My name is Hyder Amil and I am currently an undefeated professional MMA fighter for Bellator and a personal trainer myself. Josh has been a coach, a training partner and a mentor to me for over 3 years. As a coach he is the combination of a great personal trainer and a great martial arts instructor. Josh is extremely knowledgeable in various martial arts (boxing, wrestling, Jiujitsu,mma) as well as movement/strength & conditioning. What makes him an teacher is his professionalism, his communication and his extensive knowledge not only as a trainer but also as a competitor. We have produced great results working together. I would recommend Josh's training and teaching services to anyone who is looking to better themselves. Whether you are a professional athlete looking for the small advantages that only intelligent training and a great coach can provide or a complete beginner looking to improve your general strength and conditioning and ability to move: Josh has got you covered. 10 out of 10. read more

Josh Berkovic is a phenomenal strength coach. His knowledge of human movement and ability to re-train people on how to become better movers is unmatched. Josh has been a huge asset for myself and my patients in being able to assist with rehab exercises and getting people back into the game. Whether you are looking to improve in sports performance or you are looking to recover from an injury, Josh will develop a program to suit your goals! Albert Salopek LAc, ATC Founder of Accelerate Sports Medicine read more

I have trained with Josh off and on for about three years, in both one-on-one trainings, partner trainings, and rehabbing after an injury. I first started when I decided I wanted to go to academy and had no idea how to get myself in the shape I needed to be. I brought Josh my physical requirements and he put in the work and dedication to make sure I was at my physical peak when the training started. Josh was patient and inventive since I am not always the easiest client. I never want to work on injury prevention, but Josh was always able to think of creative/fun ways to get me to do them. Needless to say, working with Josh made the physical requirements of my training a breeze. What is great about Josh, is that he is not focused solely on one discipline. He explains the mechanics of the movements and the progression you are aiming for. Josh cares about functional movement/strength so that you are able to use your gains to whatever goal you are achieving. I would recommend Josh to anyone who has a goal, whether it be strength, mobility, weight-loss, or rehab. Josh does it all and makes the trainings feel like play making it that much easier to go to the next session and be consistent. read more

Training with Joshua was a one of a kind experience.. I took strength & conditioning classes with Josh for only a few consistent months and in that time the knowledge he communicated to me was unprecedented in creating crucial & fundamental functional movement. Proper form and engagement were the priority in the strength training he programmed for the class. Joshua worked with each student independently as needed to help them progress. He was stern yet caring and quite effective with many different types of students I witnessed him teach. I personally developed abdominal muscles (which were not previously visible) and I felt much stronger/confident for it. He taught me correct foundational form & engagement in a variety of ways which I was previously ignorant to. His approach was extremely unique in how he combined certain movements from athletics, yoga, martial arts training & a minor amount of Olympic weight lifting all in one program. I would recommend his training & health/wellness services to anyone that wants to work on strength, balance, and generally moving better. Josh helps improve these qualities in very practical and successful ways which will give the student a foundation of physical health that is unprecedented and incomparable to any other training regime that I am aware of read more

The older I get the more my goals are about being healthy and feeling good. Josh's strength and conditioning training helped me do exactly that. People always tell you about some quick and easy fix for things, but they never work. Well Josh's training does. I like the that Josh has many progressions and regressions for every movement (since some of them seem impossible to me at first). But, after getting through those easier progressions they all seem to become possible. For example the single leg squat: this movement seemed impossible to me since my legs are not that strong but through progression in Josh's class, I was actually able to do the single leg squats (to my amazement) and now they're a part of my regular practice. Josh's training helped improve my range of motion, flexibility, balance and strength, all factors that I realized are very important. The hip mobility routine he gave me helped me get rid of pain in my hips. And the wrist routine I learned at his strength and conditioning class helped with wrist issues I developed from working in the kitchen as a restaurant owner. His system is a mix of many different aspects of movement. Another thing I like is that Josh doesn't over complicate things. He shows and corrects you at the basics and then the more you progress, the more he adds. More and more until you find yourself doing very complex movements. Josh is very harmonious but still very focused on the task at hand. His teaching is for literally anyone! and I would actually recommend it to anyone. For athletes to develop attributes they need in their sport, for casual practitioners like myself to strengthen the right body parts and improve range of motion, to lessen the change of injury at practice (for example jiu jitsu or Muay Thai) And for anyone who wants to feel better, have a better posture and more aligned body or specific goals: Josh is the right person to start the journey with! read more

Josh helped me reach many of my athletic goals since I started working with him 5 years ago; including becoming an American National Champion and a World Champion in Jiu Jitsu, and other local championships in California. Through this time, I became pregnant and delivered 2 babies; I've had 4 knee injuries, labral tear in my hip, wrist tendinitis and other minor injuries; that he has helped me overcome with strength training and mobility practices. I would not have been able to recover through all of this and bounce back as quick and strong without Josh's help. The training he designs is very challenging, fun, and such that you can always keep progressing. His training program is so unique. I seldom use weights to get stronger, we've done a lot of gymnastics strengthening, balance work, and exercises that we could do almost anywhere. We do weights too on some days. Whatever your goals and needs are, he'll customize the program for you. All of this training helped me build confidence to get back on the mats to train and compete; have more energy in my everyday life and be a badass mom :) I highly recommend Josh Berkovic to help you become a better athlete, bounce back from pregnancy or overcome injuries. He will help you find your superpower! read more

Joshua is a mindful and knowledgeable instructor. Whether you want Yoga, jiujitsu, strength/conditioning, Muay Thai, or even nutritional advice, this guy does it all. Not only is Josh a great instructor but he's a class act human being. I've known josh and trained with him for many years and I highly recommend him as a trainer. El Niño training center is also a world class gym with friendly and inviting people that make for an easy to learn and enjoyable atmosphere. read more

I have had the pleasure of knowing and training with Josh for the last 7 years and I can say without a doubt that he's one of the most passionate, intelligent and skilled trainers and martial artists that I know, and I would certainly vouch for his services. My relationship with Josh is more as a colleague and training partner. I have been training at El Niño training center for the last 7 years and Josh has been there that entire time. I first knew him as a training partner where we would take Jiu Jitsu class and roll (spar) together and I was always impressed with not only his skill level but his strength and athleticism as well. We have trained together a lot over the years and he is always one of my favorite training partners because I know we will always give each great matches but also he does a great job of breaking the the movements down in a way that makes it very easy to digest from a learning standpoint, he is a fantastic teacher in that regard. Also he has been a substitute Muay Thai coach for us over the years and I've always enjoyed his classes. They are a great mix of drilling each skill, plus he likes to include longer combinations that definitely challenge your memory and coordination so that is also a huge plus, so you're not only physically, but mentally challenged as well. I always walk away from his classes feeling improvement. The biggest thing though (and what's most relevant to this post) is watching him over the years with not only his own physical training but also how he works with his private clients and strength and conditioning classes. I'm a Strength and Conditioning coach and personal trainer myself with over 10 years experience working with athletes and clients and as someone who is very dedicated and passionate about the craft myself I can say confidently and assuredly that Josh does great work! He is extremely present and passionate when he is working with his clients, he is patient and attentive and very careful with each client but also makes sure to push them hard at the same time, which is the hardest thing about our job. The balance of making sure your clients are getting challenged and getting the results their after, making sure they are learning skills, developing their character, but also supporting them and making sure they DO NOT GET HURT. Josh does all of these things and not to mention he also has them learning the right skills to not only be in better shape and improve their physique but also to make them better athletes and movers and prep them for the real world. If you're looking to move and feel better not only for martial arts and athletics but just life in general but also love to learn and appreciate a much deeper and philosophical approach to training then Josh is your guy. He is one of the few people I know who I would let train me, which for me is saying a lot and I look forward to training and collaborating with him in the future. read more

Josh Berkovic is a true technician and easily the most knowledgeable and detail-oriented fitness professional that I've had the pleasure of learning from. Whether we're talking nutrition, weight loss goals, strength, flexibility, mobility, movement, striking, or grappling, Josh is consistently studying, learning, growing, and passing that knowledge to his clients in a simple, easy to digest manner. Josh has achieved at the highest level of athletics as a champion college wrestler and undefeated MMA fighter, and brings that depth of experience combined with the intelligence of a top liberal arts education. Josh is fantastic at one-on-one training, small groups, game planning and building protocols. He creates a calm, focused, welcoming environment conducive to learning and growing, and will leave you feeling lighter, stronger, more connected, and more knowledgeable about your own body. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Josh helped me do exercises that helped me recover from chronic upper back pain that I had suffered from for over a year. Josh is encouraging and positive without being fake. He is genuinely interested in you getting better and will come up with routines that are unique to your needs. I have seen Josh work with other clients and I swear it seems no two sets of people do anything alike. Josh is not a cookie-cutter trainer and uses his immense knowledge of the body and movement to create plans that are designed to work with you. Definitely give him a try! read more

I've worked with a lot of different trainers through my decade plus career as a professional athlete and Josh has been one of the most impactful influences on my athleticism and how I feel about training. I'm a pro fighter but I never felt comfortable lifting weights or doing movements that everyone around me was already good at. Josh helped make me more comfortable inside the gym and gave me confidence to try new movements - even when the gym wasn't empty! I would encourage anyone to work with him whether they are professionals looking for an extra edge in competition, or new to the gym and looking to start a healthier lifestyle, have a specific goal or just know they need to make some changes. His holistic approach can combine movement, mobility, diagnostics, weights, breathing, consciousness, awareness, yoga, martial arts, balance, and fun for the work that you're looking for or the work that your body and mind needs. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Josh Berkovic is an exceptional trainer. I've worked wih him in his strength and conditioning classes at El Niño for several years and during that time he would continuely evolve his curriculum, bringing in more holsitic and effected training methods. There are very few trainers with the understanding of a varity of training modalities and martial arts that he has and teaches to his students. I consider myself very lucky to learn and train with him, even more to have him as a friend. read more

I have been training with Josh for a number of years and he is excellent. Working with Josh has helped me to gain functional strength and stability in my knees, and other areas where I have had chronic injuries. His combination of strength and mobility drills and exercises can help you reach your athletic goals, as well as keep you injury free! read more

I have trained with Josh extensively over the last several years. After over a decade of training around professional fighters and athletes I can attest that Josh is one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable athletes I have ever met. As a result, his martial arts developed at an unusually fast rate. I absolutely would recommend him to anyone looking to advance their athletic goals whatever they may be. Josh will have you covered, he is always friendly and attentive to his clients and treats everyone with respect. read more

As a high level athlete and coach myself, I appreciate Josh's ability to breakdown proper training technique and explain why they are important for athletic performance. Josh has the rare ability to make positive mental and emotional connections with his students for their athletic improvement. When you add in his knowledge of nutrition, Josh really is a complete trainer for beginner or professional athletes. read more

Josh is among the best athletes and personal trainers in the bay area. I met him 6 years ago at El Nino Training Center and Josh and I became friends and colleagues instantly. He has a diverse background ranging from combat sports, yoga, and strength based training methods. An accomplished professional fighter and an astute practitioner of personal training he would be an addition to anyone looking to upgrade their workouts, or get a plan together to reach their fitness goals. I highly recommend this young man's expertise. read more

Josh has helped me obtain multiple goals in both movement and martial arts. His approach is very systematic and diligent in programming for a wide array of goals, even multiple at the same time. His coaching style is very educational, clear and efficient in verbal ques and discussion. I've made huge strides in our time together, in both mental understanding and physical capabilities. I would recommend his training to anyone looking to improve themselves through physical training and commit themselves to a rewarding process that grows with you as you evolve and advance in abilities. read more

I needed to take my training to the next level in preparation for the jiu jitsu world championships. Doing my normal workouts wasn't going to cut it, especially since I would be dieting at the same time. Josh helped not only prepare me physically, but also specifically for the kinds of athletic movements I would be doing in my sport. I would definitely recommend Josh to anyone who wants a serious, focused training regimen, but all kinds of people with different goals would surely benefit from Josh's deep expertise in the movement of the human body. read more

Training with Josh impacted me more than any other training. I have an athletic background, but a couple years of injuries had me pretty weak and not sure how to build myself back up. With the goal of building back general strength, with my previous injuries in mind, Josh created a program for me to follow that lead to not just physical growth, but mental growth as well. His incorporation of yoga and gymnastics is unique and helped ensure healthy, balanced development throughout my body. I'd recommend his training to truly anyone, whether you're an athlete, someone new to fitness and training, or someone looking to level up their strength, as he has the knowledge to accommodate this range and knows how to push your limits while staying empathetic and in tune with your needs. read more

Josh has been my trainer for a few years now and he has gotten me into the best shape I've been in since I was 20. As a 39 year old man with small children at home it is difficult to maintain fitness let alone lose weight and gain muscle. Josh put together a fitness program that was realistic for my life and the easiest diet I've ever tried with the great results. He is super knowledge and incredibly nice. A lot of trainers like yelling at you the whole time but he never does. He is just super supportive. I'm really happy with everything he has done for me. read more