great people... everyone there is like one big family and are very welcoming. No bad vibes... excellent instructors... awesome facilities... at a great price... what more can you ask for? read more

We get treated like family. The instructors and owners are committed to excellence, they are family owned and operated, my kids enjoy their workout and the dedication from the instructors s AMAZING! The patience with the younger kids is truly amazing, they definitely get my respect for all their steady perseverance in reinforcing the moves when the first or second time fails amongst the little tikes I feel that the willingness in all the instructors is great, they all are dedicated in teaching, they have the ability to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with the kids that feel somewhat discouraged or wanting to give up if they can't catch on to certain techniques, they support, encourage and that truly makes the kids feel comfortable. I'm a true fan of theirs and would recommend them to anyone with young kids or any age, they also have adult martial arts classes, workouts, and from time to time theirs self-defense classes given as a one time course. read more

I have been going to Combat Fitness since it opened. I generally take the same classes each week because of my schedule. However, every now and then I am able to take something new. I have taken most the classes now and have never been disappointed. The instructors are encouraging and patient, but they will push each person to work their hardest. Whether you are looking for self-empowerment, self-defense or just a good workout that is fun at the same time, Combat Fitness - RMA is a great place to meet your work-out needs. read more

My daughter Leylany its been coming here for a few months and we love this place Mr.and Mrs. Rapacon and the hole crew are always making us feel very welcome and my daughter its lerning alot in a very little time period I highly recommend this school to everyone! read more

i recently went in to this workout place expecting it was a typical cross fit training day and when i left out i got a rude of awakening. This combat fitness training i went to today was so amazing and refreshing i sad i can only give this class a 5 because it was more then a 5 star workout. Me being a fitness trainer already and have been through numerous workouts before, by far this was one to remember and one i would recommend to anyone who wants to change a pace to their workout. The warm up was just the kicker and yet i had to push a lot harder then i used to pushing and yet i liked every bit of it.... please if u haven't yet tried this type of workout i don't request i demand u try this and I'm confident u will not be disappointed!!!!!!! read more