3x per week for my kids (6yrs). Excellent instruction and good environment for learning.read more

Where do I begin... this place is seriously one of a kind! My son is 6. He loves coming. The way…read morethe teachers/instructors/jiu jitsu masters talk to the kids is unique. They clearly respect the kids and want them to learn and grow. Also, they don't just stand up front and teach the kids with the kids in rows watching them and us parents just agonizing on when this class will be over, or worse yet, wonder how the hell this will actually be useful in their life. It's different here. This place is the real deal. Kids are interacting with eachother, they are wrestling, they are learning and growing here. Well worth it. One of a kind.

To be perfectly honest, this place kind of looks like a dump, so if you need your jiu jitsu school…read moreto look shiny, squeaky, and like the cover of a magazine, turn around and look elsewhere, because you won't find that here. Facilities are minimal - just a run down room with some mats in an old industrial complex. What you will find is one of the few black belts awarded in America by Rickson Gracie. Rickson was big on the basics, so we try to focus on traditional, fundamental Brazilian jiu jitsu and self defense, not the sport/tournament style. (Not that's there anything wrong with that, it's just a different approach.) I've been training here 6 years now, and we've got a really solid crew built up. As long as you have a good attitude and are willing to put in the effort, the mats are wide open for you. We're also very informal here, no titles, no bowing, lining up in ranks, etc. Respect, definitely, just not through formalities, and I prefer it that way. Lastly, rates are very affordable, lower than any other BJJ school I've seen, plus discounts for doing automatic transfers, and no contracts or fees.

Friendly group, awesome instructors.read more

Team Andre Cia Paulista is a great place for beginners and/or experienced practitioners. The…read moreatmosphere is welcoming and you will learn high level BJJ here. Professor Andre is very knowledgeable and patient. I stopped by here while I was visiting the Sacramento area & had a great experience here. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to start their BJJ journey or for experienced practitioners.

Andre is a wonderful coach for adults and kids. The whole community at Cia Paulista is welcoming…read moreand encouraging. BJJ is a life changing skill and there are few things better you can devote your or your kids time to.

I cannot say enough positive things about our experience here. We have been members for just over a…read moreyear, three of my children and myself. During our time here I have seen incredible growth for my children in many areas. Their ability to focus, their confidence, their dedication to their own goals; all have increased exponentially. The academy supports growth for our whole family as we take classes together. My children have been able to see me practice perseverance and learn a brand new skill along side with them, and that has been so valuable.

I just joined the kickboxing class and absolutely love it. Everyone there is so kind and welcoming…read more Kim made sure I would be able to participate and I really appreciate all of the help from her and others. This is a wonderful place to workout with wonderful people.

Great gym for kids and adults. I started training myself but after seeing great results in about…read more3-4 weeks I ended up enrolling both of my kids. Since then they have gotten in really good shape and enjoy training with their friends from school. They offer morning and evening classes and there's also open gym available as well. I would definitely recommend this gym for adults, and kids if you want to get in good shape.

I have been dreaming about learning and training in boxing. Although I am not going to fight…read moreprofessionally, I wanted to gain the stamina and strength of boxers. I saw a 10 day set on groupon and swooped it up. Gil is the owner and he is a former boxer himself. This is his gym. It's a down to earth gym but a lot of the times as an adult you get 2:1 or 4:1 time with Gil for the training session. He also works with you if you're feeling weaker. There's a good combination of pushing you and knowing where your limits are. He makes sure I am conditioning my arms with other exercises like the row machine, bench press and more since my arms a little bit weaker. But I rock the jump ropes! Haha. They also have free gloves to wear... of course they are a little bit sweaty from prior use, but then again would you really want to box at a fancy gym? No! You want the grit and you want to realness of this gym.

Coaches Jordon, Pren, and Billy are all really experienced black belts, and the blend of knowledge…read morethey bring to class is a solid combo for high-level instruction. They all have different styles and are really patient.They explain the details behind every technique, and they never make anyone feel like being a beginner or not understanding something is a burden. I've been training for a pretty long time now, so it is refreshing to be around coaches who genuinely love the art and love sharing it without ego. This place is a whole family vibe. Having the option of a women's program is really nice too. Coach Katie is a seasoned brown belt competitor, and you can see it right away. Our 14-year-old and 10-year-old daughters both train, and watching them grow so quickly in the kids' program has been one of the coolest things to see as a dad. My 14-year-old will even come train with the adults too, which says a lot compared to some of the other gyms we've been to. We also bring our 3-year-old son, and the gym has this gated kids' area that is pretty legit. He's always having his own little party and is chillin while the rest of us are on the mats. It's a small thing, but it makes a huge difference for families with little ones who aren't quite ready to train yet. The talent and the culture here are authentic, which is really important to me. It feels like family, and for us, it is. If you're looking for a place to train, take an intro class. You'll see what I mean.

I recently visited Matua and found it to be welcoming with coaches who clearly know their craft and…read moreare committed to helping students at all levels. The class I attended was well-structured: a clear warm-up, technique instruction with step-by-step breakdowns, and then a rolling session with partners of varying skill levels. The vibe struck a nice balance between challenge and support people were pushing themselves but without heavy ego or intimidation. As a parent I was fascinated with their kids area. Not many gyms offer this! A great choice if you're serious about learning jiu-jitsu in a positive community setting. Check out their Instagram @matuabjj for their weekly schedule!!

I wanted to take a moment to share some appreciation for Linda at Kneon Wellness. It's rare to find…read moresomeone who is not only a master of their craft but also a genuinely kind soul who cares deeply about their clients' well-being. From the moment you walk in, you can tell that Linda isn't just "doing a job." They treat wellness as a mission. Whether it's their intuitive ability to find exactly where you're holding stress or the thoughtful advice they give on recovery and self-care, they go above and beyond every single session.

Linda is now located inside a Chiropractic office in Dublin, CA. She offers at-home and on-site…read moremobile massage services still, but now has an office! The location is beautifully decorated! It's a quiet office with a large hallway restroom, complimentary coffee and teas in the waiting room. Being within a Dr's office, it was clean and felt safe and serene. I received the 90 min hot stone massage and opted for the CBD oil add-on. My neck, shoulder and arm pain is something that comes and goes. At its worst, I feel radiating pain and achiness that can continue for several days and disturb my sleep. This time, instead of "enduring" it for several days (and whining to my husband) I booked an appt with Linda. Online booking is super easy and convenient. If you don't know what type of massage you want or need, it's OK! Because Linda will ask you and adjust as needed. When I told her my symptoms, she included some trigger points and stretches! Ahhhhhh She definitely focused on my neck, shoulder and arm (main complaint) but did not forget the rest of my body! ( I didn't realize my lower back and legs were also tight!) The CBD oil did not smell and was a thick oil. She told me not to shower tonight. The only bad thing about CBD oil is that if it gets in your hair, your hair looks super greasy. So bring a hat if you need to go somewhere afterward. Not sure if it was the CBD or the actual massage, but I slept really well and did not wake up multiple times, as I had been doing! My neck and shoulder felt so much better, very loose and I no longer felt the deep radiating ache! I plan to do bi-weekly appts with Linda, as part of my self-care routine!