I wasn't planning on joining a boxing gym, but my brother and his son kept telling me to try Solis…read moreBoxing--and I'm really glad I listened. From day one, I felt welcomed. The gym has everything you need: plenty of space, top-quality bags, and a setup that works for all levels. Whether you're brand new or experienced, you can train comfortably and actually improve. Fernando is a hidden gem in South San Francisco. What he's doing for the community is powerful--you can tell he genuinely cares and is building something bigger than just a gym. Shoutout to the coaches--Erica, Danny, CT, and Leon. They're all supportive, knowledgeable, and push you to get better every session. What I like most is the environment. You see men, women, kids, and all skill levels training together, all with the same goal: to improve. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a real boxing gym with a strong community.

I've been coming to Solis Boxing for the past 3 years with my son Max, and it has honestly been one…read moreof the best decisions we've made. From day one, the environment has been welcoming, motivating, and full of positive energy. All of the coaches -- Cesar, Danny, and Erica -- are amazing to work with and truly care about helping everyone improve, no matter their skill level. A special thank you to Fernando -- he is incredibly knowledgeable and has taught me so much about the fundamentals of boxing. You can tell he's passionate about what he does and genuinely wants to see people grow both inside and outside the gym. Since joining, I've gone from 185 lbs to 155 lbs, and beyond the physical transformation, I've also seen a huge boost in my son Max's confidence, which means a lot to me as a parent. This gym is more than just a place to train -- it's a community. We're very grateful to be a part of it. Thank you, Fernando and the whole Solis Boxing team!

I'm very grateful to have trained with Coach Victor. He is skilled in his movement and technique…read moreand answers questions thoughtfully and in ways that help me understand. He helped me train my elbows and knees and I feel like since then, I've remembered to rotate my hips more which I've learned is where the power comes from. I'm very grateful to understand and listen to his viewpoints on martial arts. It has helped me understand martial arts as a lifestyle and less an egoic identity. I hope that anyone who trains with Victor can pick his brains about his experiences in martial arts!

Coach Vic is literally one of the most humble, dedicated and genuine coach I've ever gotten the…read morepleasure of learning from. When I was new to the gym I met him at, he literally would spend so much time explaining to me the fundamentals about Muay Thai. Not only that, he's very knowledgeable about everything there is to know about Muay Thai. One can recognize how much passion he has for this arts. Clearly, since he's been doing this for a long time. Vic is honestly one of the best coaches out there and is very dedicated to developing his students. He not only cares about your well-being but also your growth! I also admire his attitude about the process of gradually improving through practice and does not judge anyone on their skills whatsoever. He's extremely open minded, patient and very good with beginners. You can visibly tell his techniques are all about hitting the basics, but it's so important because they're really the fundamentals that often we forget. I highly recommend Vic to anyone and everyone! You will not regret learning from him. He's truly wonderful and up until this point, I am still learning from him and it's been almost 2.5 years!

Communication was excellent and teachers were very attentive. My grandson enjoys it.read more

We have been coming for almost 2 years now. The professionalism and fun couch Clint and Sharon…read morebring is great for the kids. They truly learn and even join competitions. There are different times and levels. This is not just for kids. Adults are welcomed too. They have adult classes for different levels. They just had their annual bbq and the amount of people that came just shows the good work they are doing.

My son, Jacob, absolutely loves attending classes here and looks forward to every class. He attends…read morefive times a week, and his enthusiasm has only continued to grow. It has been amazing to watch his confidence, discipline, respect, and martial arts skills develop through the guidance and encouragement of the instructors. The instructors are exceptional. They are knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in each student's success. They create a positive and motivating environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and encouraged to do their best. The classes are structured, engaging, and fun, allowing the students to learn important martial arts techniques while also building confidence, focus, perseverance, and respect. The facility is always clean, organized, and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place for both students and families. Every member of the staff is friendly, professional, and always willing to answer questions or help in any way they can. Their dedication to providing a positive experience is evident from the moment you walk through the doors. As a parent, I truly appreciate the professionalism, kindness, and commitment shown by the entire team. They have created an environment where children not only learn martial arts but also valuable life skills that extend beyond the dojo. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend this martial arts school to any family looking for a supportive, respectful, and high-quality program for their child

I am writing this review to warn other parents about a serious safety incident we experienced with…read moreBarrios Martial Arts & Fitness Summer Camp. We enrolled our 4-year-old daughter in their week-long summer camp. On her first day, she was left behind at a playground in San Francisco during a camp outing. She was found by another adult, and thankfully, my daughter had memorized my cell phone number. That adult was able to contact me and let me know that my daughter had been left behind by the Barrios Martial Arts summer program. When I later spoke with a Barrios staff member, she apologized for my daughter being left behind. I asked how they account for children during outings, and she told me they do a headcount before leaving the park, but do not do a headcount when returning to the facility. I picked my daughter up and told them she would not be returning. When I later spoke with other parents, they told me that they don't have all the kids wear camp shirts, vests, or other visible identifiers during outings to show that they are part of the Barrios camp. I was also told that at the end of the day, the camp takes children back to the park to release them to parents, but does not ask for ID, even on the first day of camp. I am sharing this because parents deserve to know before trusting a camp with their young children. My daughter was 4 years old and was left behind at a public park. In my opinion, this raises serious concerns about their supervision, field trip procedures, headcounts, and overall child safety protocols.

Wonderful family-friendly jiu jitsu academy! Our child has been a student here for a few years and…read morehas learned a great deal about self defense while making new friends. All of the teachers are supportive and inspiring role models and we appreciate that she has learned principles of respect and good sportsmanship through her ongoing practice at this place. There are kids classes offered most days of the week. Highly recommend!

Last year I had wrist surgery (non BJJ related) and during that time, I couldn't lift a coffee cup…read more During my injury and recovery period, I decided that once I was healthy enough, I would finally start training BJJ as it's something I always wanted to do, but could never make the time/effort for. When I joined Colhado, I was anxious and didn't know what to expect. I mean, I knew how to shrimp from my 1 semester in Judo at SJSU, but even that I needed to work on. My first class was great, there were folks there that recognized I was a completely clueless white belt (still am) and they took me under their wing. During drills and sparring, people were very accommodating of my wrist and made sure I was okay, which I appreciated. Even though I had a 1 week free trial, I signed-up the next day because I knew I wanted to continue training here. Colhado's is a family oriented gym. Everyone treats others like family and there's only positive vibes here. I've been training here for 3+ months now and I've enjoyed every single day that I've been on the mats. Professor Matheus cares about his student's growth and has created a friendly environment for everyone to train at. Whether it's the morning class, early-afternoon, evening or weekend classes (I've done most of them!) you're going to get an A+ education in the art of Jiu Jitsu, along with other super positive people training right beside you. See you on the mats.

I was introduced to El Nino MMA Boot Camp by a good friend of mine that had completed the previous…read moreboot camp. Best referral ever!! I just concluded the 5 week program and I feel great. My energy level is up; feeling stronger, confidence is beaming and my clothes are definitely fitting looser these days! All the trainers that we had at this Boot Camp have been great. Let me start with the main man who was there every day, Derek Galanis. He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced trainer. He has outstanding work ethic and it shows through his work outs and teachings. Derek is a very personable, down to earth, solid, cool dude. My Boot Camp class also had Jake Shields and Josh Clopton, from the UFC, who provided us some awesome training once a week. I highly recommend this Boot Camp for anyone looking to improve on their fitness, learn MMA techniques and have FUN while getting fit!! No experience needed, I sure didn't have any when I started and it was fun learning and training. Can't wait for the next Boot Camp, sign me up!!!! Derek, Josh and Jake- Thanks for everything!!!! You all are true professionals and damn good at what you do!

I recently completed a 4 week MMA bootcamp with Derek Galanis and thoroughly recommend signing up…read moreand attending any classes he puts together. We trained HARD from 6-730 am including learning and refining brazilian ju-jitsu, muy thai, boxing, and wrestling techniques. Derek is really patient, positive, and uplifting in his teaching style and when there is a large class you can really feel the energy in the room as we go through our workouts. I am an experienced martial artist and signed up for Derek's bootcamp looking for training in multiple disciplines as well as the cardio conditioning training needed to fight in matches that last multiple rounds. I came out of that bootcamp with a huge cardio improvement than when I started. Derek helped me build my cardio as well as taught me how to relax and keep my energy for many rounds. Since our bootcamp I have developed a great relationship with Derek and have fought a few amateur fights under his training and cornering and plan to keep working with him as I build up my record. Derek also writes articles for MMA publications on energy systems with fight training and his knowledge of this is reflected in his different and varied workouts. His bootcamps aren't only for people looking to fight either, they are for all types of people looking to get into shape, have fun, and learn about the sport of MMA. Our bootcamp had fighters, doctors, professionals, engineers, tech people and more. We all worked together, pushing ourselves, and had a blast listening to good workout music. Thank you Derek! Look forward to working with you soon! I know Derek teaches many people and trains them to fight and get into shape as well as works side by side with the top well known MMA champions from the Bay Area including Gil Melendez and Jake Shields. If you want to do killer workouts, learn some fun techniques, and hang out in the morning with a really solid guy call up Derek Galanis and sign up for his El Nino MMA bootcamp!

I've been training under Ralston and his father Carley for almost 3 years now. Ralston is a very…read morepatient, generous, and talented professor. Like his father before him, Ralston puts a lot of emphasis on the solid fundamentals of jiu jitsu to ensure that no matter your belt level, you always have a very strong core foundation. And like his brother Clark, Ralston has some really cool tricks up his sleeve too, such as a solid armbar clinic similar to his brother's omoplata series. Before every class, we always have a 20-30 minute warmup that consists of the usual drills plus a good chunk of yoga stretches, which I've come to value as it not only helps my game, but also my old age lol

Ralston's expertise and approach has me hooked on jiu jitsu. If you're looking for a gym where…read moreyou'll immediately feel welcome and excited about BJJ - this is it. He's extremely skilled and breaks down techniques to benefit and build on skill across any belt level. I was anxious about my inexperience and unsure if I would feel comfortable. I quickly overcame that and instead feel empowered from the positive environment and addictively challenging training with Ralston. He truly cares, is a lot of fun, and is committed to making sure you get the most you can from BJJ and his classes. Come roll, you won't regret it!

Best Jits gym in the city for sure. Very welcoming and understanding. Alex and Gianni host such a…read morepositive and healthy training environment. You can tell they really care about their students. A great place to meet kind and motivated people while improving upon your jiu-jitsu.

Coach Alex is a fantastic coach! He's a legit martial artist. Over the last 14 years I've known…read moreAlex, he has shown me techniques I use to this day. Without Coach Alex, I wouldn't have the jiujitsu game I have now. I would highly recommend anybody who wants to improve their martial art skill set, beginner or seasoned. His school also offers striking classes with a wonderful striking coach, Johnny. I'd highly recommend this gym!