Great gym with great coaching staff. This is a competition level gym with coaches that treat the students as family. There are alwas people preparing for fights, but every student get the same level of training. The coaches will not let you train with bad technique; this applies to all ages. From child to adult, they make sure to drill with technique and energy. read more

Guy was kind of rude. Ignored us for awhile and was kind of passive aggressive. We decided not to enroll our child.

This place has the right ingredients for success. The gym is always clean, the instructors are encouraging, the members are enthusiastic, there's plenty of parking, and a convenient location. Kinda awesome right? When I was shopping around to find the right place for me these are some of the things that I noticed: OTHER GYMS: -Higher membership fees -Pushy management -1 yr contracts with cancellation fees -No drops in -Ghetto location -Limited parking MAESH: -Lower membership fees -Family owned/operated -3 mo, 6 mo, 1 yr contracts -First class is free -Classes for juniors available -Available parking (lot +street) -Quickly boba shop around the corner! The biggest difference, and perhaps the factor that weighs the most, are the classes. Whether you're there for a workout or getting ready to fight, everyone trains together. The warm up, the bag work, the conditioning, all of it. You get to try everything, even sparring (if you want). Ultimately, this means that everyday is unlike the one before. It's really challenging but it's also really fun at the same time. read more

I'm not one to normally write reviews but I do have to let the world know how special of a place this is. Ivan and Yoko own the gym and the really dedicate themselves and make huge sacrifices to make sure that you get the full experience/value/growth. I've known Ivan for about 5 years and I can vouch for his character. He truly cares about all his students. The gym atmosphere is very "cheers" like. Everyone knows everyone. No ego's No cliques. Lots of momentum as far synergy and team atmosphere goes. I train here currently and i spend more waking hours here than I do at home. read more

I just moved to the San Leandro area and wanted to enroll my son in a Martial Art. I turned to yelp for some leads....My son being only 5 at the time, every school was quick to turn us down, including my current gym. When I got to Maesh, Ivan and Yoko were very welcoming, so I made it clear that my son was only 5 going on 6, they didn't automatically turn me away. They said bring him in and if he could keep up then he could join. I brought him into a sat class. He did very well keeping up that he even impressed me. That Monday after talking to him I signed him up. On Tuesday I ate a $100.00 ETF at my current gym and signed up myself. By this time we have been going to Maesh for about 6 months now and have been satisfied since the day we walked in. The staff is encouraging and very supportive, everyone I've met there is very welcoming, The class itself is very intense as they're always updating their training methods. They also train the Juniors with the same intensity. It's very technical and each technique is broken down step by step then applied. I couldn't ask for a better environment for me and my son to grow physically and mentally. read more

I started when it first open in the original location. After a decade off, I joined back up for improving my health. What Ivan instilled all those years back, the technique, the discipline. The muscle memory came back. The body just need to get back at it like old times. This place is friendly, no ego, that is checked at the door. Come in and train, trust! read more

I can't say enough about this amazing gym, its owners, and staff. Over the two years my son has practiced here, he's grown stronger, more confident, and lost over 65 pounds accomplishing his goals! Maesh fosters character development, work ethic, technique, perseverance, and camaraderie. If you have such goals and are looking for a safe, caring, proficient, and highly motivational/challenging program, this is the place for you. read more

We were here for a fight this weekend and it the worst I've seen. Above and beyond a fire hazard. At least 100 people over the max. It was more about money then the safety of the fighters and spectators. We had 90 degree weather with 200+ ppl in a building, only 2 fans and 2 openings. No EMTs for fighter safety. SMH. But their fighters looks like they can fight. Probably a good gym to work out and train at. read more

This is my cousin's gym, you might be thinkin .."oh it's his cousin's gym, he'll give him a good rate"...geez! relax people hahaaa I do give a lot of credit when credit is due whether your a family/friend or stranger, especially when it comes to good business ethics. My cousin and his wife travel live in hercules, his wife works in SF and he works in Concord i believe and to travel from their home to work to their gym in San Leandro shows a lot of heart, passion and dedication. They're both humble people who give their all and their best to the students. They recently moved in this location last year and already have a wonderful list of students (beginners, intermediate and experienced) who come here daily to train Muay Thai Kickboxing and boxing just for fun and/or train to fight and improve themselves and their fighting techniques. My cousin Ivan and his wife Yoko along with 3 other instructors all came from Cheetah Muay Thai in Oakland. They push their students to the max and treat everyone with the same respect whether you're 10yrs old or 40yrs old. Their memberships prices are very resonable and they're always willing and able to work something out if it doesn't fit a students budget. I wish i could train here but with so many students here, theres barely any room, maybe i should jus tear down the wall and extend it to the end of the so called Metro PCS building next door that has been vacant for months now. But i will train here as soon as work slows down, need read more

I've been a member at Maesh for almost two years now and I love everything that I learn here. Since I've been a member there I have dropped over 35lbs. The staff here is very knowledgeable in their various martial arts. They are very professional and friendly and are determined to help you reach your fitness goals and as well as helping you become better martial artist. The cross fit program is excellent here. I have never dropped so much weight while gaining strength in my lifts so that is a very plus. The atmosphere of the gym is very friendly and everyone here is willing to help each other. I have 3 other siblings who also attend classes here. The youngest two are 8 and 11 so this place an awesome place for the entire family to get in shape! read more

I had been looking to get back into martial arts for a long time after spending a few years away. I never really quite found the right fit until i came here. From the moment I first walked into this place it felt like home. The family comradery and amazingly hard-working owners Ivan and Yoko make for a very special gym to train at. I regularly attended the brazilian program put on by crispim bjj. The instructor daniel elias is second to none. His knowledge of the jiu jitsu game is amazing and he is very patient and thorough in his teaching in every technique and lesson... Which is great for everyone. Overall this place is great and i would never go to anywhere else. read more

Great school! This school is affiliated with a great coach and trainers. What I love about this place is the relationship between the students (young and old) and the coach/trainers. They are like family. They put a lot of effort and time into training them as individuals and as a group. Helping one another and looking out for their best interest is one of their key factors that they have. This is definitely a place that will teach and motivate you, physically and mentally. And I am truly satisfied and thankful that my son is part of the MAESH team. read more

Great place to go to learn Muay Thai and have an awesome workout! Instructors are welcoming, humble, and friendly. They also have programs for kids! Parking is convenient. read more

Best Muay Thai and Boxing gym I have ever been involved with. Ivan and Yoko, Alex, and MJ are truly committed to the training and instruction they provide. I have never seen a fighting coach and gym owner (Ivan) work so hard with the fighters - Yoko is always insanely busy teaching and organizing - I truly do not know how they manage it. This gym feels like family but at the same time has the regimentation and structure needed to train amazing fighters. If you are thinking of trying Muay Thai or Boxing - this is the place to do it. All levels are welcomed and treated like everyone else - its all about learning from each other. Alex teaches the evening classes and I cannot speak more highly of a trainer - he is amazing; knowledgeable and at the same time able to teach - a combination that can be hard to come by. Morning classes with MJ - be ready for a SERIOUS workout and each class I have with MJ I learn something. Maesh is the place to come regardless of your level of expertise - I guarantee a great workout, lots of camaraderie, and a committed caring staff. There isn't a better Striking Arts Gym in the Bay Area - I have tried several. read more

They trainers here treat you and your kids like family. The gym is super clean, the teacher to student ratios are amazingly low, the trainers are stern but loving with the youngsters, and I couldn't be happier to have found this place for my 8 year old twin boys. I had looked at a number of other gyms in the past and even had one that took my kids for 30 days but then turned them away for being too hard to control. Ivan Ramos the owner assured me from day one that no kid was too tough for them. Yoko, Ivan's wife, and the co-owner is a lovely lady. This an excellent choice if you are looking to build your kid's confidence, discipline and focus.There is so much more than fighting going on here! read more

I am not a fan of martial art, but i have to let people know Maesh is such a GREAT place to go whether you are there for working out or being trained as a fighter. I wasn't planning to join this club at the first beginning because i already brought a 2yrs membership with 24hr fitness. However, after experiencing the first female-only class, which was free, i decided to join this club. The atmosphere there is very friendly and instructors are very nice and welcoming. Instructors extremely care about their students. One instructor leads the class and 4 or 5 assistant instructors make sure students doing the right thing at the same time. It is pretty much like you are paying an inexpensive group class fee for a personal trainer!! Isn't that awesome?! I LOVE this gym and couldn't ask a better place than Maesh!! read more

The owners are amazingly accommodating thus making your experience at this gym very pleasurable. I do not practice the Muay-Thai, I am there for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but after being there for over 2 months I am very comfortable and ready to try it, now as far as the Bjj goes, it is extremely technical, and extremely well laid out, Daniel is a Crispim Blackbelt with well over 10 years of experience both as an MMA fighter and a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, he caters to everybody, from beginner to advanced, and of course children. Most recently the bjj program has sought out the competition field, Daniel has a well structured and a great approach to competition training. The female aspect of it has also been growing, it is not uncommon to see 4-6 females on the mats, for a bjj program with only 2 months in place this is amazing, females in bjj are like diamonds, they obviously feel comfortable training under the watchful supervision of Daniel. I have close to 4 years training in bjj, all I can say is I feel extremely privileged and honored to be a part of this family and community, I welcome you to stop by and try out a class, just the energy alone will keep you coming back... read more