I was visiting SLO and wanted to get some cross training in. Luckily, I was able to drop in at this…read moregym. The mat space is huge and the coaches are extremely knowledgeable. I had some great rolls with the students and really enjoyed the training. Both the instructors and the members made me feel very welcome. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Awesome! Everyone was great and helpful, I enjoyed meeting and rolling with everyone.read more

I was a member here for a month while visiting family for the holidays and it was just an okay…read moreexperience. The positives: - the owner is very nice and accommodating for my unusual request of just a single month membership to keep up my fitness and boxing practice while visiting for a month. - some of the trainers were amazing (others not at all (more on that later). - I do enjoy the no set class times so you can just go whenever you're done with work or need to get to the gym "now" because your motivation may not last. - They seemed to do quite a bit of member events and socials outside of the gym (unsure if that's because it was the holiday season or if this typical year round). - When I had a trainer I liked, it was a pretty good workout and can see why some people enjoy 9Round. The negatives: - the trainer makes ALL the difference. I honestly wish I had explored more of who the other trainers would be during the week vs during the weekends. I started adjusting my work schedule to avoid trainers I didn't like... - If you don't like super loud music in a tiny space, this isn't for you. I'd leave with a headache most days because it was just too much. - This isn't a gym for people who need physical accommodations. Some trainers were better than others, but they definitely didn't enjoy the fact I didn't feel comfortable kicking given surgical metal in my ankle and so it hurt like a MoFo to do any of those moves. You also ALWAYS start in Round One with jump rope... that was brutal. - The class times are really bizarre. They're open in the morning for a bit, close for an hour, and then open again for 90 minutes and then are closed all the way until after work hours. It's weird they don't have a lunch time option given how quick and efficient the workout is. I wish I would have realized that before signing up. - They make you switch your stance all the time (fighter stance to non-dominate stance) and even within the same combo. While I get what they're trying to do (even out the effort on both sides), this lead to me pulling muscles because my form was so off when trying to be SouthPaw vs just staying in my fighter stance. Not to mention it's super confusing to think about it when you're already taxing your system with a hard workout. All in all, I see what people enjoy 9Round and are very loyal to it, but it just wasn't for me. I want more of a mix of weight lifting and cardio and this gym just doesn't offer that type of workout.

This is such a rad place to go to get your butt. The concept is really brilliant and I can't…read morerecommendit enough. It's a full body workout that takes 30 minutes. There's no class times so you can pop in literally whenever. There are 9 two minute rounds of various cardio kickboxing and strength exercises and theres always a trainer available to help you with your form and make sure you are pushing yourself to the limit! All of this while monitoring your heart rate to make sure you are doing so safely! Stephanie the owner is so sweet and has really put together a killer crew.

We tried out their classes for free for a week. No one was at the front counter to greet us or help…read moreus get a waiver, explain anything to us. We waited a good while before someone greeted us but then told us that they weren't in charge. Since nothing was explained to us, we didn't know what to do or where to get supplies like gloves when all the other kida did. The teachers tried to help the kids and were involved. Overall the class was fine, but not the best fit for my kid so we ended up not registering.

We are so grateful for our son's experience at The Pit! As a naturally slow-to-warm-up kid, he has…read moregrown in confidence through consistent participation. The values of respect, hard work, discipline, and a never-give-up attitude are deeply ingrained in their class. Their instructors emphasize unity with reminders like: "if someone falls, help them up" and "big kids look out for the little kids." Every child is given the spotlight, fostering a sense of achievement. The Pit is also very dedicated to community by hosting gatherings and participating in community events. We highly recommend their programs!

I joined up fulltime 3 wks ago and I have stay I'm so thrilled and thankful I did. I have noticed a…read moredifference in my breathing and energy and inflammation has decreased due to my workouts with Dana. Ladies treat yourself you will be glad you did.

I have to work on the central coast of California sometimes and I was looking for a jam I could…read morecome into and get a really good workout and I found that when I found grateful body and Dana. The town of Morro Bay is fortunate to have them

I'm a visitor at this gym so my perspective of from the view of a guest. I visited this gym 16…read moreplus years ago and had great memories. I called this time while visiting and found the guest fees were $25. I think its a little high in my opinion so it caused us to work out elsewhere in the next 2 days. The downstairs gym area has changed tremendously. I didn't use it nor am I very familiar with crossfit, so I didn't review the gym based on that. The upstairs is laid out about as good as any gym I've even been to. It's clear a bodybuilder set this up and thought about all the small details. The chest presses generally face the mirror and don't allow anyone to walk in front. The heavier dumbbells have a solo rack at waist high. Cardio machines face away from the weights. All genius. Overall, I only mark down the gym for value due to the high guest fee. Overall, if I were a local, I'd be a member and it would be a 5 star.

I just joined club 24 and I've been loving it. Gym hasn't ever been too crowded, tons of nice…read morepeople and great front desk staff. There wasn't any soap in the bathroom upstairs so I mentioned it to Reece at the front seat and he had it taken care for me right away.

I had been interested in trying out Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, etc. for a while but hadn't ever…read moregotten around to joining a studio. Since returning from uni, I decided to look for some studios in my local area (SY Valley) and found Awaken! When I was checking out their Instagram, I really dug the vibes and message shared by the owner. I happened to notice that an Intro to Kickboxing class was being hosted in the coming week and decided to attend! Located next to an old theater, there's lots of parking for the studio. I had seen that the studio was a no shoes policy so I entered, then took off my shoes before walking onto the mat. I got to meet the owner Bridget and she gave a spiel about Awaken and its mission! During the class we were taught some basic kicks and punches that would come up during a regular class at Awaken. She also took time to explain the various types of classes that were offered at the studio. It was a very cool and fun environment that definitely encouraged me to come back. Ever since this class, I purchased a class pack and have been coming back every week! I would become a member but am currently in the midst of transitioning out of university and don't quite have the funds to support a membership at the moment. Nonetheless, I've enjoyed all of my classes I've taken and miss it when I don't go back for a bit. Anyone thinking about checking Awaken out -- go for it! You won't regret it. I highly recommend them!

Looking for a gym that is welcoming, fun & works with whatever experience level you are at? Well…read morelook no further because this is it! All of the instructors are kind, knowledgeable & straight Beasts! I've been a member for about 4 months & go 3-4x/wk. I take kickboxing, circuit (wake n weights) & strength yoga. I feel stronger, more confident & truly enjoy all the classes! The small class size is also a perk! I am truly grateful for this gem aka "gym".

All I can say is that it was a joy sharing a mat with Jeremy and the rest of the coaches. These…read moreguys are professionals, very courteous and polite. If you guys looking for a good gym and some good flow rolls paragon BJJ is where is it at ! Can't wait till next time.

On a family road trip up the coast and part of the plan was to let our kids cross train while we…read morevacay. My kids are very competitive and all we hoped for was the kids to get in some good rolls and learn a technique or two. Decided to hit up local gyms near our hotel location and found Paragon Atascadero, a city we never even heard of. We set everything up through text message with a lady named Mallory and just like that the appointment was set. The gym is located inside a fitness gym which is pretty unique to us. Once we walked in, the lady in the front desk welcome us with open arms. Professor Chris was so welcoming, it was like we already knew each other. I can tell this man loves the art of Jiu Jitsu and the further development of it, in this area. We were the only Asian family in there but everybody that spoke to us was so welcoming and friendly. It was a small town but the people had giant hearts. This is all based off one visit and we got exactly what we were looking for. There is tons of potential for this place to grow. The mat space is huge, it's clean and the professor and coaches seemed very caring. My kids are grey belts, competed in many tournaments and won lots of medals. We been to many gyms to cross train all over Southern California and based off my own assessment, this gym is a must join if you live in the area. Highly recommended.

If you've been debating on starting, or what gym to join, start here. Team Moreira is not just a…read moreJiu Jitsu academy, it is also a safe learning environment with a huge family. The way the coaches bring a move to life, breaking down every movement, to an understandable and duplicatable process has brought great strides to those just staring out. This is not a throw you to the wolves gym, this is a learn together, drill, repeat space, allowing confidence to grow before performance. I have attended each coaches classes, and there are so many benefits to all of them! Join us, and bring your kids! The whole family will benefit from the discipline and techniques! This is not a quick fight, this is a years long battle, and I'm so excited to have joined the tribe!

I have been training at this academy for 3 and a half years. My 5 year old son has also started his…read moreJui Jitsu journey at TMLO as well. We both cherish the coaches and community of this amazing academy. If you are looking to start training, or are new to the area and are looking for a chill, fun, welcoming, and challenging place to train BJJ. Look no further!