Another year has past and I am still proud to be part of the amazing and accepting Gorilla family!…read moreFrom the amazing leadership from the dedicated coaches to the motivated and eager students. The lessons learned here go deeper than just self defense. Oosss

Killer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu here! If you want to win tournaments, this is where you train.read more

I can't say enough good things about Heart and Pride Muay Thai. Joining this gym has been one of…read morethe best decisions I've ever made. I came from a background where I was never active. I never played sports because I didn't think I'd be good at any of them, and I never enjoyed working out. I originally joined because I simply wanted to be more active and find something fun to do. I never imagined I would completely fall in love with Muay Thai. Over the past year and a half, this gym has given me so much more than just a workout. I've made amazing friends, gained confidence, and found a community that genuinely feels like family. Everyone here is welcoming, respectful, and supportive, no matter your experience level. The Krus are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They truly care about helping every student improve while creating a positive environment where everyone can succeed. A year and a half later, Heart and Pride has become my second home. It's a place I look forward to coming to every week, and I honestly can't imagine my life without it. If you're thinking about trying Muay Thai--even if you've never been athletic or played sports before--don't hesitate. This gym has completely changed my life, and I'm so grateful to be part of the Heart and Pride family.

Kru Rob was so wonderful for my first class here. The space is a gorgeous, big open space and other…read morestudents were so friendly and kind to me. I wish I lived closer so I could come here everyday.

Matt has a great place to train here and it's the coolest gym I've ever been to in terms of…read moreequipment and ambiance. MMA and weightlifting and racquetball and even fencing

My family has been part of this gym for the past three years. My wife does the morning kickboxing…read moreclass and we all participate in Jiu-Jitsu during the evening classes. We've competed and have had great results. This isn't your typical gym it's more of a family/community of like minded individuals coming together to make each other better. Stop by and get some reps in.

I've been training Muay Thai at USKO Riverside for almost two years. This studio is run by the…read morePagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai. The evening classes that I attend are taught by lead instructor, Ray. Although I only train in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate classes are also offered here. Onsite gym access is also offered with Gold membership and access to the Orange facility is also offered with the Gold membership. Muay Thai practices typically consist of a warm-up such as jump rope or jumping with conditioning drills in-between, shadow boxing, learning technique by hitting pads, bag drills with punches and kicks and sparring at the last 15 minutes of practice. The workout is great for me as I'm in my 50's and I don't have any aspirations to compete. I attend 2 - 3 times a week, evenings during the week and sometimes Saturday morning. It would be tough to get that high intensity workout by just going to a gym. The staff is is friendly and helpful. My only opportunities for improvement are more clinch training is needed on Monday or Fridays and the mats could be cleaned more frequently. Four stars!

My 6-year-old ended up with ringworm 2 TIMES after attending class, I'm extremely disappointed with…read morethe cleanliness of the facility. This is a kids' program where children are rolling around on the mats all day, sweating and making constant skin-to-skin contact. Hygiene should be an absolute priority. Simply giving the mats a quick wipe with a soft cloth is not enough. Mats need to be properly cleaned and disinfected regularly with products and procedures designed to prevent the spread of things like ringworm and other skin infections. After this experience, I seriously question their sanitation practices. When parents trust you with their children, providing a clean and sanitary training environment should be the bare minimum. I would strongly recommend parents pay attention to the condition of the mats and ask about their cleaning procedures before enrolling their kids.

Tiger House Muay Thai Academy is the best!!! My children…read morehave been coming for almost a year and a half, doing Kids Group Classes. Eventually we decided to enroll my son into private classes with Coach Kerel, in addition to the Kids Group Classes. My children are 11 and 6yrs old. My favorite aspect of having my kids enrolled in the Kids Group classes is the consistency in discipline, and structure. My kiddos attend Tuesdays & Thursdays only but we do like the fact that we also have the option to come Saturday if we wanted. My 11yr old is the one who takes private classes with Coach Kerel. Coach Kerel is amazing with communicating anything related to my son regarding how focused [or not] my son was during each session. Coach is clear of his standards with my son and my son resonates well to his expectations. Kerel is stern yet accommodating to my sons energy levels for each private session which allows my son to reciprocate the same respect. Watching my kiddos over time has been fun to be able to recognize how much growth and progress they have made. And the growth in the relationships they have made through Tiger House. Thank you Tiger House Muay Thai Academy.

If you're looking to learn Muay Thai come to THMT! Amazing Coaches and owners, you won't regret…read moregetting a good workout out in and learning the art of Muay Thai !

I have been bringing my son here for about 8 months and I have seen a great improvement in my his…read moreoverall attitude towards others and himself. His confidence has gone up and we are so grateful to the Gracie team here in Riverside for all the help they have given and the compassion shown is astounding. I am excited to see the young man he becomes with the help and guidance from all these amazing coaches and his peers.

I have been training with Gracie for about 2 months and it is awesome. They offer a women's only…read moreclass on Saturday mornings at the Riverside location. All of the ladies are great. We are bonding and making our friendship better each weekend. I was able to gain the comfort and confidence with my training partner/ friends and coaches and also began trying out the mixed classes during the week nights. If your looking for a place to learn some great skills and friendship, come join us. All of the coaches are great. Be ready for a nice full body workout. See you soon :)

If you are looking for high-level wrestling training, I highly recommend Engage Training Gym. My…read moreson is a junior in high school and has attended a few classes here, and the experience has been great. He came home excited after each session, saying Chris showed him techniques and moves he had never learned before, things his school coaches had not covered. It helped him move on to the next levels in wrestling and he made it to CIF this year. With only few classes he attended, I cannot imagine if he had been going here longer he would be a beast out on the mat. What really stands out is the level of experience and success behind the coaching. The coach's daughter is state-ranked in girls wrestling, and I believe his son competes at the college level, which says a lot about the knowledge and dedication they bring to the gym. Most importantly, my son genuinely enjoys going. He is already looking forward to getting back once his track and field season is over, which says a lot. It's clear that the coaching is focused on helping athletes grow, learn new techniques, and build confidence. If your wrestler wants to take their skills to the next level, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

Great place to bring your kids to develop skills and discipline! Coach Chris is the best youth muay…read morethai and wrestling coach around!

I have both my sons enrolled in VF and am really glad we found this place! One in the kids program…read moreand the other goes to the evening adult classes. I like how we can train at either Chino or Corona gyms. From Day 1 they already had learned some basic techniques. I highly encourage any parent that has kids that are shy or outgoing, athletic or not athletic, fit or unfit to come try a class because this is a very positive environment where everyone is focused on their own personal growth overseen by proven champion coaches.

Highly recommend to any parent to enroll kids into vital force. My kids go 5 days a week and love…read moreit. the instructors are amazing and actually spend their time teaching kids the sport, instead of just wasting time and having them run around for no reason.

I initially moved to this area in October '22 and did a couple trial runs at a few of the…read moresurrounding schools before settling on the UCS academy in March '23. This academy is a rare gem for a few reasons, 1. There's an equal balance of Gi & Nogi BJJ. 2. The school also offers Muay Thai, Judo, Strength & Conditioning, and MMA classes. (Rare combo to find) 3. The academy has a great class schedule ranging from AM to PM classes. (Also hard to find) 4. The level of detailed coaching literally from any of the instructors is second to none. 5. Above all, the community is one of the most welcoming and family oriented which is a core value that trickles down from the owner - something I personally look for in a school. Whether you are starting your martial art journey or continuing it, this is a top notch place to do it at.

Started my Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu journey in Feb of 2025. I did not know what to expect at all and…read morewhere to begin. I typed mma gym into google map and UCS popped up. I emailed Jamar for a trial run and he set up an appointment for me. I will break this review down into a few sections. Head Instructor: Jamar adapts to each individual and motivates them according to their personality. He is one of the finest and most professional individuals I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He takes MMA very seriously and passionately. He cares about his students on and off the mat has made positive impacts on many people's lives, me included. He runs his business with integrity and honesty even if it means not making as much money as he could. He is upfront and honest with his students whether it's promotion or not being a good fit for the gym. He puts his students first and truly believes that his team is his family. Parking and facility: There are plenty of parking spaces. Facility is spacious with two restrooms. Got a few changing rooms to change in between classes from Muay Thai to Jiu Jitsu. Got a staging area for your gear and cameras all over the gym so you do not have to worry about your stuff going missing. Jamar offers refrigeration in case you have protein or drinks you want to keep chilled. Plenty of weights and workout equipment in case you are injured and cannot participate in sparring or rolling.I recently tweaked my ribs and while others rolled after lessons I just worked out at the side. Jamar cleans the gym after each use after the morning session as well as the night session. Environment/hours/schedule: UCS is one of the friendliest places I have ever been to. Unlike some of the other gyms out there, the students and instructors are not out to impress anyone. What I mean by that is no one is going to beat you up just to show you how cool they are. In fact Jamar is very big on being respectful and frowns upon being a mat bully. Hours of the gym are very accommodating. However accommodating Jamar is he does not tolerate being late, it's part of being respectful to other students! Muay Thai/Jiu Jitsu: As far as I know, this gym is one of the only gyms that still offers Muay Thai around the area. There is no "beginner's class" as everyone learns in a big group setting. This goes for both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu as well. Jamar has a keen eye for each individual's skill level and pairs you up with people that can teach and guide you. Each session starts with warm up following up with a lesson plan for the week and ends with light contact sparring. Safety is very important at UCS as it should be at any MMA gym. Jamar has a no nonsense policy when it comes to the hygiene and safety of his students. With that being said you will get punched/kicked in the face and body, but it's something you will be able to tolerate. I mean after all you are coming to learn a combat sport. This is a Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu and they teach both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu. One of the reasons why I love this gym is because it is a very balanced gym. Jamar encourages his students to learn both and be well versed in both. At first I was super lost as to what I'm supposed to do but from the short months I have been here I feel like I have improved significantly. Everyone here is very patient and welcoming and I never felt pressured to practice any moves I'm not comfortable with. One of the earliest lessons I have learned from Jamar is tapping early and not pushing myself because I do not know what I am doing yet. As far as promotions, go there isn't a test so you do not have to worry about paying extra to advance. Overall, I cannot recommend this place enough. I have made many valuable friendships that I know will last a lifetime. you will just have to come and check it out. Reach out to Jamar about trial class and begin your journey, you will not regret it, OSS!!!

The instructors were wonderful and were able to guide me towards the correct stance, jabs, etc…read more Felt welcomed from start until the end of class. They were able to answer every question I had. Prices are amazing here. I highly recommend this place if you want to learn martial arts.

Follow up thoughts:…read more I stand by my original review, which reflects my personal experience and opinion -- both of which I have a legal right to share. Your public response includes multiple false and inflammatory claims about me, and I feel it's necessary to respond to set the record straight. The incident you referenced occurred during an open mat session in 2018. At the time, I was training under the supervision of one of your coaches, who explicitly asked me not to throw punches so I could work on my defense. I followed that instruction. The training was light, controlled, and respectful. Your later claim that I was recklessly sparring with brand-new students is inaccurate, and to my knowledge, no such concern was raised until you confronted me aggressively and physically escalated the situation. As I described in my review, you grabbed my shirt, followed me into the locker room, and shoved me into the lockers. You then followed me into the parking lot while still in gear. That was not professional or necessary. In my view, it was less about safety and more about control -- and when I didn't back down, it seemed to bruise your massive ego. Regarding the private lessons: I paid you personally for a package, and the sessions were not completed. That's a fact. Whether or not I submitted a formal refund request is irrelevant -- I paid for a service that was not fully delivered. You've now made public accusations that I submitted fake reviews, used vulgar language, and harassed you over several years. I unequivocally deny these claims. They are completely false. The fact that this is only being raised now -- in response to a critical review -- speaks for itself. My review was not harassment. It was protected speech, written to share my personal experience for the benefit of others considering your gym. Your public response -- filled with personal attacks and verifiably false claims -- only underscores the concerns I originally raised.