If I could give 10 stars to CMA, I would…read more I initially joined this gym in the early times of the COVID pandemic (remember when we thought this would be over in two weeks?) because it was the only place I could find that was hosting outdoor classes and making a conscientious effort to safely support their members during that stressful time. Dave and Joe are exceptional coaches and are truly passionate about Muay Thai. Prior to finding CMA, I trained at large and well known gyms (e.g., AKA, El Niño) and these places do not come close to the high level of instruction I've received at CMA. The classes at CMA are a perfect balance of technical instruction and fitness - with an emphasis on improving your individual skill set and providing tailored feedback to help you achieve your goals. Dave and Joe have worked hard to provide a welcoming environment to all - no bro-culture here! Whether you're a beginner wanting to learn something new while also getting a work-out or a competitive martial artist, this is the place to be. 10/5, would recommend.

I trained at CMA for almost three years. I had no prior Muay Thai experience and felt welcome from…read moremy first day. There's a variety of instructors and classes that are all great. Private lessons offerings are available as well if you really want to ramp up, I learned a ton and the sport is something I'd recommend to anybody if you're on the fence about picking up a new hobby. Only leaving because of a move, but I'll still drop in if I'm ever back in the City. I highly recommended

If you train and are traveling like me, or a local, be sure to check them out. Friendly, flexible…read moreschedule and great training. They also have weights and a little work out place. Nice and clean!

Been training here for about 1 year; great environment, amazing coaches and great programs for all…read moreskill levels and ages.

Great value for your workout! The coaches are knowledgeable on technique with boxing and form…read more I bought the Groupon for one month and have made it my goal to be consistent with working out this month. They make it easy to go to a class as you don't have to sign up for a class prior to attending. You can just show up and they can accommodate you. My choose this gym because it convenient from my work and I can walk here after work. The only thing is that they make you purchase their shirt as part of their "uniform" policy if you go and are there for their Groupon. Shirts are $13 each which is not bad, but just beware and know this beforehand.

My girlfriends and I have been talking about getting together for a work out class for the past…read morecouple of months. When one of them found a Groupon for Empower: 5 group kickboxing classes for $19 (according to Groupon, originally $200), we decided to go for it. Our first class was on Wednesday, August 10th at 5:30pm. Johnny taught our class and he was awesome! Would make sure our technique was correct without making us feel like we were doing it completely wrong. Great in a class atmosphere if you get a little shy in group classes. We started off with jumping jacks as part of our warm up. Then we paired up and he taught us boxing combos. We would take turns punching and blocking/receiving. Great way to get out aggression. Most of the class was spend doing this. Then we went into their version of burpees, running in place, and some kind of crab/bear/spider crawl. When I was giving up during my crawl, Johnny kept cheering me on. We ended with crunches (which luckily for me, weren't too bad) and of course high fives to finish up the class. This isn't in the fine print for the Groupon, but it's only valid for their Monday or Wednesday class at 5:30pm, so keep that in mind before purchasing. For those who get off at 5:30pm or later, I wouldn't suggest getting this as you can't apply it to any other classes. Great first class. I haven't worked out in over a year, so it was nice breaking a sweat and punching out some pented frustration. Looking forward to my second class!

These guys are the real deal…read more One of the things I like most about Combat Krav Maga is that there are no egos and no need to prove anything. You have people from all walks of life and different ages training together, and after spending some time here, you quickly realize how much knowledge and experience is in the room. Joel and the team focus on practical, real-world self-defense. The training is challenging, welcoming, and very different from a lot of martial arts schools that focus more on looking impressive than being effective. What really impressed me was seeing how skilled everyone is. There are a lot of experienced people training here, and it's a reminder that experience, technique, and good instruction matter far more than appearances. If you're thinking about learning self-defense, come visit, watch a class, and talk to the people here. You'll quickly see why so many students stay for years. Highly recommend. These guys are the real deal.

Tried out the women self defense class. Very informative. Instructor was very patient and showed us…read moremany practical useful techniques. Will definitely come back to learn more

Such a great experience as a new white belt going to class! It can be scary being so new - I've…read moretried many gyms in the city and this was the first as a beginner I felt like I learned the most and retained the most. This was because of a combo of: 1. Clear visuals about what the different positions are 2. Moves that are outlined - you try the move, and then repeat it over and over again in speed/resistance 3. Then you have the opportunity to try it in sparring, which lets you really remember it! Definitely recommend and will be back - folks were super nice and welcoming!

Bay Jiu Jitsu is, by far, the best jiu jitsu gym I've ever trained at. I learned more in the nine…read moremonths I spent with them than I had in the previous five years, training elsewhere. They've ruined other gyms for me. Since leaving SF, I've traveled around CA, but haven't been able to find any gyms of a similar quality. Bay Jiu Jitsu is a special community with a level of elite instruction that's genuinely hard to find elsewhere, especially one that's welcoming literally to anyone, beginner or otherwise. Very few BJJ gyms offer any instruction in takedowns-be it wrestling or judo. A huge amount of gyms train nearly entirely on their butts or from their knees. Every instructor at Bay knows high-level takedowns and defense. We all grapple standing and are training takedowns constantly. The instructors here are incredible. All of them compete and their records in tournaments, to my knowledge, is excellent. Bay Jiu Jitsu is also the only gym I've ever trained at that constantly surveys the class for questions. Unlike the general, "Any questions?" at the end of a complex technique, they literally go around the room asking "what questions do you have?" It's such a simple thing, but very indicative that the gym is just operating at a much different level. The instructors actually help you to improve your game and learn the sport. You're not just mindlessly doing moves out of context that you may never use. Here, we work techniques and positions, and map out how to see them, what successful principles for passing open guard are, for example. So, you're constantly learning in a deeper and more meaningful way. Rather than an individual technique, you're learning how to think for yourself, how to figure out large-scale, applicable, perspectives/rules to operate under when faced with fundamental positions of the sport. All the instructors are talented and can actually teach. When they break down ankle locks, it's not just showing you one version of the submission three times and having everybody go and drill it incorrectly. The instructors will break things down, incrementally, and in-detail. Then we regularly attempt it with coaches going around the room, making adjustments, and then doing additional demonstrations and instructions. I don't think they ever just go through the motions with moves here. Everything we do has a point or reason to it. Bay Jiu Jitsu is the only gym I've been to (and this is dope) but it's the only gym where instructors ask individuals from the class, what do you want to work on? What's something you're struggling with or curious about? And we'll actually do it. Instructors here give a damn about you as a person. They track your success, watch you during sparring, and hold you accountable to reach your potential with feedback, advice, and encouragement. They have no uniform requirement. You're not forced to buy a gym rash guard or spend hundreds of dollars on their gis. They don't charge you for promotions. They teach you how to actually train smart. So many gyms don't do this and it's ridiculous, but here, they teach you how to avoid preventable knee injuries during takedowns/positions, how to fall correctly, etc. When there's sparring, there's pretty much always a person walking around, keeping individuals from falling into a teammate-blowing out their ACL or kicking them in the head needlessly. I could ramble on for ages about the gym. You'll train with loads of rad, high-level people here. Nobody has an ego. We're all willing to help out. You don't deal with people cranking your jaw to get a submission. Everybody's cool and will train hard, at times, but in a safe way. The gym does movie nights, goes out to bars, goes dancing, and has bonfires throughout the year too. If you're looking for it, you can make friends. I love the gym and the people here. If you have the chance to train at Bay Jiu Jitsu, you absolutely must.

This gym is amazing! Beautiful, clean, and full of modern equipment that makes you want to spend…read morethe day there. The staff is super friendly, and I love the group fitness classes. A standout for me is Vince's Wednesday boxing bootcamp class. He's charismatic, fun, and will have you sweating, feeling strong, and totally badass. Bonus: he's easy on the eyes ;-) The yoga studio is very serene, with plenty of classes throughout the week. There's also a private massage room with a HydroMassage bed and a Hyperice station with all the tools, plus a giant screen showing calming nature scenes, perfect for recovery. The locker rooms and showers are spotless, stocked with E.O. body products, and... bidets on all the toilets! It's great bang for your buck, and I couldn't be happier here.

I was a tennis professional for 25 years and active in the gym for 10 years. I have seen and worked…read morewith a number of trainers over the years. I was provided an physical assessment by Jeremy Jocson here and he was professional, insightful, and thoughtful. So much so that I look forward to multiple sessions with him towards my rehabilitation. With a practical background in physical therapy, Jeremy was really in tune with my situation. After a series of balance, flexibility, and biomass diagnosticscs, I knew we were on the same page. Happy to have Jeremy as a training partner. And thank you to Asad, my Membership Advisor, for his support and for connecting me with the club!

I would highly recommend Medwin for anyone looking to push themselves to become healthier and make…read morefunctional strength gains. My personal experience with Medwin was at the LA Sports Club for personal training. His training blends just about every functional training method to keep you guessing with fun, intense workouts. We worked on Muay Thai, Olympic Lifting, circuit training, TRX, and Crossfit style exercises. Every single session left me with a feeling of accomplishment, and I never left once feeling like I didn't get my money's worth (which hasn't been the case with other trainers!). As an added bonus, Medwin has a super inspirational story of weight loss. Look at those before and after photos!

Medwin is awesome. I am a member at two different gyms just so I can take more classes from him…read more He's the perfect balance of a trainer that helps with technique and a coach that pushes you to be fitter and stronger. Specifically I love any of the TRX classes he teaches at the TRX Training Center, and his Kickboxing class on wednesdays at Sports Club LA.

I personal trained with Xavier in Western boxing for about a year, and he is a SUPERB trainer. You…read moreseriously will not get a better trainer for the money anywhere. He teaches with genuine interest in helping you get better--with no ego. Xavier is great at teaching all levels and will work with your needs, whether you want to train for fitness or to fight competitively. He will definitely push you to your limits and help you make real improvements in stamina, strength, and technique. I have never left a training session thinking he did not work me hard enough. Xavier is great at sensing where you are on any given day and adjusting your workout accordingly. I know there are days when I have high energy and resilience, and he pushes harder, will introduce something new, and offer more critique on those days. On off-days (you become aware of your good and bad days when you train everyday) he will sense that and offer more encouragement or stick to things you are good at to restore confidence. I didn't realize how spoiled I was until I switched jobs and was no longer able to make it all the way out to K-One Fitness, where he trains. Consider yourself lucky if you get the honor of working with him--highly recommended!

I've been training with Xavier for some months now and I can't tell you how greatly he has change…read moremy life. I started with general fitness/MMA and am now in his Capoiera class and loving it. He's a great teacher and trainer and person. You can do no better.

I took a 6 week boxing class with Jamel: Mom's Fight Club! It was such an excellent workout every…read moreweek, and I received weekly instructions for workouts to do between sessions. I often hurt myself when I start new workout routines, Jamel was so patient and helped me to modify when needed. My arms were SORE and I'm wearing tank tops again. I highly recommend Jamel!

Jamel is an awesome personal trainer. Not only is he a great guy but he approaches every work out…read morethoughtfully. I have built considerable core strength and lost up to 16 pounds under Jamels guidance. Highly recommend

"BOAAAAA VERY NICE, A+ KELLEY!"-- Romulo cheering for me across the room when I finally landed that…read morestubborn move. "KELLEY COME ON MAN, YOU HAD THE SWEEP. C+" -- also Romulo from across the room when I botched a move I had down. ______________________________ I trained at Rómulo's for 2 years and it was by far the highlight of my time in San Francisco. I had great training and made the best of friendships there, so forgive me as I wax poetic about a place that fostered some of my favorite memories. The instruction and training was fantastic. People are diligent when it's time to train, and during drills, coach will walk around with fellow black belts watching students like a hawk, ensuring everyone is learning the moves properly. Further, coach and others pushed me just the right amount to help me grow in my own way. They will for you too. The community was incredible as well. People are supporting each other inside and outside of the gym, basically like a family. Whether it's small businesses, new music bands, or a member's stand-up comedy gig, the people pull together for each other. Honestly, I've never seen anything like it. They've helped me grow not only as an athlete, but as a human being too. In the end, I can't recommend Rómulo's enough. They brought me in, beat me down, patched me up, and sent me off with a new definition of love and camaraderie. It'll be tough finding a gym that even comes close. If you visit (as you should), say hi to the gang for me. God I miss them.

It's been a year since I decided that was time to move on and find a great gym to keep training,…read morealways heard about his gym for years, how great they are, so I decided to check it out and never left.. so far I'm happy with what I found at Romulo's academy, a great professor, amazing classes and the amount of great rolls from white belts and up is just incredible, great location, friendly teammates, I feel very comfortable training there. It's the best part of my day. Clean gym, everyone vaccinated, I train every day, never got sick. Great schedule. I really recommend.