We brought our daughter to Valor Main Gym in Stockton today for her first class since we had been…read moregoing to the other Valor gym. We didn't realize the class schedule started earlier here, so unfortunately we missed her class. Even so, Coach Ian was kind enough to let my daughter join in with his daughter's training since we were already there. Coach Ian and the whole team were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable right away. Even though it was only a quick 15-minute introduction, my daughter had an absolute blast! Coach Ian made the class fun and engaging, and it was great to see his wife join in the training as well. Thank you, Coach Ian, for being so welcoming and for taking the time to give my daughter such a positive first experience. We truly appreciate it!

All staff are amazing and helpful. If you want to learn Muay Thai, Valor Training Center is the…read moreplace to go!

Ground Up Muay Thai has Amazing Coaches. Not only do they show commitment, respect and patience,…read morethey teach the proper techniques of the sport to the students. Ground Up shares a true passion of the sport and makes everyone feel welcome. THANK YOU Team.

From the owner: Here at Ground Up Muay Thai, we help everyone stay active, lose weight, meet new friends, build…read morecharacter, learn self-defense, build self confidence, while training in one of our classes. Beginner - Advance Classes MUAY THAI F.I.T (fast, intense, training)

Great coaches. Matt is very knowledgeable and respectable. The gym is clean and sanitary. I've been…read moregoing here for like 2.5 months, and I am very impressed with the establishment. Sawadee ka

Ok. I went in to observe a class and I was happy to see first rate instruction from a knowledge…read morepractitioner with over eight years experience in Muay Thai. The class started with a warm up which is very good at reducing injuries. The movements and strikes were explained in detail and then demonstrated. Students were carefully observed and given feedback on how they were performing. Praise if doing well and helpful critique if they needed improvement. There was an positive atmosphere in the class and everyone worked together as a team. I immediately signed up after observing the class. They do not lock you into a long term contract. You can go month to month if you'd like. That was refreshing. Their rates are very reasonable for the quality of instruction you are receiving. I went to my first class the next day and received excellent instruction on striking and defense. It was a very good workout as well as teaching self defense and the art of Muay Thai. I will be a student here for a long time. F.Y.I. - they also offer a cardio kickboxing class that'll get you in shape quickly. Give them a try, I highly recommend it.

great place to train! loved the environment. moved away from the area that's the only reason why I…read morestopped training there. 10/10 recommend

From the owner: We have the best prices in the 209 for the best quality instruction! We don’t hand out ranks! Our…read morekids earn them through discipline, dedication, good grades, and respect to peers, adults and most importantly PARENTS! Through Muay Thai we are building stronger and more confident youth, teens and adults! Come try a free class today!

Tibon's GoJu Ryu is truly amazing. It is very welcoming and family oriented. My kiddos have been…read morecoming to Tibon's since February of 2021. They love it. I love this place because they will have been taught a life lesson. Such as discipline and commitment. I appreciate Mr Tibon and Mrs T. they have so much love for all their students.

Tibon karate studio is a very positive environment. They not only teach karate but motivate the…read morechildren to achieve all they can be, they learn discipline and respect and more confident to achieve their goals and become productive adults. I am very grateful to this studio and all the Senseis! Thank you.

Locally owned by a great family, BoxFit Elite training won't disappoint. I started going there a…read morefew years ago in my 40s and I got so much out of it. The camaraderie is really cool and the trainer/owner is awesome. Unfortunately I've had serious health setbacks starting in 2018 that that have precluded me from working out at all. But I'm hoping to get those setbacks under control in the next couple of months soon so I can go back. I highly recommend this place!

I'm from Texas but I travel a lot for work. I reached out to Lance to inquire about dropping in for…read morea couple workouts this week while I'm in the area. He was very helpful and I attended a workout with Jr. as the trainer. The regulars are very friendly and the staff was informative and welcoming. If I were local, this is a gym I would definitely join.

Being a father of 2 boys and a Peace Officer, I wanted to ensure my boys learned to defend…read morethemselves, self respect, respect for others. I brought both of them to the Dojo to try out a class and they both loved it. Now they look forward to every class and are sure to try their "new moves" on me at home. Seeing the positive impact Sensai Jason and Cortez Full Circle was having on my boys, I decided I would sign up myself. Since signing up just 3 months ago, I have gotten in much better shape, met new friends from all walks of life and I have began to learn ways to defend myself to help ensure I make it home to my family. I would recommend, training at Cortez Full Circle to anyone. It doesn't matter where you come from, or what you believe in, you are welcome to come give Jiu Jitsu a try and will be welcomed with open arms just as I was! Lastly, I'd like to touch on some of the negative reviews that are on here. Sensai Jason and Lillie are 2 amazing people who I believe are out here making a difference in the world. When my boys and I signed up, everything was explained to us in complete detail and further explained if I didn't quite understand something. I am sorry you had a negative experience but Sensai Jason and Lillie are here to help and never ever in the business to do people wrong. I will continue to support Cortez Full Circle as they are making a positive impact on both my life and the future of my boys. Do not let a couple people, out of the thousands Sensai Jason has trained sway your drive or decision on giving Cortez Full Circle a try!!!! I'll see ya on the mat!!!!! If you are not training, someone, somewhere is, and when you meet, he will win!!!!!

Enrolled my 8 year here about 4 months ago. We came from another studio that was just too cramped…read more Its been a great place to be. Academy offers more that Jui jitsu which is nice to keep training options open and fun. Sensei Jason and his helpers are great and keep students focused on the mat.

Great gym, great people. If you put in the work, Kru's Josh and Erica will give you every bit of it…read moreback and then some. The skill development is unmatched. This gym has repeatedly turned people that have never thrown a punch or kick into competitive fighters. Pick a class, talk to someone training, and they'll have a story of how training at JMT improved them mentally and physically. The gym culture is uniquely welcoming and supportive. It's the sort of place where absolute newbies can train comfortably with amateur fighters, with the expectation that both should take the opportunity to learn from each other. Egos and drama are checked at the door; the people that try to bring it in don't last long.

This place is amazing for people who want to learn the fundamentals of Muay Thai. I did an intro…read moreclass with the owner since I have no previous experience, and he was encouraging and also patient. The community seems like a family, and I will definitely be signing up for a membership.

I visited this gym and was really happy with how welcoming and friendly everyone was. The staff was…read morevery attentive and helpful. I had been away from training for a while, and they made me feel comfortable getting back into it. Great atmosphere and great people. I highly recommend this gym!

Reading my old review makes me sad because the overall vibe of this gym took a turn for the worse…read morestarting in late 2025/Jan 2026. The usual cleanliness of the mats took a decline. The family business vibe that kept me for 6 years was minimal. The owner (Patrick) turned into a MAGA keyboard warrior. I avoided Patrick's classes because it was 45 min of stretching and 15 min of workout. Coach Kirby's classes kept me going since my strength gains were worth it (and you don't need to take your shoes off for strength training lol). There was no point in coming here after the last certified personal trainer quit their strength program and more women gradually left. I would rather drive more to train at a different gym (more than one Muay Thai & strength gyms exist in Sacramento) than come here. I don't mind the cost as long as I am in a clean facility and the vibe is worth it. The only reason they have one star left is for Coach P. - he is a good Muay Thai coach and a rockstar. I didn't really go to Coach Rocci's classes until last year, but the few times I did his music was the best for sparring. Pro tip: use a different personal FB account to post political content where gym members can't see them. Regardless of whether people agree/disagree with your views, there is a level of professionalism needed if you want to be a successful business owner.