Evolve Training Center
647 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
647 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Jay is an incredible coach. Bring your child here to bring the best out of him
My son started Muy Thai at Evolve about 6 months ago and LOVES it. He has learned so much and loves to practice at home. Coach Mark is wonderful. The space is huge and even with a bunch of young kids, Coach Mark is able to keep the balance of control and fun.
From the first time we entered the building, my children and I felt welcomed. Customer service is warm, patient, and helpful. My son is really liking taking Muay Thai classes with Coach Mark, who made him feel at ease and seen from the very first class. He's learning both about the sport and about life lessons- to care for and to help oneself and others to grow in strength and wisdom, and to feel a part of a community.
Evolve Training Center in South San Francisco is phenomenal! The coaching staff is top-notch—knowledgeable, motivating, and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and welcoming for all fitness levels. Whether you're into martial arts, strength training, or just looking to get in great shape, Evolve offers it all with a supportive community vibe. Highly recommend for anyone serious about fitness and personal growth!
Awesome place! my son has learned so much in the few months he has attended. The place is clean and very welcoming. All the coaches make learning fun while maintaining discipline and being patient with all the kids. If you are looking for a Martial Arts School look no further! Also, they have an awesome deal if you want to check them out, it is only $20 for a 2 weeks trial.
This is a genuinely welcoming gym with friendly members and coaches. The lessons are pristine, and the overall vibe is supportive! Customer service here is also top-notch. One of the coaches, Jane, is especially helpful and caring when answering questions.
Great gym with top notch instructors. Good Vibe of friends and family feel.
Evolve Training Center is amazing! The facilities are top-notch and always clean. Coach Mark and the assisting coaches are fantastic—knowledgeable, motivating, and truly invested in our progress. They have a flourishing kids program, which is a great indication of how exceptional this place is. Whether you’re just starting out or want to be a competitive fighter, Evolve provides the perfect environment to achieve your goals. Highly recommend Evolve to anyone looking to improve their fitness in a supportive environment!
Evolve Training Center has been a great place for our kids to learn self defense as well gain confidence in themselves. The growth that we have seen in our girls over the past year has been very positive. Our kids not only enjoy the BJJ classes but they also love the community events. Evolve has provided a place for our kids to grow and gain the knowledge to ensure they can defend themselves when needed. The coaches at Evolve are very involved in the development of each and every students journey.
Very nice place if you want to make some friends while getting fit and learning self defense! Highly recommend this training center to anyone!
Amazing academy for both Muay thai and Bjj. Professor Jay and Professor Steave teach at the highest level
What can I say about Evolve, welp one word that comes to mind is Family. You come inside and you get the feeling like you're walking inside your own families home which is a very welcoming feeling. My family and I have been training here for a years now and have met so many friends that we call family in which all our kids hang out together along with the parents. In addition you get coached by some work class coaches whether you are a beginner all the way to an expert level or somewhere in between they really know how to maximize your full potential and really get an awesome workout. I highly recommend this place for you and your entire family and you will no regret it!!!
We went to a few martial arts studios before landing at Evolve, and it really is a step above the others. Mark's kid's Muay Thai class is great, very fast and active, supportive and fun, and my kid always gets a good workout and leaves in a good mood. Very nice and friendly staff too, can't recommend this place more highly.
Incredible club. Went with a friend to try it out and I absolutely loved it. It was my first time doing any sort of martial arts, but they were so kind and understanding in letting me go at my own pace. I feel that I was never rushed and always was encouraged to put my best self forward. I would absolutely recommend evolve training center to anyone looking for a high-quality + personable Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu experience!
Evolve is an amazing place to train. Both the Muay Thai instruction by Coach Mark and the BJJ instruction by Coach J and Steve are top notch. Regardless if you are at day 1 or 1000 you'll be getting real attention on your training. Great training is what I was looking for, but what really kept me coming back is the strong community surrounding the gym. The staff and members are friendly and a great time to be around. Class wise, there's a great mix of younger and older folks at various levels. Additionally, Evolve will host holiday and monthly events where all members are invited at no extra charge. Whether or not you participate in the events (I recommend that you do), there's a sense of community around the gym that I haven't seen at other places. Additional notes: Cleanliness: The gym is well lit and mats are always cleaned. Never had an issue with cleanliness since I've been training here. Competition: Competition is offered for both BJJ and Muay Thai. As someone who hasn't competed yet, I can say that competitors and non-competitors are actually treated the same here. Facility: Two floors, lots of mat space for BJJ and Muay Thai. There is a full lifting area with a squat rack and more open for use.
I have had the great pleasure of doing Jiu Jitsu here at Evolve Training Center. I signed up for the two week trial at first and loved every moment of doing Jiu Jitsu. The coaches are phenomenal and experienced. I hope to continue doing Jiu Jitsu here and continue learning from everyone there.
Very nice gym, great kids classes comparing to other schools.
Update 2: Classes are starting to get back to original size, good to see everyone enjoying the new facilities. BJJ and Muay Thai classes are very welcoming to any skill level. Strength Workouts challenging and if you're going to take the boxing for fitness make sure to get there early to grab a bag, the class is very popular and fills up quick! UPDATE: Times are a little crazy right now given the Shelter in place orders, BUT Evolve has done awesome things for their members. They pivoted their workouts and classes to provide them virtually for their members. I miss the atmosphere and staff, but I am still able to continue my workouts, maintain a somewhat regular routine PLUS was able to do a 4-week kettlebell class that really challenged me. If you are looking for a gym that can still offer you classes during this time, Evolve Training Center is a must, doesn't matter if you are in the Bay Area or anywhere else in the country. Do yourself a favor and get a hold of Evolve! _________________________________________________________________ My workouts at the regular gyms were getting boring, and I decided to check out Evolve during a promotion which I got a few classes free. What started off as a trial run for me, is one of the Best decisions I've ever made! I was hooked immediately and has become a second home. Head coaches Jay (BJJ) and Mark (MuayThai) have made their gym a great and family friendly environment where all are welcome. Whatever you goal is: they have fitness, martial arts, kids Muay Thai and BJJ (BTW...family days are awesome- parents and kids take class together), women's self-defense, personal self-defense or yoga-this IS the place to go. No matter your skill level, new or old, Staff and coaches are all there to help reach your goals. The gym members are very welcoming. If you want a great place to get in shape and are tired of regular gyms, STOP going there and give Evolve a try. If you are looking for a family friendly gym to bring your kids to, workouts for yourself that are challenging AND fun. Checkout Evolve Training Center!
Love this place....great instruction even for old people like me.
The new place is amazing. They have done such a great job. They are opened with limitations currently so check their website and or email call them to see what is available.
Great instructors great atmosphere 👏 👍 thumbs up!
One of the best gyms by far in the bay area. The Staff go above and beyond. Excellent location and programs!
Nothing but great things to say about the gym. As much as I miss the in-person training sessions, they've done a superb job adapting with online classes and continuing to find ways to foster the sense of community with frequent communications and updates to the FB group.
Highly recommend one of the most respect gyms in the Bay Area. Coaches from my previous gym recommended I take my training here (we moved to the Peninsula from the East Bay) and I have enjoyed every moment I am there. Coming off of a significant back injury, the Evolve coaching staff understood how to work me back into training, which was very important to me. With the high level talent of both the coaching and the training partners, it was everything I could ask for. Through COVID-19 the staff has remained engaged, added Zoom classes to the daily curriculum and hosted weekly check-ins with their students.
I am very proud of my gym that instantly managed to switch to zoom online classes once the corona crisis started. They were the very first ones doing that and it feels like they started a new era. Usually I have been training at the gym twice per week. Now I can even manage training four times or more per week. I work from home and train in the evenings. If I miss one class which can happen, I ask for the recording and can do the class whenever I want. This is what I call flexible, this is what keeps me sane during this crisis. I am a teacher and currently super busy so this is just perfect for me. Thank you coaches for doing such an amazing job and keeping me fit during this crisis.
Prior to joining Evolve Training Center, I have been searching for a place where my son can learn Jiu-Jitsu and I can work out the same time. There aren’t too many facilities out there that offer classes for both child and parent simultaneously. Based on my observation their facility is well maintained, safe, and clean, which is a plus in my books! The Evolve staff/team are all professional, friendly, and welcoming. On the first day of our 10-day trial my son loved his experience with Coach Mark for Muay Thai and was ecstatic to come back again for Jiu-Jitsu. However, with the turn of events, we weren’t able to come back again to the gym due to the pandemic. However, since shelter in place Evolve Training Center has been proactive in keeping their clients engaged. They have quickly adapted to SIP and put together Zoom classes to keep everyone’s momentum going and keep healthy during this time. They offer Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Fitness, Kettlebell, Mobility, all-female self-defense classes, and P.E. classes for the kids. The Zoom classes are very interactive and are working well for us. All the coaches are very adaptive to the students per class type. Instruction is provided with a lot of guidance, patience, and encouragement. For the past month of taking Zoom classes, we have decided to join the Evolve community. Thank you Audrey, Coach Mark, Coach Steve, Coach J, and Coach Jane for all that you do and for welcoming us to your community. We love our experience and highly recommend Evolve Training Center.
Since the COVID-19 closure, Evolve has offered Zoom classes for their members and even offered some non-member fitness classes for the community. Evolve's active community outreach makes me feel a sense of pride to be a member. Our family has participated in a variety of zoom classes like jiu jitsu, boxing, fitness and kettlebell classes. Even without a physical gym to teach from, Evolve continues its commitment to delivering high quality fitness classes. My family and I continue to be dedicated members of Evolve and look forward to all the classes and their reopening. If you are looking for a place where the members become like family, the facility becomes your second home and the instructors become your greatest mentors....definitely give Evolve a try.
My son began training bulletproof jiu-jitsu classes here in the summer of '18. Pretty quickly, my wife myself and younger son began training there as well. The sense of community at Evolve is like nothing around. During the Shelter in Place, the gym has continued to stay very connected with us. Every week I attend jiu-jitsu and kettlebell classes. Both are very challenging and helped me to stay strong while away from face-to-face training. Along with these classes, the gym offers boxing, muy thai and kids jiu-jitsu classes via zoom. I recommended this gym, now, if you're looking for help staying in shape and motivated while on lock down. Once the lockdown is over, this place is second to none as a gym for the family and for the individual who wants serious martial arts training with top notch instructors and staff. I can't say enough about Evolve. They are the best. 6 mos ago.. Evolve is great. I started training there about a year ago with BJJ and boxing for fitness. I actually started a few months after my kids started the Bullyproof program. The coaches are the best and everyone who trains here is really cool and always looking to help. Also, our kids' classes take place at the same time as our class, so we can all get our work done together. Really glad we made the call to start here.
I want to follow up now that we are shelter in place. Evolve has been AWESOME during SIP and offers a lot of different online classes. As someone who just started jiu jitsu, the online classes have helped me retain things I learned before SIP and keep fresh. Coach Steve keeps us active and helps guide us with individual feedback and guidance. Coach J offered a 4-week kettlebell class that has been great. I can feel the increase in strength over the first three and a half weeks, and he has given me technique that I can keep using. Finally, my son has really enjoyed Coach Mark’s Monday and Wednesday recess class. He was excited for the next class after his first time. Evolve is truly a family environment, and you can tell that they really care about you, not just for the money.
I love Evolve! Even though the physical space is closed during this COVID 19 period, our coaches are still doing classes via Zoom! I’ve been doing the kettle bell classes and my weak knees and shoulders are so much stronger! I’ve had 4 knees surgeries so it’s weakened my body. This program is excellent! Love the gym members who are super supportive! My coaches are awesome and caring people that are also knowledgeable and makes sure your safety comes first! ❤️❤️❤️
I ‘ve been going to Evolve for about a month now and It’s been going great! Boxing and Muay Thai was always something I wanted to try out. As I was searching for a gym, I remembered a few of my clients at work train at Evolve. I’ve heard a lot of great things about this place and I was convinced to try it out. They offered a 10 day trial so I immediately signed up online. Shortly after, coach Mark returned my email asking if I had any questions or concerns about any of the classes at Evolve. He even offered to do a semi private session if I wanted to, and go over some basic movements they’ll be using in class. Entering a new gym can be intimidating but coach Mark made it very comfortable for me. I ended up jumping straight into a boxing class and I immediately felt like this is the place where I need to be. The vibe of the gym was what I was searching for. Everyone is so welcoming, friendly and inviting. Each day I went to class, coach Mark or Audrey (in the front desk) always addressed me by my first name. Whenever someone knows you and calls you by your name, you know it’s a place where you belong. I Would really recommend this gym to any of my family and friends. I’m excited to embark my fitness journey with the Evolve fam.
This is an awesome training facility with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you live in the area , come check this place out. JZ
Joining Evolve Training Center has been one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. I've been doing Muay Thai at this gym for a year now (& counting) and what a year it's been. Right off the bat, you'll feel welcomed. No egos at all here. The staff (coaches & front desk) & the members embody the definition of family. Words can't describe the how much I appreciate the Coaching staff here. Definitely made an impact on my life inside and outside the mats. Nothing but love for this gym!
EVOLVE TRAINING CENTER is not just a gym; it is a COMMUNITY, A FAMILY! The instructors and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and have the amazing ability to effectively teach students of all levels. They are honest, kind and informative. The members: kids, parents,young adults, older adults... are supportive of one another. MARTIAL ARTS, FITNESS and COMMUNITY...you can find it at EVOLVE TRAINING CENTER. They can help you reach your fitness goals and live a healthier life.
My #1 gym I've been going here for about a year now and I've grown quite a connection with the coaches. The gym has alot of humility and respect towards one another. Whether if your looking into competition or simply just wanting to learn the arts they also provide fitness classes during the week to relax your body from hard training. No ego. All love! <3
Been going here for almost 2 years now. When I first moved to South SF 2 years ago, I quit all my other gym memberships and started seeking out for just martial arts gym (Muay Thai specific) only to find Evolve here on Yelp. I was extremely skeptical as I've never ever seen a 5 star review for a gym before so I took it upon myself and tried out their 7 day free trial just to test it out. The first day I came, I didn't get to meet the main coach because he was out of town at a conference; however, to much of my surprise, he reached out to me via email thanking me for attending the classes. I mean who does that? At least I've never experienced that. I actually told him this after 2 years that this was the main reason why I decided to join - that small interaction over email but in all honesty, it's the truth! The little things matter! Skipping to my review at the moment, why did I even mention that story? Evolve was not only a gym to me, it became my second home. I was and am still so grateful to coach Mark Tabuso and coach Vic for their passionate drive to teach, nurture, and train us. The foundation they set upon their students are truly inspiring and I guess you can say that about their personalities as well...(don't make me do more jabs if you're reading this....JK!) Coach Mark not only know Muay Thai and boxing, he lives and breathes it as a way of life. The guy really knows his stuff and no doubt I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who is seeking to learn! It has been an amazing experience and I encourage anyone out to there to really check this place out!
Evolve Training Center... should probably be put in my license because it's literally like my home. I've been coming here for a few years now and the environment is just fun. I love it here. The coaching staff and my teammates are like family. We always get a cycle of new members, and people trying out the class. And it's always a warm welcome. Everyone is super friendly. I only do Muay Thai, but the jiu jitsu program is legit, for advanced and beginners. Muay Thai is always awesome partners, and awesome people. Whether you're there to train and compete, or just for cardio, or even to socialize. Evolve has always been a place I can be myself, and be around some amazing people.
My son enjoys coming here for jiu jitsu. The coaches are great and very encouraging. The pace for learning is perfect. The facility is a good size and there’s plenty of parking.
UPDATE !!!!! EVOLVE TRAINING CENTER HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART! I've been training atcevolce for some time now and all I gotta say is " DIOS MIO I LOVE IT HERE" LOL they have something for everyone.if your looking for a place to workout "EVOLVE " wanna learn muay taghai or jujitsu " EVOLVE " or just to release the daily stress of your busy life " EVOLVE " SEE YOU SOON !!! Evolve is my home away from home I mean literally after work its Evolve 4-5 days out of the week such a great family environment my son and myself love the coaches and the entire gym everyone is so helpful and friendly. Can truly say once you step into evolve you feel like family right away.
Evolve made us feel welcomed. I heard it was a family and you definitely feel that at Evolve. Happy to be part of the Evolve Family.
Great gym for the whole family with lots of spirit! Friendly supportive and inviting environment. My 5 year old son has been going here for jiu jitsu for several months, and the whole rest of the family has gotten involved in some way too. Coach Steve does an amazing job with kids. Very patient and makes the class lots of fun. The management is very proactive, and always thinking of ways to make the experience better and get people involved.
My son and I have been a part of the Evolve family for over 3 years. Evolve is an awesome gym with great and knowledgeable coaches. Always good vibes and a family atmosphere. I highly recommend Evolve!
Been coming to this gym for good minute. I have nothing but good things to say about this gym. This is probably the best family friendly gym there is. Tons of great people to train and everyone is always willing to help each other even if it's your first day. My only complain is I just wished they had more time slots choices for the classes.
Great community, good for families who want to train together, very friendly, and it's always a good training session after every class. 100% would recommend.
What started out as an impulse GroupOn purchase in 2014 to try something new for a couple of weeks turned out to be a lifestyle change. I have been training at Evolve collectively for a couple of years now and I can truly say it is an amazing gym that is very clean and family oriented. Everyone is always trying to help one another and there really are no egos when it comes to your training. The coaches are very helpful and understanding when it comes to your specific training needs as well. You truly get what you put in, but the overall environment, alongside the staff, coaches, and the members is what truly keeps me coming back daily not only to better my skills but also health. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you” and I can attest that this gym will challenge you and have a positive impact on your life both mentally and physically.
I joined evolve 9 months ago and my life changed for the better, I met people who are interested in my health and physical condition and more important to learn disciplines such as jiujitsu, boxing , muay thai and more, the experience was incredible, I lost more than 45 pounds in this time, I won a great and huge family, the instructors are the best coaches and the truth is that I had to join whole family, my wife and children are blessed to belong to this club! My 7 years old daughter love to be there is shoch amazing fellin than i cant wait to go training on the matt! Whit the family evolve
Great gym for individuals and for families. You become family once you join! Try it out for a week and you won’t look back.
We are so fortunate to have joined such a warm and welcoming gym. My kids get the training that they need to succeed and our family has become part of their loving community. Thanks to Coach J, Coach Steve, Coach Angelo, and Coach Jane for fostering such an awesome atmosphere! Cheers to our continued growth and development!
I was recommended to Evolve Training Center by a multiple-time world champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter who had experience training with the staff at Evolve. It was the best advice I've ever been given in BJJ. This is top notch training for any level of practitioner. It can be a tough transition as a colored belt (blue) to move to a new gym. There were absolutely zero issues for me and I was welcomed with open arms. From the instructors to the training partners, everyone at Evolve was friendly and fun. Not to mention, the competition classes are filled with tough and technical fighters who will push you every day to be better. Want to get in shape? Want to learn how to defend yourself? Want to compete at the highest level of BJJ? Evolve Training Center will walk with you step-for-step to reach your goals.
Been training here for 2 years and I have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and the staff! Come train here if you’re looking for a sanitary facility, and experienced, knowledgeable coaches!
I've been incredibly fortunate to be able to have my kids be part of Evolve. My kids started training two months ago and all I can say is that Evolve is the best gym for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Coach J , Coach Steve and Coach Angelo are great instructors. They push my kids to the next level. They also have a variety of classes Muay Thai , Boxing, fitness, and Women’s center. What a well rounded gym.
I’ve been going to this gym on and off since 2013. It’s a real family feel gym where there’s no intimidation. They’ll definitely show you the ropes before they break you down in class. Coach Mark’s boxing for fitness class really pushes you to bring your best out of yourself. Even if I haven’t been to the gym for days, weeks or even months when I come back they’ll still welcome you back like you never left.
Great programs for everyone all ages and levels! Can't wait to go back!
First time here and I'm SO happy I finally made it in. Greeted with smiles, friendly, supportive and encouraging atmosphere - from trainers, front desk and others in the class. They also give you a free first week trial! I'm excited to see what else they have to offer. I took boxing for fitness. Thanks for a great first experience! 🥊🙂🙌
This gym is a blessing to the Peninsula. It is a “Family” gym, kids and adults come here to improve their skills and the love shows with all the coaches. I’ve been taking boxing for fitness and have participated in their fit camp classes as well for a little over 5 months. I’ve grown to become a boxing addict as the “high” I get after a workout is very uplifting. What is great for me, is when I’m in class my son is also in class - so why not work out while my son is too? Must check this place out!
The gym is "evolving" into a gym for everyone. There's new faces coming in regularly. They have "boot-camp" fitness classes, boxing for fitness, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. check it out for yourself
Still double parking in the streets when picking up kids. Still blocking my drive way! It was better when this business was empty. No traffic. Ask your customers to park in designated parking spaces. Thank you!
The kids don't focus or listen and do their own thing as the parents looks on. It's not so much the programs fault, that's the parents but for the kids that are disciplined and ready, they have to stand there and wait. Its a waste of money because the class is only 30 min. The program/instructors should remove the kids who clearly aren't ready and willing to learn or employ more instructors to help. I was really hoping for this to work out but I'll have to find a different program
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