Body Architecture Training Center

Strength and Conditioning at Body Architecture has been my spot for a while now — and more recently started attending yoga there, too. How much do I like it here? Enough to write my first-​ever, unsolicited review on Unilocal!
I’ve done crossfit at a few different places in the southbay, and I look at the S&C program at Body Architecture as probably more similar to circuit training than crossfit. The workouts are hard but interesting/​fun/​satisfying, plus I’m not getting injured like I was in crossfit. I don’t know what it was, but it seems like I’d either strain or pull something every few months, most recently I experienced an upper back injury while doing crossfit which took me out of commission for more than 2 months and required physical therapy. I did enjoy the olympic lifting aspect of crossfit — and we don’t do that here — but will take being injury-​free over olympic lifting any day of the week!
Lori (owner and primary S&C trainer) is very knowledgeable in several different methodologies of training and kinetics. The staff and other gym members are also friendly and encouraging. They adapt the workouts here to your needs and limitations. Highly recommended!

FYI-​they moved across the street to 3850 Charter Park Drive
Body Architecture is great. If I could give ten stars, I would. I’ve tried crossfit, other personal trainers, insanity workout, other gyms, and no other place gives results like Body Architecture. They switch up the workouts each time so you don’t get bored and your body doesn’t get used to the exercises. They also have a great Saturday morning class which is the most challenging — great way to start your weekend. They have good schedule variety and even offer yoga 2x per week. I really like the small classes and personal attention. The trainers/​instructors are very knowledgeable and if you are ever injured or feeling pain they’ll be able to offer alternatives or exercises to correct the problem. I’ve been losing weight and getting more muscle and tone since starting here and I am seeing speed and strength gains in my hobby activities like cycling and running. Not just for MMA fighters-​if you want to get shape come here!

Body Architecture is the place to go if:
You want to lose weight
You want to get into MMA /​BJJ (or just train like a fighter!)
You want great private lessons /​personal training
You want to gain flexibility through Yoga
You like a more personal atmosphere where everyone knows each others names
You have /​had injuries and need modifications in classes
You want to get stronger, faster, better
The trainers and owner have the education and experience you just cannot find other places. I look forward to going each and every time!
If you have doubts, just give it a try, you will notice the difference when you walk in the door.

My original intention was to become a fighter. Since training with BAMMA, my intentions grew broader. Each class at BAMMA has its own experience. Even BAMMA doesn’t know how much it has improved my life.
Through their classes, I gain physical education, socialization, networking, peace of mind. After the strength and conditioning, I have a calmness in order to concentrate on my school work, currently attend college. I have had positive attitude, physical, and mental changes occur.
I currently train as part of the fight team. As part of the fight team, I have access to many classes. These classes are boxing, kickboxing, MMA, submission wrestling, strength and conditioning, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (GI and No Gi).
All the coaches have a passion; their passion drives you to do the best of your ability and beyond.
Thank You, Body Architecture MMA :)

I’ve been taking Strength & Conditioning here for about 3 years and it definitely transformed my body — muscle tone, stamina, all better than ever. Every class is different so you never plateau. I’ve been a runner for a few years and this class helped my endurance during 10k trail runs where I’ve noticed a big difference. The teachers include Ricky, Lori, Tom, all different styles and all good workouts. They care about form, and encourage you to push yourself but not to the point of injury which is REALLY important for this type of training! It is family oriented too, with parents and kids taking some of the classes together. I’ve seen HUGE transformations here, like someone losing over 100 lbs under Lori’s training, someone doing a fitness competition, and several doing races like Mud Run and coming in first in their age groups. I would recommend this school for anyone looking to make a change in their fitness level and overall health.

I have been a member of this gym for over 3 years. I have done yoga, MMA, strength and conditioning, personal training and many other activities. All these classes and activities have been the best I have ever been a part of. Mainly because of the people teaching the classes and training people. This is a gym you join to have a close and caring relationship with those helping you reach your fitness goals, whatever that may be. Lori, the owner, is amazing! She truly cares about people and will offer as much help and advice as you need to be successful. The atmosphere is one that even a socially shy person like myself feels welcome and appreciated. You will not find a gym like this at any price, anywhere! Period.

Let me just start by saying the lady that runs that place has the biggest power trip I’ve ever encoutered. I was seriously considering signing up with them but the lady that runs that location is out of this world. I wanted to do some kickboxing but since I told her I had a knee surgery 5 years ago she refused to let me join kick boxing! Lol She said «I won’t let you join that» …can you says powertrip… I currently play basketball and run 5 miles at a time but I’m band from already joining kickboxing ?! Lol So I decided ok I guess my jujitsu could need a tune up. She tells me the prices but FORGETS to tell me about the 6 month commitment requirment. I find that from a friend of mine. then I find out they are moving in a couple months. So I ask her about it and she tells that they are indeed moving and they have a couple locations in mind. So I ask her can you tell me which locations you are considering and she says «no I won’t tell you but you can come in for a free class» I then ask her to please give some idea about where the location will be so I know where I could possibly be driving to since I’ll be in a 6 month contract. She says in the rudest voice she could possibly give me «I not going to tell you the locations» …please lady do yourself a favor a be courteous to your customers and you won’t have to ask yourself in a couple years «Why am I going out of business?»

I love Body Architecture MMA (BAMMA)… My son & I have been taking classes there since it opened back in 2008 – 2009? My son takes all sorts of classes at BAMMA, including: Strength & conditioning, MMA, & BJJ. My son & I also have been taking private lessons (1 on 1) each week with one of the MMA instructors for the last 2 – 3 years.
The strength & conditioning classes are brutal. Expect a very intense workout which will leave you exhausted. The workouts are unconventional, and frequently involve flipping a huge tire, swinging 3″ thick ropes, or throwing a medicine ball, etc… My favorite one is where two people hold a rope about 2 feet off the ground and you have to sprawl, crawl under the rope, get up, jump over the rope and then repeat 10 – 20 times. That one is a blast!!! The strength & conditioning classes are usually taught by either Ricky or Lori, and they are both amazing instructors.
The MMA classes are taught by some of the nicest & most knowledgeable instructors around. They are very experienced, and they are extremely patient with the students. All of the instructor’s have fought numerous times and have been successful in Strikeforce & other venues. The smaller class size (10 — 20) allows for the instructors to work very closely with all of the students.
One thing that has not been mentioned in any of the other reviews is that BAMMA is a Cesar Gracie affiliate school. The BJJ instructor (Samir Chantre — Look him up on YouTube) is a black belt under Cesar Gracie, and is considered to be one of the top BJJ competitors in the WORLD. Yes, the WORLD. This guy is A-​M-​A-​Z-​I-​N-​G.
The owner, Lori, is the most dedicated person that I know when it comes to training, personal fitness, and MMA. She literally spends all of her free time organizing fights for the fighters, setting up fight night mixers for the students, and helping people achieve their fitness goals. Not to mention her amazing kinesio taping ability. I don’t know how she does it, but she is able to fix just about any injury with that stuff. It is unbelievable… Also, Lori goes out of her way to help her students & their families with their personal fitness. For example, she has offered to let my son come in early each day for a personal bootcamp to help him lose some weight before he goes back to school. Talk about over the top service…
The bottom line is that if you want to learn MMA/​BJJ or just get in shape without dealing with meatheads on steroids, then this is definitely the place for you. Attitudes are not tolerated, and everyone who trains here is very nice & helpful. When you partner up with someone in class, you can be assured that they are not out to hurt you like in other facilities where everyone thinks that they are a pro and are out to prove that they are better than you.

Love this place!!! I joined about 9 months ago and couldn’t be happier. I love the strength and conditioning classes. They push you to push yourself. without killing yourself (if that makes any sense).
They have a great selection of classes to take — bjj, boxing, kickboxing, yoga, mma, strength & conditioning. All of the instructors are helpful and knowledgeable. The people who workout/​train here are super nice too.
I love Lori, who runs the place. She knows her stuff when it comes to the fitness world. She cares about the gym, the fight team and the students which I think is really cool. If I ever have any questions about anything or help with something she is right there!
This is a great place to come to if you want to get in shape or get active. Also, if you are interested in fighting I recommend checking this place out. They have a fight team with some good fighters. Lots of support from everyone at the gym.
I am training for a fitness competition that Lori is helping me with. I love that this gym is so much more than your average gym. Body Architecture is a positive place to be and I’m glad to be a part of it!

I’ve been a member at B.A. for just about two years and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
The gym has the feeling of a small family, with everyone knowing each other and their background, while at the same time, being very receptive of new members. Lori preaches team and family and everyone is expected to help out around the gym and help each other meet their goals.
I’m enrolled in the advanced MMA class, brazilian jiu-​jitsu, yoga, and sparring classes. At various times, Lori has asked me to be an assistant for the basic MMA classes and the conditioning classes. Lori and her trainers can push you right to the brink endurance wise, but you always keep coming back to get better and better.
In addition to the various classes, Lori will have nutrition seminars, special classes with UFC and Strikeforce fighters, as well as holiday parties for the whole family. Lori is constantly evolving the programs and classes to meet the goals of the members, while staying cutting edge in terms of training.
This gym is one of the few places where the sky is limit. If you want to drop some weight and get in better shape, there are plenty of people willing to help you out and tailor a program and diet. If you want to be a professional fighter, the amateur fight team has an amazing record and Lori is well placed in the industry to help you out if you’re good enough.