Windell can break every step down and help you understand the logic. Working out with Windell…read moredoesn't feel painful which is awesome.

Windell has been a great coach and mentor. He is very systematic and breaks things down clearly. I…read morefind a lot of success in my sparring using what he's taught. In addition he's just an overall good person.

I trained at CMA for almost three years. I had no prior Muay Thai experience and felt welcome from…read moremy first day. There's a variety of instructors and classes that are all great. Private lessons offerings are available as well if you really want to ramp up, I learned a ton and the sport is something I'd recommend to anybody if you're on the fence about picking up a new hobby. Only leaving because of a move, but I'll still drop in if I'm ever back in the City. I highly recommended

I've been training at this gym for about three years now, and it's honestly like a second home…read more Coaches Dave and Joe are amazing, they really care about each person's growth, whether you're a beginner or experienced. The atmosphere is super friendly, and the community is one of the best parts. Everyone pushes each other, but there's zero ego, just good energy and support. I've learned so much here both in and out of training. I couldnt recommend it more! (:

World Muay Thai Team USA is the best Muay Thai gym in San Francisco. The gym is big and well…read moreequipped, with plenty of heavy bags, lots of mat space, and a full ring for sparring and drills. Classes are well run and open to all levels, from beginners to experienced fighters. The atmosphere is welcoming, focused, and respectful. I've trained with Kru Sam for over 20 years. He has proven to be one of the best Muay Thai trainers in the world. Over the last 25 years, he has developed multiple world champions and helped launch the careers of some of San Francisco's top Muay Thai and MMA fighters. His teaching is clear, technical, and patient. He gives the same attention to new students as he does to seasoned fighters. He also hosts fight events, giving his students real opportunities to compete. This gym has a strong and supportive community. Everyone trains hard and looks out for one another. If you want real Muay Thai with world-class coaching and a team that feels like family, World Muay Thai Team USA is the place to be.

I've been going to this gym for about 4 months (-time off for work trips) and ended up going almost…read moreevery day. The coaches are skilled, personable, and really love to see when you're improving. The other students are welcoming and all putting in their best effort to better themselves all for various reasons, and if you're doing the same, you're gonna make some solid friendships here. Kru Sam is actually from Thailand and knows the traditions of the art and still goes back himself or sends students there regularly to train, which may be part of why he's trained so many champions. If you're looking to compete, a place to learn how to defend yourself, or even a place to get in a solid workout, give it a shot!

Best Jits gym in the city for sure. Very welcoming and understanding. Alex and Gianni host such a…read morepositive and healthy training environment. You can tell they really care about their students. A great place to meet kind and motivated people while improving upon your jiu-jitsu.

Coach Alex is a fantastic coach! He's a legit martial artist. Over the last 14 years I've known…read moreAlex, he has shown me techniques I use to this day. Without Coach Alex, I wouldn't have the jiujitsu game I have now. I would highly recommend anybody who wants to improve their martial art skill set, beginner or seasoned. His school also offers striking classes with a wonderful striking coach, Johnny. I'd highly recommend this gym!

Such a great experience as a new white belt going to class! It can be scary being so new - I've…read moretried many gyms in the city and this was the first as a beginner I felt like I learned the most and retained the most. This was because of a combo of: 1. Clear visuals about what the different positions are 2. Moves that are outlined - you try the move, and then repeat it over and over again in speed/resistance 3. Then you have the opportunity to try it in sparring, which lets you really remember it! Definitely recommend and will be back - folks were super nice and welcoming!

Bay Jiu Jitsu is, by far, the best jiu jitsu gym I've ever trained at. I learned more in the nine…read moremonths I spent with them than I had in the previous five years, training elsewhere. They've ruined other gyms for me. Since leaving SF, I've traveled around CA, but haven't been able to find any gyms of a similar quality. Bay Jiu Jitsu is a special community with a level of elite instruction that's genuinely hard to find elsewhere, especially one that's welcoming literally to anyone, beginner or otherwise. Very few BJJ gyms offer any instruction in takedowns-be it wrestling or judo. A huge amount of gyms train nearly entirely on their butts or from their knees. Every instructor at Bay knows high-level takedowns and defense. We all grapple standing and are training takedowns constantly. The instructors here are incredible. All of them compete and their records in tournaments, to my knowledge, is excellent. Bay Jiu Jitsu is also the only gym I've ever trained at that constantly surveys the class for questions. Unlike the general, "Any questions?" at the end of a complex technique, they literally go around the room asking "what questions do you have?" It's such a simple thing, but very indicative that the gym is just operating at a much different level. The instructors actually help you to improve your game and learn the sport. You're not just mindlessly doing moves out of context that you may never use. Here, we work techniques and positions, and map out how to see them, what successful principles for passing open guard are, for example. So, you're constantly learning in a deeper and more meaningful way. Rather than an individual technique, you're learning how to think for yourself, how to figure out large-scale, applicable, perspectives/rules to operate under when faced with fundamental positions of the sport. All the instructors are talented and can actually teach. When they break down ankle locks, it's not just showing you one version of the submission three times and having everybody go and drill it incorrectly. The instructors will break things down, incrementally, and in-detail. Then we regularly attempt it with coaches going around the room, making adjustments, and then doing additional demonstrations and instructions. I don't think they ever just go through the motions with moves here. Everything we do has a point or reason to it. Bay Jiu Jitsu is the only gym I've been to (and this is dope) but it's the only gym where instructors ask individuals from the class, what do you want to work on? What's something you're struggling with or curious about? And we'll actually do it. Instructors here give a damn about you as a person. They track your success, watch you during sparring, and hold you accountable to reach your potential with feedback, advice, and encouragement. They have no uniform requirement. You're not forced to buy a gym rash guard or spend hundreds of dollars on their gis. They don't charge you for promotions. They teach you how to actually train smart. So many gyms don't do this and it's ridiculous, but here, they teach you how to avoid preventable knee injuries during takedowns/positions, how to fall correctly, etc. When there's sparring, there's pretty much always a person walking around, keeping individuals from falling into a teammate-blowing out their ACL or kicking them in the head needlessly. I could ramble on for ages about the gym. You'll train with loads of rad, high-level people here. Nobody has an ego. We're all willing to help out. You don't deal with people cranking your jaw to get a submission. Everybody's cool and will train hard, at times, but in a safe way. The gym does movie nights, goes out to bars, goes dancing, and has bonfires throughout the year too. If you're looking for it, you can make friends. I love the gym and the people here. If you have the chance to train at Bay Jiu Jitsu, you absolutely must.

I decided to get out of my comfort zone and enroll myself in the Prelude to Pole class. I felt like…read morefor one day, 1.5 hours long, I could handle it. I'm so glad I made that decision, because Addie is awesome!!! She's super nice and really good at teaching! The class I was in had 5 other participants. We first showed proof of vaccination and our ID before filling out the waiver. The lights were dim and the studio itself doesn't have many mirrors. I felt that this promoted confidence because I didn't have to feel self-conscious in the mirror, or worry about how I looked in front of others. Because I'm more cautious, I kept my mask on. I appreciate that there was no pressure to have to take my mask off. Anyway, so we start off with a warmup that focused on flexibility and core strength. Spoiler alert: I lack both, but I did my best! We also learned how to crawl and do some sexy leg work. Then we got to pick a pole and we learned some moves: a spin, how to walk around the pole, and how to uh dance around it? At the end of the class, we learned a routine and had the option of recording ourselves. We even got to try on heels! Uh a little heads up on the heels: your best bet is to size up. I normally wear a 5. The 6 fit me fine, but I might've felt more comfortable wearing a 6.5 or something. I'm really considering taking the 5-6 week series.

I've been coming here for about five years (!) and I love it. There are tons of good things I could…read moresay about it, but I'll try to keep it short and useful. These are my favorite things about this studio: - The classes are very balanced. Besides the actual training for spins or tricks, they include a quite hardcore warmup and stretching that will help you gain the strength you will need later on, and time for dancing in the end. - They get you to freestyle from very early on. Instead of just teaching you cool tricks that you can only do for a photo, they actually put a lot of emphasis in dancing. After just a few weeks of class, you'll feel comfortable dancing and freestyling. The studio is super supportive and encouraging, no matter how you look or how experienced you are, and you won't feel shy or insecure even if you're just starting and can only do a few spins. - The instruction is organized through series, so you'll get to know your class buddies and you will learn step by step, building strength and form for whatever comes next. You will also get a lot of personalized attention, because the instructor will actually know you and spend time with you. I find this particularly useful if you're not the kind of person who is naturally skilled or gets tricks super fast, because you won't arrive or leave a class feeling completely lost, useless, or frustrated. - It's very safe! They don't use crashmats, and that doesn't make it unsafe, but the opposite. The instructors won't let you do stuff unless you're actually ready to do it, they'll spot you until you're confident about it, and eventually you will feel comfortable enough to do it by yourself and incorporate it in your dance. And again, they'll spend time with you to make sure you're doing it right. - The owner, Nikki, is very good at identifying why you're not being able to land a trick, and will give you specific tips to actually do it. Not only that, but she trains her instructors to be aware of the details people find challenging, and address those. If you've ever had the feeling that an instructor was just too good of a dancer and they just couldn't understand why a move is difficult to you, you won't have it here. This probably won't be the right studio for you if you can only drop in every now and then, if you learn very fast and are able to get many tricks right away, or if you just want to learn tricks and don't care about the dancing itself.

Skrap Pack Mission is exactly what our community needed! This new location is already proving to be…read morea powerhouse. I train Jiu Jitsu here and couldn't be more impressed with the level of instruction, the welcoming vibe, and the commitment to real growth on and off the mats. What makes it even better is that my kids train here too wrestling and striking and they absolutely love it. The coaches are incredible with the kids: patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about helping them build confidence and discipline. Whether you're a beginner or a parent looking for a great space for your kids, or just someone wanting to be part of a positive, hardworking crewSkrap Pack Mission is the place to be. Proud to call it our second home!

Everything is amazing!! My son has been attending El Niño training center Skrap pack in Ssf for 2…read moreyears has learn a lot from zero experience that he had he has come a long way and the trainers and environment are great professional know what they are doing work great with kids Coach Gilbert Melendez former UFC fighter, Coach Antonio, Coach Stacy they are best just like all the other trainers that are highly qualified I highly recommend any of there Skrap pack locations Mission, Marina and the North Beach !!!! A.Nocedal

I've been loving the gym so much more since I started training with Amanda. She's super friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, supportive and you can tell she cares about you and your goals. She always checks for proper form, adjusts things when needed, and makes sure I'm not pushing through anything that feels wrong. She's also taught me how to use equipment I used to avoid and always knows when to encourage me to push a little harder. Every session with her leaves me feeling stronger and more confident! Would recommend her :)

What a pleasant addition to the Live Fit Gym! Malcolm's smile is very welcoming and warming. He…read moremakes you feel like you can accomplish anything!! His knowledge and enthusiasm can bring the sun out on a gloomy day!! I look forward to many more encounters and that knowledge on safely getting fit!!! Thank you, Malcolm!!! I appreciate you!!! Marion S.G.

When you think of Muay Thai, you should think of Sam. He's extremely skilled at what he does and he…read morewill introduce you to the Art of the Eight Limbs in a way that makes you want to keep pushing yourself and improving your technique. Sam is the real thing in this sport and he is also a genuinely friendly and down to earth guy. Sam works with you to help you find your level and never pushes you farther than you should go. He's extremely conscientious of physical limitations and you'll always leave feeling like you learned something new. In the several years that I got to learn from Sam, I never once felt embarrassed or discouraged. I did feel like I'd put myself through an amazing workout and done something that was truly beneficial to my physical well-being.

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I cannot recommend Infinite Martial Arts enough -- whether you're looking to enroll your child or…read morejoin as an adult. My daughter trained here over a decade ago, and now I'm the one boxing once a week! Owner and coach James Hidalgo, a proud Veteran, embodies integrity in everything he does. He's an incredible teacher, the kindest human, and a deeply caring member of the community. James creates a positive, motivating environment that pushes each of us to show up as our best selves -- on the mat and beyond.

What an amazing program for adults and kids! The kids camps are very well supervised and promote…read morefitness as well as martial arts training. It is a perfect balance between well supervised fun activities, physical activity, and learning to develop self confidence. Mr. Hidalgo promotes personal development and discipline and teaches ideals like respect, hard work, and perseverance which carry over into other parts of life like home and school. I recommend this program highly and have extensive personal experience with Mr. Hidalgo and the Infinite Martial Arts community.