Smash Gyms

I give this gym 5 stars because the staff are very kind and talented. Regardless if you are trying to lose weight or improve your martial arts, staff will be patient and kind to you. I am currently being trained by Martin Villanueva in kickboxing, he is very talented and will help you achieve any goal you may have. Make sure to come in and ask for a free week trial. You can also get 1 free personal training session with any staff member. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

I’ve trained in martial arts (TKD, Kenpo, boxing & kickboxing) at several other gyms/​dojos and have done trials at other gyms as well but I found Smash Gyms to be the best place to train for me for several reasons.
1) Variety of classes: Smash offers classes in kickboxing, boxing, MMA, BJJ, Judo, wrestling, Yoga, strength & conditioning & bootcamp (many of these classes are also available for kids).
2) Quality of instruction: The classes are taught by people who actively and successfully compete or have competed in their respective martial art. Not only do they have the expertise, but they’re all very friendly, motivational & accommodating.
3) Atmosphere/​Culture: This was big for me. Going to a gym, especially a martial arts gym, can be intimidating. I feel very welcomed at Smash. The staff does an excellent job in facilitating a positive family-​like atmosphere at the gym which also rubs off on the members. The members are a diverse group of individuals with different goals yet support one another; some train to compete, some just want to get in shape, & others simply have fun learning new techniques. In that way, Smash isn’t just a gym but a tight-​knit community and a network.
Lastly, Smash Gyms just announced that they’re merging with Unlimited MMA & Milpitas Boxing to form a new location in Milpitas. It’s been a pleasure being part of this family/​community thus far and I look forward to witnessing all the great things that will come from this expansion.

Smash Gyms is more than a gym, it is a community. I originally started going to Smash’s Santa Clara location when they first opened and now mostly go to the San Jose location. I have never experienced a business that is run with such a sense of community. Several years later I count many of the people I have met through Smash to be among my best friends. The owners, instructors, and even the more experienced members take pride in maintaining an environment that is at the absolute top of its game, while also being incredibly encouraging and inclusive to absolute beginners.
Do yourself a favor and train here!

Smash Gyms is awesome!!! Its my favorite place to be. Everyone is super positive and encouraging which helped me stay motivated to get the results I want. I absolutely love the kick boxing & boxing classes that are great cardio workouts! My clothes are always soaked in sweat from the intense drills. I freakin’ love it! Alyssa’s boot camp rocks too to help build my muscle endurance, speed & strength. Her classes are different every time which keeps it exciting. She also offers personal training which helped me trim down my last stubborn 10 pounds. Since I started at Smash over a year ago, I’ve lost 24 pounds, and I am more confident than ever.

Best gym in town! Great leadership! Great Programs! If you want Grade A training visit SMASH!

Great gym and even better instructors.

Smash has a great combination of grappling and striking coaches. With come of the best wrestling champions. The Judo Coach is a 5 dan Shihan who also coaches the USA national team. Not to forget their BJJ coaches who are all amazing because they make learning easy! If your looking for stand up, well this is also the home of Cung Le’s Fight Team. You will have the chance to learn from and train with both amateur and pro fighters like Mike Jenkins who was USA amateur CAMO champion televised on Fight Source & James Intensity Terry who made is way to runner up for the tittle on Strike Force

Amazing! Everyone here is very helpful and they let you go at your own pace! No one complains when I throw off the Zumba class from my lack of rhythm!

I can’t take Tess to all of their kickboxing classes they have offered for her age group. Because I have her so little now, I was in a bind but still wanted her to be enrolled in this program because physical activity is important to me.
My enrollment fee was postponed for 2 weeks. I openly told the guy that it would take me about 2 – 3 weeks to save nearly $ 200 for that. The monthly fee was altered because I take her only on Thursdays. I appreciate that they accommodated me and worked w/​me.
Staff are all friendly and warm. I love that they follow my IG.
— water is $ 1
— protein shakes is $ 2
— changing room
— fairly clean restroom facility
— no ventilation, however :(
I’d go outside to workout whilst Tess is in class.
Love this place. Awesome staff.

Great Place! Truly expert teachers! Clean facility and a very nice staff. My child loves the classes here and I have been pleased with his progress. I’m sure we will be attending here for some time.

We were referred to this place by a friend so we brought our kids to try out the wrestling class. They have not tried any other classes as our main focus is wrestling. There are not many places with a family like environment, the prices are competitive AND that will let you try any class for a whole week free of charge. OH, did I mention they’re clean too? Yeah, that’s Smash! The coaches are nice and welcoming and the kids enjoy coming here to train. I like the schedule and the variety they have for classes. Monday — Thurs PLUS Sunday open room (check out their website for details). I really like having those options.
I definitely recommend this location and friends of us have also joined in their wrestling program.

Awesome training! I only show up on the weekends and sometimes on the weeknights. I do the boot camp and the kickboxing stuff. After that it’s open gym. I could hit the bags, lift weights, whatever I wanna do. I could even jump into another class like the grappling and MMA stuff or even spar if I want to but those days have kinda passed me by. I know some of the students from Cung Le’s gym so it all works out. Now if they could only open one up here in North San Jose so I could go everyday. Maybe one day when they expand… lol

Excellent gym. Very nice facility and excellent staff. Love the variety of classes and the intensity. We drive quite a ways to get here — but is is an excellent gym with some great class offereings. The owners are very dedicated, friendly and helpful.
Go Smash!

There are gyms and then there is SMASH GYMS.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training has changed my life. What was once a great form of exercise has become a way of life for me. It went from being a physical pursuit to a spiritual one. It is also really fun; it’s kind of like horseplay that you can do as an adult.
Now martial arts aside, there is something even more important about SMASH GYMS. I have created amazing friendships here. As a family we have helped each other move, find houses, remodel houses, get job/​internships you name it.
I have been with SMASH GYMS for over 3 years now and can’t imagine my life without it.

I write this review cautiously. I want to give the gym and it’s staff 10 stars really. Buuuut, at the same time I’m afraid that as this place gets more popular, some of the positive culture will be lost with an influx of the wrong kind of crowd. I do have faith though that Smash will maintain it’s level of integrity and the healthy atmosohere they have.
I was looking for a new gym for myself and my son, specifically one focusing on multiple martial arts/​fighting styles. After searching gyms, classes, friendliness of environment, hours, and price, I came in here and was immediately blown away. Literally everything I was looking for in one place!
They maintain a truly healthy, competitive yet positive environment for the hobbyist, not the aspiring «pro cage fighter bro». The coaching staff is talented, friendly, and helpful for all levels.
It is VERY family friendly with multiple kids/​teens classes at varying hours for us worker bee parents. During the kids classes, there are also things for us parents to do as well. Score!
Amazing staff. Great environment. Great variety. I’m a lifer here.

Smash Gyms has locations in San Jose and Sunnyvale. Subscription works in both locations which gives more flexibility in classes selection.
There are big variety of classes to choose from — BJJ, Wrestling, MMA, Kick Boxing, CrossFit.
What I like the most about Smash is a friendly environment. Instructors are experienced and help new comers to feel comfortable.
Highly recommended.

I usually go to Smash Sunnyvale. Sometimes I can’t make a class I want to take due to my schedule, but I can make one at Smash San Jose .
My experience with the smash family has nothing less of excellent. The great thing is most of the members will go to both gyms, so I always see a familiar face along with meeting new fun people .
Smash isn’t just a gym, it’s a lifestyle, a social network. There are so many opportunities to get involved with healthy fun things out of the gym thanks to the Smash Facebook groups .
I really can’t say enough about how fun and going to smash is. My favorite classes so far are Jui Jitsu, MMA, bootcamp, and boxing.

General information:
Coaches are experts in their respective discipline/​martial arts: BJJ, Judo, Boxing, Wrestling, CrossFit. Great family environment, be ready to learn and burn calories.
Kids Classes:
I have two boys (13 and 7 years old). We’ve been to a few martial arts schools and I’m glad to say that we found a place to call home. They truly teach martial arts by teaching sportsmanship in and out of the facility. They teach discipline, integrity, and build great a character to the children. They promote their students based on the students knowledge base. So, don’t expect a 2 year black belt, it’s not going to happen typically. Unless, you’re truly a prodigy, which most are not, then focus on your technique, ability, and trust in your instructor. You won’t be buying a timed black belt — thank goodness!
The wrestling coaches are former D1 Wrestlers who are incredible with explaining technique and very supportive to learning levels and adjust to abilities of the children and will break the children into groups based on their skill sets. (Girls are welcomed, they are just as tough as the boys).
The environment is family friendly. They also have tutoring available for the children which makes this a very unique gym.
Classes are being added still, they just added Adult Wrestling which I will be attending soon.
Don’t be shy… See you soon!

Smash Gyms San Jose is an outstanding gym for anyone that wants a spacious, quality workout facility with great members and knowledgeable instructors. Everything regarding fitness and martial arts is offered to people of all levels.
The welcoming environment and nice facility attracted me immediately.
It is nice that you can try Smash without commitment.

I began my journey with Smash Gyms at their Sunnyvale location and only stopped going when my work schedule no longer permitted me to attend. Now that they have moved to a location on the East Side of San Jose; I am back at it!
This gym is a great place to come and have fun while you work your butt off. The instructors work with whatever skill level you are at and never make you feel like you are failing. I began taking kickboxing and have learned a great deal about my own strength.
Not only are the instructors wonderful, but the owners of the gym have the best interest of their customers at heart. I am constantly hearing the owners talking to the members asking what they can improve on or what the members would like to see. If you have ideas they want to hear them.
This place is more then a gym, it is a second home for all who come through those doors. It is a place where you can be comfortable being yourself and are welcomed with open arms. I highly recommend coming in and trying this place out; test out the classes and I promise you won’t be disappointed!