Combat Sports Academy

I have had the privilege to training at many great gyms all over the Bay Area, and I have to say that I absolutely Love this place!!!
Coach Kirian is knowledgeable and a good man.
Mateus the BJJ coach is a world class jujitsu coach as well as human being, and the kids class is really awesome!!!
MJ, Justin and the whole crossfit crew are terrific at what they do also.
Def recommend this place to everyone.

A big shout out to Jackie! This lady is energy bomb. She is one hellaf a trainer. The workouts are amazing! It will kick your butt! Love it. love everything about this place.

I LOVE this gym. Of the many classes at CSA, I have only tried boxing, Muay Thai, and Friday night bag classes. I still need to try Jiu-​Jitsu, sparring, Krav Maga… I have not even stepped foot in the Crossfit room yet.
«If you’re the best in the room, you’re in the wrong room.» This is why I love CSA. The pro athletes train in the same classes with everyone else! I get super inspired when I train here with not only the pro athletes but also the kick-​ass members. The intensity is unparalleled. Especially Friday night bag class with Gaston. Love/​Hate. #KicksMyAssEverytime.
I’m not even mad that they run out of toilet paper in the bathroom on occasion. It’s that good. So bring your own toilet paper.

This review is long overdue & is a token of my appreciation 4 Kirian & the gym he has built from the ground up. The teaching staff at CSA is the best in the world. The membership & the training speak 4 itself with more than 1000 students & countless world championship belts hanging on the wall. The students come from all walks of life. Whether you’re a 9 to 5 technical professional, a stay at home parent, military or a professional athlete, this fitness center will fit your lifestyle & schedule. There’s a 2 week trial period free of charge, if you are unsure as to what classes or disciplines you’d like 2 learn (BJJ, MMA, CROSSFIT, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Boxing, Power/​Oly Lifting, self-​defense, personal training, & even bully prevention). If you are in need of daily inspiration & motivation, take advantage of the free trial & be surrounded by greatness & witness the insurmountable amounts of goals that are smashed at CSA on a daily!

I decided to join this gym about a year or so ago and after a month one of the owners that has a crooked Eye kept lying to me about simple things such as the prices of equipment and clothing being sold. And if they had gym related clothing the crooked eye owner would lie to me and say the inventory was sold out but 20 minutes later I would see another customer with the same brand new item I was asking for. I was already warned before attending the gym that this gym was extremely Bigoted and racist to a point towards Blacks and African Americans but I thought it would have been different for me since I told them I was a Military Veterans and Government Agent. And if you don’t believe me go look on the walls of all their fighters; None are black or African American winners or champs. Stay away!

Don’t settle for nothing less than CSA. I started coming in 2011 when the gym was smaller and on village pkwy. It was amazing then and its 10xs amazing now!
I would never go to any other gym. CSA has you challenge yourself like no gym has before.

I got the opportunity to train here when in town for business and I can’t say enough great things about this gym. Top notch facilities, outstanding instructors, friendly staff and great training partners. I wish I was able to train here more often.

My son spends his afternoon/​evenings here — there coaches are great — just the right amount of push and encouragement– every type of person fits in here — men, women, kids, older adults. We do Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and Jui jitsu. But they have a huge cross fit side too.
If you’re looking for a new gym check this place out

Where do I start on my review. I was a member a few years ago doing crossfit only at this academy. I tried to get into the best shape but failed due to the corporate grind of the job that I had. I had failing health and was fat after about a few years of not going to the gym. I didn’t like the way I looked and felt so I decided to emabark on a new journey to be my better self both mentally and physcally. Flash forward to 3 years later… I went to see my friend and Coach that helped me when I did crossfit, Jessica Fitzgibbons. She runs the crossfit program there and I confided in her about my health issues and journey I was seeking. I let her know that when I did private lessons with her a few years back, my favorite thing to do was boxing with her holding the mitts for me. She convinced me to sign up for their boxing classes, which I did and I have never looked back at my old mental state. I’ve been going to the boxing classes since early February 2015 and I keep getting better and stronger with each class bith mentally and physically. I had so much fun with Coach Kirian that runs the classes that it has been 2 and a half months and I have dropped 20.5 pounds. I would say that about 1 month into my journey, something really click for me mentally with the boxing workouts, and so the stress and weight started melting away. I still have a little ways to go wih my overall weight loss but I am confident that by sticking with this great academy, I am well on my way to completing that journey. I am also now taking some private boxing with their pro boxer RJ, who is incredible at showing me all the mechanics of boxing. The community environment at this establishment is awesome! I was very shy at first with the boxing classes because everyone in it was so good from going to the classes for awhile but everyone was very welcoming and nice. All egos were checked at the door. They even have pro-​fighters there that contribute to helping with the classes. Overall, this place is a top notch place to train and it isn’t about who you are and what you do, but more about what your purpose is for training at this academy. My journey continues but I know that I wouldn’t be able to get there without this community and the BEST COACHES in the Bay Area!

Long over due. I moved to Dublin last February and signed up for this gym. Oh. WOW. does that define it for you? If not, well, I signed up for the muay thai program which includes boxing, kickboxing, jiu jitsu ki and no ki. Best. decision I have ever made in joining a gym. I quickly felt like I was part of the CSA family, everyone was helpful. I was blessed to trained with others that have been there for a while and they always helped me on my technique. All the fun size ninjas are great. People here are just great! You train hard and dirty. You will sweat. You will die from bag class. But you will love it. I HATE sweating… no, I really do. But when I’m in the zone, I don’t care. until the end of the class. One thing that I don’t like about this gym is the mats, too bad my feet are sensitive… so I can feel almost every scrap on the floor… but you compensate. I live in San Jose now and working 16 hour days, so it’s hard for me to drive up in traffic. (680 N has horrible traffic from 3−7PM). ALL the coaches here are great! and sparring class is fun too :) This is the one gym, so far, that I’ve been attached to and sad to move away from. Checking out other gyms near me just makes me want to make the drive to Dublin, in traffic, to train. But then again, this is my two cents, you just have to try it out. Everyone is super friendly. But keep in mind, this isn’t cardio kick boxing… this is, you better want to train like a professional, kind of gym.

First off I am not a member of his gym, so this is an unbiased review. I came down with a friend for a vacation and he insisted we get some training in at CSA. He is a Crossfit guy, I’m an mma guy, so it was a perfect fit. Over a few days I took two Dutch kick boxing classes, one boxing class, and participated in sparring. The classes during the day weren’t too big, although the night ones seemed to have a higher attendance. The coaches were blunt and to the point and never gave off that «greasy car salesman» feel I’ve gotten at other gyms. The fighters were friendly and accommodating to me as an outsider. The gyms reputation for producing top level fighters speaks for itself, but it should be pointed out that they had people of all skill levels and goals training in each class I attended. The classes have a high focus on cardio, but when the technique started the coaches were quick to assess my form and fix my mistakes.
You will not be coddled, you will not be sold to, and you will be treated as respectfully as you treat others. Despite its size and success it’s still a true fighters gym and if I lived closer I would make this place my home.

A wealth of knowledge under one roof is so mind blowing. All the coaches have such amazing & detailed technique and they explain everything in great detail no matter if you are a beginner or experienced. They go over each exercise to make sure you know what you are doing and to avoid injury. If you ask for their help they ALWAYS help. They are so genuine and compassionate about being trainers and it really shows. So much talent and yet they remain so humble & friendly.
If you are looking for a crossfit gym this is it! I promise you will love it here.

Three years later and still loving CSA.
I am a recreational athlete and one thing I really enjoy about CSA is even though I am in no way a fighter I get a taste of training like one. Our head coach Kirian Fitzgibbons seems to train everyone in a similar way wither they be like myself (recreational), armature or even a pro fighter (obviously pro fighter training is more rigorous). This is one of the best parts of training at CSA and it stretches me to my physical limits.
I stand by my original comments — «The trainers are world class, the atmosphere is friendly and you can’t go wrong with the 2 week trial. 5 stars all the way.»

If you are looking for a gym where its members are of every age, shape, size, and fitness level… Combat Sports Academy is where you want to be! June 2012 was when I not only joined CSA, it was also when I gained another family. We all support each other and always have fun! The cross fit coaching staff are experienced and attentive. They give great instructions and advice to create a road map fit for all individuals. It is up to you to build up to where you want to be… at your own level, on your own pace.
This year I competed in my very first scaled cross fit competition where I learned so much about my mental/​physical capabilities. I was able to do movements I thought were pretty much impossible for me to do! The coaches didn’t tell me about what happens in the heat of competition however I am certain they wanted me to discover that part on my own (so thank you!). I continue to be stronger everyday because of their encouragement and motivation.
No matter what your workout goals are, be assured you only compete with yourself every time you set foot on CSA’s floor and you always win just by showing up!
Here’s another plug… they have FREE Cross Fit on Saturday mornings!

Before I write this review, allow me to preface. This is a real post by a real person with a real experience. If this review disappears, I will lose faith in Unilocal.
I accidentally stumbled across this school /​gym as it’s just blocks from my house. Having a Kung fu background, I knew I wanted to get back into martial arts. I walked in the doors with no expectations and an open mind thinking, «I’ll check this place out».
After taking the intro into Krav Maga I knew I found a new sport, a practical one. The staff was super friendly, inviting, attentive but most importantly there’s a strong sense of community. After training Krav for a week I decided to do a little googling on some of the friendly staff members and students. Keep in mind I had no idea what kind of school /​gym this was. I was shocked to find out that the coach is massively accredited. Not only in Krav Maga but in Muay Thai and so much more! That friendly humble gal selling kale chips and granola turned out to be an eight time world champ. That soft spoken guy in Muay Thai shorts, who will gladly answer any questions, turns out to be another world champ!
If you’re looking for a place to get fit, learn to fight or just learn self defense, this is the place for you. I would highly recommend to anyone whether you go alone or you have a family. Funny how many people I know who train there and had no idea.
Thank you csa. I can’t wait to incorporate jui jitsu and cross fit into my routine in the years to come.

I’ve been training at Combat Sports Academy (CSA) for almost five years now. Walking in there was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’ve made many new friends who are true to the core and gained more skill, knowledge, and strength than I’d had in all my previous experience. The people there really care about you. I’ve been around the block to different gyms. This isn’t a place where you just go, sweat, then walk out without anyone giving a damn about your goals or if you’re having fun or not. The coaches are top notch and everyone is there to help you, even the people in class who you’ve never met before. The class schedule for Crossfit, MMA, and Krav Maga is diverse and covers all the bases. It’ll fit almost anyone’s schedule. They even have a kids program.
I train mostly standup, boxing, and muay thai. The standup coaching is fantastic. That’s what happens when you have a high level coach and a plethora of pro fighters all training at the same time as the high school kids, soccer moms, and hobbyists. Of course, there are amateur fighters too. If you want to fight then get your ass in the gym. Even if you don’t want to fight get your ass in the gym. You won’t regret the workout, and they scale it to meet your level. I’ve seen people 3x my age training in there, and they’re awesome for it.
Before I came to CSA I practiced taekwondo for 14 years and kungfu/​wushu for four years. CSA teaches the best self defense you can learn. You want to learn to punch, knee, kick, elbow, throw, sweep, fight on the ground, do submissions, escape multiple attackers, and defend against fire arms/​knives/​weapons? Then this is the place to be. You don’t have to be all intense about it, but just having a sense of what to do in given situations is half the battle. Classes are SO FUN. Boxing, Muay Thai, Krav, sambo, wrestling, jujitsu, Crossfit. What other place offers all this under one roof??! You gotta be damn crazy not to check it out. And they have a trial period when you can just TRY EVERYTHING. And they don’t «need» your business, so they don’t charge you and arm or a leg or make you commit to a long term contract. Definitely check out this gym. No ego. Just awesome. The fees to train elsewhere are ridiculous and even still! I used to travel 3hrs a day just so I could train here. But now I work just down the street, so it’s amazing. People come from all around the country. Priorities, people.

As a former Marine (0317), I’m addicted to working out. Not only just as a Marine but as a life-​long athlete a lot goes into athleticism. I’ve always been a gym rat, writing down all of my own strict routines and just going to a conventional gym throwing on my iPod with a killer playlist and just tuning everyone out. This method gets the job done and is efficient, however, CSA changed all that.
This facility can adapt to any athlete anywhere, anytime; whether it’s Power Lifting, Cross Fit, or MMA, CSA’s team of Coaches/​Instructors is second to none, they’ll teach and motivate any aspiring or expert athlete. Every workout session is not a «run of the mill» or «cooky cutter» session. I learn something new and push my self to new limits every day. I Personally mix some Muai Tai classes with a strict Cross Fit régime, however, that’s only a fraction of what CSA offers, I couldn’t list all their classes if I tried.
All I can say is it a great environment for motivated people to grow as an athlete, so please stay away if you’re comfortable with mediocrity and would to prefer an hour of elliptical everyday. Rage On!
–Dave

The place is huge and they have a lot of different classes to choose from.
Dropped in for a CrossFit class since I’m just visiting from the Philippines. No frills unlike other boxes that require you box owner to email that you are a member before they can accommodate you.
Jackie Perez was the coach and her drills/​cues really helped me a lot. However, I think there were just too many people. I think there were more than 20 people during the 5:30 PM class which I attended. This makes it hard for the Coach to check everyone’s form/​technique.
Maybe a controlled class size will help or adding an assistant coach during busy hours.

I’ve been a member of CSA since their first year of operation and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. Had I been on Unilocal at that time, I would’ve easily given a five-​star rating; considering the move (which just so happened to place CSA right across the street from my work), a substantial expansion, more trainers, variety of training times, and limitless equipment, I can only feel that a five-​start rating is underwhelming at best.
Whether you’re looking to dabble in CrossFit, improve your sparring skills, or wanting to learn how to kick someone’s a*% for putting hands on you, CSA has it and the trainers will do all they can to ensure that you are one of the best at it if you aim to be.
Take it from me– don’t think twice about signing up for a free trial or checking out the free Saturday CrossFit class (10:00 AM). It’ll be completely worth it.

This is a great gym that doesn’t have that «gym» vibe. I have been going for a few months now doing strictly crossfit and love it. The classes are an hour long and I haven’t once looked at the clock wondering what time I can get out of there. The coaches are great and make the place what it is. Will, Jessica, Jackie, Chad are all fantastic and you can’t go wrong with any of them. They are super supportive even if you aren’t the most in shape or just new to crossfit.
I have a crossfit gym closer to me in Pleasanton, but I’ve had no desire to make the switch. If crossfit isn’t your thing, they also have MMA, karate, and a weight lifting room. They also have classes for kids too. Highly recommend this place!!!