Martial Arts Schools in San Francisco

“It's been one month since I've started training at Ralph Gracie Sunset Jiu jitsu on Noriega. In the past I've had some bad experiences with BJJ gyms. Either the instructors didn't pay attention or the other students had an attitude that if you are a white belt you weren't worth the trouble. This place is not one of those. The instructors are excellent! They pay attention and ensure all the students from white belt to purple belt have the instruction they need. They have classes through out the day from 6 am to 7 pm so there is no excuse not to go. I have been taking the 6 am class with Renan Silva, the head instructor, It is amazing how much patience he has. The classes are fun, even for a 59 year old white belt like me. Every one who trains there has been great. All the students are also teachers and willing to share the little tricks they've learned. I look forward to going to the class and I'm sure I'll be training here for years to come!“

“Earlier this year, I was healed of a circadian rhythm disorder by a naturopath. I could tell that my kidneys were involved , so I decided to fine tune my kidney health via acupuncture (kidneys control sleep in TCM), and that's when I began working with the aptly-named Charity. It was a great decision. She taught me to drink way more than I thought was necessary, to do moxa on myself, and to drink nettle leaf infusions from time to time to tonify my kidneys. A few years ago, a psychic told me that someone who owes me money will pay me back, and when they do, I was to spend it on "pleasure." So, when my former boss paid me some back wages, I had Charity do a 12-session facial rejuvenation package on me, as well. The effect of this treatment-- like ironing out the dents-- is subtle and takes time; I think it may be working even after the sessions are completed. A couple of weeks after the last session, I met a man, who happens to be half my age, and we are now in a relationship. Thank you, Charity!It's always lovely to have a great, caring healer to help you feel your best physically and emotionally. Besides all that, I felt like Charity became my friend. We laughed a lot! She was generous with her knowledge and time when possible (Wednesdays) and I learned a lot from her. Ladies, listen to Charity's videos on her webpage. If you feel like you resonate with her thought process, you owe it to yourselves to experience Charity helping you to be your best.“

“SF Judo Institute is a stellar place to learn Judo & Jiu Jitsu. Our 7 year old son has been taking classes there for about 6 months, and we are super impressed with the skill level of the instructors, the structure of the classes, and the overall vibe. It is very community oriented and fun. We checked out 2 other martial arts places near us and this one was by far the best across the board- price, quality and location. Highly recommend it!“

“I've been training here for years. I love the art but more than that I love Jimmy our Sensei. I've made wonderful friends through the years and feel like Norm from Cheers when I come in and everyone knows my name. The place is welcoming, overly clean and it's a great art you can do for the rest of your life.“

“I've been coming here for Muay Thai since 2020. The facilities are clean, the instructors are excellent and really care about the students, and it's a wonderful community. I highly recommend checking out this gym, and they also have fundamental classes for beginners. Great place to go whether you just want a great workout or go deeper in learning about martial arts.“

“I highly recommend Halberstadt Fencers' Club for its exceptional training and the wonderful community. Julien Ouedraogo is an outstanding coach whose expertise has greatly improved my skills. The club's warm, welcoming atmosphere fosters genuine friendships among members. It's a great place for both learning and connecting. Also I completed a fencing lessons with Rafael Musni and man, he's awesome! Super hands-on and passionate about teaching. He makes you feel like you're there to win, not just learn. Great for beginners or anyone looking to up their game. Highly recommend him! ??Thank you, Julien and Rafael, for the fantastic experience!“

“I have been a member here for some time and finally had to write a review because I have learned sooooo much here.The trainers here are extremely good at what they do. They walk you through the beginning process when you finally attend your first class. Whether it's jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, strength and conditioning, or boxing. You will have total attention from Augusto the first time you begin your first class. There is absolutely no judgment or being made fun of here, just very welcoming people.If you're looking to better yourself in life, this is the place to do it“

“I really like the head coach and owner. I’m in my sixties now. lol. I’m getting old but I love the sport. I trained with Sifu one-on-one after surviving breast cancer. He’s a great guy and a GRAND MASTER. He knows so much He gave me his gloves. I found them Sufu! Generous and kind coachI’m living in Sacramento now.“