Great trainers, fun classes, and friendly people. I've been training here for 2 months and I love it, recommend it for anyone any Size any shape. Over all a great gym. read more

The first thing I observed about True Fight Club was Evan's attention to detail and organization. I have seen his daily routine re-organizing his equipment, inventory, care for his gym day-in and day-out. He's a very disciplined martial artist. This is a very important attribute in a trainer and fighter. Here's my general Summary of True Fight Club: There are 3 or 4 Assistant Professional instructors. All Equipment Provided, which include Gloves, Thai Pads, Focus Mits, Shin Guards, and Headgear You can also purchase equipment through his front desk. Brand New Boxing Ring Gym Open 6 days a week. Women Muay Thai Class Kids Muay Thai Class (Afterschool Program) All Levels Boxing Class All Levels Muay Thai Competitive Training People's skill range from beginners to fight enthusiasts to true mma fighters. You can either workout with people in it for fitness or people looking to fight. You can go at your own pace but also have positive motivation from everyone go test your limits. The rest you have to experience for yourself. Come by and TRAIN! This gym will definitely grow. read more

My friend told me about this place so I decided to go check it out. I got a 1day trial right when I got there. The instructor Evan is a really cool guy and also a good teacher. He gives pretty good instructions. There are all sorts of equipment such as boxing gloves, thai pads... You could also purchase your own boxing gloves and equipment right at the gym. There are many classes from 11 in the morning to 9 at night so you could go whenever. There is muay thai, MMA, and boxing and also classes just for women and kids afterschool. You could also just go there to hang out and punch the bags if there isn't a class going on. read more

Been training Muay Thai/Boxing here for about 2 months and it's amazing every time I come in. TFC has great coaches, training partners, and a very friendly vibe. I highly recommend coming here! read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets! I was able to view this gym at the grand opening while I was visiting California and it's an amazing mixed martial arts gym and fitness center. The entire vibe is indeed one that challenges the experienced martial artist and is very inviting to those who want to stay fit and explore a fun way to excercise. The instructors are very knowledgeable of their craft and fill you in with all you want to know training and the culture. They gym is top notch, providing all the gear that you will need while training, and the best part - it's very well kept! Some boxing gyms I've been to don't have the cleanliness that I've seen at True Fight Club. It feels like I'm working out at an expensive club gym with a reasonable and affordable membership and highly trained staff. When you come, you know you'll have a serious workout without having to worry about anything. I say it's definitely worth checking out. It's for sure one of my favorite gyms. read more

True Fight Club is a cool club its resonable pricing compared to other fighting gyms around the East Bay I have put both of my nephews in this gym and they really love it Evan is a great Instructor he works well with both kids and adults read more

As a full time student it is very obvious why I had chose TFC over the other gyms in the Union City-Hayward. By offering many Muay Thai and Boxing classes throughout the day, I can assure myself I'll make it to at least one. Also, the prices are unbeatable, I get to train in BJJ, MT, and boxing but I only pay a monthly rate. When I had initially started, I wasn't too good but within weeks they had me sparring against experience fighters. You'll see many types of people with different backgrounds in Martial arts allowing you to build your own experience. My only regret is not training earlier read more

My favorite place to come and fight there's always new techniques. Everyone's very kind and helpful.

EVAN is a sincere, hardworking and dedicated leader. He communicates well and upholds standards that many other trainers lack. I highly recommend working with Evan. What an inspiration, he is! read more

After checking out all the schools in my area I found that True Fight Club was a good fit for me. Here they offer Boxing, Muay thai, Jiu jitsu and conditioning. Covering every aspect of the game was big for me as well as having an up to date gym that is clean, friendly and promotes positivty through training, not to mention there are showers as well as weights there as well. The staff is friendly and is able to handle people with different drives and aspirations. From people that want to get into shape(lose weight), to people that want to stay healthy, to fighters, to people that just want to be apart of something, I feel they have it all covered. I came to them with a little experience and they were able to quickly pick right up and begin to refine and add to what I already had. The staff is very patient which makes it a nice environment to learn. The owner is a professional MMA fighter so its good to know that your getting instruction and advice from someone who actually goes through it all the time. There are members there with various levels of experience so its easy to come in at any level and fit right in. The biggest convincer is the first class is free so you can make sure you like it and they dont try to hardsell you or anything. With good rates, good instruction and a really nice facility, I couldnt say no!!!! Derrin V. read more

Basic Info: 1-yr contract for unlimited classes, $90/month (I believe this is the current price as of 9/8/09). I signed up for a summer discount which locks my contract at $70/month; look out for similar discounts. Prices are about $20-40 lower compared to competing gyms, yet the instruction and number of classes offered are similar. Month and day passes are also available, but I'm unsure of the prices. Hours can be found here: http://truefightclub.com/schedule.html Equipment: Gloves and shin guards are available to use if you don't have your own. Five heavy bags and three speed bags, which are plenty for everyone to use. More than enough Thai pads, focus mitts, and kick pads. Medicine balls and jump ropes. Sparring ring and matted floors. Gym bag storage. Free water. Most importantly, the gym is cleaner than Mr. Clean himself. It is not a pleasant experience to touch the mats of gyms that lack this important factor. When at True Fight Club, I can focus on training rather than worrying about filthy mats or staph infection. Atmosphere: True Fight Club is a friendly and cooperative place to train. I haven't seen any meatheads or anyone with an ego complex. Testosterone-driven mma-obsessed teenagers who sport 100% Tapout gear and are willing to fight anyone and everyone for any reason are no where to be found. Perfect! Such bad apples can ruin an entire gym. The experienced members are helpful and humble and provide tips on technique, and even things as simple as putting on hand wraps. Classes: Warm-up: 3 three-min rounds jump rope with 1min break in between rounds. Pad-work: 2-3 three-min rounds striking, then 2-3 three-min rounds holding pads. 30sec punch-out (punch non-stop) or rapid-fire kicks (usually 30 kicks one leg or 10-15 kicks each leg) at the end of each round. 1 min break between rounds. Conditioning (varies day-to-day): core exercises, push-ups, tabata intervals, etc. Cool-down: instructor gives parting words and we bow to and shake hands with everyone who participated. Evening classes are the most crowded. This is mostly never a problem, except when it's especially crowded and there might not be enough room for 2-4 people to warm-up with jump ropes. However, that doesn't prevent them from doing something else to warm up. For hopeful competitive Muay Thai fighters: I train solely Muay Thai and have no clue about the other disciplines offered, so I'll only comment on Muay Thai. Anyway, just google Enn Fairtex or Evan Esguerra. They're the main guys that instruct Muay Thai. They walk around during classes and give detailed advice to everyone. Worthwhile advice too! They'll tell you specifically what to do, show examples, and won't leave until your technique shows that you understood the advice . True Fight Club is not a gym where you pay your fees and then you're on your own. Trainers will take the time to help you, even if you're not at the top, and especially if you show the desire and determination to improve. I've only been with the gym for a month and haven't been to the competitive training yet, but those I know who go to competitive training have had the chance to compete in both smokers (unsanctioned fights or "exhibitions") and sanctioned events. I'm not 100% sure of how competitive training goes, but I believe it's a lot of sparring and pad-work. Don't quote me on that though! Everyone else: If you're seeking fitness, self-defense, or to shake off a few pounds, then look no further. This will make Bally's "self-defense" kickboxing a laughingstock. It may be a good idea to be in decent shape before taking a class here. If you're not, you may not be able to keep up with the rest of the class, which may be discouraging. I was relatively fit* before joining, but I struggled my first week (nausea/exhaustion after training). Maybe I was at fault for pushing myself too hard, but I badly wanted to keep up with everyone else. Needless to say, the workout is great. True Fight Club is a great place to train at, and I highly recommend it. It's worth mentioning that it's the only gym focused on Muay Thai in ~15-20 miles. I know a guy who commutes to SF to go to Fairtex, which is madness since it takes him as much time and money getting there as he spends training there! Anyway, you can workout hard and get in the ring if you train at True Fight Club. Go here if you're respectful, cooperative, and determined. I was not disappointed. *At the time, I was 5'8" and 143lbs, and my weekly routine consisted of 2-4 sessions of: 3-4mi jogging and 1min sprint within ~35-40min, 3 sets of ~9-17 reps curling 20lb free weights, 3 sets of ~2-7 pull-ups, 3 sets of ~3-8 chin-ups, 3 sets of ~11-24 push-ups, 3 sets of ~16-32 "bicycle" sit-ups. I continued for each set until I could not continue in proper form, which is why I might do 17 reps in one set and 9 reps in another. Hopefully this helps give an idea of what kind of workout to expect. read more

I started training in BJJ for the first time at True Fight Club in late May 2016. My neighbor (who is now an awesome training partner) invited me to attend one of their training sessions. I did not know what to expect. Coming from primarily a boxing/kickboxing background my expectations based on previous experiences with "fight" gyms were not very high- I was proven to be wrong. Upon entering, I was greeted and welcomed by the staff and met Evan for the first time. He was extremely humble and had a very down to earth and easy going demeanor about him. The facility was clean and organized. Shortly after- I had my first BJJ training session- I had no clue what to do, but Evan and the fellow members helped me out with genuine patience and understanding. From my first class and still to this day, technique, patience and control were always the main focus and instilled into us. It may sound cliche- but BJJ is not only a combat sport, but also a daily dose of how to deal and live life. In my first class, I remember hitting the floor on my face, on my back, on my side, falling dangerously and feeling helpless as my sparring partner basically attempted to "choke" me out. I was submitted many times but driven to not quit- because I wanted to learn and Evan, Israel and all the members provided the opportunities to make it happen. It was another angle of the "fight" that I never experienced. With every class, with every training partner I had to learn and adjust quickly. Something I found much easier said than done. Being married and becoming a dad for the first time, looking back- I see many parallels. Technique- whether it's scheduling, making dinner or changing diapers, having good and striving for perfect technique will allow you to use your time, energy, effectively and efficiently- which tends to help you and the people around you as a result. Patience- Not jumping into and analyzing the moment before you act I found works great with the wife :) and especially with a infant that doesn't care how good or bad your day was- you just need to stay calm and think before you leap. Control- Something we all struggle with and one the great "Virtues" of BJJ. We all struggle for control, whether on the mat or in life. One of the most important lessons I learned in BJJ is that you will find yourself in situations when you are not in control- by applying the right technique and patience, control will follow. Training in BJJ has not only helped with the important lessons in life, but has improved my overall fitness and health. I dropped a few pounds, I feel stronger and know I have more control of life and its challenges. For those of you that are still on the fence of entering the world of BJJ, just do it. Anyone and everyone can do it. Looking back- the only regret I have was not getting an early start and training earlier on. I'll make sure the next generation gets a better head start :) To Evan, Israel, Brian and the staff of TFC, you are great people and can't wait to see you all again for the next class! read more

love going to this place after moving from so cal needed a spot to train and stay fit , this was it staff is real cool and there numerous class and at all times for someone who is busy like me its perfect . read more

Yesterday I went to the boxing class, mixed martial arts class, and the mui thai class and found them awesome! I've practiced various styles of martial arts and was only introduced to these styles yesterday and I can say that I was definitely pushed to my limits. They provide all the gear and equipment, there is high energy music playing the entire time, and the instructor/owner Evan is a super nice guy. =) read more

Best place on Earth to train. The trainers will whip your ass into shape.

I have never been a "gym" person. So when I found this place through a Groupon I decided to give it a try. After my first few classes, I knew this was the place for me. Evan and Brian have been amazing trainers. Anyone from beginners to an expert would benefit from coming. They offer your first class for free. So come in and give it a try. I highly recommend it. read more

Great MMA gym. Been training here for about half a year. I do Boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ here. The Instructors are great and know their stuff. The environment and the people that attend this gym are very nice as well. This gym can help you achieve you goals what ever it may be ( weight loss, competition, fun, self defense, etc.) read more

I just started training and working out there but so far the experience has been great. i havent had any prior training like some of the other people there but that didnt prevent me from using the gym effectively as the training immediately begins by teaching you all there is to known. dont be afraid to give it a try if your new like me because the more experienced guys are always willing to help and the training is top notch. i highly recommend this gym and anyone looking to get in shape and begin their MMA career should definitely check this place out. read more

True fight club in Hayward is one of the best martial arts school in the bay area that my husband and I have ever been. Why? Muay thai instructors are excellent, they'll spend time to correct and show you the right techniques. Jiu-Jitsu class instructor is great on showing the techniques too. The school system that they have is very well organized. My husband and I had been to too many school, it was hard to find a school that has an excellent instructions on BOTH Muay thai and Jiu-jitsu class, fortunately, we found True fight club that has an excellent instructions on both. It's really worth going to this school, I highly recommend it to anybody who's interested to learn and to advance their skills in this kind of martial arts. Go for try outs and you'll know what I mean. -carole read more

As a former college level athlete participating in football, track and field, and Olympic weight lifting now in my 30's with a full time job and family, health and fitness that involved intense plyometric workouts was hard to find in the Hayward and San Mateo areas. I was looking for intense workouts within an hour that helped me lose weight, improve my cardio, and include a level of competitiveness in a learning environment and what I got was so much more. I have been a member of True Fight Club for about 5 months, faithfully attending workouts (boxing or muay thai kickboxing) at least 3 times a week and since then I have lost 2 inches on my waist, my cardio is better, and I've learned boxing and kickboxing skills that I had absolutely no experience in prior. Apart from the great coaches/trainers and workout sessions (Evan, the owner even offers nutrition classes and other fitness/fighting support classes) the best thing about True Fight Club to me is the "tribe" like culture of support every member feels. True Fight Club is more than a place to workout and train, to me it's a fitness/fighting family which is an important contributing factor to attaining and maintaining health and fitness. All it will take for you to get hooked is one lesson! read more

well 3 years later & im still a part of this amazing family! i took a few months off to deal with some personal issues & Evan & the whole staff welcomed me back with open arms, true fight club has very flexible schedules& classes so there is a class for any one any day! no excuses.lol this is a place you can come with zero experiance and learn some great skills. i recomend tfc. to anyone.... ladies men& kids!! read more