Ultimate Training Center/UTC CrossFit

Coach Tony and Jasmine are some of the best Crossfit and gym owner/​operators in SoCal. They care about their athletes fully and put them first, always. The community at UTC is wonderful, I was welcomed right away! They also bring in specialization for things like rowing and weightlifting — which is awesome and shows you how much they care about technique and their athletes. You might even diversify your training with the other disciplines that they offer (jiu jitsu and Eskrima).
If you’re looking for a great facility to train, hardworking athletes to help you excel, community and awesome instruction from experienced coaches — WOD. HERE. NOW!

Received PM from Jasmin and wasn’t pleased about the 2-​star review and the miscommunication with Master Sig (the escrima instructor) and was only made aware when I called her (I called prior and left a message; evidently it wasn’t taken care of or got forwarded). She did offer me a trial for Crossfit and told her I’d keep that in mind and try it out, when my schedule allows.

Hello gym enthusiasts. I am a middle aged female with OK core strength, average cardio, weak hips and an even weaker mid back. I had minor hip surgery and back surgery. So getting back into somewhat of a shape any shape was my goal. I’ve been to a lot of gyms in the past and this one is one of my favorites… with a great price!
I signed up with a Groupon and tried this gym for 30 days. I thought I was in shape. NOPE! Sadly, I was not. So I attended the gym at least three times a week. Within three weeks my upper body strength and cardio improved tremendously!!! Why? Because the instructor encouraged me with easy to understand techniques to every routine and the other students were very supportive and also very, very funny!!!
It is not the gym name or the oh, so cool equipment. It was the people and the culture of cross fit that made me want to go again and again. So let me ask you this. Do you want a regular boring gym class? Or a one that will improve your cardio, increase your strength and be surrounded by a great class of people?
At the end of my 30 day trial my lower and upper body improved and my cardio too. I encourage you to challenge yourself and try something new.

This is such an incredible gym! It’s clean, and friendly and just what I was looking for. After having my baby, I knew I wanted to get back into going to the gym. I wasn’t quite sure where to start. A friend of mine referred me to UTC, and I’m so glad she did! I was so scared walking in there, and within 10 minutes I felt right at home. They made me feel like part of their family. Tony was able to challenge me in ways I didn’t think I could handle, but I did. It was like he knew me better than I knew my abilities. He coached me continuously, until he knew I felt comfortable with each challenge. Crossfit is something I didn’t think I was capable of, but Tony and Jasmin helped me believe in me, and know that I could do it. And I have! I can’t wait to have my son start Jui Jitsu with UTC.
THANK YOU UTC! You guys are the BEST!

If you like a gym with big egos, don’t come here. If you like to work out on your own its probably not the place for you either. If what is important is the achievement your fitness goals then you are fortunate to have found this gym. The instructor Tony did not get his certification over the weekend to teach as most instructors do. I’m glad to be in the hands of someone who has been a personal trainer over 25 years and has the experience of training world class athletes. I also love the camaradarie as I always find myself achieving more than I thought I can do.

Where do I start!
1. Family friendly, if you have kids, there is an area for them to play, read and act like a child.
2. No attitude. Tony and Jasmin (T & J) are extremely friendly and easy going.
3. Safety. T & J will never compromise your safety. Crossfit is a humbling sport and sometimes we want to do more but it wouldn’t be safe. T & J will prevent you from hurting yourself or others.
4. Payment. Easy 1,2,3… No funny business, no surprises.
5. My body. I’ve been a weight lifter, body builder, in the gym to look at women type of guy and Tony has literally blown away everything I’ve done in a gym. My body has changed, I’ve incinerated body fat and I’ve become much stronger.
6. New friends, new family. Everyone at UTC crossfit has been friendly and push you through every workout. I’ve met people and became friends with people whom I would normally not. I’m glad I met these people.
7. Box. The «gym» aka box is a perfect size. Its shared with the CHECKMAT BJJ Champions. It’s a raw gym, nothing super fancy, really gritty! A place to work and perfect yourself. It’s always clean, clean box equipment and cold water, coconut water and an Acai bowl!
I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS BOX IF YOURE IN THE LONG BEACH AREA.

I was fairly new to crossfit when I came across this gym. From the beginning I was given the attention needed to ensure my form and technique was correct. All the coaches as well as the other clientele are very encouraging. Would definitely recommend this gym to anyone, beginner or advanced.

Ultimate training center is nothing short of its title. It is a comprehensive training facility surrounded with professionals in every avenue. From strength and conditioning, to proven, high level jiu jitsu and Eskrima. UTC has decades of experience, come and see for yourself. Sig for eskrima, Tony for strength and conditioning/​crossfit. And master Leo Viera, founder of Checkmat Jiu Jitsu. I couldn’t be anymore proud to be apart of a top class organization.

I found this place through groupon. I haven’t worked out in almost a year so I am completely out of shape. But Tony, the coach and owner taught me the fundamentals very well and still continue to teach me when I forget certain things. He is a great coach. He always make sure your form is right, you’re performing every lift safely and that you are pushing yourself hard to every WOD. Also the place is easy to find and has lots of parking.

This place is amazing!
The owner (Tony) coaches all the CrossFit classes himself. He is very nice and extremely professional. He adapts the workout for those who are not super athletic, but want to get in shape (like me!). I fell very welcomed and comfortable there.
The facility is large, clean and well kept. And they have delicious Acai (Açaí).
I don’t understand the 1 star review. I remember meeting this guy and he acted like he was a pro. Don’t leave bogus reviews just because you think you are better than everyone.
5 stars all the way!