If you are in the Castro Valley area then this is definitely the jiujitsu gym to train at. They…read morehave a very strong kids program and adults program, to fit all your jiujitsu needs, whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor. ZMATA is also a Guardian affiliated gym which means they have specific goals to help the youth community, where jiujitsu empowers then to improve themselves and build confidence. As for the mat space, it is clean and well maintained, with foot cleansing stations infused with tea tree oil, to keep the mats safe for everyone (a nice touch). They train champions here and everyone is about improving each other. I was blessed to train an open mat here and regularly see their instructors and practitioners at our NorCal open mat club. Thanks ZMATA!

Z mata is a fantastic place if your kids are serious about their BJJ, Judo or wrestling training…read more Their coaches are led by co-owner Mr. Aaron Zaballos (hence the Z in the name). They employ great coaches and it's a fantastic place to train. (My girls did for several years prior to the pandemic). Zero hesitation to recommend this business.

I originally joined as part of a challenge, but what made me stay after those first weeks was the…read moreincredible community, coaches, and training environment. Everyone here is so knowledgeable and patient with new learners. That made starting something as intimidating as a close combat sport feel much more approachable. I also appreciate that there are plenty of women in each class (both the noon and evening sessions), which has made me feel more comfortable and confident showing up and training. If you've ever thought about picking up a new hobby or becoming a competitor, I highly recommend giving both the jiu jitsu and kickboxing classes a try at Mindset MA. Shoutout to Coach David for onboarding me within a 5-minute time span!

Love coming to this place great coaches and great people great vibes. Come check them out. Highly…read morerecommend this place. Coach David and coach Jowel are awesome

We've been with the dojo for three years. Master Urbanik is awesome. Structure, cleanliness, well…read moreplanned classes, huge emphasis on effort and good character.

Master Urbanik is an exceptional taekwondo instructor. For the past 4 months, our son has been…read moreparticipating in InNae's beginners' class for kids ages 4-7. I've been impressed with how each class has been different, which speaks to all the thought and effort she puts into planning each class. The classes are never dull; they pass so quickly! My family loves that InNae purposely keeps their classes small; it allows for more personable, hands-on instruction that I doubt can be readily found at other dojangs with larger class sizes. Master Urbanik is a direct, clear communicator with everyone--young and old--which I greatly appreciate. It is obvious that she greatly cares about her role as a taekwondo instructor, and the growth of her students. Her warmth and playful nature are evident, which makes her dojang and instruction even more unique. We're so grateful InNae Academy is in our area.

I've been taking my son here for about 7 months now and I couldn't be happier ! It took my son a…read morewhile to get use to being on the mat and around other kids only because he had never done any other sport (so he had no social skills.. my fault! ): ) but over all we have loved being a part of the Ta Danado family. Senpai Edwin and his wife Daniela are such awesome people ! Super helpful and have made this experience for my son one of the best. Senpai Edwin is amazing with the kiddos and I think everyone should be like that especially when working with kids. So if anyone is looking into putting their kids in Jiu jitsu this is the place ! :D So don't say I didn't recommend yall !!

Who's cutting onions here? I could get a bit choked up reflecting on my son's confidence growth in…read morethese last seven months. My son has been coming to this dojo for a few months now starting in the 6-8 year old class and I've seen his confidence steadily grow. They do have a toddler class available as well! I've been reflecting on how I can be a better parent and the choice we made to have him start BJJ. It's a tool for self defense, focus, confidence and being able to handle any situations. The world can be an uncertain and scary and unkind and raising a child in these times is daunting. The best I can do is to guide him to hopefully make the right choices and to build a strong mindset whether that's in defending himself or being able to dedicate himself to something worthwhile when the going gets tough. That's where Tadanado's village comes onto the scene! Senpai Edwin, the staff such as his wife Daniela, Alisa, and all the mini-instructors who volunteer make this BJJ world WORK! It really takes training beyond the public school sector to provide the skills needed for life. My son is still a sweet boy at the core but now just growing a stronger exoskeleton. I think the rear naked chokehold might be his favorite move.. hah He's learning to believe and trust in himself. He's learning more about his physical and mental capabilities and with this team alongside him who believe in him, he is going to be unstoppable! Thank you Tadanado Jiu Jitsu!

excellent sensei! Easy to learn very fun very structured very focused sensei. Thank you so much. I…read morereally enjoyed your classes..

Loved the time our kids spent in this place. It was very educational and motivational, specially…read morewith our little one. Mr. Untalan and the other instructors were awesome! They definitely have a lot of patience. :)

Excited to be back with Billy, Ray & Ali! The coaching staff at Silverback MMA & Fitness are…read moreexperienced instructors who work with you to meet your fitness goals. They offer many classes such as cardio kickboxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing and more! Youth classes are offered as well! Bring the whole family and get ready to sweat!

Coach Billy and Rk4 teach useful techniques in actual fight. Quality training with coaches paying…read moreattention to everyone. I like that they keep the size of classes small so they can pay enough attention to every fighter. Everyone is very respectful and friendly at the gym. It's obvious that coaches are passionate at what they do!

Fearless is more than martial arts. Coach Tom and Co. teach about respect to all people, knowing…read morewhat is right, how to help others. Our 2 daughters have been going for 2 years now and they look forward to every class with excitement. It has built their confidence and willingness to keep getting better and never giving up. Thank you to Team Fearless!

Fantastic team, builds teamwork and confidence. Very happy with the instructors. 11read more

SAN Lorenzo BJJ is perfect for our child! Was Recommended by a friend. Manny is so patient with…read morethe kids and very friendly! Highly recommended facility to anyone just starting or looking to switch it up!

My sister and her best friend saw this opportunity on Instagram, and I always wanted to learn self…read moredefense, but the classes were always expensive! Reaching out to the master (Manny) was really easy on Instagram. He was very informative and patient with newcomers! Parking is free, since this location is in like a little shopping plaza. On Monday's and Saturday's from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, he hosts free classes for females. I definitely encourage all the ladies to come try this out, just because you know, living in this area it's nice to know some self dense to protect ourselves! He teaches new techniques every session, so you wouldn't feel left out or you don't need to "be here" for every session to know what's going on! All the ladies here are either new or usuals, which is really nice! The experience was definitely memorable and also, make sure you're comfy with physical touch, because they're just going to throw you in with new people and it's up to you to open up yourself and be vulnerable to get the full experience! https://instagram.com/sanlorenzojiujitsu Definitely reach out and get started with your free classes Monday to Saturday! I highly recommend it to everyone