I can't say enough good things about Heart and Pride Muay Thai. Joining this gym has been one of…read morethe best decisions I've ever made. I came from a background where I was never active. I never played sports because I didn't think I'd be good at any of them, and I never enjoyed working out. I originally joined because I simply wanted to be more active and find something fun to do. I never imagined I would completely fall in love with Muay Thai. Over the past year and a half, this gym has given me so much more than just a workout. I've made amazing friends, gained confidence, and found a community that genuinely feels like family. Everyone here is welcoming, respectful, and supportive, no matter your experience level. The Krus are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They truly care about helping every student improve while creating a positive environment where everyone can succeed. A year and a half later, Heart and Pride has become my second home. It's a place I look forward to coming to every week, and I honestly can't imagine my life without it. If you're thinking about trying Muay Thai--even if you've never been athletic or played sports before--don't hesitate. This gym has completely changed my life, and I'm so grateful to be part of the Heart and Pride family.

Kru Rob was so wonderful for my first class here. The space is a gorgeous, big open space and other…read morestudents were so friendly and kind to me. I wish I lived closer so I could come here everyday.

Great gym for the whole family. Found the perfect place where the whole family can learn, train and…read morehave fun. It's clean and coaches care!

Both of my kiddos were attending the kickboxing class and thoroughly enjoyed it. They both learned…read moremoves they were glad to know how to defend themselves if they need to.

I have been bringing my son here for about 8 months and I have seen a great improvement in my his…read moreoverall attitude towards others and himself. His confidence has gone up and we are so grateful to the Gracie team here in Riverside for all the help they have given and the compassion shown is astounding. I am excited to see the young man he becomes with the help and guidance from all these amazing coaches and his peers.

I have been training with Gracie for about 2 months and it is awesome. They offer a women's only…read moreclass on Saturday mornings at the Riverside location. All of the ladies are great. We are bonding and making our friendship better each weekend. I was able to gain the comfort and confidence with my training partner/ friends and coaches and also began trying out the mixed classes during the week nights. If your looking for a place to learn some great skills and friendship, come join us. All of the coaches are great. Be ready for a nice full body workout. See you soon :)

Amazing coaches and staff super friendly and welcoming made my typically shy kids feel right at…read morehome and excited to come back the very next day

Easily one of the best schools to train at in the area. Family owned and operated by one of the…read moremost knowledgeable 10p black belts on the west coast. Every one is super friendly and the room has a great vibe. The playlist always hits and the facilities are spotless. White to black belts will take something from every class, and leave with better technique. Highly recommend stopping by!

Amazing facility amazing coach best priced around went here as a kid have my son going nowread more

I've been training at Fight Syndicate MMA for several months now, and am taking private…read morekickboxing/Muay Thai lessons with Coach Eddie. The experience has been great. My training has been tailored to my needs and fitness level, with adjustments as skill and fitness increase. Everyone has been great, and I've interacted with several of the coaches and the owner Beau. I've experienced nothing but kindness and helpfulnes. I haven't taken the BJJ classes, but I am a BJJ purple belt and have observed the classes and instructor(s) there. It's solid, fundamental BJJ and the safety of the students is emphasized. I've seen a couple negative reviews, specifically commenting on people being rude or the environment being dangerous for beginners, and to me that's frankly ridiculous and makes me quite suspicious of the reviewers themselves. Especially the one by "Janice C." who claims she trained Muay Thai in Thailand and was somehow concerned by the practices at Fight Syndicate. That's a fairly laughable claim; the Thai's train brutally hard. Emphasis on "brutal". I am a recreational fighter, and the training has been well suited to my recreational intent. I'll work hard, but nothing like you'd see at a Thai camp and I've never once been hurt or put in a situation where I felt at risk of being hurt.

Non-judgmental and camaraderie-driven gym where you get your money's worth and walk out a happy…read morecustomer. Everyone is welcome to train here no matter your skill level or where you come from. I love this gym, and I f***ing love Beau - the head coach and gym owner.

If you are looking for high-level wrestling training, I highly recommend Engage Training Gym. My…read moreson is a junior in high school and has attended a few classes here, and the experience has been great. He came home excited after each session, saying Chris showed him techniques and moves he had never learned before, things his school coaches had not covered. It helped him move on to the next levels in wrestling and he made it to CIF this year. With only few classes he attended, I cannot imagine if he had been going here longer he would be a beast out on the mat. What really stands out is the level of experience and success behind the coaching. The coach's daughter is state-ranked in girls wrestling, and I believe his son competes at the college level, which says a lot about the knowledge and dedication they bring to the gym. Most importantly, my son genuinely enjoys going. He is already looking forward to getting back once his track and field season is over, which says a lot. It's clear that the coaching is focused on helping athletes grow, learn new techniques, and build confidence. If your wrestler wants to take their skills to the next level, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

Great place to bring your kids to develop skills and discipline! Coach Chris is the best youth muay…read morethai and wrestling coach around!

My son studies Jiu_Jitsu at this location and Rommel Dunbar is a first rate old school instructor…read more He's good but not fanatical, he expects your kids to be disciplined and well behave. He checks on the kid's report cards to make sure they've been studying. Come in sick, he'll send you home. He treats it as a sport and encourages tournament fighting with all his pupils, it's part of adrenaline management training to make sure they can handle the stress of competition and life. The trophies on the ground tells you enough about the quality of his instructions. I have been going to fitness gyms for over 30 years, and I switched to this location so I can work out while my son is in class; I didn't want to leave the posh of the LA Fitness, but did it for the convenience...and to my surprise, I love this place! It's affordable, the people are friendly and they always rack their weights unlike LA Fitness and 24 hr. The mix of boxers, MMA fighters and general workout enthusiasts makes for a much more pleasant experience than the singles crowd at the larger gyms. The people here have a general purpose of improving themselves. They have all the free weights you'll need and a limited but acceptable choice of machines. The bathroom is generally clean and the showers are nice on the men side. Expect to sweat, they don't believe in air conditioning at this gym, open the doors and turn on the fans...old school, oh yeah!!

Dope classes informative fun and engaging. This place has become my second home. Coach Rommel is…read morevery patient and knowledgeable concerning the sweet science of boxing. Coach Dunbar is a great leader and activist.

I love the flexible class schedules and the coaches are super knowledgeable…read more The receptionist (believe Lauren is her name) is super sweet and helpful. I have never been greeted so kindly by a receptionist at a gym. I love being able to support a family run gym. I will be here to stay!!

Great supportive atmosphere. The coaches are great, even with the youngest participants, very…read morepatient. I recommend Team Quest.

Just a quick update. I wanted to mention how amazing all of the coaches are here and how the…read moremotivate and push me to being a better grappler and striker. Coach Adi taking down coach Adan was what sold me to join. Coach Juan and Adan are both amazing coaches who continuously push and challenge me. They are in my corners during competitions. Coach Angel has been helping me with my striking and Prof Carlos gives tips and advice whenever he's on the mat. It's a great experience. See the pictures below and you can literally see the joy and support they provide.

**Rating:** I have been training at Carlos Alberto MMA since…read moreOctober 2024 under a 1-year contract paying $159.99 a month. I am officially leaving and terminating my business with them due to an incredibly toxic, unprofessional, and uncomfortable environment created by the coaching staff. Training here has made me feel singled out and mistreated. Coach Adi frequently relies on backhanded compliments and passive-aggressive behavior that creates a toxic dynamic. Furthermore, Coach Juan has actively tried to use personal information about me against me, completely breaking the professional trust you expect when signing a long-term financial agreement. The breaking point for me was a highly inappropriate and uncomfortable experience while sparring with Coach Juan. During a drill where he was not wearing a cup, he explicitly instructed me to drive my hips directly into his. Because of this, I was forced into unwanted, highly uncomfortable physical contact with his groin area. I immediately communicated how disturbing this experience was to two other students in the class. A gym should be a safe environment built on trust, respect, and professional boundaries--especially when lock-in contracts and significant monthly fees are involved. Unfortunately, Coach Juan and Coach Adi have made this space feel unsafe and toxic. I can no longer recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a safe place to train. UPDATE: After posting my honest review detailing my experience, a representative from the business responded by threatening legal litigation against me for sharing my feedback. I am updating this to warn others that this business attempts to intimidate customers into deleting negative reviews rather than addressing the actual service issue.