Family owned and managed by Jacob and Renee Shaw. Very friendly and welcoming environment. Jacob goes out of his way to train you individually and dedicates his blood, sweat, and tears into giving you the results you want. Classes are intense and definitely give you the feeling of a worthy workout afterwards. Gym is constantly cleaned and wiped down after every class, and you are more than welcome to stay for an additional class or if you would like to use the equipment. Members are very welcoming and encouraging and motivating. Jacob is a great guy, and despite not having the opportunity to visit. I'll always remember our early morning work outs. This man shaped and prepared me for Marine Bootcamp, without Jacobs help and mentoring, I wouldn't have been as prepared as I was. Thank you for all the good memories! -Hector read more

Great gym. Super welcoming and friendly! The coaches know what they're doing and make sure to use the full hour.

Great gym, friendly and motivating trainers. Great community! I have been only going for a week and already feel a difference. Thank you Shamba Way! read more

I have been to many, different gyms. The reason why I value and appreciate Shamba so much is it has a good, positive vibe with care for you to be your best. You get guidance and encouragement to level up. The workouts are unique, fun and work every muscle in your body. I have been with Shamba for 7 years and it is the best way to start my day!! read more

I recently had the good fortune of finding The Shamba Way, Vibe and Tribe while on vacation. The owner Jake and his coaching staff are great. The members were very welcoming. Workouts were top notch. Looking forward to my next trip out west so I can train there again. read more

Came here for an OC Fit Babes event and tried out their kickboxing class. The facility is a cross fit style room with equipment all around. There is a rest room. The instructors are fun and motivated. The class started with a group warm up. The kickboxing session focused on technique. It ended with an abs workout. Parking available in the front and around the back. read more

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Truly one of the best places I have ever trained in the world! I have lived in multiple countries but when I say nothing compares to Shamba Way nothing compares. Starting off with an Injury from competing in Jiu Jitsu I was told I have to rest out for 6 months, but Jake said otherwise come in the gym and work, here I am 2 months post injury able to lift and do handstands. If it wasn't for his vision and boosting my confidence mentally and physically I wouldn't have felt so good about myself. When it comes to atmosphere the energy of this place is unbelievably positive, from instructors to training partners. No one is here competing against each other its more like everyone is pushing everyone to do better clapping for one another! Therefore this has become my constant addiction I just wanna wake up every morning looking forward for the next workout. The best part about the workouts every day they are different and NO it is not cross fit, its more of strength and conditioning, but whats so awesome is living the shamba way where it mobilizes your whole body in certain ways you never thought you could move. I highly recommend the Shamba Flows they give you that whole body stretch! The whole point of my review as you can tell I can keep going and going about this place, so if you haven't signed up yet you are truly missing out and very faraway from your body goals. read more

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Great fitness community with caring coaching whether your looking to be challenged by group fitness classes or one on one personal training! Nick is the BEST trainer in Orange County for the busy executive looking to get and stay fit with a dedicated personal trainer! read more

I'm a former Crossfitter and I'm big into group fitness. I love that Shamba Fit provides the crossfit style workout but not the super high testosterone environment. There's a really great vibe here, and I love getting my sweat on! Another great thing about The Shamba Way is their nutrition plan!! (Visible) abs are made in the kitchen. read more

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I can't say enough great things about Jake, Nick, and the rest of the amazing coaches at the Shamba Way. Let me preface with the fact that never in my life have I been the athletic type, except for maybe skateboarding in my teens. I've always despised working out and dragged my feet at the big box gyms and class based structures. Not the case here. For the first time in my life, I look forward to working up a sweat and seeing myself possibly outdo myself from the last workout. When I started back in December 2018, I left feeling exhausted and defeated after my first class. But it was enough fuel to rise to the challenge of pushing my body to new limits. I've always been a hard gainer so one of my goals was to gain some weight while dropping body fat. I was at 148 and 12% body fat upon starting out. 4 months later I'm 151 lbs and 10.2% body fat. On paper, not a big difference, but at 34, I truly feel and look in the best shape I've ever been in my entire life. One thing I can definitely say is that I'm stronger. I could hardly deadlift 80 lbs my first month and am now up to a one rep max of 220 lbs. Jake is truly amazing at seeing everyone's individual potential and will challenge you to push past limits you never thought imaginable in the realm of your own personal fitness. The crowd at the gym is so incredibly supportive and after having dipped my toes at other Crossfit type gyms before, I feel I've hit the mother lode. It's a good hybrid of strength and conditioning mixed with CrossFit. They even have martial arts training if that's your type of thing. I found myself surprised when we were doing cartwheels for one of the workouts. It's incredibly well rounded here and getting to know your body outside of just weightlifting is one of the many great skills you'll acquire. Glad I finally found a place that makes me feel excited and like I've overcome fitness hurdles. read more

Been looking for a spot like this in Costa Mesa / Newport. Coaches are great, very knowledgable and the workout are a perfect mix of strength and cardio. I have been very happy coming here. read more

Solid gym, small but holds its own. Good coaching. Ben's never one to not give valuable feedback and good warm ups. Good vibes overall

I've been a big follower of Coach Jake Shaw for a couple years now, from taking his instructor-led crossfit classes when he was at Crossfit Onslaught and Crossfit Upgrade to being a part of his Shamba Nutrition program where he mentored me into tip top shape. I was happy to find out that he recently opened up a new gym in the Costa Mesa area. In addition to crossfit workouts, he incorporates High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Olympic weight-lifting, and gymnastics into his strength and conditioning classes. The results? Being stronger, faster, and leaner! You definitely get a calorie burn out of his classes! Jake is the type of coach that pays attention to menial details, so every class feels like a personal training session, but you get the motivation of being around other fitness-minded people to help motivate you through those tough workouts. Just when you feel like giving up, he encourages and cheers you on to finish stronger and really pull through. There's a real community spirit at this gym, and everyone is so friendly and inviting. The cool part is, you can track your progress through Wodify, so you can really quantify your progress and results. Additionally, his gym offers TRX classes, yoga, and Muay Thai, so if you need a break from HIIT, you can always breathe through yoga classes, kickbox your way through the day, or even just use the weightlifting facilities offered as an incentive next door to the gym. They have full treadmills, rowers, weights, and etc. at your disposal. Shamba Fit has monthly memberships or class passes for those who have commitment issues. First class is free, so give it a try and you'll see what I mean! read more

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CLEAN! I've been training with Jake and the Shamba crew for over 3 years and I've never seen the gym dirty. As dedicated as he is for coaching, he is for the cleanliness of the gym. The Shamba Way provides individual modifications for injuries and challenges me beyond what I thought was possible! This isn't just a regular gym where you check in, work out, and leave. It's a community. Hang out as much or as little as you want, the Shamba Way makes you feel welcome and cared about. read more

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Tried all the other CrossFit places around and this is my favorite. Great workouts for all abilities and class sizes are perfect. You don't feel like sardines like a lot of the other places. Coaches and owners are super involved and you can tell walking around there is a pride of ownership in how the place is kept. read more

What a HIDDEN GEM! I've recently moved to the OC from Dallas, and have been struggling to find a place worth training at. I've been to so many gyms and I'm so glad I've found the Shamba family. I love how this place isn't huge and classes are a good size. Always plenty of equipment for each person, always clean, and such a great vibe. There is always great energy, not just from the instructors but everyone training as well. Jake and his wife, Renee are VERY knowledgeable! I can't stress how relived I was and important this is. I come from a family of professional athletes and I feel I can 100% trust them with my training program. They work on not just sculpting the body, but also helping you reach your goals in the healthiest way possible. Your health is the top priority for them, as it is to you. They really do have a knowledgeable team of instructors as well. Including a Muay Thai instructor, Patrick! It has been a struggle to find this here in the OC, and boy did I hit the jack pot with them. read more

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Jake and the Shamba family make working out and getting healthy fun. They're supportive and understanding of where you're at with yourself in the gym but believe in you more than you do. The Shamba Way is the best gym I've ever been a part of and I learn a lot about healthy fitness. read more

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I never thought anything would be worth waking up for at 4:45am, but I think I may be addicted to the 5am class at Shamba. My mom got me hooked when I came home from college. While the class all does the same workout, I can add weights to push myself, and Jake and Yaremy (the trainers) make sure that I am doing the exercises properly so I don't get hurt and get everything from that exercise. Their presence and attitudes make me feel like they are my biggest fans and want me to succeed for me. What I think is so awesome about the trainers at Shamba is they are really good at seeing me for me and are consequently able to push me and support me at the level that I am at. They motivate me to keep going and push through the pain even when I feel like my arms are going to fall off or they help me modify the exercise so that I am physically able finish my sets. I think another part of why I love going in every morning is because as much as the workout is individual and you are working in your world, the people in the room with you radiate positive energy and everyone really is there and excited about everyone else getting stronger. I cannot recommend Shamba enough because the people involved are so nice and just really good, cool people, and Jake, above all, always gives 100% of himself to make sure that you are sweaty and sore but feeling accomplished at the end of the day. read more

There really isn't enough words to describe how amazing this place is. The Shamba way isn't just a gym like most places, where you show up, sweat & go home. It IS HOME. From the moment you walk in, everyone treats you like family. Jake the owner/trainer truly has a passion to help people & you will instantly know how dedicated he is by the way he treats every person that walks through the doors. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of fitness & nutrition & beyond. All the staff there will go above and beyond to tailor work outs to their need- from beginners to advanced. No such thing as one size fits all here. Coach Renee, coach Nick, & many others are just absolutely amazing at pushing you without discouraging you!! My 12 & 15 year old boys also take the wrestling classes with coach Ian at Shamba and have shown improvements beyond anything I ever imagined in their wrestling skills. Winning tournaments that were out of their league last season- placing high at the top of their weight classes. So grateful for Shamba & all our new family we've met here :) Here's to my family's health!!! read more

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Neighborhood CrossFit gym that focuses on strength and conditioning. Smaller class sizes = more personal attention to focus on form. The coaches are really knowledgeable and helpful- some even have personal training options. Gym is kept clean and equipment is well maintained. Everyone is really friendly and there are lots of opportunities to socialize. They also have another location near the airport that you can drop into. read more

Best decision you will ever make is coming to Shamba and joining the family! Jake and Renee (and Nick and Yaremy as well! ) are amazing people and welcome everyone with open arms. There is no intimidation here as they work with everyone depending on their fitness level. It's such a great community and you will quickly become apart of it and see the results quickly! I've been coming to Shamba for 2 years and it's changed my life in such a great way. Thanks for opening my eyes to a healthier life!!! read more

Great small close knit gym, ability to get personalized trainers and even in the classes. Not big class where you get drowned by the crowd and don't get more focused work. They make sure everyone is doing the right posture and work. If I can work out then anyone can get started. Im doing boxing class there. read more

My favorite gym!! Shamba is an amazing, supportive, and uplifting community, that pushes and encourages everyone to train harder and lift heavier. Classes offer the perfect balance of cardio and weightlifting, with all experience levels welcome. Shamba feels more like a family that holds each other accountable and motivates everyone to get stronger ! read more

I have wanted to try crossfit workouts for a long time but with so many gyms around I didn't know where to start. A friend of mine recommended Shamba Fit and I was hooked day one! I love that the classes are small (between 8-10 people max). I also appreciate that Jake really takes the time to explain each move (especially with the Olympic lifts) and often makes new students practice with a plastic pipe or lighter bar before adding weight. He is very meticulous on proper form insuring that no one will get injured. He also takes the time to modify the workouts for every level of person in the class, making it fun and safe for everyone! Like attracts like. Jake has created an atmosphere of hard work, dedication and fun. For that reason all of the clients who train there are like minded. I have made many new friends along the way. It's great to sweat, cheer and suffer side by side :) read more

Jake has been coaching me for over a year now and he is one of the best! I have learned, and continue to learn, so much from him and have become a way better athlete because of it! The facility is awesome and the people who do the group classes are fun and encouraging! I highly recommend this gym for everyone, no matter what your goal is or what experience level you are! read more

I'm STOKED on The Shamba Way! I have heard so much hype from friends about this gym that I had to go check it out for myself. I recently attended my first class ! What a genuine group of people and instructors. I firmly believe that the instructors and "Jake "the owner want all clients to be successful on their fitness journey. Excited to come back soon and keep learning ! read more

This place is awesome, I've been to a few different CF gyms and this by far the best. Clean, nice, and very educational. Would highly recommend checking it out! read more

Joined this gym a few months ago and haven't looked back. The coaches and members are all very welcoming and the workouts are great for all types of people. Happy to have found this little gem! read more

I began going to Shamba in November of 2016. I initially joined to improve my performance in other physical activities (rock climbing/beach volleyball/cycling). As a regularly active person, I have heard all of the stigmas/injuries associated with crossfit gyms. I was apprehensive initially as this was my first time. The coach(es) at Shamba take the time to teach you the proper technique for each movement prior to lifting heavy. This prevents you from being one of the "I got injured doing crossfit" stories. The community of people that attend the gym are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The workouts are both challenging/fun and typically have a cardio and weight lifting component. I'm glad I joined back in 2016 and have seen real results in physical and mental strength. If you're thinking about getting into crossfit, this is the right place. read more

What can I say...Jake has changed my life. I rolled into Shamba...and I mean rolled in, at, well let's just say a lot! The Shamba way...Jake and Rene...trainer, friends, family! Not only do I go, but my wife and our two sons, 17 and 14. Doing things I couldn't imagine...just finished Murph, let's not get crazy, Modified Murph! Love Shamba! G read more

First of all, Shamba is just freaking awesome! I would know, on the average day I'm in there for about 3 hours. This was the first place I did CrossFit, and I could not have asked for anywhere else I'd rather do CrossFit. I've only been coming here for about 5 months; but I've fallen in love with the gym. The community is super tight knit, everybody knows everybody, the coaches genuinely care and will take specific interest in everybody personally. If you're looking to get fit... this is DEFINITELY the place to come! read more

One of the cleanest gyms I've ever been to. Excellent programming, all of the members are super friendly and fun, Jake and the coaching staff are great, and a really friendly environment, BUT, you will work your butt off. After going to a bunch of other boutique gyms in the costa mesa/newport beach area the past 10yrs, this one has been my favorite with the most rounded programming and best atmosphere. read more

GREAT gym. Knowledgeable, caring, involved coaches, clean environment, and fun atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

I joined Shamba May 2017 by a referral from a friend. I had no expectation that one year later, I would still be at it! The coaches and environment are very positive and motivating. The workouts are simple, challenging, fun and effective. Shamba Way will help you look better, feel better and eat better! read more

Two of the best crossfit coaches are here. Jake and Jessie. They are both top of the line, they will be with you all the way, doesn't matter if you are just starting up on crossfit or already seasoned. Very friendly and professional. Excellent workouts and so many variations and types for all kinds of people. Facilities are great and always clean and training hours are very intense. You can be very fit, average or a bit on the fluffy side, there will always be a workout for you and at your level. They will push you to your limits, if you want results, here is where you start!!! thank you Jake and Jessie read more

I heard whispers that people do burpees, reach max lifting goals, become lighter psychologically, and feel like they're part of a family here. My visit to "The Shamba Way" confirmed these rumors. Jake, Renee, Kirstie, Patrick and the other excellent instructors have created something unique to Orange County: an egoless and energetic space to realize both physical and mental potential. While awesome that students become stronger, the gym also focuses on functional mobility, self-defense, and nutrition. Shamba is defined as a "a piece of ground under cultivation." Cultivate our better selves by smiling while we burpee. read more

Jake and the rest of the Shamba crew are awesome! I have become so much stronger and more confident in my weightlifting skills thanks to Jake's coaching. My daughter and I enjoy TRX with Jessie and kickboxing. It's an awesome gym with good vibes! read more

This gym has been open even when the government mandated them to close. They've been open illegally. They have no PPE and no safety protocol. Just running as usual. I just reported them today and I was told that they would take action within one week. All of their reviews are from members or people who's membership fee they sponsor or comp. Really average gym. No one on one attention. Greedy owners, and out dated equipment. This place should be shut down and it appears they will in the near future. read more

I love the Shamba Way, especially the owner Jake Shaw. He will make you work and get you in shape while coaching you along the way. I've been to other gyms and the experience was not the same. Jake does a good job of assessing your ability and making a program that is right for you. Also, a great group that works out there, all very friendly and encouraging. I recommend them highly. read more