Signed my kid up so they'd learn confidence and discipline. Instead, I accidentally created a tiny…read moreninja who now reminds me to stay balanced and demonstrates "just one move" every time I walk by. lol The coaches are amazing, patient, encouraging, and somehow able to keep a room full of energetic kids focused (which honestly deserves its own black belt). My child absolutely loves coming here and asks when the next class is before we've even made it home. 10/10 would recommend... just be prepared to become your child's favorite practice dummy.

Highly recommend this place; they have a great team of professional instructors. Giva and Mo are…read moreall amazing. Great kids and adults program. They are also very accommodating towards new students, with fundamentals and advanced classes too

I came to Total MMA Studios with no martial arts experience, and from day one everyone made me feel…read morewelcome. The environment is incredibly friendly and supportive, and the coaches are outstanding across the board. A special thank you to Professor Marcello and the entire morning crew--they've made every class enjoyable while pushing me to improve. What started as trying something new has turned into something I genuinely look forward to every week. I've become addicted to coming to class, have learned so much, and have made some amazing friendships along the way. It's an incredible place to learn, grow, and be part of an awesome community.

Just did the 6 week fitness challenge, went by quicker than one could expect! Stuck to the 6am…read morekickboxing class and enjoyed it so much that I signed up to become a full member of the gym. Really looking forward to progressing more and more as the year goes by and trying out the other classes that are offered. Coaches and staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. You can't go wrong with trying it out and seeing for yourself what a little dedication and hard work will do for you!

Tai Chi has changed my life. I never imagined there would be a martial arts school near my home…read morethat taught traditional martial arts and Tai Chi, a style that blends Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, which I had only seen in movies and on television. Under Coach Zhang's guidance, I began training with other students every day, focusing on slow weight transfer and lower body strength, and concentrating on breathing and meditation in the movements. I am especially grateful for Coach Zhang's meticulous and dedicated teaching. Practicing Tai Chi has improved my balance, coordination, and flexibility in a short period of time. I was pleasantly surprised to find that whether I was swimming or doing bodywork, my movements were more coordinated and easier.

I enrolled both of my daughters at Gracie Barra after a scary situation made us realize how…read moreimportant it was for them to feel safe and confident. Before signing up, we checked out a few other BJJ and Muay Thai gyms around Irvine, Tustin and Laguna Hills, and this one stood out as the best fit for kids by far. The staff is so professional and friendly, and the curriculum is really well structured. The demonstrations are clear and easy for my girls to follow, which made a big difference for us. Both of my daughters love Professor Mason and Panda and always tell me they're the best. One thing we didn't expect but really appreciate is the red card. My girls also do competitive swimming, so we travel a lot for meets, and the red card lets them train at other Gracie Barra locations while we're on the road. That's been such a nice bonus. We've already recommended Gracie Barra to our family and friends. If you're looking for a welcoming place for your kids to build confidence and skills, this is it.

Joining a combat sport like Jiu-Jitsu was something I never considered, until my younger brother…read morejoined Gracie Barra last year and encouraged me to try it. One day, I finally gave in to his persistence, attended a trial class, and ended up signing up the very next week. Every day on the mat is a learning experience, and training at Gracie Barra has instilled a strong sense of discipline in me. The professors are incredibly kind and patient. Even if I've practiced a drill countless times and still forget a step, they make sure I feel comfortable and always guide me through it. I genuinely look forward to every class and deeply appreciate the amazing professors and training partners who have become friends along the way. I highly recommend this Gracie Barra location to anyone looking to start Jiu-Jitsu.

Charles H's review is baseless and without merit…read more If your judgement of a dojo is based on changing rooms and high-quality wood floors, the nearest 24 Hour fitness would prove to be worthy of your praise. CMKD is not a for-profit organization with the financial means to provide "quality private club" type of atmosphere for casual participants to come by to be "wowed". The dojo has a long history of volunteer effort that goes back decades. The "torn up floor" was salvaged by hand when the building was a racquet ball court back in the 80s. Many of us used our bare hands to pull out the nails that were nailed into the wood planks. By the end of the effort, our hands were blistered, splintered, and all cut-up. The wood-flooring was salvaged because the church didn't have the money to buy new wood floors at the time they were organizing. There are sensei that were just young kids at the time they helped salvage the wood floor. And today, their calloused feet practice on them and teach others with gratitude that the dojo found a home in the church for as long as it has. There was a time when the dojo had rented space with deteriorating wood parquet floors that would splinter and injure the kenshi. Despite the poor floor, the dojo's membership survived and thrived, which is a testament to the true value of the dojo -- its teachers, members, and family -- the people, not the physical building itself. As for mentorship -- mentorship is not an automatic entitlement because a member is "new". Mentorship is a gift that is earned through respectful diligence and dedication to Kendo, and to the volunteers that spend their own resources and time to cultivate sincere kenshi who are willing to put in the time to teach themselves. I speak for many of us when I say that if we could get back our deceased sensei with the payment of a lifetime of practice on splintering wood floors and with no proper room to change in, we would gladly do it.

Summary: If you're looking for a practice that's consistent, low-demand on competition but has…read morecompetitive people, is a good workout and has high ranking sensei that can push you if you want to be pushed then CMKD is good. The Practice: "Habitual" Something great for your kendo development is that you always know what you're going to do at the dojo. Warm-up, basics, open sparring. This simple routine emphasizes fundamental practice and there's never any confusion or down time. It's regimented so that you make the most of your practice time. The Development: "Clean" Among the kids, their kendo becomes quite beautiful here as kendo is an art. Competition isn't something forced, but practiced for recreational purposes but some members do well beyond that level. Many of the adults have very nice kendo as well considering practice is only twice a week. The Sensei: " They are high ranking, good hearted, not intimidating once you get to know them:) Bonding: I hear they sometimes go out to Korean BBQ for team bonding before tournaments.

Love the high intensity workout and the seriousness about the boxing culture and environmentread more

Hamabe Dojo is an amazing beginner-friendly gym! Every member here is incredibly nice and…read moresupportive to each other. This place truly feels like a big family. The gym is spotless and well-organized, thanks to the member's and especially the coach's effort. There are sanitizer for members to clean their boxing gloves after training. The coach really knows how to train beginners. I had close to zero boxing experience when I started. But luckily the gym has a beginner class that focus on practicing the fundamentals. The coach also mixes up the agenda for every class so it never feels repetitive or boring Highly recommend Hamabe Dojo to anyone looking for a friendly, clean, and beginner-friendly space to learn or train boxing.

Traditional training center. You'll start off by jumping on tractor tires or jumping rope while…read moremusic with a beat is playing. Sludge hammers to hit tires. Shadow boxing. Technique introduction and then pairing up for utilization. Partner focus mitt holding with strike pads used for stomach and shins. The workout ends with light full contact sparing.

OC Muay Thai provides very good training. I have been a member since it was back in Santa Ana and…read morenow the gym is is a lot more accomodating with a ring and large mat area. Dave is a great trainer that will really push you. What I really like is that he focuses on a lot of clinch work. Expect a class to last 2-2.5 hours. Dave, I will be back soon. I have a shoulder injury thats keeping me from training.

Team Oyama is hands one of the best gyms in Orange County for martial arts and fitness enthusiasts…read more Want to become an elite Muay Thai fighter or kickboxer? You will learn that here. Want to master the gentle art of Jiu-Jitsu? Done. Want to learn from actual UFC and other professional fighters? Done. Want your child to build discipline, self-confidence and improve their physical stamina & conditioning? They have amazing kid's classes. The head coach Colin Oyama is a legend in the MMA world and has coached champions such as Tito Ortiz & Rampage Jackson. By stepping through these doors, you gain access to his expertise and knowledge passed down through his fighters. No matter if you are a corporate professional, college student, housewife or individual trying to get in shape, you will find a class for you. Also the facility is very large, spacious and well-ventilated. Come check them out if you want a premium training experience!

Team Oyama in Irvine has been an incredible experience. Coaches Elias, Fernando, and Gabe are the…read morereal deal -- they focus on building solid technique, push you to your limits, and genuinely inspire you to keep improving. I've grown so much as a martial artist because of their guidance. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier coaching and a great training environment!