Heritage Kickboxing & Wellness Center

I’m really sad that Heritage closed down! I went here with the boy&his cousin a few months ago because we’d been thinking about joining a muay thai gym but weren’t sure yet, and they invited us to try out a lesson with them. It was super fun! It was probably the best workout [and most interesting one] I’ve had in a longggg time. However, their schedule didn’t really work with my schedule at the time so I was waiting until summer was over to join, but I guess they closed. Sigh. Everybody was so nice&knowledgeable and super patient with uncoordinated-​Amy L.

Ray and Barry are great people and great instructors. Looking for a place to teach you proper Muay Thai skills without the big name price AND give you the best workout, this is the biz!

to be honest i have no idea where to start!
i heard about this place from my brother since he used to go to school with the head instructors. and my jee bus! I’m glad he did! just like my brother. this place and the people here are my family. i cannot stress that enough! this place isn’t your typically ego-​driven gym. the instructors (Ray and Barry) really make an effort to show you the right technique and give each and every person the right tools to succeed in and out of training! they’re not gonna put u in the gauntlet and just thrash and throw you around like some places. they will take the time to make sure your basics are a part of life!
this place has a certain magic to it. once you step into those doors a natural high kicks in and all you want to do is better yourself whether it be through muay thai or just getting fit. i can’t get enough of this place! I’ve learned so much and i continue to learn! so if you got goals to better your lifestyle look no further! you will get bruises, you will get hit, you might even huff n puff till it hurts but at the end of the day you’re gonna say. i survived, i am one step closer to being fit and healthy and i am a champion of life!
Thank you Heritage for making me the person i am in and out of training! i hope to see you, the person reading this, in training soon! lets get to work!!!

I have been meaning to review this place. This is thee place to go to if you’re looking to get fit, look great, and learn self-​defense techniques. The instructors, Ray and Barry, are really great people. You can tell they really love what they do and have a passion for teaching people Muay Thai. They’re both very welcoming as well as the members there. Everyone is really supportive and if you need help everyone there is more than willing to help you. The gym is big and spacious with an upstairs section. They play good, up-​beat, modern music to work out to.
When I was going for 2 months straight, my body was so toned. I lost so much weight dropped 4 pant sizes!!! The best feeling in the world! Haha
Great atmosphere, great energy. I would say that this place is definitely worth your money and time!

the people here are great! everyone is welcoming as soon as you walk in. the place is well kept and clean, plenty of parking as well. this is the place to go if you want to be pushed to your limits and cut the weight you’ve been wanting to lose. good place for junior classes as well. the workouts are ever changing so you won’t get bored. make new friends, get in shape, be happy :)

I drive all the way from Oakland to Union City to work out 2 – 3 times a week here! And it’s worth it!
I’ve walked into a few boxing/​martial arts/​muay thai gyms before and there’s nothing like Heritage. The first thing you immediately notice is the vibe. There’s no douchebags or guidos with tight v-​neck affliction shirts. People say «Hi» or smile at you, even if they don’t know you and it’s your first time.
As for your first class, be prepared. It’s going to kick your ass! Seriously. But don’t be discouraged, it gets easier to more you come. Also the veterans are always open to go over the moves and help you out in class, so you’re not left behind.
And if you’re a gym rat or fitness guru, class is always different and will challenge your cardio and muscles in a lot of ways. Like others have said, it’ll change up your fitness routine and wake up muscles you never knew you had.
As for those looking to compete, «Barry-​Dangerous» and «Ray-​Sa-​Rawkus» are exceptional coaches. They really work with and for you. They go over technique over and over again. They also focus on your cardio/​endurance/​strength and everything that’s needed to be an awesome fighter. And when you see these two spar, especially against each other, it’s quite a show!
So whether you’re looking for a change up in fitness routine, a fun way to improve your bods or want to eventually compete, Heritage is the way to go.
Come join the Heritage Kickboxing family!
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My quick tip: «if you’ve been thinking of doing boxing or muay thai, this is the place. Friendly competitive atmosphere, lots of one on one.»

Where should I even begin.
Almost a year and a half ago I was looking to get back into martial arts and really wanted to do muay thai. I browsed online and was going to check out a couple of gyms and Heritage was first on the list. I ended up bringing 2 of my besties along. And what ha happened was… all 3 of us signed up! I didn’t need to check out any other gym.
Not a huge gym but big enough to hold everybody there. Ray & Barry are both awesome owners/​trainers. Classes can range from interval training, circuits, drills, sparring, and clinching. Must say I got a high off the first class and I’ve been going steady and still get a high off it! Not going to lie. The first few weeks were brutal (even for me and I like to work out 4 – 6 days a week). But with time and consistent effort I progressed (thank god). No matter how long you’ve been doing it, training at Heritage still kicks your ass. But in a good way of course!
Verdict: I love the gym, I love the people, I love the training! Woop Woop!

Excellent Instructors and a kick ass workout!

Great cardio workout! I can’t wait to take more classes. Owned by good folks!

and my 200^th review goes to HERITAGE! i gotta work off these Unilocal reviews somehow, right?!
i have been kickin’ my ass at the gym five days a week; and even sometimes twice a day! i decided that wasn’t enough and recently got myself into some private muy thai lessons. YEEE! so now i’m six days a week and loving every minute of it!
heritage is awesome! it’s clean, the staff is friendly and it’s reasonably priced. after my hour sessions i feel like i got my butt kicked! (this would be the only time i’d be ok with that.) ray is an amazing instructor and i feel like i’m learning soo much from him. not only am i losing weight but i’m learning skills to protect myself. my bro is a pro fighter, so i’ve been around this kind of stuff for some years now, but never trained for myself. ray is understanding of that and works patiently with me at my pace! HAZAH!
who knows… you could see me in a ring six months from now! ;)

Lost 9 lbs on my first 2 ½ weeks. Thats only 5 sessions yo!

so I wanna do an update! i am soooo happy coz I lost 2 inches on my hips and I gained nice muscles on my legs and my thighs are getting there. my gluteus maximus are more toned! i love it! our instructors ray and barry are the best. they teach you what you really need to work on and while others that are in advanced class help you as well. i wish i could give 10 stars
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I replaced Bally’s over this! And I’m so glad that I did! I didn’t see any changes when I was working out at Bally’s. With Heritage, not only that it made me feel good about myself but also I felt good about my body. I always look forward coming to class. The workouts are very intense but you will see the difference. I love it! Oh and they also have class for kids. I can’t wait tonight!

If you want a high-​intensity workout while having fun at the same time, experience Heritage. I began training with Heritage two years ago, when I didn’t know a single dime of martial arts. I was shy, at first, but the family atmosphere welcomed me to a new world, a new interest. With the help of Heritage, I’ve learned how to fight and defend myself and with that, I have developed a higher degree of self-​confidence. I’ve also noticed a huge change and improvement in my physique and my cardiovascular endurance. Don’t be fooled by the «kickbxing dvd’s» or «cardio kickboxing» or «turbo kickboxing» classes. Trust me. It’s not the same, because I have tried ALL, and Heritage gave me the best results, the best martial arts knowledge, the best cardio, the best strength training etc etc.
Not to mention, it’s a great gym! It’s two stories high, with plenty of equipment– 7ft punching bags, a boxing ring, muay thai gear, grappling dummies, padded floors etc. After training, you can even take a few minutes to go over what you’ve learned and practice on your own. With children’s classes, co-​ed classes, and women’s only classes, it’s a perfect sport for everyone. I highly recommend it.

you would never think this place was a gym from the outside. full ring, bag set up, mats and great people. great workout and highly skilled trainers in muay thai kickboxing and martial arts. the trainers are friendly and the family atmosphere is great. heritage kickboxing is probably the best kept secret in the east bay.