Jeff is a great teacher! Just could not get our schedules worked out…read more Learned alot and recommended highly!

Jeff is a famous local pro whom I play regular doubles with. I would rate his skills solid at 5.0…read morelevel with several of his students quickly picking up the trade. He is also good with kids besides teaching adults. His foundation and strokes are excellent and solid and will provide a great foundation for a future junior player.

I've tried a few different golf instructors, including GolfTEC, but Chandler is by far the most…read moreeffective teacher I've ever had. I can't recommend that you try this enough. Chandler teaches with TrackMan 4 along with 2 cameras. That means that for every swing that you take during your lesson, you will get a login where you can review online video for down-the-line and face-on, in addition to a ton of TrackMan data, such as club path, dynamic loft, and club speed. For every shot! You can scrutinize the shots you nailed and the shots you shanked. Amazing! For those who think this is too much data, it's not. On each lesson, you might just focus on one piece of data-- for me, it was club path. Before my first lesson, I was sure my club path was coming from inside, but after the lesson, I realized that I was coming almost 15 degrees out-to-in (oops). This is why you need the technology-- it's impossible for you to feel it, and it would be difficult for your teacher to see it. And even if they did see it, you might not believe them. Admittedly, you could probably eyeball 15 degrees, but as I progressed, I could get realtime feedback and see my bad shots at -5 and my good shots at +2. For those who think data is everything, that was me, and I was wrong. You need someone like Chandler to help you interpret the data and work with you on changes. He helps you understand the high-level concept of what you need to change, and then works with you on the feelings you need to achieve to try and get there. I could keep going on-- but again, I can't recommend Chandler enough.

My first golf lesson after trying to improve with you tube videos for nearly a year. My goal was to…read morehit my driver "less to the right". It never came out of the bag for the lesson. Chandler took me through grip, stance, posture, impact of the lead wrist vs role of the trail wrist.He reviewed the take away and the physics of the take away to the the top of the backswing position. He covered the down swing and offered cueing tips along the way. Very thought provoking session, but a terrific framework to think about my mechanical errors and how the ball flight relates. The 4 videos he sent to summarize the session provide me with direct feedback on what it should look like. If your struggling with your swing, Chandler is an invaluable instructor. Lewis G

I enjoyed my two person lesson and it was an awesome two days. Kris is knowledgeable and offers a…read morewealth of resources and experience. I highly recommend him if you are looking to make real improvement. I committed to what I learned and the 10 strokes he said he could take off my game happened in a matter of weeks.

Nobody understands the golf swing better than Kris. He keeps things simple and he improved every…read moreaspect of my game. Kris is also a cool guy who makes golf fun.

Felipe Quiroz is easily the best tennis instructor I know in the Bay Area. A certified USTPA pro,…read moreHe grew up playing open-level tournaments as a junior and still plays competitively in the USTA. So you know he actively practices what he teaches himself. He also has an extensive background in physical therapy. This unique combination of skills allows him to specialize in the area of tennis mechanics. I don't know anyone else who is able to teach and explain tennis mechanics better than Felipe. Whether you're an experienced player looking to update your groundstrokes, a beginner who is just getting into the sport, or someone wholly un-athletic/uncoordinated just looking for some exercise, Felipe will help you reach your goals and get to that "next level" you're looking for. With his unique teaching style, affordable rates, flexible schedule, and easy-going personality, what more could you ask for?

Best tennis instructor ever! Very thorough and super patient. Made me really love and appreciate…read moretennis again, after many years of giving up on the sport. I couldn't ask for a more awesome instructor!!! Only person I would recommend to teach tennis at any level. Whether your just a beginner or need to brush up on your skills. Felipe, hands down, has every quality any tennis player would want to have in a fantastic tennis instructor.

Hello everyone…read more This was my experience in Benicia Boxing. Coach Andy is amazing and made me feel comfortable and confident when hitting the pads and also corrected my stand and taught me the fundamental basics. Coach Travis is the other person that was training me. He taught me how to correctly throw a punch and learn how to move with my feet, which was needed because I'm a beginner. My overall experience was great and will definitely come back in the near future

One of the best decisions we made for our kid. Structure, discipline, confidence, community and at…read morethe same time learning an important skill to defend oneself if ever a situation calls for it. I love this place, they have a two way approach of teaching where they offer both group and one on one classes (to refine techniques and work through any technical issues). The teachers are young, relatable and very attentive. Their teaching style is very kid friendly and if they see something that's not quite clicking they find other ways to explain it so that its more relatable and or make more sense to as why something is done a certain way (not just seeing the trees but the forest as well.) Also after every one on one class the teacher goes over your child's progress and what they see as their strengths as well as the things that can be worked on and improved. The staff is consistent (not a lot of change over) so it's make things much easier as far as getting into a routine for the kids as well as the parents. My kid has been there for a little of a year (started when they were 8 but now they're 9) and has had the same three instructors - Mr. Bilberry, Mr. Begonia and Ms. Ferdin (which is a plus in my book.) They are taught practical applications for real world situations. They are also big on conditioning and friendly competition to help with pushing them further. There's alway a nice group of kids attending the group classes which is one of the reasons why my kid loves going (we use this as part of their social time since they are being home schooled.) The dojo is always well kept and organized (it doesn't have that funky smell that you'd think a gym would have which means a lot when you're waiting during your child's practices.) There's also a great cafe (the Benicia Coffee Company) a few doors down if you prefer to wait off site in the area. The Coachs are really good and are very knowledgeable. Even though I had and idea of their skill levels I really found out after witnessing one of their open houses where the instructors did a demonstration of their fighting style Kenpo Karate! With this particular style they use a color belt system to mark accomplishment and skill level. What's really cool is if you're feeling left out and are in need of a workout they have a boxing gym as well that offers lessons that you can match to your kid's schedule! If you're looking for a martial arts spot I'd highly recommend this place and they even offer a few free lessons to give you a chance to see if it's the right fit for you and your child! It's a win win situation in my book! J

I've had the pleasure and benefit of training with Joe for over three years for sessions 2x per…read moreweek for about an hour each. We met when he was a trainer at a local gym, but during the pandemic, I followed him to his newer, private location where training is one on one. I've lost about 60# over this time period, and Joe's consistent training and thoughtful support has made the difference! As a mature woman, it's so important to train with someone who will adapt and support my existing mobility, and at the same time know when to push me into greater strength and flexibility. I've felt challenged, but never to the point of feeling like I'm beating up my body. I attribute this to Joe's undergrad education that focused on physical development that he is thoughtful to apply and adapt to my progress. When we first started, I could barely do squats, but in my training today I might've done 100! But that was a process and in the beginning, Joe was able to do adaptations and continually coach me on form that enabled me to feel much more confident and successful. This is just one of many more examples of where I've been able to do/lift more and be more flexible than ever. Joe also helps keep me accountable through the apps we share so that he can support my activity as well as my nutrition. Once you determine a goal with Joe, he will put together a solid plan for you that really feels attainable with meal tips, as well as workout homework that you can do if you go to a gym on your own or if you travel. I also appreciate at the end of our session, we reserve about 10 minutes for boxing cardio! Just remember to bring your own gloves! Joe has been the best, most reliable, and thoughtful trainer I've ever had!

Joe is awesome! I've been working with him for a month and it has been an amazing fitness journey…read moreso far. I really appreciate how mindful he is with curating an individual and personalized program - one thing he emphasizes that holds a lot of value for me is the idea of fitting fitness and nutrition into our lifestyle, not modifying our lifestyle for fitness, which was something I did a lot in the past and experienced a lot of yo-yo dieting. I'm doing his online training which is great because he structures it enough to provide me guidance and accountability, while leaving me a lot of room for autonomy. I used to think online PT was not for me and he truly changed my perspective because he finds a way to cater the program to my lifestyle which does not feel like an extreme change at all. I also appreciate how he keeps my values in mind, especially with nutrition - I find it helpful when he offers me choices on ways to promote a healthy relationship with food and nutrition. In the past, I've been taught to restrict and not have certain food while Joe encourages me to add items, not restrict. With Joe's guidance, I'm really loving my current routine now which feels extremely sustainable and enjoyable. If you're looking for something like this, work with Joe!

I've been training with Tommy for almost a year now and he's completely changed what I thought my…read morebody was capable of. Whenever I feel like I'm going to tap out, he gives me one more set and somehow pushes me through it. He pays close attention to form to make sure I don't get hurt and am getting the most out of the workout. Grateful to have him in my corner!

I'm just going to settle on 3 stars here, an average of all my experiences. Long story short, if…read moreyou go to the ER while you are here or shortly after, you have to immediately return with a copy of a doctor's note or email it. You need to do this asap and specify freezes on all services. If you have Kids Klub, END IT. I went to Vivian who was there the last time I had an ER visit a couple years ago: this past December, I was injured again suddenly on site during a training appointment (due to my body/health situation, not my trainer or an exercise injury) and I let her know I was getting a ride to the ER this time instead of an ambulance, since it was a was a touch less urgent. She was responsive this day and seemed to enter the freezes correctly. I dropped off the first note 2 days later to support a freeze for a couple months since a major surgery would get scheduled. I was told I had an 8" growth and cancer in my blood and had to wait the entire winter holidays for further info until doctors were back in the hospital. A few weeks later the billing began... I called Vivian and mentioned my bank was informed of my condition and knew to not pay the bills until a certain date. She laughed and said I'd be billed later anyways. I felt like "I have cancer again, I could die this time with this huge growth. She's laughing at me." I know it was not personal, but forgive me, I'll never forget the feeling of thinking I might die and getting this is the response while asking for help. My health is poor after surviving breast cancer treatments in 2020 and they wrecked parts of my body but eradicated an aggressive form of breast cancer. I don't want to go into how bad the type is, but the odds are very bad with that type and they use the highest doses of their most aggressive chemo to eradicate the cancer. That's why I struggle and have gone to the ER twice in a couple years. But working out improves my condition, so it's essential. I'm so glad I found out a few days later that the current ER test was a misdiagnosis. I eventually received a big surgery, recovered and called in to sort out the bills that were waiting for me. Because I was experienced in navigating the disorganized billing practices, it was a smaller bill this time. I reached a teleservice rep who had her manager Mark look into it and it was fixed after 3 phone calls for a full refund. I know it's not personal. But I've decided that clearly this is not customer service at all. This is just workers, protecting themselves and the company and you just have to advocate super quick, do the footwork and calls and take notes, document, stay on it, trust nothing, stay positive and confirm and be persistent. Most businesses exhibit hospitality and customer service at an average level. Often if a medical incident occurs you'll get a compassionate response and excellent customer care. Not here, you will get compassion at first and solutions that fall through. Then they will lose confidence and be strained but still attempt to help. Eventually, it requires an escalation and manager intervention to correct the situation. The in-gym customer service experience will be good about situational things like everyday interactions. But if your issue has ANYTHING to do with billing, there is no safety net no matter how serious your medical situation. Had I only had a normal membership instead of a training membership too, I probably could have just canceled or never been the wiser. I'm actually hopeful no one ever has to experience this zone that they are weak at. But if you do, stay flexible, positive, and stay on it. Good luck and good health! I saw billing fees,

Elev8 is absolutely awesome! It's clean, lighting is aesthetically pleasing & the vibe is cool. The…read moregym feels fun & non intimidating. The music is always lively. I took Sudamix and it was so much fun! The music is especially energetic & uplifting. I don't love going to the gym but honestly after this I'd consider joining permanently. The coaches are friendly, upbeat and I can tell that they keep you accountable. The class was challenging but so rewarding. I highly recommend this gym!

I started coming here when I was 16 and recently decided to return, genuinely hoping to have a good…read moreexperience. Unfortunately, I left very disappointed. In my experience, this is a place where you either feel like you belong or you don't. There were times I felt judged, uncomfortable, and honestly more bullied than supported. There was also an interaction when I first came back that made me uncomfortable. The owner asked how I had been after all these years, and during the conversation I mentioned that I now have a son. He asked how old my son was, and when I said he was 6, he made a snarky comment along the lines of, "You should have come back sooner." I found that comment very inappropriate and unnecessary, especially considering the personal circumstances and years of my life that had passed since I was last there. It immediately contributed to the feeling that I was being judged rather than welcomed back. The membership situation was ultimately the final straw. I completed the 3-month agreement I originally signed up for and immediately communicated that I did not want to continue. I was not trying to cancel early or get out of an agreement. The 30-day cancellation policy only came up when we discussed going month-to-month after my original 3 months had ended. Being charged for a fourth month on something I understood to be a 3-month agreement clearly indicates that there was a lack of clarity somewhere. What made the situation worse was how the owner responded when I questioned the charge. I found his responses disrespectful and condescending. I was reminded about the discount I had received, and my mom was brought into the conversation simply because her card was on file. At some point, I believe a business should be able to communicate respectfully with the actual member regarding their own membership. I supported this business, paid my membership, and chose to come back after years away. I never expected special treatment, but I did expect basic respect and clear communication. Unfortunately, the way this situation was handled left me feeling like my business was valued more than my experience as a member. Definitely not the way I expected things to end