Smash Gyms

To start — this review is for personal training with Manny Rocha.
I haven’t attended any of the Smash classes but got connected to an AMAZING personal trainer, Manny, through Smash gyms. He has been training me there for months now but is moving to the north bay soon. I can’t say enough about Manny. He is the exact type of trainer anyone and everyone should have the chance to work with. He is a very sweet guy to start so not intimidating. He has vast knowledge about body movement and which movements work best together so that you get your muscles firing at their most intense during a workout. He is a genius at getting the most out of 30 minutes and I don’t think I could take a 1 hour class with him as I am soooo killed by the end of 30-​minutes with him. His depth of knowledge is amazing as well. He can change exercises on the fly if something is sore, hurt or just not working so you never feel that the workout slows down, he always keeps the intensity up. I have worked with some amazing trainers and he is right up there with the others. If there is anyone in the manteca area looking for an amazing trainer, you have one moving your way soon.

The kids jiu jitsu classes at Smash Gyms is amaze-​balls (wait…am I allowed to say that??). Both my kids are in the jiu jitsu classes here and they ALWAYS look forward to coming to class. Leo is an amazing instructor. He is extremely patient yet stern with the kids and does a great job of teaching them. He truly does have a gift in teaching kids and I hope he teaches until my kids are no longer kids! :) Smash gyms recently added a parkour class for kids that my kids absolutely love. From my understanding very few gyms offer this kind of program. If you’re looking for an after school sport/​fitness program for your child (age 4 and up), then I highly recommend Smash. The owners are friendly and very responsive. From my experience thus far the instructor are pretty top notch and are focused on getting the best out of your child. My eldest has made such amazing progress in the nine months he’s been here and I am so happy that he’s getting stronger and his technique is getting better everyday. The jiu jitsu classes are so useful to have especially if your child encounters bullies at school. So CHECK it out! :)

I recently bought the Lifetime Membership which means if they ever close down then I’m showing up to Rudy’s house to workout in his garage.

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

Excellent gym, great trainers, very friendly staff, and great prices for all access membership to all smash gyms.

Great team of instructors. It’s a small intimate gym that still offers all the depth and quality of training you could ask for. I have learned so much about martial arts since joining.
I was doing kickboxing for years, and then got hooked on BJJ at Smash. I find it to be a great place to improve my Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu and make new friends.

Best gym in the South Bay. If you’re looking for an MMA/​Kickboxing/​BJJ/​Boxing/​Fitness gym. Then look no further. They instruct you real well. They make sure that you are up to the program if you’re lost on the program. They are very patient on students and they make you feel welcome like a family. Mike Herrera is my MMA coach and if you’re up for challenging yourself and see what you are capable of then visit and train with him. If you wanna learn BJJ, Rudy Sanchez is the man. Wanna learn Judo? Then Michael Jen is the man. If you need a place to do yoga then they also have that available for you. They have everything for whichever fitness goal you may have, they Also they have kids program where you can have your kids taken cared of while they learn how to defend themselves and get tutored on their homework. SMASH GYMS is a very well established gym and whether you’re there to train to compete or just to stay fit. They are very welcoming and very family friendly. Try out a class and see it for yourself!!!

While visiting the area for work, I dropped in to train BJJ as I frequently do when traveling over the past 10 years…
I was really pleased to find a bunch of guys that are extremely technical and train hard, as well as open and welcoming.

Smash Gyms is awesome, and so is its early morning bootcamp class led by Matt. Here is why, told in the format of a short saga…
My first time at this gym was for a self defense class organized by my women’s group at work. I don’t remember too much, but it was fun. Then, I got a Groupon and started trying out the regular classes. Since I was in shape but not particularly into martial arts, I found the bootcamp classes to be the best fit, especially the ones led by Matt. However, at the time, I hadn’t been to many other gyms/​classes, and I didn’t realize what a gem I had stumbled upon! So I left the gym after my Groupon expired.
Months later, my women’s group at work decided to do another self defense class. This time, I organized it and decided to go to Smash again. I worked with Debbie to set up the class, and she was great. She was able to accommodate an earlier time than normal for our class — and then, when we showed up late, she still gave us the full hour of instruction! And they gave everyone in attendance a free month of membership.
With that free month, I decided to go back to the bootcamp class — although now, Matt only taught Tues/​Thurs mornings at 7am. That was early for me, but it was totally worth it. Matt’s classes are very intense, with a good combination of strength training and cardio. Plus, they’re always different. And, if you want to work on something specific, Matt will even customize a class for you! I’ve never come across its equal.
Now I have a membership for the early morning bootcamps, and I cannot believe how much I enjoy the workouts. Not only that, but the other members of the class are awesome (there are usually about 12 in attendance), and it feels like a small family. I always get teased for this (in a good way), but the truth is, whenever I can’t make a class, I really do miss it!

What a fantastic place! I am fortunate I found Smash Gyms and highly recommend. A variety of programs, high quality instruction and supportive community. I’m telling you it really is beginner friendly. I started going to Strength and Conditioning a year ago with limited experience with crossfit style WODs and lifting and as a middle aged person had my own concerns. The experience has been totally positive, and my fitness and health is way improved, I even ran my 1^st 10k a couple weeks ago. Special thanks to Smash Gyms and especially Coach Cainan Munsell for helping me with my fitness journey, also to the 7am S&C crew for making it fun and motivating.

I started at Smash a year and a half ago just to try it out. It’s begginer friendly, and the instructors and teammates are all super helpful. What’s also nice is that their JiuJit Su classes are offered afternoon and night, so if you’re working a 9 – 5 job, you can still make the classes. Once I started, I can’t imagine why I never tried this earlier. Its therapeutic in a way; like an outlet. Its a beautiful art, and teaches you all about the way JiuJit Su works and its not about who’s stronger/​strongest. I recommend to at least give it a try, just one week, and I’m sure they’ll hook you in. I was!

I had a membership at this gym for about a year. The only reason I still don’t is that I moved up north to Oakland. Joining this gym was one of the best decisions I’ve made in some time. What sets this gym apart from others is that every time you go you have the support and education of experienced and friendly staff, and it shows in the work outs! Every day I went I learned something new about exercising. Within only months of joining I managed to triple my strength and gained almost 20 pounds of muscle. In addition to exercise, their staff also promote overall wellbeing, especially proper dieting, which accelerated my development. Smash gave me that last push that allowed me to reach my goals. I only wish they had another location further north!

This review is long overdue but every time I started writing it, I felt like I was writing a novel but really, I can’t say enough good things about the gym.
I come from a solo activity background – weight-​lifting, biking, running on treadmills, you know, activities that don’t involve much coordination or interaction with other people. Not sure why I thought a martial arts gym would be a good fit for me, but they offered a free week plus it was close to my house so no skin off my nose if it wasn’t my cup of tea. So there I was — an uncoordinated, unathletic loner taking GROUP exercise classes and failing miserably but guess what? The staff was so doggone nice and helpful and supportive that, against all odds, I signed up for a year’s membership. That was almost 3 years ago.
My primary focus is kickboxing but I occasionally do boot camp and mixed martial arts (MMA) classes. All the instructors are knowledgeable and approachable and the camaraderie between members is awesome. Smash has gone from being «just a gym» to being part of my family.
If you’re looking for a gym that has ²⁴⁄₇ access, cardio equipment galore, big screen TVs and all the amenities of say, Club Sport, you won’t find it at Smash. If you’re looking for a place to get fit, have fun, make friends, learn new skills or sharpen your existing ones, you’re in luck … Smash has a free week trial.

Smash Gyms is an awesome Martial Arts Gym that is great for individuals or families. The offer a wise arrange of arts: Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kick Boxing, Boxing, MMA, Wrestling, Yoga, UJam, and more.
All classes are beginner friendly. The instructors are all experts in their respective disciplines, so you’re not going to encounter the MMA Gym converted from Tae Kwon Do like a lot of the Bay Area Gyms.
A lot of the instructors and members participate in competitive disciplines. For instance, BJJ Competitions, National Judo Competitions, and even USA Wrestling events. A lot of the members are always placing in the Top 2 of any of those competitions, mainly 1^st place.
On the downside, which I consider positive, there’s no such thing as a 2 year black belt here. In other words, you earn your promotions, plain & simple.
Lastly, they have great gym equines too: squat racks, kettle bells, rings, battle ropes, weights, etc.
This is a very well rounded gym which by the way, keeps their equipment and mats very clean.

I’ve been training Jiu-​Jitsu at Smash Gyms for roughly 2 years now. I’ve read the other reviews about how spectacular the instructors and classes are. They’re all true. The simple thing is not everybody can be a teacher. There’s more to it than just showing a move. The quality of detail, knowledge, and structure of the class has been unmatched by other gyms I’ve visited. I’m lucky enough to have stumbled across this gym on my 1^st search of gyms in my area. But its not only the instructors/​classes that keep me coming back, but its the people. The genuine, fun, honest employees/​owners of Smash and my teammates.
This place is really a game-​changer :)

I have been coming here on and off during the last year depending on my work schedule. It has been time and money well spent. The owners, coaches, and trainers are all friendly and easy to be comfortable around. They know how to positively motivate you, and teach you proper technique instead of just trying to crank out the classes .
Some of the highlights for me is the way they make you feel like family, the family friendly atmosphere (they even have tutoring for the kids school work), and the new San Jose location .
If for some reason you have free time at a certain time but the class you want isn’t going on at Smash Sunnyvale at that time, the chances are there is one at smash San Jose you can get into. It’s a win /​win my book.

What a great place! Staff are professional and helpful. Rudy the owner has an open door and takes care of everything you need.
Recommended.

If you are just looking for a normal gym like 24 hour this is not the place for you. You will not find rows and rows of treadmills and meat heads skipping leg days here.
Being a member at Smash has been such an amazing experience. Smash has quickly become a major part of my life. So far I have been involved in the strength and conditioning class, the kettle bell, MMA, Kick boxing, UJAM, and my personal favorite, Brazilian Jiu jitsu. The instruction, personal attention, and energy in every class I have attended has been nothing short of amazing. Women and beginners are strongly encouraged to participate in every type of class so do not be intimidated! This place will whip you into shape in no time and you’ll make great friends in the process. They usually do a free week of trials **no strings attached** to as many classes as you want to try so you have no more excuses not to try this place out.

Aside from having a huge class selection and times the staff automatically make you family whether your just there for a one time drop in or signing up. There’s a good ratio to men and women in the classes. This class is very female friendly as in it’s not intimidating like other schools might be.
My wife and I are both signed up here and pay attention to their website as the have great deals for signing up. The instructors are very knowledgeable in their particular area of expertise.
If your looking to get in shape or wanna learn to be a bad ass or just do something with the kids or significant other then Smash is for you.
I gave a 5 star rating because where you would have to go to 2 to 3 different schools to get what you get under 1 roof at Smash. It money well spent and saved!

I’ve been going here for about 2 months now and I can’t even imagine a better gym. Not only do I get the best workout of my life when I walk through the door, the staff are also some of the nicest people ever.
All classes are beginner friendly and the trainers help make sure that you get some one on one time so they can correct your form. I love the people I train with and the trainers make every workout fun. Througj all the sweat, there’s always laughter and it keeps me coming back no matter how sore I am.