Evolve Training Center

I have been coming here for about two years, and after joining, I have never looked back or considered another gym. What’s so great about Evolve Training Center is the quality of instructors that are there to do what they love. Us members of this gym are fortunate to have such guidance from these groups of individuals that want their students to learn. Evolve Training Center has a different array of classes that suits your needs and to keep your interest levels awake. I initially joined for Evolve’s Muay Thai classes with Coach Mark, but after observing what else is offered at Evolve, I found myself taking different classes as well. What I like best about Evolve versus the traditional gym, is that we really are a family. You are not going to encounter students that are trying to showoff, but more so helping each other. This sort of camaraderie only comes around if you have students that are willing to help each other as opposed to competing verse each other, and Evolve does just that. I am genuinely happy to be a student here at Evolve Training Center. I recommend Evolve to anybody with an interest. The first step is getting here, the rest will take care of itself.

Almost a year ago, my daughter joined the gym for jiu-​jitsu class. During her class there was a boxing class that occured. I made up all «excuses» why I shouldn’t give boxing class a try, plus at that time it was all men. I had a conversation with JJanero and he motivated & influenced me to give it a try… the rest is history and the present day is the journey… Evolve Training Center is family. People care about your well being and they help influence you to change your habit. My family & extended family are blessed to be a part of a place that is more than just a gym. To Coach J, Jane, Mark, & all the coaches, THANK YOU for all you do. We are looking forward to many more years. Can’t believe it’s almost a year since we’ve join your family. Xo

Last year, my oldest son, a spazzy, sweet kid, was getting ready to go to middle school, and we wanted him to learn some self defense and build confidence to defend against bullying. It was meant to be a summer activity, for him only.
Within a few weeks of him starting, we liked the muay thai and jiu jitsu programs so much (and it just made sense for us logistically) we had our two younger kids enroll. A little more than a year later, our whole family is now training at Evolve.
Some of the things that make it a great fit for our family:
1) There are a lot of class times available, including evening adult fitness classes that run the same time as the kids’ classes.
2) Instructors that are responsive to different skill sets and fitness levels. On the BJJ side, although a good number of the students (both kids and adults) compete in tournaments, there is no big emphasis on it. Students that do decide to compete receive unmatched support from the coaches, no matter how they do. My kids have learned so much from Coaches Steve, Martin and Jyn. Coach J has even prescribed an easy at-​home supplemental workout plan for my oldest son to help build his strength.
On the «stand up side», Coach Mark (Muay Thai and Boxing) has patience and attention to detail that I have never seen waver. His energy is so consistent it almost makes it hard to believe he has been doing this for many years.
3) Fairly priced, especially considering there are 5 people in our family.
4) Women’s BJJ class! Again, taught by top notch instructors, Jane and Tess.
5) Family atmosphere. It’s not Disney and unicorns and rainbows everywhere, but it is a respectful place where people of all ages are welcome.

Walking into a new gym is always an intimidating experience. This is especially true when walking into a martial arts/​mma gym. i was immediately welcomed by the staff, coach Janero and coach Tabuso. Everyone in the 6:30 technical jiu jitsu class were super kind and encouraging. Coach Steve taught with excellent detail and took his time with whichever student needed the attention. The gym has a ton of mat space, punching bags, and pretty much any exercise equipment you’d need. Ive had the luxury of training at many other gyms throughout the country, and i can say that ive yet to find a gym with a more positive community with talented training partners. cheers!

If I could give more stars I would. I have the opportunity to travel and train at many wonderful BJJ academies. I have never been more impressed with how I was welcomed with open arms at Evolve Training Center. Professor Jay, coach Motzart, and Jason went out of their way to make me fell like family. And that was just the first day! Went back two more times amazed at the amount of Black Belts, Brown Belts, Purple Belts, Blue Belts, and White Belts under one roof. The rates they charge are extremely reasonable considering the level of instruction and training you get. Oh and did I mention they offer a bunch of other classes outside of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Evolve has helped me change tremendously in my health and knowledge of BJJ. As for my health, when I first came here roughly 1 ½ year ago, I was almost at 175 pounds. I was not eating healthy at all. Drinking soda, beer, lots of sugary snacks, not eating lots of greens. But since then, I changed my diet, cut a lot of the sugary snacks, stop drinking soda (well not completely, maybe, once a month. but compared to 1 soda a day). Also stop drinking beer completely. Now I eat lots of healthy greens. Now I walk around 160 pounds. That was a lot of help from Coach J and his wife Dr. Jane Janero constantly encouraging me to live a healthier lifestyle and taking their words and encouragement to heart. I am more in better shape than I was when I was in my 20’s and 30’s. Plus taking the great fit camp coach J instructs Tues and Thurs at 6:15 to 7. Also with being here for 1 ½ years. I have been doing Coach J’s BJJ classes 4 times a week. Yes I am addicted to BJJ. Coach J has soo much knowledge of BJJ. It shows with all his student that is learning under him.
Great family atmosphere for kids and adults. Evolve will train you right with kids Bully Proof programs, Fit camps, BJJ and coach Marks Muay Thai program.

Too often we underestimate the power of an honest compliment… Evolve training center has a top notch Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing programs for all ages including strength and mobility classes, athletic conditioning, and fit classes. The first thing you will notice as you enter your way through this wonderful gym is the owners and trainers who are super welcoming and friendly. They also have great instructors! Everyone is so friendly and makes you feel like you belong the minute you get on the mat. Although the members of the gym are not the typical gym rats, this is a place where people come to workout and not waste time. This place is solid! You get a full access of the gym, Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing and all the fitness classes at a great p henomenal deal! Ask for JJ or Mark…

The staff at Evolve are all consummate professionals, who clearly are experts in their fields, but also neither intimidating nor self-​serving. This makes everything challenging, yet approachable, and in the end equals achievement at a high level.
John Janero has played a key role as a personal trainer in the rehabilitation of my daughter’s knee from an ACL tear sustained on the soccer pitch. Post surgery, John worked in conjunction with her physical therapist — challenging her weekly resulting in significant progress of strength and mobility. The training, along with the recommendations of clean eating, were key in her rapid recovery and rehabilitation. She has returned to playing competitive soccer for a few months now with a much stronger and more balanced body. She continues to work with John and his staff to maintain.
It could be recovering from an injury, or recovering from simply not putting oneself first. If you are looking for a great training staff, go check out Evolve Training Center and meet with John Janero and his team yourself. You won’t regret it.

I was lucky enough to have some old high school friends who trained here. They referred me to come on and check it out to get back into grappling. Little did I know what I was getting! From the moment I stepped in I was welcome and made a part of the evolve family. Coach J is great at adapting to his students. He runs an awesome fit camp and great jujitsu classes. I really can’t credit this place enough when I started I was 270 pounds out of shape and just a mess and with guidance and support of coach j and the whole crew I am down now to a slim 220 and going down and in maybe the best shape of my adult life. I dropped my waist from a size 40 to a 34 – 36 inch waist. Once you get on the mats you will understand how great it is and you won’t want to leave!

Evolve is an ideal training center for all type of fitness goals. If you want to one day compete in jiu jitsu or muay thai, this is the place for you! At evolve they have expert and experienced coaches and trainers that will bring you to that competition level. If you want to learn self-​defense, this is the place for you! They have children’s bully proof to help kids and teens defend themselves, jiu jitsu for all levels, women’s jiu jitsu, muay thai for all levels, and even boxing. If you want to just get into shape, this is the place for you also! The classes will not only make you sweat, you will build strength and stamina as long as you put in the effort and hardwork! They even have a fit camp classes tailored for this purpose.
What makes evolve unique is the welcoming environment that they have. The office administrators are very courteous and will answer any questions you have about the center, classes, prices, etc. The coaches and trainers are serious about training, but are friendly and approachable. On your first day, they’ll make sure to understand your level and goals, and help you get oriented! And as you progress, they help point out any flaws in your technique and not stop until you get it right. You can really see the welcoming family atmosphere as you walk in and see kids, teens, and adults training. If you want to just watch your kids train, they have fairly large bench space and seating area to capture any memorable moments.
In terms of the facility itself, the center has loads of mat space, lots of training equipment, cardio machines, weights, bags, pads, gloves, jump rope, and most of the things you need. They also have parking and a clean bathroom, which are both good pluses!

Your not joining a gym your joining a family! If you want to just check the box and get your work out done, probably not the place for you! They care, their patient, but they hold you accountable towards your goals! It’s my home! Love this place!

Best gym in the world!!! Fit camp class is really awesome!!!
I could lose 20lb because of this gym:)

Evolve training center is probably the best Gym out there. Not only do they offer a wide array of classes from Fitness to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu they also have ALOT of Mat space. The instructors are top notch and house multiple worlds champions from Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you feel like you wanna compete in either one of those sports this is the gym for you. It’s also built for casual practitioners who just want to get into shape as well.

What can be said about Evolve that hasn’t been said already. The coaches there are some of the best around! Absolutely passionate about their craft and detailed with their instructing. The environment there is very welcoming and family oriented. I can’t wait to get my youngest child enrolled in BJJ and Muay Thai.
From the fit camps to BJJ to boxing and Muay Thai, it’s all great. I’ve done all that they have to offer there and the only problem is that I don’t have enough time in the day to attend all of the classes!
Hands down, definitely the best gym in the area.

I’m incredibly pleased with the entire experience I’ve had at Evolve. I went in blindly not knowing what to expect. John the owner took his time to explain to me what his fitness center was all about. I explained to him that I was suffering from a bad hip that was injured playing sports throughout the years. John set me up with a program to not only strengthen my core but increase my flexibility. Today I’m able to move around with more energy and ready for the daily chores of work and being an active father with my three sons! If you’re looking for a great place call John, tell him I sent you!

Evolve is awesome! I first came in to this gym about 2 ½ years ago and I’ve never looked back. I have focused on Muay Thai while also doing the boxing and fitness classes on the side. Coach Mark is an excellent teacher with a vast amount of experience in Muay Thai. I have improved so much since just starting out years ago. While I have not done Jiu Jitsu due to a bad knee, I know Coach J is also a great coach and I love the workouts he puts together for the fitness class.
The biggest aspect that got me hooked on this gym was the environment. Everyone in the gym is incredibly friendly and supportive whether you are a beginner or more advanced. The coaches are genuinely invested in each person who comes to the gym no matter what their goals are. I would, without a doubt, recommend anyone to come to Evolve and try out some classes!

Evolve has it all for a guy like me; the best combination of serious training, and family atmosphere.
Coach J is a super knowledgable jiu-​jitsu instructor, with years of experience. Whether you’re interested in competing, learning to defend yourself, or just trying to get some exercise, you’ll get the absolute best instruction. There’s a great kids program as well.
Coach Mark is hands down the best boxing coach I’ve ever worked with. Great attention to detail, and positive reinforcement.
If you just want to get in shape, the workout classes are challenging but fun, and everyone supports each other.
Everyone here seems like one big happy family. All of the more seasoned students are very welcoming, and always offer help to the newbies.
There’s something for everyone here!

If you have been thinking about going to Evolve, my only advice for you is: DO IT!
I have been going there for the past six months for jiu jitsu and personal training with Jay. The first time I went there I was blown away by how much it seemed like the trainers really care about you and want to help.
They have a huge range of classes at a lot of different times, so they can fit any schedule, and I have seen a whole range of people there from little kids to professional fighters and everything in between.
Hey it is an hour and a half BART ride EACH WAY for me to get there, and I still get out there twice a week — so you can do it too!

If you are reading reviews for Evolve Training Center, you can just stop right now and get your ass down to the gym!
I have been working with Coach J Janero now for over five years and have seen this gym evolve into a state of the art training facility.
His partnership with Coach Mark Tabuso has brought an energy and level of expertise to the gym that is second to none.
The greatest thing about this gym is that they really do cater to the community at large. Going to a training center that is affiliated with martial arts or MMA can be very intimidating for most. However, ETC is NOT about beating each other up, showing how tough you are or walking around the gym with no shirt to try and draw attention to yourself.
What ETC is about is TEAMWORK, SUPPORT, PROPER TECHNIQUE, FITNESS, MOTIVATION, FAMILY AND LOVE.
Coach J and Coach Mark are very passionate about their work, yet at the same time they are very approachable.
It is not rare to be there watching your kids learning Jiu Jitsu and see an elite level fighter training for their upcoming UFC bout in the corner. No matter who you are Coach J and Coach Mark make sure you feel respected get the best experience possible from your time in the gym.

I brought my son to the Bullyproof class just to see if he would like it… He LOVED it. The next day I took him to the Kid’s Muay Thai class and he LOVED it!
I truly believe that the reason he enjoys it so much is because the instructors/​owners as well as their staff of instructors work great with the kids!
There is no ‘tough guy’ aire about them, they are all very welcoming with all the children I have seen in there. Especially a new timid kid!
This is a great place to take your children.
The adult classes also seem to be great!
I trained at Fairtex for a while and for the beginner and intermediate they seem on par. I cannot speak about the advanced classes, as I have not been around to witness them. I can tell you though, that both Jay Janero and Mark Tabuso have many years of reputable experience, so I’m sure the advanced classes are just as good!