This is a great place to train. The people are amazing and make anyone feel welcome. The classes…read moreare great and support anyone from beginner to advanced. It is a gym that simply feels right, a gym where you know you can count on the person beside you.

Amazing gym, family focused, clean with great staff. all levels help one another, from just for fun…read moreto tournament focused they offer classes and training for you. Reasonably priced. Focused on safety while maintaining proper technique. Family owned and ran. Gym feels like extended family. Positive confidence building atmosphere. Highly recommend!

My son has been coming here for a little over a year. All the instructors are great, they are very…read morepatient with the kids and make sure their doing things correctly. The atmosphere is great and my son loves coming here

SOGMA has been a really great place for my son to grow in discipline, confidence and of course his…read morephysical abilities. I enrolled him over a year ago when he was just 3 1/2 years old. The first class was free and was an assessment to gauge if he would fit well in a class setting. Fortunately, he was able to follow instructions and we've been going since! He absolutely loves it there! All of the coaches are awesome and will really take the time to teach the littles correct form. It's really a friendly family environment, Coach Cliff and Miss Deb are always so welcoming and their daughter "Sissy" is my son's fav! Fun fact: They call my kiddo "Dinosaur" because when he first started he was so shy and didn't know how to make friends so he'd roar at everyone lol it just basically stuck! Overall I'd definitely recommend SOGMA for anyone wanting to get their kiddos into martial arts, I'm sure they'd love it as well!

Best martial arts training in Modesto!! Real application martial arts! Best combat teacher by…read morefar!!! Steve Shelburn founder of Iron Dog Institute represents a small percentage of martial artists who live their craft. This man is an awesome teacher who always inspires you to be a better version of yourself. I personally met him many years ago after trying out many different martial arts facilities. Steve teaches JKD, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, weapons training, Silat and more. If you are looking to develop combat skills applicable in real life scenarios, then this is the place! No one trains or teaches like Iron Dog Steve, very happy to have found someone who is still constantly going to seminars and bring back more awesome training! Ps. If you like all the martial arts movies and training! Like Ip man, the raid, flashpoint! This is what we do!!!

Run by Marine veteran Steve Shelburn, Iron Dog Institute is a top notch martial arts school right…read morehere in Modesto. Steve combines discipline with technique honed by years of fighting to deliver both a good workout and solid combat preparation. I lost 10 pounds my first month going just a few days a week! If you like fun and a challenge Iron Dog is the place for you.

Great teachers in a beautiful facility. I took beginner lesson. I would love to continue learning…read morethis amazing art. I love the way things are broken down and each move and exercise has meaning to it instead of repeating warm ups and exercises without knowing what they are really for. Best place to learn BJJ.

I signed my daughter up almost a month ago and she loves it. The coach's are super cool and very…read moregood with the kids. I'd highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a good jiu jitsu gym.

Great place to train, I have family that's been training here for years. I couldn't recommend a…read morebetter franchise to learn BJJ. Alex is a top notch instructor, worth every $$$!

Alex and the whole team is super welcoming to traveling students ! If you're in the area or live in…read morethe area definitely try them out. Definitely returning when I'm anywhere in the area !

My three kids have been training here for over 5 years, and it has become like family. Karl and…read morethe coaching staff are knowledgeable, professional, and have always treated everyone with respect, dignity, and a sense of family. My kids have developed a self confidence and awareness that I don't think you could get anywhere else. I disagree with the negative reviews on here, as it seems both one star reviews are from people who gave up too quickly. Bloody noses happen. It's a contact sport for godsake. And kids can be bad, don't blame the coaches for that. I would highly recommend the gym to anyone interested in jiu-jitsu or just wanting to develop some self defense skills. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Karl for doing such a great job teaching and coaching my kids! M

We signed our 6 1/2 year old up for Jiu-Jitsu. The whole process was extremely easy. From the…read moremoment I made up my mind, we had a trial appointment same day, our son was able to have his first trial class, and he liked it so much that we signed him up on a monthly basis. Bryce made everything very easy. And on the second day the coaches already knew our sons name. We already felt like part of the team. This is a professional business who really cares about the children, and making life easier. Thank you so much.

MTC is now my new me I was so shy when I first started in January 2026 and now I feel it's my…read moresecond home !! This gym is has changed my lifestyle and my husband's. Jennifer the owner our coach is amazing and very experienced and I just like the feel I get like I have a private trainer because she looks at everyone form and will always making sure that members are doing things right way where you feel comfortable she will take her time and teach you how . There are 2 Challenges offered a year which are really fun too . Jennifer is always there if you need an advice ; she just has that in her that she cares for what she does .

I am beyond thankful that Master Trainers was recommended to me! After having kids, I really…read morestruggled to get back into my gym routine, but joining this gym over two years ago has been one of the best decisions I've made for myself. Jennifer is an amazing trainer who truly pushes you to do your best, while making every class fun and enjoyable. Her energy and support have made a huge difference in my motivation and confidence. When I started I felt very welcomed and supported. I now consider this my gym family. Even my kids love coming here and it is nice to see they are having fun and making friends while Mom gets a great workout in! I highly recommend Master Trainers to anyone looking for a supportive, motivating gym environment

This is a Great environment. The sensi is great with the kids. Great staff and nice to know it is…read morevery family oriented. They offer classes at great times during the week. Great for those who enjoy karate.

I was looking to get back in shape and wanted a traditional Karate-Do. Having taken Karate before I…read moreknow what I was looking for in a new instructor. Let me tell you Sensei Raul Raya is not only gentle, humble, and kind but he is the real deal. Trained in Okinawa and several other places in the world his knowledge of Goju-Ryu Karate is top notch. He has a wonderful repertoire with the children he teaches and understands the needs/limitations of older adults working out. Truly one of Modesto's top Karate schools!