Evolution Martial Arts & Crossfit

Jason and AJ are awesome! My 2 boys love it there. Not only are the instructors amazing but so are the families that go there. Such a great environment for kids! I look forward to the day my boys become black belts.

My Fiancé and I both decided to change our lifestyle so we can live longer for each other and for our families. Between obesity, gout, back pain, joint pains, shortness of breath, hypertension, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and GERD, our lives weren’t headed towards a prosperous future.
At Evo, you do not have to be a fitness pro. You can have little to no experience and you will see results. I promise. Since we have started Evo Crossfit, March 2016, most of the diagnosis’s listed above are gone. We still have a long road to meet our goals, but we are headed for a healthier future.
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for the Coaches at Evo. They have revived my feelings of motivation and I am achieving my fitness goals. They take extra time to teach you proper form to prevent injuries, yet push you beyond your limits. They are great coaches who are positive, down to earth and make exercise fun. I can truly say that I love going to this Box and I look forward to finding out what our work out is for the day.

My daughter attends the Evolution gym in the tiny tigers class. She has been attending for a couple months but I am thoroughly pleased with our experience so far! The whole staff has been extremely polite and easy to work with. Since my daughter has been attending the classes she has learned to listen better and able to memorize things easier. I think that is attributed to her having to memorize positions and different types of punches. Her balance has also gotten tremendously better which will help her to be more coordinated. If you’re thinking about signing your child up, I would highly recommend them, while most places only offer a one day trial, they offer 10 days, which is great. The gym is also clean and well ventilated which is a plus. I was surprised to see how organized the staff is and how smoothly run the classes/​belt test ceremonies are. I give Evolution gym 5 stars!

My family & I have been members of Evolution for almost 5 months and I cannot praise this place enough.
Two things brought Evolution to our attention: the positive word of mouth, and the fact that they offered both Crossfit AND martial arts classes. We were looking for a gym that all four of my family members could attend at the same time, and we found it at Evo. My teenage son, my wife and I attend the Crossfit classes while our youngest attends Martial Arts classes.
Crossfit: The classes are great. The coaches and instructors have created a safe, educational, and challenging environment for all skill levels. I, personally, have never been part of any formal structured workout program; yet the coaches made me feel comfortable and at ease. Coaches Brandon, Mario and Walter are all amicable and very knowledgeable. They push all the athletes to their best, but make sure they do it safely and to the best of the athlete’s ability.
Martial Arts: Again, kudos goes to coaches Jason & AJ for teaching such a great class! My son started when he was 6, and he hasn’t looked back ever since. The instructors are very knowledgeable and gregarious and great with the kids. They challenge them to do their best, emphasizing discipline and and a sense of family that encourages the kids to keep coming back.
If you’re looking for a gym that offers a very professional, safe, challenging and enjoyable environment with knowledgeable, personable and great coaches and instructors; Evolution Martial Arts & Crossfit is the place to be!

When people say Crossfit, people usually associate that with various injuries from shoulders to back to knee to pulled muscles and always tell me how hard it is. Many people, friends and trainers alike always tell me not to sign up for it. I’m never one to listen nor to judge, so I decided to try it. AND I LOVED IT! I was intimidated at first, but the coaches eased me into it. They were very knowledgeable and worked with your strengths and weaknesses. Everyone else in the gym were also friendly. They treated you like family. It’s that combination of excellent coaching and camaraderie made me keep going to evo. I highly recommend Evolution martial arts and crossfit to everybody! You won’t be sorry.

Evolution Martial Arts is AMAZING! My son has been a student for 1 ½ years and goes 3 – 4 days a week, he loves it! Jason Lau and his team of instructors has taught my son patience, self confidence and with hard work you can accomplish anything! My son has made great friendships as well. It’s a joy to watch your child accomplish his goals with hard work and practice and to see his smile is priceless!! I can’t say enough about this school, it has changed his life! Thanks Evolution

Like a lot of people, I was hesitant to try out Crossfit because i have a bad knee and back issues. My sister has been a member for a while, and she kept explaining to me that I just had to try it, and that i’m sure i would end up liking it. I took the beginner’s course in January, and found that while challenging, it was very fun and something that i saw myself able to do. The coaches here are extremely helpful, and have found ways for me to get better in all the things that we do. I’ve visited other gyms, and while they were nice, they don’t have the personal feel that Evo has. Every class is like having a personal trainer, and every class has some great people to work out with. And everyone is so supportive! So not only do you get a super intense workout, but you get to meet some really cool and good people. Glad I joined. Big props to Brandon, Jason, Walter and Mario for helping out a guy like me get into better shape.

I can not tell you how much I love EVO. I was introduced to EVO due to their Parent & Child hapkido class on Sundays. They are one of the few in he Valley to provide such a program. Jason and Brandon are AMAZING… the patience and passion they transfer to the children is really so amazing to witness and see how much the children enjoy learning hapkido. I soon found out about their Crossfit classes and decided that it was something I wanted to try. I was a beginner and after having both my boys I had not entered a gym in years… I fell in LOVE with Crossfit! The coaches were amazing, they helped me so much by pushing me and never allowing me to give up. I will always be grateful for my box. If you decide to join, you are joining an amazing family… everyone is so welcoming and supportive of each other. There are no other boxes in the area that have the feel that this box does. And that is why Evo deserves more then 5 STARS!

I first heard of EVO through some friends who had recently left our beloved gym to try out this new «Crossfit «thing. I was very apprehensive about joining because of torn meniscus issues and all those crazy injuries I had read about in articles due to «crossfit». I waited almost a whole year before I called EVO and spoke to Jason about what accommodations they offered at the gym for people like me.
Jason was super friendly and helpful. He let me know there were modifications that could be made to just about everything. AND if I was not comfortable doing a specific movement due to pain, it could be substituted. Still hesitant, I joined only after receiving a groupon certificate from one of my friends and have only one regret: Not joining sooner!
EVO has challenged me and made me a stronger person than I was a year and a half ago. I have achieved fitness goals that I was not able to achieve in a regular gym or with a personal trainer. Everyone at EVO is like a big family and it truly is a pleasurable place to come and workout. The people here are very encouraging and this helps keep everyone motivated towards their fitness goals. The coaches are very knowledgeable and do all they can to help you achieve the right form in order to succeed.
I love this box and it has truly become a second home for me. With the help of the coaches, I have reached a point where I feel better than I ever have before and you simply can’t put a price on that. If you’re looking for a crossfit box, I recommend you check this one out. You wont be disappointed.

I was hesitant in joining any Crossfit box because I had back injuries that limited me to what I could do. Plus I was overweight and unmotivated.
A friend of mine had posted her awesome results since joining Evo. I was surprised how close in location the box was and I was especially enticed with the free 2-​week offer. Other boxes I looked at only offered 1 free day and their intro classes was a week long. Evo has a 1 month on-​ramp beginner class that ensures a stable foundation before you move on to the regular classes. The coaches (Mario, Walter, Brandon & Jason) are great and make sure that proper form and technique is followed.
My first class I was barely able to complete a full set of lunges. I felt defeated and realized how out of shape I’ve become. But that didn’t stop the coaches from giving up on me. Plus the community! People I did not know we’re cheering me on and that ignited a fire inside me.
I fell in love with Evo and Crossfit because of how strong I’ve become, the confidence it gave me and the amazing friendships who’ve become my 2^nd family.
Evo is more than just a gym, it’s a place where support is given, laughter is shared and goals are achieved. This is the Crossfit box you want to be a part of!

My two boys have learned self control, how their body works, and have amazing fun. There is no physical contact so they don’t attempt to use it on each other. The teachers are wonderful at molding the children into thoughtful practice of mind, body and heart. Love this place.

I can not speak more highly of Evolution Martial Arts Academy and the instructors. The care and dedication they show to all their students is top notch and how they inspire the learners to believe in themselves and do their best. My children have been coming here for over a year and their self-​esteem, self-​disabling and confidence has grown tremendously. Coach Jason and Coach AJ are great teachers and have the gift of working well with children of all ages. If you are interested in martial arts look no further, this is the best Academy in the Valley.

I just want to take the time to thank this studio for all they do they for both my children. We have been with them for about a year now and have seen such an improvement in our children in regards to focus, discipline and concentration. They love coming each week to class and love and respect the instructors. We have managed to attend a few of the events the studio has put on such as movie night and fundraiser night at CPK. Seeing the other students and instructors at the events makes us feel like the group is more like a family than just a studio. As my children continue to grow through their martial arts classes, we will continue to recommend the studio to anyone looking for a great place to send their children where they can feel safe knowing they are in great hands and enjoying while learning.

Update: I love this box! I have been a member for 3 years and I am so proud of the progress I have made with the help from Coach Walter, Mario, and Brandon. I conquered my first handstand, rope climb and DU’s (double unders) which I couldn’t be happier about considering I was never able to do any of that! I look forward to the upcoming new year to see what I can accomplish next. The staff here is great. They conveniently pre order my favorite protein supplements from Progenex and have new EVO shirts every few months. I always look forward to the WOD and working out with awesome people who are motivated and who encourage me when I need that extra push. If you thought about trying crossfit, do it here! You will be surprised at what you can do!

I don’t know about you, but CrossFit has always seemed pretty intimidating to me. I decided to give it a try at Evo, and could not be happier that I did. Evo has a 4-​week on-​ramping course that prepares you to safely complete Olympic-​style weightlifting and introduces you to the different styles of workouts you might see during the regular classes. One of my biggest concerns going into all of this was being pressured to do things I just couldn’t do and ultimately hurting myself. The coaches at Evo are amazing, though, and encourage you to evaluate your own abilities and do modified workouts as necessary, while also pushing you to the next level. I have a fused spine, so there are certain exercises I can’t do, but the coaches always remember this and help me figure out alternative or modified exercises. Speaking of the coaches, YOU WILL LOVE THEM!!! They all knew my name after only one class and continue to be so incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. It is such a positive atmosphere that you’ll want to go back even just for the great people (coaches and classmates included). Be warned, they remember when you don’t come to class, so be prepared for some serious accountability! But really, if you are looking to do CrossFit and want to have a great time doing it, Evo is the place to go!

Evo is amazing. With 3 slipped discs in my back and being out of shape, I didn’t think I was gonna make it passed the 1^st day of the intro class. But the coaches are so genuine and helpful, they showed me how to modify things so I was still able to participate and get a workout but avoiding injury. Now a year later I have a stronger back and core with rarely any pain. The coaches are so attentive it makes u feel like you’re getting one on one training… but for way less money. Thank u Jason, Brandon, Walter and Mario! U guys are the best!!!

Instructors are amazing not only in what they are teaching but also they care about each student. Mr. Jason is extremely caring understanding and has helped my son become a better person just by teaching him in different ways. We love this program I highly recommend this martial arts academy.

–UPDATE 08÷2015−−
Where do I even start? This is the 2^nd summer I’ve been here and this place is as awesome as ever. Evolution Martial Arts & Crossfit is NOT your typical box. The people here will become your family, this place will become your second home, and you will never want to consider another place to work out again.
I first checked out this place last summer because I wanted to learn some kind of martial arts and was also looking for an activity that would distract me from ongoing struggles in my personal life — Jason, one of the owners and the main martial arts instructor, was incredibly encouraging from the first second of my first class with him, all the way until now (2 summers later). I never would have considered starting Hapkido (I was originally here for kickboxing), but his enthusiasm for both the sport and his students pulled me into his classes. The staggering amount for which he cares for the people at his gym is seriously baffling, and I am forever grateful to have such a presence in my life, let alone to have him as an instructor.
Soon enough, I was encouraged to start Crossfit as well. I had never lifted a barbell in my life, but without even expecting it, the constant 1:1 guidance, the incredible motivation and attitude of the coaches (Shoutout to Brandon, Mario, and Walter!!), and thrill of working out with people who inspire and motivate you hooked me in forever. The size of the classes may be growing, but the 1:1 training has not changed. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and prioritize safety while making sure you pass your preconceived limits! Moreover, they have turned into my friends who are not only there to help me work out, but also there as people I can hang out and have a good time with.
Keep in mind that I’m normally shy around new people and can be plagued by insecurities, but never have I ever felt so welcomed and cared for by coaches and people at a gym.
TLDR:
The coaches and people working out at this place will help you surpass your own limits, will increase your mental AND physical confidence, will give you a fun and safe workout, and will be the best box you will ever train at. Unfortunately I can only be here over the summer due to my schedule at school, but this place will forever be the gym I return to, and the gym that helped lift heavy personal burdens off my shoulders every time I walked in.
Basically, stop reading this and just sign up. It’ll be the best decision you’ll ever make!

Evolution Martial Arts & Crossfit is not just a gym/​box where you show up — do your time and leave. You are treated like a regular right away — the coaches take away the intimidation factor and ease you in. As a beginner to crossfit — I had no idea what I was doing. You don’t just jump into heavy lifting and find your way. You start in an intro class where you learn techniques first — weight later. After 4 weeks — you advance to the «regular» class and make progress and set goals. As a business owner in Santa Monica — I have the leisure to drive back to the valley and make a 7pm — 8pm class. Although you are in a group setting — the training is very 1 on 1.
Anyone who’s looking to build friendships — get in shape and have an amazing time doing it — highly suggest to check out EVO.
Jason and Brandon really put thought and effort in creating an amazing facility. It’s very diversified from 50 year old males — 40 year old mothers to 20 year old young adults. You are gauranteed to make this place your second home!

I joined Crossfit Evolution almost 2 months ago and I can’t imagine going back to the gym again. I’m officially addicted! I love the fact that when I walk in everyday I know I’m going to be doing something different. The owners, Brandon and Jason, are very knowledgable and dedicated in what they do. Jason mainly teaches the Martial Arts classes and Brandon coaches Crossfit. All the coaches there motivate you to not give up and strive towards your goal. Brandon, Sam and Walter are the main coaches I have worked with and they are always showing me and teaching me the proper form and technique. They even have a site called Beyond The Whiteboard which let’s you keep track of your progress by logging in your weight and time.
Everyone here is so helpful and knowledgable that I know I’ve made the right choice joining a positive atmosphere such as this.