I had a great week thanks to Chris and Chris. I really appreciated their situational teaching style…read more-- very practical and helped me improve quickly. They also made sure everyone trained safely. I learned a lot. Thank you, Chris!

Our kids have a competition soon and we are traveling for a wedding. South Tahoe Jiu Jitsu let our…read morekids drop in for a training session. They are very knowledgeable and accommodating. If we lived in Tahoe we would definitely go here.

My two grandsons 4 & 9 love it and I absolutely love…read morewatching them!! Stepping away from cell phones, computers, and televisions learning self-defense, manners, ethics from people, they respect and admire. Wonderful program & wonderful people

They do amazing birthday parties! Well organized and ran smoothly. The kiddos had an awesome time!…read moreMy son got to cut his cake with a Samurai sword and break a custom made board. Highly recommend!

As a brown belt, I've been to a lot of gyms and I really liked this one. It was a clean and good…read morelooking gym, with tones of mat space. The instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. I'm just passing through on vacation but I'd love to come back!

If you want to learn some true Brazilian jujitsu this is the spot! Training for all different…read morelevels from beginner jujitsu to competitive jujitsu and everything In between! Thank you for the constant support BDBJJ

I was visiting South Tahoe for vacation and finally decided to train at Escobar Training Grounds (I…read morehad looked them up during previous trips but didn't have the time to train). I called the night before and the receptionist was very friendly and answered all of my questions regarding classes and pricing. I took 3 days of the morning 9:30 am kickboxing class and loved each day! I arrived early the first day to fill out a waiver form and to pay the drop-in fee (plus to get an idea of the gym protocols and layout). Coach Cory met me and gave me a tour of the gym which is very spacious with a full ring, multiple heavy bags, a speed bag, BJJ mat, and the open mat area (where kickboxing classes are held). Lots of area to store your gear - cubicles vs lockers - and clean bathrooms and changing areas. As for the class, it is beginner-friendly (there was a guy there who has only trained for a week) but also great for intermediate and seasoned martial artists. I have trained in Muay Thai for 18 months at a Bay Area gym (American kickboxing is different yet I felt completely safe and welcome at ETG). I was the solo female each day and each of my training partners (from the new student to the competitive fighters) were respectful (ie no huge egos or machismo which I have experienced at other gyms; worked at my level but still challenged me; did not go full power but increased it if I encouraged them to; no crazy bruises or injuries that I have gotten from other "overzealous" training partners at other gyms) and very patient (I had to learn each person's rhythm and flow with their combos and also new kickboxing techniques but I never felt rushed/judged). The best part: they were genuinely friendly - said hi to me and welcomed me to the gym; chatted with me and gave me some great recommendations for food and sight seeing; and even remembered my name each day. Ladies, do not be intimidated to try this gym out - it is a safe and welcoming environment and each of the guys especially Coach Cory will watch out for you! The only heads up: you will get the most out of your training here if you know how to hold Thai pads. if you've never used them, don't worry - Coach and the guys can teach you as you train. The class is NOT a fitness/dance cardio kickboxing type class (ie high energy music with everyone throwing the same combos and/or kicks that are choreographed) - it's legit martial arts training. You will learn attacking combos, defensive moves, and will train punches, kicks, teeps, and knees. The catch: you call out combos as a pad holder for your partner for an entire round and you rotate partners; then you switch to being the "attacker". I had a blast learning new punch combos and fakes that I haven't learned in Muay Thai. Very fun because you work mentally and physically! And, ladies, this type of training is self-defense - yes, you'll get in crazy good shape BUT more importantly, you'll learn how to punch and kick properly and effectively to protect yourself if need be! Thank you again to Coach Cory and the 9:30 am kickboxing crew! I can't wait to train with you guys again the next time I'm in Tahoe!

This is an amazing, well run, family owned, caring, professional and experienced establishment. If…read moreyou do your research you will see that this is a gym doesn't mess around when it comes to truly teaching martial arts. While they are heavy hitters in their history in professional fighting they uphold a welcoming and supportive environment. You must go!

Papa gives you the toys. You develop the ability to use them…read more Do you want to get in shape? Someday teach? Or have the skill set to do private security? You'll get it here. Put in the work. You get the reward

Great place to train. Sifu Roman is a very knowledgable and experienced instructor. They train…read moremultiple arts in documented lineages of each style. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for traditional martial arts training.

I absolutely LOVE this place!…read more As of right now there are five instructors, and management always seems to be adding more classes. There are spin classes during the week, and yoga and a YAS (yoga and spin) class on Saturday and Sunday. I love that there is variety between all the different instructors as well as so many options to choose classes throughout the day (I recently noticed that there is now a 9am class on Wednesday! I'll be heading straight there after dropping off the grandkids at school). The teachers are all very knowledgeable when it comes to the why and how of spin and riding, they know how to put together some GREAT playlists, and the atmosphere they create with their upbeat energy is always contagious. You'd have to really try to NOT have a good time here. The lights and dark room make you feel like you're in a club rather than a gym/studio. With summer right around the corner I was a little worried about burning up in this place, but with all the new upgrades the owner has put into the studio I think we'll be juuuuuuuust fine!--they have 4 high powered fans that they turn on via remote and bring down the temp in the room significantly. The cleanliness of the studio is top notch and a top priority here. In between every class the teachers wipe off every single bike that was used and put down a clean towel for the next person coming in. Everything here runs like clockwork. I clearly love this place and can't get enough of it. I love all that they've done with the studio and look forward to see what else they have in store for the future! -Life Cycle Member For Life

INCREDIBLE space, instruction, and community!! There is support from beginning to end, including:…read morepersonalized bike setup, class overview, updates on what to expect through the workout and a super high level of motivation and energy. I always leave the classes knowing I got an awesome workout in a group of really supportive people and can't wait to come back for more!

Excellent trip! We took a half-day rafting tour down the Truckee River. It was mostly Class I, some…read moreII and a couple of Class III rapids. So much fun! Our guide was knowledge, skilled and very friendly. The meeting location is in Squaw Valley. After about 30 minutes of filling out paperwork, we took a 15-20 minute van ride to the drop in spot. The actual rafting was about 5-6 miles and took 2 1/2 hours. It's well worth it! The views are beautiful, and the rapids are a lot of fun. The half-day Truckee tour is pretty good for kids. Make sure they can swim and aren't afraid of water. Most of the rapids aren't too scary, but they should still be careful. After the trip, they provided water and sodas.

The rafting trip itself is phenomenal. Definitely worth going on the one day trip down the Middle…read moreFork of the American. But a few things to be aware of. If you leave from the Squaw Valley location, which everyone on our trip did, you will encounter chaos. They want you to be there at 7:00 AM. Get there on time to wait around for about 30-45 minutes while everyone stands in line to fill out the paperwork and pay. There is nothing provided to eat or drink and talking with some of the other people on the trip, most of us didn't have anything to eat or if they did it was very minimal. The ride to the put-in spot was 2 hours away, the second hour being very bumpy with a lot of hairpin turns. When we asked the representative on the phone during our research phase of finding the right trip to go on, he told us it was about an hour. The ride back was a bit quicker, although we were a lot later than what was expected. The guide in charge wanted to wait to eat lunch because of the extensive flat, slow part of the river. Great idea, although when we finally stopped, about 2:00, we were so hungry we could hardly stand it. Oh, they provided some trail mix before lunch. Our guide was great. He was very helpful and explained everything well. He was very strict about safety, and very knowledgeable about the river and every rapid. Lastly, they tell you to leave anything you aren't taking in the raft in the van you came in. It will be safe. Well, not true. When we returned to the van our stuff was all over the floor. Clothes, sunscreen, etc. The driver used the van during the day and obviously wasn't too cautious about the items we had all left for safe keeping. The cold beer at the end of the trip after we unloaded the rafts was WONDERFUL!

I saw the sign for yoga and wine while visiting the idle hour for wine tasting. I decided to take…read morea leap and try it out. I am so glad I did! The studio is in the downstairs room of The Idle Hour. There is a wall of windows over looking the lake. I cannot imagine a better setting for a yoga practice. Pairing yoga and wine is a great way to relax but Jenna also uses the wine glass (luckily stemless) In some of the poses. This makes the postures more fun and challenging. Jenna's restorative class is completely customized. You can choose to have your glass of wine after class. She also asks at the beginning of class what you want to work on. Her classes are also great for beginners. Her teaching technique will make you feel comfortable to try it.

I recommend MTN YOGI with Jenna Marie…read more Jenna has the gift of teaching in a fun and easy way and is always concerned with asking if the students have any pain or problems they would like to work on in her class. The classes in person or online are wonderful and she is always attentive wit each student. With each class I feel renewed energetically, spiritually and without pain in my body. I had a serious problem in my knee ( partial MCL tear) that made it impossible for me to do sports and Jenna's classes helped me recovered and go back to skiing (almost a miracle) She offers multiple classes options for all levels and ages. Some classes are FREE (although I always like to make a little donation, which is easily done from her website starting at coffee/$3 dollars ) I can't recommend her enough!