True Warrior Fitness MMA

2 and a half years strong with my fave coach Toby best must thai training in town come get some go hard or go home train /​spar with the pros do it all feel great inside and out I do warriors!!!

I was in LA for a short vacation.
I managed to squeeze a session with Toby and I was blown away.
In just one session he managed to go over all the essentials and still be incredibly thorough.
The advice and tips he gave me were so precise and had an instant impact on my performance and feel and he did everything while being fun, energetic and engaging.
Easily one of the best training sessions I’ve had.
5 stars do not do him justice, honestly.
Maya from Tel Aviv

Started training with Toby privately b/​c my hot yoga wasn’t giving me the physical impact I needed to maintain healthy bones and cardiovascular health. Plus, it just seemed like the perfect balance to my zen yoga practice to kick butt in a boxing ring! I’m also an actress and wanted to get in awesome shape & have video footage of me fighting for upcoming projects :)
I was sold on the reviews alone, but after meeting Toby and training for almost 2 months now I can say I will never work with another coach again. He is engaging, fun & explains everything in a smart and easy-​to-​understand kind of way. He’s also a bada$$ pro fighter & has a sarcastic sense of humor that makes sparring and pad work way more entertaining! So happy I found Toby & True Warrior Fitness!

This is the third gym I’ve trained at and have been regular with Toby’s classes for about two years. Words can’t compare the difference between his approach and dedication versus other gyms’ collect money for cardio attitude. Toby’s class is engaging, focuses on each individual in the area they can improve the most, and is totally fun! It also goes without saying that he knows his stuff with so many fights under his belt, so you can learn anything from wrestling or Muay Thai to MMA.

I have been with Toby and his crew for almost 4 years. Training with Toby is FUN and profitable. i used to go the gym, lift weights blah blah, BORING! Everything here is dynamic, lose some lbs, great cardio and self defense confidence. As you work out and train you learn to challenge yourself and overcome physical and mental road blocks. I am in better shape now than when I was in my 20’s and 30’s! Every time I am at the gym I get a chance to observe and train with real pro’s

There aren’t words for how strongly I recommend training with Toby! He is smart, kind, humorous and knowledgable. He will work with you on your individual goals and needs, and he is a terrific teacher and coach. Still have doubts? Check out his other reviews!
The guy is the real deal. Spend an hour training with him and you’ll be hooked!

I train privately with Toby. He knows what he’s doing and he is always full of energy and humor. I couldn’t do it without him. He is also very easy-​going which always makes life easier. I train with some of his junior instructors once in a while and they are always great too.

I can’t say enough good things about this place. I took a few kickboxing classes here while I was in LA. There are some very experienced and talented fighters at this gym. I am a beginner and they made me feel welcome; everyone is down to earth and very friendly. The work outs made me sweat and the curriculum was very practical. You can tell the people running the place are in it for the love of the sport. Toby is constantly posting videos on the gym’s Facebook page and members of the gym frequently go as a group to watch matches.

I left my previous jiujitsu gym in LA because the owner was a pretentious prick and I was tired of weird attitudes and egos. I joined True Warrior and every day Im thankful to be a member of the TW fam.
If you want to work out and have one of the best gym atmospheres in the biz, join for the great mms workout classes or muay thai or jiujitsu.
I felt welcomed and accepted since day one, and thats a weird thing nowadays at martial arts gyms.

Gator has to have the best kids martial arts program in Los Angeles. He teaches these kids the best in self defense but also mixes up so much fun. The kids love his class but learn so much. Your kids will love his class

It’s really difficult to add anything new to what’s already been said, so I’ll keep it simple… I can’t recommend True Warrior Fitness enough.
If you’re looking for a pretentious upscale gym with all the amenities that’s full of a bunch of muscle-​brained, over-​sized meatheads… then this isn’t the gym for you (and you’re an idiot).
However, if you’re looking for a rough-​and-​tumble gym with easy to learn but insanely intense workouts, super knowledgeable and helpful trainers, and a bunch of the most hardcore but also the most chill people around, then you need to get your lazy ass out of your apartment and get to True Warrior Fitness.
At only $ 60/​month for the MMA bootcamps, it’s the best bang for your buck MMA gym you’ll find in LA.
I’ve always had a lanky marathon runner build… However, in just over 6 months, I’ve dropped some fat from being a lazy bum (sometimes life gets in the way of working out) and I’ve turned that fat in muscle. Additionally, my technique is really seeing some serious improvement. I walk out of there every time drenched head-​to-​toe in sweat and sore like nothing else… but I’ve also got a huge sense of pride that I’ve accomplished something pretty awesome.
The owner (Toby) and trainers (Miles, Pola, Xande) are a great people. They know how to walk that perfect line of getting you motivated to push through your weakness while not making you feel like a loser when you come up against something you just can’t do.
I could go on for days about this place, but I’ll just leave you with this… Come check out True Warrior Fitness. The first week will kick your butt up, down and all around the gym… But if you’re like me, you’ll always be coming back for more.
As a former track athlete/​marathon runner, this is 10x harder than all the years of running.
You won’t regret it.

The best thing i did this past 3 months, signed to True Warrior gym. Love MMA Boot camp classes in the morning and also Muay Thai for women in the evening.

I have been going to True warrior fitness since its day-​1. Toby does an excellent job dealing with all levels of fighters from beginners to Pros. TW has a great variety of classes and schedules, it s a relaxed and fun environment and only competitive if you choose to part take. TW is one big family, lots of great people training there everyday, young professionals, fighting enthusiasts getting their first go at MMA, boxing and jiu jitsu, and real fighters. However it s not uncommon to walk in and see UFC fighters getting ready for fights at TW, you see quite a few pros there. To top it all off TW has the best pound for pound Heavyweight Jiu Jitsu champion of this generation, Xande Ribeiro, a true class act, super knowledgeable BJJ instructor, teaching there daily forl TW members wanting to try BJJ. By far my favorite MMA gym in the area.

I was blown away by not only the service, but the attention to detail and passion of the owner, Toby ‘TigerHeart’ Grear! The gym is clean and the classes are intense, just the way you would want your workouts and gym to be. Everyone is friendly and the gym is stacked with equipment and it is extremely verse in instructors and all forms of fighting including Boxing, Muay Thai and wrestling. I highly recommend this gym and I highly recommend the passionate personal trainer, Toby Grear!
Go there now if you are serious about getting into shape!!!

If you want a real work out and learn some cool fight moves this is the place! Tobby, the main instructor for Muay thai is great, patient, funny and he’s also a real fighter so you learn from the pros. The first time I was like wow what am I doing here, everyone seems to know exactly what they’re doing and everything is going pretty fast but after a couple of weeks you’ll feel right at home. I recommend some preparation before going, I’m average shape but the first few times I was having a real hard time finishing the training session but it’s all good now.
Definitely recommend it and you gonna shed some pounds real fast!

I asked a friend of mine who’s a brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu if he could recommend some schools in LA to start training. He pointed me to Xande’s classes at True Warrior Fitness because Xande is a well respected competitor and instructor. I’ve been taking classes for about a week now, and everyone I’ve met at the gym has been genuinely friendly and helpful. While Xande was competing in Brazil, the other instructors and students have have been great teachers. The atmosphere is so fun and relaxed that I almost forget I’m getting my ass kicked for an hour straight, and each time I can’t wait to go back for more!

I joined about 6^th months ago, and it’s been a great experience so far. It’s much better than a boring regular gym. Not only do you get a great workout in, you also learn a martial art. The instructors are very knowledgable and work with members of all different skill levels.

True Warrior Fitness is not only my gym, but it’s also like my second home (literally). If I’m not there, you know there’s something wrong…
I can promise you this: you will have the BEST sleep of your life after a workout at True Warrior Fitness (well… after all the adrenaline goes down…)
I can also promise that you will not be able to get out of bed the next day. A perfunctory routine (e.g., going to the bathroom) will be a challenge – you will literally crawl out of bed.
But DO NOT let that prevent you from joining True Warrior Fitness! Your body will adapt to the intense workout and will thank you.
To give you a gist of how the classes run, here it is:
The pre-​warmup consist of ten minutes of jumping ropes in intervals (from regular speed, knees up, and high speed). Trust me, this isn’t the kind of jumprope you did in elementary school…
The warmup differs every week. The trainers decide on what the members should improve on. For about 8 minutes, you drill the basics so that you can apply the techniques onto the pads. Don’t worry, the instructor guides you throughout the warm-​up so that you can get your technique down.
For the work out, you are usually paired up with a partner or a bag. Whether you’re working on technique, strength, or both, you not only get a great workout, but also mechanically learn what to do in a defense situation. Your partner will most likely be someone that is at the same skill level and/​or height as you.
So you would think that after the workout, you’re done. Right? Hah, wrong! The «cool down» after the workout consists of intense abs, legs, and arm exercises.
If you’re not drenched in sweat by the end, you know that you did not push yourself enough. (:
What sets TWF apart from many fight gyms is the instructors’ dedication to offer a comforting environment with various programs to men, women, and children. It doesn’t matter what level you are when you initially come in (: Trust me– this sport will become addicting (; Although the workout is great, I honestly wouldn’t live here if it weren’t for the amazing people I have met at TWF.
So, if I haven’t persuaded you to give TWF a try… Maybe I should mention that there are total hotties at the gym (;

Are you ready to get in shape? Not look like you are in shape but BE in shape
Check out True Warrior fitness! My fitness in the past has been based mainly on weights and running. Those are great but your body feels different when you are in fighting shape. All the instructors here are either active or former professional fighters which mean they dont feel bad for you when you are tired in the middle of the work out. It also means they have a lot to teach you about form, technique, strategy and the mental aspects of fighting. Instead of building just your biceps with curls you are building a better, stronger, more confident and tougher YOU.
The gym itself has lots of mat space, some weights and treadmills along with a cage full locker rooms and a shower. In terms of martial arts, you can work on your Muay Thai, bjj, boxing and wrestling. TWF is the best MMA gym in Los Angeles.
Just so were clear, the workout is hard! You are going to sweat and grunt and yell. but hey, isnt that how you know youre having fun :)

So after looking into lots of different MMA gyms in the LA area, this one stands apart from all of the others. True Warrior offers small, intimate class sizes, flexible schedules/​pricing, one-​on-​one instruction, and a rugged and welcoming atmosphere. The bulk of the students here have been training at the gym since it’s first year, and have grown into a tight-​knit family. When new members join they really do go out of their way to make them feel as if they are simply new members of this extended family, and that’s because everyone who works here and trains here are genuine, unpretentious, nice people.
The classes are hard, and you’re encouraged to mix it up if you’re ready, or go at your own pace if you’re not quite there yet; but the owner Toby will always be pushing you to help you find the limits of your capabilities. Paola, one of the other Muay Thai instructors is awesome and greets everyone with a smile because she knows you’re going to hate her an hour later when she’s calling for one more round and you can’t feel your legs anymore. Also, Cooper, one of the gyms successful fighters does morning classes and you could not ask for a more patient and supportive instructor.
What’s really nice is that all of the people that work at the gym, also train in the same classes that you are. There is a great variety to the classes (from Muay Thai, to Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, and just MMA) so that you feel you can mix up your routine, and get an entirely new experience with every class.
Can’t recommend the gym enough!