★ 5

So far so good. Excited to see the next 30 days and will update as we go along.

***May 2025 update***
Well, that 30-day groupon converted this guy to a long-time member. This place is awesome! Come free trial class and mention Ken to get no discount, lol. Enjoy!

×××October 2025 ×××

Still here! 🤙🤙🤙

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★ 5

Roots has truly become a second home for our family. The coaches are phenomenal—skilled, passionate, and supportive—making it easy to see progress whether you’re a beginner or experienced. What we love most is how inclusive the gym is. Our youngest son has thrived here, gaining confidence, focus, and life skills that will stay with him forever. If you’re looking for a gym where you’ll feel welcomed, challenged, and supported, Roots is it. We’re so grateful we found this place!

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★ 5

Coming to Roots as a part of my Martial Arts Journey was one of the best decisions I made. Coach Jamie is strict, but that's what you want from a Coach in martial arts. You want someone who's not going to coddle you and push you, correct you when you're wrong, and help you get to the next level. I've greatly enjoyed my time here and compared to other places in this area, it's more affordable as well. You get an excellent workout with a positive community.

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★ 5

Good gym, a little small but very dedicated and involved staff. They teach fundamentals excellent here.

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★ 5

I've done both the muay Thai class and bjj before transitioning fully to bjj. Coach Jamie demands excellence from you and is borderline perfectionist when correcting your technique. For bjj professor Vitor runs an incredible kids and adult program and is structured in his classes. He doesn't go on tangents or veer off topic. Step by step and to the point and makes it easy to learn. You will have fun training and in a safe manner. I have gotten injured but they were freak accidents. They're very diligent in supervising rolls and stopping unsafe techniques and positions.

Space can get limited due to the amount of people but they find ways around it. Very clean mats and I've never gotten a skin infection in the 1.5 years I've been here.

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I began my martial arts journey at Roots, and it’s been a life-changing experience. I started with Muay Thai, and Coach Jamie’s combination of kindness, patience, and toughness helped me grow, even with no prior experience. After a few months, I split my training between Muay Thai and BJJ, before fully transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Under the guidance of Coaches Vitor and Barry, I trained for my first two competitions and made some amazing friends along the way. This journey has not only boosted my fitness and confidence but has also given me a passion and community I’ll carry with me forever. Though I had to switch to a different gym due to a work move, I know I’ll always be back to visit whenever I can. Huge thanks to the Roots family for everything and much love! If you’re thinking about joining Roots, don’t think, just do it :) You won’t regret it.

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★ 5

Many of my old gym buddies switched to Roots, truly a hidden gem in the bay area! Coach Jamie focuses on one theme (i.e. boxing) for a couple weeks, keeps it simple at first and gradually builds the combo. I've seen way more improvement in my technique here than anywhere else, even after just a few sessions.

Most gyms put a lot of emphasis on memorizing combos, coaches rarely adjust your form & don't incorporate enough conditioning. Jamie breaks concepts down into digestible pieces that just click. The coaches here will not let you develop bad habits and will correct you when something could be done better.

I had to unlearn a lot of bad techniques because no one had corrected me for years. I'm super bummed theres no gym in the east coast that comes close to the quality of training Ive had here.

I always make it a goal to visit Roots when I’m in town :)

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★ 5

I have two of my children in the youth Muay Thai class. The class has been great for my two southpaws. Coach Jaime is great very attentive, firm, and fun. I highly recommend taking up some classes if you have kids. They also offer classes for bigger kids and adults. There is also BJJ classes being offered. Great place, great instructor(s).

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★ 5

I would say it's a nice place though there are many people nowadays so it's a bit cozy but for now it's still amzing

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★ 5

Long overdue review and I'm surprised there hasn't been much recent reviews given how crowded this place can get. I've been at Roots for over a year now and so far loving it! I've tried out several fight gyms and I would say Roots has the best coaches and structure relative to other gyms that I've tried, and the main reason why I switched over from another one. I do Muay Thai only so can't speak on the other classes, but I've heard only good things.

What sets Roots apart from the other gyms can best be summarized into the following:

1) Excellent coaches and classes that focuses on techniques and safety, while building up your cardio. Coach Jaime is extremely passionate at teaching and he's by far one of the best coaches I've seen. He is not shy about providing constructive feedback and will call out bad habits that may result in injury to yourself and/or others. That's what a martial arts gym need. I can't tell you how many times I've witnessed students and even coaches getting injured/hurt because of the lack of safety and common sense. Also, he knows what each person needs to work on which is quite impressive given the hundreds of students he sees everyday. You don't just follow combos like a robot, Jaime explains why things are done a certain way which I feel like most coaches I've trained under don't explain in that level of detail. Understanding why helps me remember these details faster and incorporate into my training. The other coaches (Barry, Chris, etc) are also great! They know their stuff and are super friendly. Coach Barry teaches the sparring class and he gives more advance drills for students to work on, while making sure each student is improving. He also spars with his students which is hard to find nowadays! Coach Chris teaches the intro classes and he occasionally goes around and provides little feedback to improve your game.

2) Great community. No egos and everybody just wants to improve. I never once felt uncomfortable or at risk while sparring at this gym. I used to get lots of cuts/bruises from sparring, and even though I feel more challenged here, I end up with less cuts/bruises now. They focus on technical sparring and are careful who they allow to spar. I feel like that is extremely important, especially being a female and lighter than most people. The more advanced folks are friendly and match to your level and speed so you don't feel like you're getting beat up.

3) You'll progress and improve if you continuously take the classes. As I mentioned earlier, bad habits will be called out and the structure of class will encourage you to improve and focus. Also the cost is much more affordable relative to other gyms!

Because of these pros, they easily can overlook the cons (e.g. parking is limited, equipment in need of upgrade, MT classes late at 730, packed gym, etc.). Those can easily be fixed, but finding good coaches and a family friendly environment is hard to find. Thanks Roots for existing!

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★ 5

5 Star Gym - me and my family visited yesterday and their classes are structured and the quality of instruction is top notch. Been doing Muay Thai for 3-4 years at my local gym and 8 years of BJJ this is a quality school. 🔥

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★ 5

Top gym, top coaching, great atmosphere

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★ 5

My 3 children go here. All good things. 2 thumbs up.

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★ 5

Great coaches. Very patient with their students. They know how to teach and have fun at the same time!

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★ 5

Jamie and Chris are amazing fighters, who are very dedicated to their craft. Chris provides a great introduction to Muay Thai and the basic fundamentals. Jamie then builds from that foundation. If you put in the work with them it will show you the results.

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★ 5

Jamie is the owner and sometimes he is a little intense but I think its because he really loves what he does in his gym. He very attentive to his student at all levels.

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★ 5

Very professional. Thank you, Jamie!

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★ 5

Great place to hone in your fighting skills and overall health, great place to unlearn any bad fighting habits and learn from a truly engaging staff. Thanks you guys rock!

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★ 5

Dropped in for a jiu jitsu class and had a very nice experience. Good team, good mix of people on the mat. They could use a larger venue. Boxing class after the bjj class so no time or space for after class rolls.

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★ 5

Really clean and staff is tremendous. They really work with you and help you go in the right direction. I've trained at other gyms and by far this has to be one of the best.

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★ 5

Great team with youth Jiu Jitsu classes, fair pricing and great teacher to student ratio. If you want to enroll your kids in a martial arts class, definitely check out this place!

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★ 5

I’m definitely thinking about it

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★ 5

Great place to learn jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, instructors are very knowledgeable and I really enjoy the vibe from all the students there. I definitely recommend checking this gym out.

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★ 5

Excellent gym for both adults and children. If you're thinking of bringing your kids here to learn, I highly recommend it! Schedule a trial class, they'll love it. All the coaches are fantastic with the kids, and get along with them like a friend, while still having their respect. This is absolutely a hidden gem.

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