I've been going to Combat Fitness for a few months now. I started going because its the only gym I knew of open doing outside classes during the COVID lockdown. The classes are great, the training is second to none and the staff is super friendly and helpful! If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness! read more

Been here for over a year, and i truly love it. Great, friendly coaches, and the environment is very accepting of all experience levels. The other members are always down to help me learn, and I always feel accepted. 5/5 stars! read more

Went to Combat Fitness for 8 months. My striking improved dramatically. This is the place to be to learn Muay Thai and get fit in the East Bay, the coaches are legit. Most people are pretty cool too. One piece of feedback is that the training hours are somewhat limited compared to other Martial Arts gyms. I started a new job and could only attend on Saturdays due to the hours. Thus I needed to find a new gym. Hope to be back here soon tho! read more

Combat Fitness - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Concord, California

My son Jake has really enjoyed this gym. Great instructors. He's off to college soon and will be continuing his training there.

After a 4-year hiatus, I've decided to get back into Muay Thai! I'm relatively new to the Concord/Walnut Creek area and I was debating if I should go back to my old gym in Benicia or try something new. I was hesitant to give Combat Fitness a try because that would have meant that I'd have to start all over with a new training staff and meet new friends; however, moving the Combat Fitness was probably my best decision yet! My favorite part about training here is how involved George is with training. For the most part, he is running the muay thai classes and has such a great way to teach things. For the rest of the staff, I love how positive and friendly they are with everyone. It's a very playful environment that literally anyone can come in and enjoy. Also, the sense of community here is very strong. A+ establishment. read more

If you're looking into getting into boxing, choose a different place! Especially if you're a woman. Had such bad interactions with a lot of these coaches including the one who owns the gym. Once, when he was demonstrating something he grabbed my hip for no reason. Dude gives off bad vibes and is too touchy with women. As for the other boxing coaches, don't expect them to create a positive environment . They can be very full of themselves and demean others. Only nice coach was this white guy with like white/blonde hair. He had kinda a teenage or 20 year old vibe but was much older maybe like 40 ish. read more

So glad I found this gym. Amazing coaches, members and facilities. I've been at it for several months now and it's become a fun and healthy habit. Definitely getting better every time and benefiting physically. Combat Fitness has been a big blessing in my life. read more

Very welcoming, great classes, awesome instructors. Definitely recommend.

Combat fitness is a family. A place where you can grow physically and mentally. George Tsutsui who is the head coach of the gym, truly cares about the gym and the people in it. If you want to train hard and see the greatest results of YOU, then come in. The kids and teens class are only growing stronger and stronger! The fighters are one of the toughest in the Bay Area!!! COME TRAIN!!! read more

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Great place. After playing basketball for almost 17 years and stopping few years ago, I had to find "something to do". I have always wanted to learn Muay Thai. If you come here and are serious about it, you will get. 1. Great coaching staff. World champions among them. 2. Instant connection with the gym. Even if you have not done sports before. 3. Dedicated members. 4. No drama, no macho BS. 5. Female friendly. 6. Kids friendly. 7. Many great, skilled and dedicated fighters who are pros and willing to help you. 8. Respectful, friendly, and humble, but serious vibe. 9. Demanding classes. 10. You will get in shape if you are determined to work hard. read more

I love this place! Staff is very friendly and really help you learn as you go. My and my wife have been going for almost a year now. She had no desire to come but tagged along at my request. She ended up loving it and now we go overuday together. read more

Been coming here about 2 months love the atmosphere no matter what level your at you'll fit in always a good sweat and workout

I have been going to combat Fittness for the last 10 years. I love this place. I have gotten in such great shape going here. I learned a lot of new different martial arts such as boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu. It's a great family Environment. I'm made some very good friends whom now I call family. read more

Some of you may not know, but Melissa is also the Junior Muay Thai instructor, teaching kids of all ages during the week. I will update soon with the Junior Muay Thai schedule. She teaches the fundamentals of muay thai while making it enjoyable for the kids! Also, Taylor McCorriston is now teaching classes at Combat Sports Gym in Dublin, CA. read more

One day I decided to check this gym out ... From the start cold cut they get you going ! all the coaches are really friendly and very very helpful! They will show you everything you need to know to defend your self and to attack ! Because of this gym i've gained confidence I didn't have ! Thank you ! read more

I am so blessed to have came across this AWESOME place and meet the Combat Fitness family. George and the instructors are all very welcoming and conduct high energy classes. You leave with a clear mind, rocking body and a positive feeling! We went to the boxing classes and look forward to many more! read more

Combat Fitness - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Concord, California

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My husband and I started working out here two years ago and have now lost over 80 (yes, you read that right, 80!) pounds!! It's an incredible place where the trainers - Melissa, Ms. Angel, and George all give you 100% and really push you to get better not just in technique but also improve your form and learn new things so you can consistently push yourself. I set a goal to lose a few pounds when I first enrolled but what I ended up getting is the body that I thought I can only dream of and quite a few friends who are just amazing people. If you want a killer bod, a mean kick and jab, and topnotch trainers (who truly care about you), then this is absolutely the place to be. Don't believe me? Then come experience it for yourself. Come at one of the classes offered from Monday to Saturday. It's about time you see what working out truly is about. Oh, and you can thank me later. :) read more

Great place to train! Lost 35 pounds within 2 months, love the atmosphere and vibes I would get here and and how alot of people are willing to help you out always a great time to go in the mornings or afternoons. 100% recommend to anyone looking to get started in muay thai or just looking to get in shape I have more self confidence and I look great since going. read more

If you want to learn how to fight and the skills you need to protect yourself in combat, this is the place to be. The coaches - Ms.. Angel,, Sir, Charles, Rockstar, Gabe, et al - are fantastic and supportive. If you think you can't, they will be there to encourage you to the point where you will be able to move mountains. It's tough but fun af and I look forward to my Wednesdays. read more

Very humble and great place! Have a great mix of beginners to pro fighters. Would recommend to anybody!

I have taken MMA (which is mostly jui-jitsu) and Muay Thai group lessons here, so my review is about those things. I have not taken the cardio classes such as kickboxing, Zumba, etc. It's tough to find, tough to contact (good luck catching someone on the phone) and tough to park, but if you can get past those issues, and you don't mind a little grit, this place is great. Nothing pretentious about this place. It's a sweat-stained garage lined with bags and a dedicated group of talented students going 100% all the time. The Muay Thai instruction and jiu-jitsu are officially for all abilities, but in theory only. This is a real sink or swim place... if you don't know what you're doing, you'll either catch up quickly or be intimidated into leaving. That said, the teachers, students, and staff are non-pretentious, friendly, and surprisingly patient under their no-nonsense exterior. If you're dedicated to learning MMA, this place is for you. Period. 5 stars. You'll get the workout of your life and you'll learn in a hurry (and frankly, if you're a cubicle-sitting wuss like me, you'll feel more like a man for it). If you're wishy washy, I don't recommend it. read more

I'm not a gym person. In fact, you have to pretty much drag me onto a treadmill. It's just torture for me! Never-the-less, I needed to shape up. My friend found this place online. The first time I pulled in I thought, "where am I?" But once the initial warehouse shock wore off, I realized this was definitely the real deal. I only take the cardio kickboxing classes. They are high energy, fun, and very challenging. I probably get more cardio and strength training in an hour here than I did in a month working out by myself in the "normal" gym. I have to agree with the other reviewers in that everyone is here to work out. There's no judgement. No one is checking you out. And all skill levels are represented. Finally, I found a workout that kicks my butt and I still LOVE to go. It's really a turning point for me. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

This gym is not your average gym. No towels, meet market vibe or fancy locker rooms. Just people who are interested in working out with few frills. I've done cardio kickboxing in various spots in the Bay Area.. but the cardio kickboxing classes taught here by Melissa are the best workouts I've ever experienced. You will move and sweat and feel amazing afterward. I shed inches and weight when I first started. This is a tough workout, but totally doable. read more

I'm out of shape. But this place might kick me into shape. Enjoyed my first class Muay Thai 1. Instructors gave detailed instructions which not every gym does. People here seem pretty serious about the sport. Also had a chance to do light sparring with your partner which not all gyms do. read more

First time here for my cousin's boxing match. Limited parking in their lot, but plenty of street parking. The place is a huge storage unit and inside the floor is laid out with mats which you have to remove your shoes to walk around. They have separate bathrooms for women and men. That's a plus. Only one stall!! NEGATIVE. The turnout rate was pretty good. For an event like this, it was $10 general admissions fee and $5 for kids. Water bottles $1, small bags of chips $1, one small cookie $1, can of soda probably $1, ahaha. Anyways, It gets pretty musty in there, no air ventilation or air con, but is exciting to watch boxing matches, muay thai boxing and wrestling. I had a great time because my cousin WHOOPED A**! read more

Combat Fitness - Posted by B-WizZle - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Concord, California

Finding the right gym is a lot like finding the right mate. Some may search for years without making that connection. Others never do, and still others learn to settle. Combat Fitness is the gym I'd always been looking for, and considering that I started training in one form or another since I was fourteen, I guess you could say it took me more than twenty years to find it. If we're serious about martial arts, we must ask a basic question: what do we want from our training? Because so often the answer to this question--"I want to be tougher, stronger, and generally harder-to-kill"--is at odds with the path we've chosen to help us reach that goal. Mastering stiff-legged forms, exotic weapons, and carefully choreographed "grab my wrist" scenarios, all while ponderously working through a rainbow of two-dozen belts (accompanied by those increasingly steep testing fees) can certainly provide a feeling of achievement. Your confidence is up, maybe you've lost some weight, and you certainly look pretty cool waving those wind-and-fire wheels around. And as long as an assailant comes at you with a single long, looping punch, a slow roundhouse kick to the midsection, or grabs your wrist in just the right way, you can definitely show him who's boss. Definitely maybe. At worst, this approach gives you a false sense of security, one that could leave you and your loved ones in a lot of trouble if you ever needed to self-defend. At best, it's a waste of time and money that could both be better spent elsewhere. And I'm speaking from bitter personal experience: what I thought was a solid set of skills simply didn't deliver, not even in light sparring against one of Combat Fitness's beginning MMA students. For years, I'd listened to "traditional" martial artists deride MMA as little more than a thuggish blood sport, making glib remarks about it not being a legitimate art, or how their style could make short work of even the most robust UFC champ. Being young and foolish, I often nodded at this swaggering nonsense, failing to then ask why, if that was the case, weren't they in the Octagon too, making millions ripping championship belts off guys like Bas Rutten and Oleg Taktarov? The martial arts world is rife with silliness--impractical and dangerous techniques, empty posturing, and cultish "masters" who encourage their students to practice a kind of guru-worship. I'd nearly given up on finding an effective system, much less a great school. Maybe it's because I wasn't trying so hard anymore (basically paralleling the way I met my wife)--but I basically stumbled across Combat Fitness. I didn't know much about it, except that a neighbor's kid trained there, and when I stopped by I noticed they didn't have any TVs inside. This is always a good sign, since it just isn't possible to give your full attention to your training if everywhere you look there's a flatscreen nagging at you. I enrolled in late August of 2017, mostly with the intention of getting in shape. I figured Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu classes would help me reach my goal more enjoyably than running on a hamster wheel somewhere. As of this writing, just over six months have passed. Now, I'm aware how shopworn phrases like "words cannot express" and "absolutely life-changing" are, but I don't see how I can avoid them. Coach Geoge Tsutsui (Muay Thai) and Coach Gil Castillo (jiu-jitsu/MMA) approach martial arts from a refreshingly sober, unfailingly practical point-of-view. How do they know what works and what doesn't? Because they're decorated professional fighters, champions in their fields. "I don't teach you what only works against white belts," Coach Gil tells his class. In other words, if you're there to train for cage fights, you'll develop a lean, devastating game. And if you're simply there to be a better self-defender--well, if you're training with the best, who are in turn teaching you how to defeat the best, don't you think you'll do pretty well against the average assailant? You can immerse yourself as much as you want, and at your own pace. And because they train fighters for the long-term, Coaches George and Gil (and their wonderful senior students) aren't interested in unnecessary risk. So although you'll be sparring and rolling with arguably some of the deadliest folks in the world, you'll be doing it in an atmosphere of safety, responsibility, and respect. The lack of macho BS also makes the gym a very welcoming place for female students, who comprise about half the membership. I'll close by saying that Combat Fitness not only offers the finest martial arts education I've ever received, but it's also gotten me in the best shape of my life. I've never felt this good--this full of energy, strength, and vitality. And if camaraderie is important to you, I can tell you I've made a dozen terrific new friends. My Combat Fitness membership is, in short, the most fulfilling gift I've given to myself. Hope to see you there. read more

I have been fortunate to train with some very talented instructors throughout my career at various martial arts schools and academies. Combat Fitness provides a no nonsense approach to fitness and conditioning while teaching the fundamentals of Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. Owned and operated by 4 time World Muay Thai Champion George "TNT" Tsutsui, this place will get you into shape. Learn Muay Thai with George, "Miss Angel, " or Julian; train Jiu-Jitsu/MMA with former UFC Welterweight Gil Castillo; experience Escrima/stick training with Chuck, or for the ULTIMATE Cardio workout, jump into Melissa's class - Guaranteed to make you sweat. As for the environment, there are no ego's. Everyone helps one another and the more experienced students are always willing to help you learn the proper techniques. read more

i honestly have to give this place 10/10. i bring my 4 year old here and its been so great. coach Jim is very good with kids and his able to teach them there steadiness, strength, security, safety and much more. coach Jim has been amazing coach and we will continue to bringing them here. read more

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Lots of drama among the gym members. Everyone pays different prices and gets different deals. Some fighters have terrible attitudes towards spectators at shows and on the daily to random people at any given place. Integrity goes far read more

Great place. Definitely a great place. Unfortunately I hurt myself and haven't been able to go back. The injury is nothing to do with them. read more

I took the jiu-jitsu class there for about half a year (til I moved), and I'd say it's been a good first experience with the sport. The gym itself can be a bit intimidating initially. Walking in for the first time I felt like fresh meat on the prison yard. But that impression changed when I saw that the people are generally cool and helpful. I found that if you keep a humble attitude and show determination to learn, they are willing to help you learn. But, if you're a jerk, you're gonna get knocked around. Overall, like I said before, it was a good experience and I'd recommend training there... unless you're a jerk! read more

UMA & Fitness, honestly, was a bit of a frustrating process in the beginning. They are difficult to reach on the phone, not the best with callbacks, and their website is not the best designed and does not have pricing information. These factors made it challenging gathering the information I needed. However, they came highly recommended from a friend of mine, and for this reason I persisted in trying to find out what they were all about. After I connected with them, I received a sincere apology for not being able to get in touch with them, and they graciously gave me a 7-day pass to try them out. I felt as if we were off to a much better start now. Well, what the UMA & Fitness staff members are all about is getting your butt in SHAPE! I'm not kidding, UMA & Fitness, surprisingly turned out to be THE best fitness kickboxing class I have ever found, and I've been doing this for almost 7 years. For this reason, I UNEQUIVOCALLY am giving them 5 stars. I signed up and received my brand new pair of boxing gloves with my membership, my gloves to keep forever! (I take only Fitness kickboxing, not Muay Thai so that is the sole area this review applies to) The fitness kickboxing instructor is pleasant, personable, and professional. Her routines are extremely challenging, high energy, they will make you sweat, and if you have not worked out regularly, will probably have you in pain for a few days(as they did me), but it is worth it! The vibe, though it's mostly men, is completely unintimidating. Everyone is there to work out. Period. I trip over my damn jump rope at least 20 times a night and no one even cares. Now, this gym is no frills. When I arrived the area felt a bit sketchy, and I was a little scared off by all of the junked up and burned up cars there, until I realized that there is a VW restoration place in the same parking lot and those cars were supposed to be there. The gym is a roll up garage door, and inside all you see is mirrored walls, rubber mats and punching bags, like a warehouse. It smells like teen aged boys. :0 Don't go marching in there in full hair and makeup asking where the steam room or the juice bar are! LOL Parking can be problematic, however, there is a long, paved entrance into the parking lot where you can park, and street/residential parking is available too. All in all, I highly recommend anyone to at the very least go for a week and try the Fitness Kickboxing or any of the other classes. You have nothing to lose, and I think you'll be pleased at the quality of the classes. Plus, the Fitness kickboxing class is offered 7 times a week with both morning and evening time slots, so fitting the class in your schedule shouldn't be too difficult. I have tried out several classes over the years, and all of them were at fancy gyms with all the bells and whistles, but with mediocre instructors. UMA & Fitness simply gives me the best workout I've ever had. I for one will pick that over a fancy gym with a steam room any day. UMA & Fitness TOTALLY ROCKS! And I promise I am in NO way affiliated with this gym. I simply am giving it my full endorsement because I truly love it!! read more

Best muay thai classes in California. Best coaches, big gym, a lot of equipments for the training, world class fighters.

I'm not a fan of working out. I find all exercise classes boring and a waste of energy. I came here on a whim and found my home. Everyone here is so kind and always willing to go the extra mile to help out. This is the only gym that I've ever looked forward to attending. Even though it's super intense and I have to give myself a pep talk everyday, I wouldn't have it any other way. The energy here is unmatched. The technique here is unmatched. The kindness here is unmatched. You won't find anywhere better. read more

The best in the Bay. George is legit. I came from a Fairtex backround and knew withing 10 minutes that this place was the real deal.

This is so far the best place we have found. We have tried several places and by far enjoy the classes and the positive attitudes of the people here. I make 40-45 minute drive to attend classes here. Everyone, from title holders to new students are welcomes by all. Visit and try Ms Angel's Saturday class or the numerous Muay Thai classes offered throughout the week. Amazing coaches! Come and try it out...leave your egos and/or insecurities at the door and enjoy! read more

Love, love, love this place! The coaches are the best! The workouts are designed to give you a total body workout. You burn calories, tone and build strength all in one workout. The workouts consist of boxing and circuit training. I've tried joining gyms and paying for personal trainers and nothing stayed consistent. I tried a two month trial on Group On and loved it. This is the only place I can go where the classes have plenty of room to workout, fun, challenging, full of variety and it's affordable. The people are really nice and encourage each other, too! If you try it, you'll get addicted. read more

I trained with George and his team for several years. This is the place to be to learn traditional Muay Thai in the Bay Area. I did my stand up preparation for all my pro MMA fights in Japan and that helped me tremendously. Great facility, very knowledgeable staff and top notch curriculum. Osu. read more

Been training here on and off for over a year and a half now and have to say it's one of the most legitimate fight gyms I have ever stepped foot in. read more

I am so happy to find this place. I have been doing kickboxing with Melissa for about 6 months now I have notice such a difference in my body- I feel so much better. Melissa is an awesome trainer she really know what she is doing- classes are always different -she makes her class so much fun and you really are getting a great workout!!!!! I love working with Melissa because she really cares and works with what you need she doesn't make you feel uncomfortable at all. If you want to see results Melissa is the girl!!!! read more