Great training at the Judo program run by Charles. He takes great care in developing his students…read more Safety is a priority in this class. Sufian, an old school judoka trained in Eastern Europe helps teach when he can. Great class. The students will be great representatives of judo one day. When I'm back living in the area, I'll check out the jiujitsu program.

Amazing caring staff. My kids have been training here on and off for over 10 years! Consistent and…read moredisciplined staff with quality, experience, and patience. They do have a parking lot on the side of the building and there is street parking available as well. Super easy to sign up and great communication kept with families.

If you are in the Castro Valley area then this is definitely the jiujitsu gym to train at. They…read morehave a very strong kids program and adults program, to fit all your jiujitsu needs, whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor. ZMATA is also a Guardian affiliated gym which means they have specific goals to help the youth community, where jiujitsu empowers then to improve themselves and build confidence. As for the mat space, it is clean and well maintained, with foot cleansing stations infused with tea tree oil, to keep the mats safe for everyone (a nice touch). They train champions here and everyone is about improving each other. I was blessed to train an open mat here and regularly see their instructors and practitioners at our NorCal open mat club. Thanks ZMATA!

Z mata is a fantastic place if your kids are serious about their BJJ, Judo or wrestling training…read more Their coaches are led by co-owner Mr. Aaron Zaballos (hence the Z in the name). They employ great coaches and it's a fantastic place to train. (My girls did for several years prior to the pandemic). Zero hesitation to recommend this business.

I originally joined as part of a challenge, but what made me stay after those first weeks was the…read moreincredible community, coaches, and training environment. Everyone here is so knowledgeable and patient with new learners. That made starting something as intimidating as a close combat sport feel much more approachable. I also appreciate that there are plenty of women in each class (both the noon and evening sessions), which has made me feel more comfortable and confident showing up and training. If you've ever thought about picking up a new hobby or becoming a competitor, I highly recommend giving both the jiu jitsu and kickboxing classes a try at Mindset MA. Shoutout to Coach David for onboarding me within a 5-minute time span!

Love coming to this place great coaches and great people great vibes. Come check them out. Highly…read morerecommend this place. Coach David and coach Jowel are awesome

We've been with the dojo for three years. Master Urbanik is awesome. Structure, cleanliness, well…read moreplanned classes, huge emphasis on effort and good character.

Master Urbanik is an exceptional taekwondo instructor. For the past 4 months, our son has been…read moreparticipating in InNae's beginners' class for kids ages 4-7. I've been impressed with how each class has been different, which speaks to all the thought and effort she puts into planning each class. The classes are never dull; they pass so quickly! My family loves that InNae purposely keeps their classes small; it allows for more personable, hands-on instruction that I doubt can be readily found at other dojangs with larger class sizes. Master Urbanik is a direct, clear communicator with everyone--young and old--which I greatly appreciate. It is obvious that she greatly cares about her role as a taekwondo instructor, and the growth of her students. Her warmth and playful nature are evident, which makes her dojang and instruction even more unique. We're so grateful InNae Academy is in our area.

This dojo has been amazing for my son and our family. Since starting 5 plus year ago learning…read morejiu-jitsu here, I've seen a huge change in his confidence, focus, and attitude. He's made real friends, learned discipline, and gained skills that go far beyond the mat. The instructors truly care about the kids. They treat everyone with respect, encourage hard work, and make sure every student feels welcome, no matter their level or background. It's a very family-oriented environment where parents feel comfortable and kids feel supported. I've seen some negative reviews, but they don't reflect the truth of what happens inside this dojo. Those comments focus on things outside the school, not on the training, the values, or the community here. If you're considering this place, don't rely on negative comments -- come see it for yourself. Watch a class, talk to the instructors, and feel the positive energy. You'll see great training, strong values, and a community that truly cares about every student who walks through the door. Highly recommend this dojo to any family looking for quality jiu-jitsu and a supportive, welcoming environment

This place is amazing! Teachers are dedicated and they give attention to all the kids in the class,…read morewhether they are beginner or been doing this a while. They make sure each and every single student grasp the lessons and more importantly, they teach kids to be respectful, disciplined and showcase the opportunity for kids to show their leadership. The community aspect of the place is great too. They also are pretty flexible with classes and timing with kids able to come in 3-5 times a week, without charging extra for every class. I feel a lot of the other places in Castro Valley/Hayward over-charge and have a bunch of other fees (registration, limit the number of classes to 2 per week etc.).

excellent sensei! Easy to learn very fun very structured very focused sensei. Thank you so much. I…read morereally enjoyed your classes..

Loved the time our kids spent in this place. It was very educational and motivational, specially…read morewith our little one. Mr. Untalan and the other instructors were awesome! They definitely have a lot of patience. :)

Excited to be back with Billy, Ray & Ali! The coaching staff at Silverback MMA & Fitness are…read moreexperienced instructors who work with you to meet your fitness goals. They offer many classes such as cardio kickboxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing and more! Youth classes are offered as well! Bring the whole family and get ready to sweat!

Coach Billy and Rk4 teach useful techniques in actual fight. Quality training with coaches paying…read moreattention to everyone. I like that they keep the size of classes small so they can pay enough attention to every fighter. Everyone is very respectful and friendly at the gym. It's obvious that coaches are passionate at what they do!

Fearless is more than martial arts. Coach Tom and Co. teach about respect to all people, knowing…read morewhat is right, how to help others. Our 2 daughters have been going for 2 years now and they look forward to every class with excitement. It has built their confidence and willingness to keep getting better and never giving up. Thank you to Team Fearless!

Fantastic team, builds teamwork and confidence. Very happy with the instructors. 11read more

SAN Lorenzo BJJ is perfect for our child! Was Recommended by a friend. Manny is so patient with…read morethe kids and very friendly! Highly recommended facility to anyone just starting or looking to switch it up!

My sister and her best friend saw this opportunity on Instagram, and I always wanted to learn self…read moredefense, but the classes were always expensive! Reaching out to the master (Manny) was really easy on Instagram. He was very informative and patient with newcomers! Parking is free, since this location is in like a little shopping plaza. On Monday's and Saturday's from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, he hosts free classes for females. I definitely encourage all the ladies to come try this out, just because you know, living in this area it's nice to know some self dense to protect ourselves! He teaches new techniques every session, so you wouldn't feel left out or you don't need to "be here" for every session to know what's going on! All the ladies here are either new or usuals, which is really nice! The experience was definitely memorable and also, make sure you're comfy with physical touch, because they're just going to throw you in with new people and it's up to you to open up yourself and be vulnerable to get the full experience! https://instagram.com/sanlorenzojiujitsu Definitely reach out and get started with your free classes Monday to Saturday! I highly recommend it to everyone

Im sure I'm going to write more than one review for Randy, this is just my initial thoughts on…read moreGonsalves. AMAZING!!! I wish I had a better word to describe Randy and his practice, but amazing sums up how great he is with all the kids of all ages. He warned us that our son may not be ready as far as listening skills and offered a trial week so we could both "feel it out". My son has already shown positive changes at home and daycare,taking his time to listen before action, I know that it's going to be nothing but improvement! I also wanted to commend Randy for his patience that only time could have groomed. Instead of getting upset that my son was jumping around and just had too much energy to stay still he turned it positive and let them do kicking exercises. Things like that will keep my family at Gonsalves for as long as we can!!

My sons started here and it's been amazing master randy is a awesome teacher my boys love him and…read moredon't want to be taught by anyone else! My 5 year old has adhd and is very hyper and unfocused I informed master randy so he would understand my son is not bad or not unwilling to learn ..sometimes having to repeat hisself multiple times with my son he stays completely patient and my son continues to learn and grow with each class; his prices are VERY reasonable and I feel like this was the best thing my son's have been apart of and I would highly recommend his school even for kids with special needs #MasterRandyisDope