Best gift I've ever received. My daughter took the teen class and I will be signing my…read moregranddaughter up for the teen class as well. The impact and lessons are still with me decades later. Don't let finances hold you back, they can help with that. The confidence and empowerment you receive is priceless, powerful, and permanent. This is a life-changing experience.

Just did the 6 hour Day Long Intro class. I have zero complaints. It was trauma-informed, well…read moreorganized, well-run, practical training. And we had fun! It reminded me of a day at summer camp. Definitely coming back for the more advanced classes.

My sister and I took Jay's Streetwise Self Defense class together, and it was a blast! He taught us…read moremany self defense techniques, including how to escape a choke hold and how to kick an attacker. He helps every student realize the strength that they already have, which instantly boosts confidence and shifts one's mindset about being able to approach different situations. He ensures all the moves are applicable and effective for all students, making adjustments accordingly. Jay is very passionate about teaching women how to protect themselves. He is well versed in common attacks women may face today and conducts practical drills to help students learn what they need to in real life scenarios. It was a very fun and informative session, and we recommend everyone take it!

Fantastic mother/daughter self defense course. Jay was absolutely the perfect coach to help make…read morewomen of all ages feel like this is approachable and necessary. I was so impressed with how much information we gained in such a short amount of time. We will be taking this course a few times in the future to make sure the skills stick. Highly recommend!

I've had the pleasure of receiving some tough love from tuff and I must say:…read more Molli and Josuke are so well versed and balance workouts with power, strength, coordination, and mobility. Ginastica Natural has helped me loosen up my hips and shoulders (which I was in desperate need of. They know how to work with people who have been training competitively and also people who are just starting their fitness journey. Can't wait till tomorrow to get some more Tuff Love in my life!!

Although I still recommend it, Mollii can get frustrated and say things that hurt. She's receptive…read moreto feedback, but it still happens.

We were drawn to this place due to their commitment "the warrior's path be devoted to creating a…read morejust and peaceful self and society." I emailed with the director, Professor Sonya Richardson, who thoroughly answered my questions about their teaching techniques and welcomed us to observe a class. When I entered Hand-to-Hand I was greeted as a new person with such warmth by multiple teachers/Sifus. Women, men, gender non-binary people are actively welcomed in this space. It is clearly a special place of community.

This business will take your money and disappear. I signed up for an online class and they never…read moresent me the link, but took the demanded donation. I have emailed them several times about this with no response. I have also called countless times and no one answered. I am extremely disappointed in this company's professionalism. This is a terribly run business.

Great place to begin your journey into Krav Maga! Gaby is an amazing instructor and works well with…read moreall skill levels along with his instructors. It is very welcoming and filled excellent members! You will love the good vibe and life skills training!!

I had a wonderful time meeting a wide array of age groups and fighters across multiple levels from…read morebeginner to expert. Gabi the owner is a supportive and insure conscious instructor with a wealth of knowledge and the skills to demonstrate them in clear and concise ways. Love all other instructors as well. Very welcoming place with the intention to team building end empowering the individual.

Coach Markshawn is the best. His classes are fun, professional, and a great experience.read more

Only dropped into one class, however I had an amazing time! Everyone I talked to besides the front…read moredesk guy were super friendly and welcoming, and I felt like I learned a lot! I would definitely go back.

My son has been taking the kids' class, Ages 4-7, for about two weeks now. The coaches are very…read morepatient and informative. The student-to-coach ratio helps keep all the kids engaged throughout the entire training. I can see why this gym is so successful. Five stars for sure!! These were the main reasons why I signed up my kid: -Very Accomplished and Professional Staff -Good student-to-coach ratio -Very Clean Gym (no shoes/slippers on the mat, good airflow, and no foul stench) -Easy Parking

I started my son at 10th Planet a little over a year ago. To say this gym has become our family is…read morean understatement. Instructors are patient, fair, and knowledgeable. As a parent, seeing instruction that includes focus, discipline, and fun is refreshing. I also started training to keep up with my kiddo. Looking forward to going to the gym was never in my vocabulary, until I found how happy being on the mats made me! They offer Yoga and TacFit too. The facility is clean and spacious with an additional training room in the back. Weights, row machine, treadmill etc. Nice location with a grocery market around the corner and cafe and playground across the street.

What a great addition to the Jack London Square neighborhood!…read more Learn self-defense AND get a great workout in 30 minutes! (You'll be sweating!!) Women only, with coaches who can help you with form. It's very clean, bright, and new! There's a form to sign up for a free introductory session.

From the owner: We are a Boxing/Kickboxing/Self-defense circuit for women. The workout is only 30 minutes, and…read moremembers can walk in any time during our open hours; there are no set class times. There is always a trainer on the floor with our members to help them progress in their technique. We also have a childrens area, providing the best 30 minute high-intensity workout for busy moms.

Adults classes - I've tried the BJJ, kickboxing, and free self-defense classes. All have excellent…read moreinstructors and a good instructor / student ratio. The environment is helpful, friendly, and no-attitude. Warmups vary in intensity depending on class and teacher but usually are at least 15 minutes of intense exercise. This is followed by 30 minutes on a technique, and the end is drills or sparring (in advanced classes). Respect for safety and other students is enforced well. In kickboxing, you will not be allowed to spar until approved by the instructors, which means you need to know the basic techniques and show self-control. I appreciate this because this means your sparring partners will be well-behaved and courteous, not panicked and dangerous. Kids classes - the kids BJJ class is great with a very high instructor/student ratio and a lot of attention paid to partnering kids up in a productive way. There is enough firmness in the instruction that kids will try hard, but no militaristic nonsense. Fun games are used as incentives to work hard and do techniques well. The instructors have been great with accommodating different dispositions and temperaments of kids, and will work with parents to figure out a solution. Kids progress at a realistic pace and earn stripes at about the same pace as an adult class. They do also train in kickboxing once every few classes, so the kids do get some striking/kicking experience as well as grappling. Bathrooms and mats are actually clean and not scary, it's clear the owners care about hygiene and people not getting sick. If you've been to a variety of other gyms you know this is hard to find, some places seem to think grime makes you tough instead of just dirty. Only downside is the gym has only a single space so there is only one class at a time. Currently (05/26), classes run from M-Sat for adults with a single kids class on Saturdays. If you wanted to train 5x a week for competition you might want to look at another gym, but Four Elements works great for us.

I've been training at Four Elements for over eight years and cannot recommend this school enough!…read more Located right in the heart of Downtown Oakland, Four Elements is accessible via many forms of public transportation. There is also parking nearby for folks traveling by car. No matter where you're commuting from in the Bay Area, you won't have trouble accessing the gym. Karin and Mollii are knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and engaging instructors who make kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes a total blast. The broader community at Four Elements is incredibly inclusive and supportive of women, POC, and LGBTQ students. If you're looking for a martial arts school but are wary of training in toxically masculine environments, this is the gym for you. Come on by for a great workout!

After a year and a half working with Kewesi, I needed to shift from training self defense to…read morefocusing more on bodywork and mobility coaching to take care of my body and some chronic pain / muscle tension I was dealing with. He adjusted my training program and was so attentive to my goals and needs. As a mobility coach, he is very perceptive and knowledgable about how the body works and why. His teachings continue to influence me as I stretch and check in with my body throughout the day. Anyone experiencing chronic pain, or dealing with an injury or disability, I strongly recommend seeing Kewesi and learning how to increase your mobility!!!

Would recommend to anyone seeking personal training or physical therapy. Working with Kewesi to…read morerehab from chronic injuries has been life changing. I've never worked with a practitioner so singularly focused on discovering what is working with your body, what's not, and then applying a wide range of treatments and regimens to find out where your body is and what it will respond to. He can take you through workouts, mobility exercises, or put you on the table for massage and manipulation. He's like a hawk all session watching you move through exercises to determine what approach is right for that day. Attentive, thoughtful, creative, knowledgeable, sympathetic - all at superlative levels. He also provides you tools to work on healing yourself, which is really important.