Full disclosure.. I have a 5 star review from 2017 when my boys were wrestling here.. As that program ended and I've been absent from the facility for many years, this to me, warrants a full NEW review which I will be updating as I try out more of the amazing recovery and biohacking services. I just didn't want to wait until I tried everything to post a review of this hidden gem! Don't let the name distract you from all the amazing offerings. I tried the Vasper system last week which was SO awesome! I fell off a ladder a couple weeks prior and still baby'ing some soft tissue damage. The cooling system integrated with hi/low intervals really awakened my body again and alleviated some lingering pain. At the same time, as someone on permanent disability from chemicals and fighting lung function challenges, the versatility of this system from strictly rehab to the other end of full on cardiovascular and strength challenges for the most fit is super cool.. literally, as you cool while you work out or rehab.. I just don't know what else to say except come in and try it for whatever your need! -- sorry no photos this time, but will get some next time for you! And then today! I have to say I'm one of those that can't calm the mind.. so I do, and I teach, Pilates.. which is an amazing way to better your body and health by redirecting the mind to notice what your body is and can do.. it also involves a lot of breathing experiences... So, this Float Therapy had me thinking my mind would wander and what is the point? Well, I will tell you it's SO worth it.. Yes, as a crazy single mom also caring for a parent thought no way would I "float" for an hour... You WILL! Everyone will float.. once you float you kind of have to well, relax.. you have the choice for music and soft light, or one or the other, or just none.. I found out I was the "none".. I loved the calm, no lights and connection with my breathing and if I chose to move, I was so aware.. which was great with knee injuries too... mostly the sensation for my back after the ladder fall was amazing.. tonight I actually feel like my back is "all good"... My experience is MY experience and I was doing other self healing for my back, even chiropractic last week, but this was what I needed to get over my recovery hump... I can't wait to try everything at Arena Training and Recovery... I highly recommend as a fitness and Pilates professional, that you will be pleasantly surprised to find some amazing treatments here for rehab and recovery as well as what you would expect from kick butt workouts for both kids and adults with alternate classes for movement and strength. read more

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Our kids have been training Juijitsu here for the past 3 years.  Large, clean, family friendly facility with great coaches. read more

Arena Training Center - Martial Arts Near Me - Livermore, California

This place is amazing! Fabiano welcomed us with a tour and went over the different classes they offer. We took advantage of the first free sessions they offer. We ended up joining with a monthly membership and feel it is affordable as we are regular paycheck to paycheck people. This place is very clean and everyone is so friendly!!! It is a very different experience for me compared to other gyms or classes I have been in. It has been life changing for me to feel accepted and supported as I am in NO WAY an athlete or "in shape" person. I have felt nothing but support and kindness. It has been very positive for my 11yo son as well!!! Arena training center truly has a family vibe! You walk in and you are welcomed. I highly recommend anyone at any age or stage in life look into the Arena training center. It has so much to offer!!! read more

Cool place to learn boxing. All the coaches are nice and fun to work with. Chill and clean environment to train.

I'd give this place a 10-star rating if I could. My son has been going here for several months and ABSOLUTELY loves it. Coach Fabiano makes this gym what it is. He is patient with kids of all ages. I've seen kids come in that act like little tornadoes and by their second class with Coach Fabiano they are so well behaved and attentive. My daughter and I are doing the 6-week boot camp and it's tough but great! I'd highly recommend this place for anyone of all ages and fitness levels! read more

This place is incredible for training! It offers a professional and welcoming atmosphere, along with exceptional coaches. I enjoy practicing boxing and jiujitsu here. I want to give a special mention to Coach Fabiano for consistently looking out for everyone, making us feel like part of a tight-knit family. Thanks you read more

About a month ago, I was finally fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and this was my first BJJ class since the pandemic. I had a wonderful time getting repeatedly beaten (in a safe way) by the 3-stripe white belt whom I thought I'd be able to handle. I was also very gassed because the only exercise I'd been doing during the pandemic was 20 minutes of made-up "parkour" on my backyard wall every 2 days. This training session was a good reminder of what a good fitness level is supposed to be like. The only caveat is they taught a Judo takedown in the BJJ class, which made me excited because I love Judo, but the sparring was still "rolling" instead of standup, which means we couldn't learn to apply that technique in a live situation. However, most BJJ schools don't regularly spar standing up, so this is to be expected. I ended up going with another MMA gym which was closer to where I lived (and have since restored my fitness/endurance to a more decent level), but this is definitely a great place to train. read more

Absolutely the best boxing training centers in the the area. If you are looking to have someone encourage your child to reach his fullest potential then send them here. All staff are great but a special shout out to Royce boxing coach! One of the most down to earth and hard working trainers around! Really helped turn my son into the boxer that he always knew he could be. Good job and many blessings your way Royce and all who contribute to the positive impact that is being made at Arena. You all hold a special place in my heart! You too Noel!! read more

Arena is really a family, outside of martial arts and recovery, the owner Lorraine has really worked to help my family and go the extra mile. It's a great community and a great place to train read more

My son has been coming to Arena Training Center approximately 3 years and has enjoyed the boxing fundamentals by owner Fabiano and other instructors. Clean and professional environment, flexible schedules and reasonable prices for monthly membership. read more

I love this place! I only go for the bootcamp fitness classes, but it is perfect for me because there are morning and evening classses. Love that class sizes are small and personal. Fabiano tailors each class to the fitness level of the group, pushing all of us. read more

Fabiano is one of the best trainers I have ever worked with! He pushes me to achieve goals and help motivate me to be the best I can. The training center is very professional and clean. Every week I look forward to my sessions!!! read more

Amazing place! Instructors are very supportive and skilled. This arena has a variety of classes to take, as well for children- even an area to do your own workouts! read more

Amazing trainers, amazing workouts!! Staff are extremely friendly and qualified. Definitely recommend checking the gym out!!

Outstanding facilities. This place is a hidden gem. Great family atmosphere and awesome coaches.

Been coming here a few months now for BJJ. Excellent coaches and a great community of people. I tried a couple gyms before choosing this one. Another positive note is the cleanliness and good upkeep of the place. You can tell the folks take pride in the gym. read more

My whole family trains at arena and we love it. It offers a full range of combat and fitness classes and is an Ares Brazilian jiu-jitsu affiliate. One fee per person gives you access to all the classes. My son and I do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the world class Ares BJJ instructors, my daughter does kids Taekwondo, my wife does the bootcamp classes. The trainers are great. the facility is clean. They offer a float tank and cryo tank as well. It is a great atmosphere with good classmates and training partners. If you are looking for a gym it's worth dropping in for a class to check it out. read more

First off, you will not find a better staff of fighters and coaches around. The array of classes offer students the ability to follow a certain path such as boxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Tae Kwon Do or to get a great overall mixed martial arts experience in by mixing up classes. The atmosphere of each class is fun and everyone is great with beginners.. read more

Professional and personal training from world class champions who really love the sport! Once you sign up, you have the option to learn any number of martial arts (kick-boxing, Taekwondo, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira,...) and conditioning training. The atmosphere is open, free and friendly. It's all about learning and having fun! You can spar every lesson or every week to keep things real... Protective gear is provided for you. The trainers give excellent personal and individualized feedback, and this is what's unique about this place - it isn't a fancy franchise for teaching groups, it's more of a place for pros to teach and spread the love of the sport... I was looking for a place for my 10 year old son to train at, but now I'm thinking of joining as well :) read more

This place changed my life!!!- I started at the Training Center at the beginning of summer, looking to lose weight and get back into shape to return to my college sport after covid-19. Within three months, Fabiano had me down 30+ pounds and in the best shape of my life. I fell in love with the environment, people, and support. If you are looking to actually be cared about and looked after on your fitness journey this is the place to be by far. Fabiano and Lorraine will help you with it all and YOU WILL SEE RESULTS. It is like being a part of a family when you sign up to train with them. read more

I love this Gym and I love Fabiano. He's a great coach and also hilarious. I need to get back in the game it's been a while. Such a big playground with a nice MmA cage. Best MMA gym around. read more

I'd say this is a 2nd home for most people! This is the most welcoming establishment I've ever been to. You can't get bored here, because they offer just about anything fitness related. The children programs are well constructed. There is unlimited support and great vibes from the members and coaches. Fabiano and Lorraine are amazing. If you want to live your best life, this is the place to be! read more

I have been watching my children grow over the years. I have watched my son mature at a pace and my daughter a very different pace. I can say with certainty that putting both my kids at Cyclone has been a real benefit to each of their confidence and added a dimension to their character that each needed. The staff is VERY WELL qualified and are instilling a discipline in the under 18 age group that a parent could not teach. Invest in this side of your children's path to maturity and Cyclone is THE place to make this investment. Cyclone is the East Bay's premier Studio / Gym for your kids to learn the MMA discipline. The Gym is spacious, clean, and conducive to the MMA environment. First class in every way. read more

I started out at Cyclone MMA doing the Cardio Combat classes as well as some personal training with the owner, Fabiano. It is nice because there are many different times that the class is offered every day - starting at 5 AM. This really accomodates my work schedule and gives me different options throughout the week. The variety and intensity of the cardio combat classes really makes you want to keep coming back for more, especially when you are seeing the results. Even though I have been doing the Cardio Combat classes for months, the workouts continue to be very challenging. I originally started personal training with Fabiano and Cyclone MMA to lose weight. After losing over 70 pounds, I am now more motivated than ever and am going to start incorporating some of the Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling classes into my workout schedule. The great thing about Cyclone is that there are different classes for different individuals/skill levels. I don't have any prior martial arts/wrestling experience, but now that I have lost some weight there are classes for me to learn. I HIGHLY recommend Cyclone MMA. read more

About two months ago my family started mentioning how great Cyclone was and how I should go try it out or at least stop by and speak with Fabiano. On a whim I dropped by after work and was able to speak with him about what his facilities offered. I enjoyed his enthusiasm when speaking about everything he and his staff offer and what stuck the most with me was when he said he only wants people at his gym who want to be there. So simple but it stuck with me. Before I signed up for anything he wanted me to join in on any of his classes that he offers when you become a member. My first day I participated in the 'Cardio Combat'. At the end of it I was exhausted, in a good way. During the class of approx 5 people Fabiano had us pushing ourselves hard for the full hour of the class. The entire time Fabiano was very motivating and like the poster before 'Josh' says Fabiano does tune your workout to your particular strengths and limits so everyone is safe. After a month of solid training 3 days a week of the Cardio Combat I feel great and am addicted. This past week I just started with the boxing classes that are offered and now I will be going to the gym 4-5days a week. Before too long I will probably be trying the Muay Thai as well since I have been hearing great things about that class. I thoroughly enjoy my time at Cyclone and talking to Fabiano. He is a great source of knowledge when it comes to being healthy, taking care of yourself and athletic training for just about anything. Do yourself a favor and at least go down and just try out a class or do as I did and just stop by and speak with Fabiano. read more

If there was an option to give a 6 star rating Cyclone would get it from me! Fabiano has that special way to get the most out of your current physical capabilities and is always working to help you get to the next level. I have been attending Cardio Combat for 3 months and have achieved significant improvements.The classes are usaully in a group setting, but Fabiano is very attentive to your individual performance, so therefore he makes it personlized to your needs. If your looking to get into shape, and feel great about doing it, CYCLONE is your answer! read more

I was glad that I heard from a friend about this place. Both of my children started attending wrestling and boxing. They love it! The staff is very encouraging and patient since we are beginners. Looking forward to many years of success here at Cyclone Fitness. read more

Arena Training Center - Martial Arts Near Me - Livermore, California

This is what used to be Cyclone, but changed to Arena Training Center. Son has been attending tae kwon doa classes with Tati and has thrived. Monthly dues are reasonable, considering there's no where else can you train 7 days a week in various programs. Great family run business with quality teaching and ethics. They offer many different programs for everyones' needs. Check it out. read more

I have to say that this is the biggest most family oriented gym I have been part of it have trained here for over 5 years and I still love it .great conditioning classes with Fabiano, solid boxing with uziel Neira, and the best Jiu-jitsu team and grup of friends the I have the pleasure to make friendship with read more

Arena Training Center - Martial Arts Near Me - Livermore, California

Don't get the 4 out of 5 starts wrong, I enjoy the place, but I'm not a big fan of giving out max ratings because no person, place or thing is perfect. With that said, Cyclone gym is a great place to workout and train and here's what I like about it: VARIETY AND INTENSITY - I was in the Marines for 6 1/2 ('03-'09) years and the training I received there and the training I'm receiving at Cyclone are on the same level when it comes to variety and intensity (not in that Marine DI way), yet they make sure you aren't pushing past your limits and give you plenty of time to recover between exercises and routines. ENGAGED STAFF - The staff are very friendly and approachable. They take the time to asses what your current level is in a given martial arts and will pretty much personalize your training to meet your needs. The fitness courses are great, they can be real gassers at times, but you can feel and see the benefits of them in a day or two. KID FRIENDLY - I don't have kids, but some of the staff do and there are times when I show up early for my sessions and I see the kids having fun in their training and it's always nice to see how much respect the kids have for their instructors. The only complaint I have would be the hours they are open for. If you start work at 8AM or 9AM then the early hours are great, but my schedule tends to lean to more free time in the evening and the gym closes at 9PM. I trained at gyms that stayed open later, but they didn't have as great of an environment as Cyclone does. I could keep going on about the place, but the only way for you to decide if this is the gym for you is to show up and try it out. -WTP read more

This gym is a great place to get and/or stay in shape. With so many different unique workouts that they offer it is hard to get bored. Over the years I have tried their Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and cardio classes. They have all taught me so much which improved my fitness and wellbeing. I recommend this place to everyone I know. Hidden in a warehouse, it boasts a huge mat and plenty of space to get a huge workout in. It's always fun to train in the cage to get the full mixed martial arts feel. read more

This is an absolutely amazing gym. The facility is kept top notch and the space is huge! But what makes this gym special are the people. Fabiano is a fantastic coach and really understands how to push you to your full potential. And as the owner of the gym, you can tell he truly cares about the people who train here. That attitude carries to all of the trainers and also the members. When you come to Cyclone you are not just joining a gym, you are joining a family. There are no big egos here and everyone is super friendly and willing to help you learn. I've been regularly involved in the Muay Thai, Boxing, Conditioning, and Jiu Jitsu classes over the past couple of years and all of the instructors are exceptional. I would recommend this gym to anyone! read more

I went to cyclone when I lived in the area and it got me in the best shape of my life. I haven't found another place as clean and welcoming since. Fabiano and the other trainers know how to push you to your limits safely and help you get the best out of yourself. If I still lived in the area I would still be going there regularly. The conditioning class is great because they can tailor it to your fitness level. You just do more and more each time. The Boxing and bjj are fantastic as well. Helps you learn step by step how to get better. It doesn't matter how old you are or what your fitness level is, Fabiano and the other coaches will have something for you! read more

Amazing gym! Everyone is friendly, Amazing classes for martial arts, and Great coaches that will give their effort in making your abilities thrive. read more

I cannot recommend this gym enough. I've been taking the boxing classes for a month, and as spent as I am after each workout, I leave smiling from ear-to-ear each time. The instructors are welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, and experienced, and gave me advice and guidance that was tailored to my needs and experience level (total newbie). I'm learning and growing and that is thanks to this gym and its staff. read more

I have been going to Cyclone for just shy of three months and It has been a life changing experience. I have been doing the cardio class (which is just insane) and the wrestling training. I have dropped 20 lbs. and my endurance has gone through the roof. I look forward to going not only for the results but for a great time. The trainers are very friendly and hard core when it counts. If you are looking to train or just simply get into shape this is the place to do it. I would recommend it to even the most out of shape. Fabiano is very knowledgeable of all aspects of training. Such a great place. read more

I have never met a trainer that is more invested in his clients than Fabiano. The knowledge he provides is beyond amazing. The cardio classes that he teaches provides crazy results and instant satisfaction. His devotion to the people that attend provides the upmost motivation. Cyclone is by far the best gym I have ever attended. Jasmine G who left a negative review 2 weeks ago obviously has no integrity. Ishmael has not been apart of this gym for months- just goes to show that her review is pure personal. My best friend lost 170lbs and we couldn't of done it without Fabiano's never ending support. Go to cyclone and I promise you'll leave with no regrets!! Everyone that has every tried this place out cant wait to come back for more!! read more

A friend brought me in to try the Jiu Jitsu class, and I couldn't believe how much fun I had! Being overweight, out of shape, middle aged and disabled, I fully expected to be embarrassed and out of place... but everyone was so friendly and helpful, and despite huffing and puffing by the end of class, I had such a good time that I signed up before I left. When I came back the following week, they were just as encouraging and helpful! Marcel is great about helping me work around my disability, and Fabiano is so encouraging that I feel... competent... and even better, able. I never thought I'd be this excited about a gym membership... but I've never been to a gym like this one. Great price, great staff, and great members! read more

I have been coming to Cyclone for a month and have grown addicted to this place. I attend the cardio combat classes about 5 times a week, the classes are always challenging and different every day. Fabiano is very motivating, but is also in tune with every members strengths and limits to ensure a challenging but safe workout. My 4 year old son takes tae kwon do classes taught by Fabiano's daughter Tatiana who works extremely well with the kids. This place offers every sort of martial arts and is always growing. Most importantly is that it is like a community where every person is welcome and very family oriented. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

I've been training here since 2011 and I love it. The Jiujitsu class is awesome. The coaches Aluizio and Queixinho are the best. They have a huge mat space and lots of people show up to every class. It is a great group of people. I have made so many friends there. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great BJJ school. They also have a huge wall full of heavy bags for the stand up classes. They have a peg board and Olympic weights. The owner Fabiano keeps the gym atmosphere awesome. This is my favorite place. read more