Quantum Martial Arts

Couldn’t speak more highly of this place. I wanted to dedicate myself to a new activity while interning for a summer in SF. Master Evans and the rest of the group took me under their wing as a new student of martial arts, and I became completely hooked. My physical stamina and mental control increased multifold in just three months. Everyone was so supportive and driven. I looked forward to going twice a week and wouldn’t shutup about it to my friends. I’m sad to move away from a Quantum studio now that I’m back on the east coast. Hoping they open more dojos across the country. In sum, if you are looking to practice martial arts in the city or you are up for a new challenge, look no further.

I attended Quantum for the first time this past Saturday with my girlfriend. We’re an LGBT couple and were looking for a friendly school where we could train together.
Before this past weekend, I’d never attended a «hard» martial arts school or class. The only related background I have is in yoga (20 years), meditation (10+ yrs), Asian medicine philosophy (5 yrs), and a few (medical) qigong classes.
I wasn’t sure how my past experiences would help with my first Karate class here but it blended quite well and did not feel like a giant stretch. I’m sure that part of this had to do with the teachers here and the overall school philosophy. I would encourage those with similar backgrounds who may have been resisting trying a hard external martial arts style to check this out.
I am a petite woman who sometimes serves as a security volunteer for large events of 2−3K people — mostly when traveling spiritual teachers visit the San Francisco Bay Area. This sometimes requires driving, close protection and even interfacing with security teams from multiple countries state departments — you know, those people who actually know what they’re doing. For myself, I am merely untrained «cannon fodder» that isn’t afraid to die.
However, I am no longer single, and my girlfriend wants me to come back home in one piece after debriefings.
To give you an idea of what I like in a style of teacher… if I had any pick I would probably chose to train with «Guide» (her preference of title) Eva Wong but she’s based out of state and rarely visits my area or ever does classes for newbies like me. She is a lineage carrier of Xiantianwujimen which is a Taoist hermit lineage whose teachings «leave no trace»…what I’m getting to here is that naturally in the true spirit of that style… it’s hard to even find the woman for teachings. :)
In the meantime, it looks pretty certain that Master Rachel Evans at Quantum could greatly help anyone improve the skill of their gross body so that it matches up better with their fearless spirit.
My girlfriend and I will be back to visit and will probably become members.
Also, note: This school has upgraded to nice white padded flooring now which is not visible yet in most of the pics here on Unilocal

If you are looking for a Dojo, come here! Do not wait.
My experience with martial arts before Quantum consisted of some Billy Blanks tapes in college. Yes, people, we are talking VHS. As a near complete beginner, I felt comfortable at the dojo immediately. Master Rachael Evans is, undoubtedly, a gifted, generous teacher. She can read the body like a cartographer reads the landscape or a sea-​captain gauges the movement of waves and I feel lucky to be on her ship. The woman could teach karate to a cardboard box, but she thankfully does not have to because Quantum comes with students who are skilled, passionate, and engaged. I have learned from each of them.
I would highly recommend Quantum for the experienced student as well. It is a responsible, challenging way of training. The technique is one developed by Master Evans and one she continues to evolve, based mostly in Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. The warm up is about an hour long and consists of modified yoga poses which complement and anticipate the karate, and many, many crunches (triple digits!), push-​ups (you will grow to like them!), and wrist stretches. Then, everyone gets into lines and we bust some moves. So fun. Who knew happiness could come on the end of a jab-​reverse-​punch to the solar plexus? (no contact for beginners, of course).
And somewhere along the line, in the midst of your round kicks and downward blocks and shuffles and jabs, a curious thing happens. You start to sense an energy running through you, invisible, but plainly felt. And it sticks around while you do your laundry and pay your bills and fall in and out of love and do your work and scrub the shower. I know it sounds all Star Wars and New Age-​y, but I swear it’s a thing, a verifiable effect of the intricacies of the body channeling the tangible force of gravity within community. Michael S. put it well in his review below — you can experience that kind of vitality by playing the harp or learning a language, but maybe come practice karate first. You might just be taken by surprise.
And if you are not interested in the metaphysical aspects behind the simple truths of movement and gravity, that is just fine. Bikini season is upon us. Come do your crunches and learn your karate. You will get an incredible workout and look better in your jeans, and no one will want to mess with you. But in my observation, those drawn to Quantum are there for something more.
Quantum also offers a wonderful kids program for ages 6 – 12. Master Evans has literally decades of experience teaching little ones and brings her knowledge and her own child-​like exuberance to the task.
Oh, and did I mention that it is affordable and the first two weeks are free???

I have been training at Quantum for about 4 years now, and I am stilled thrilled every single time I walk into the dojo. I walked in as a neophyte, was fascinated by Master Evans and her teaching style. Fast forward a few years, and I am a different person now: more truthful, confident, and grounded. My martial arts has a positive impact on almost every aspect of my life, both personal and professional. Try it for yourself (the first two weeks are free) and find out if Quantum is a place for you. There is even a kids program starting at the end of June 2015.

I have been training at Quantum since 2011 and I am now a blue belt. Words can’t describe how I have woven martial arts into my daily life thanks to Master Rachael Evan, the Quantum curriculum/​program she has developed, and the students who study/​experience it alongside me. The sum is truly greater than all the parts.
The confidence I have found learning how to do a tornado kick, hook punch into a back fist, and take down an opponent onto the mat has spilled over into my personal life, just as one would expect of anyone who commits themselves to a discipline. The cliches are true: I get more out of my day, I bring calm to business meetings, and give more back to the community.
Martial Arts is not for everybody. Maybe what you are looking for is learning to play the harp, speak Chinese, or write the next great sci-​fi novel. But come in and see what were all about. Stay for one class, stay for one month, stay for one year, stay for more. Learning how to learn has an amazing return of investment.

Hello,
Let me first say that I’ve been attending Quantum for the better part of three to four years. I also practiced other martial arts before come to Quantum.
That being said, Quantum has radically changed my life, bringing me in touch with inner peace, clarity, and a new drive to better myself.
I love Master Evans and all the other students, but make no mistake, it is You who does the crunches, You who shows up to class, and You who will change your life. Quantum will present you with tools not just to be fit in body and mind, but to reshape the world and how you fit into it.
For anyone who feels lost, for anyone who wants to feel safer walking down the street, or for anyone who is looking to challenge themselves, I can’t recommend Quantum more.
The community is very welcoming and accepting. Expect to see a brand new Dojo soon, so come take advantage of the first free month and see how you like it!

I moved to San Francisco and immediately set about investigating the best way to pursue a practice that would not only challenge me physically, but also contain a component that furthered my contemplative and meditative goals. Quantum Martial Arts is where I tried after some careful searching, and wouldn’t you know it, it had everything I wanted. Master Evans is everything the other say and more. She is wonderful to talk to, is never disrespectful, and is always excited to start working; all that she asks of you is the same.
It is obvious that she loves the school and is dedicated to helping every student find something in it that furthers them either physically or emotionally down the path they have chosen. It is also immediately apparent that the students are there because they pick up on the rarity of such a community, especially in a world which is dominated by a recent trend in training for direct application such as MMA.
At Quantum, we do spar, and in doing so you get to know those who are similarly taking time out of their day to come work, to improve their bodies, and to challenge themselves with a practice that is as much about working your body hard as it is about realizing how to push yourself mentally.
My only wish is that I was better at pushing myself to go to class, to put aside all of the other little things begging for my time — that’s how good this class is and how good I feel every time I leave.
I am very excited to continue attending and to grow my skills under the tutelage of Master Evans and the senior students. Best yet, the door is always open for new students and new friends.

I have been a part of this amazing group of martial artists for almost two years. Master Evans and Amy have created an environment of growth, friendship, trust and becoming the best person you can be by pushing your boundaries both mentally and physically. The beauty of Quantum is that it is a non-​profit founded in the passion Master Evans has for the teaching of her art.
The other reviews have it spot on. From the first day I stumbled through the doors of this dojo I knew this was what I needed.

I have been training with Master Evans at Quantum Martial Arts for over 3 years now. I have been practicing and teaching yoga for over 10 years and have found that my experience at Quantum has been one of the most important experiences in my personal development, heart, mind and body.
Master Evans’ 30+ years of experience create a safe and meaningful learning environment and the group of students at Quantum are warm and inviting!

I second what all of the other glowing reviews have mentioned. Not only will you become a martial artist well versed in a variety of styles, you’ll become a better person in the process.

I have been attending Quantum for the better part of 2 months now and have loved every minute of it. Master Evans is an excellent teacher, incredibly patient, and more than happy to help. She ensures that everyone is giving it their best, and she pushes you to your limits.
The students in the class are all great people. Super friendly, and I felt welcome into Quantum on the first day. Everyone wants to help and there is a real atmosphere of learning, self-​improvement, and camaraderie.
If you have an interest in not only the martial arts, but improving yourself physically and spiritually, come to Quantum! There is plenty of room for you

After a few months of lamenting the lack of quality martial arts options in the mission, I looked online again and suddenly saw Quantum. Why hadn’t I seen it before? I checked out the website, liked what I saw of the style of practice and the philosophy behind it (you know something good is going on from the time you read the name Quantum – if you like punching stuff AND theoretical particle physics/​mysticism, then you’ll love this place.), so I went in for the free first month.
I was sold after the first night. Struggling to get through the strength training session (push ups, sit ups, yoga), I knew I liked this place. Other reviews mention the bootcamp-​like quality of the strength training, and that fits because Master Evans was in the Marine Corp and she brings that experience to bare here. That’s my favorite thing about Quantum: the myriad sources the training draws from, like drill-​like calisthenics balanced by limbering yoga movements; linear, squarish taekwondo moves that blend into more graceful wing chun techniques at the higher belt levels; and deft energy/​force manipulation and redirection and grappling.
Altogether, the class forms the perfect balance between hard and soft. It’s no meat-​head, hard-​style concussion and injury fest, but it’s no walk in the park either. As the website states, this school is about healing, and that healing takes different forms for each person. Some might need to do a couple hundred crunches, others, to memorize a complex series of forms and movements, and still others may need to just loosen up a little, or settle into their bodies.
Quantum Martial Arts was exactly what I was looking for and it had been right under my nose the whole time. My only disappointment is that I can’t make it to class more often!

I am a new student at the dojo, and have to say that Master Evans seems to be reaching me. I can’t say I knew what I was looking for when I got there, or that I found it when I did. but a friend suggested I go check it out…
The classes are small, and the pretense is none. Students regularly introduce themselves to me before and after class. And nobody is perfect. Nobody can do all the exercises perfectly. But the example is there, and you are welcome to do your best.
One thing I asked her tonight was, «why do we bow when we first enter the room?» She started to say it was about a lot of different things but then paused and summed it up with, «it means you are entering this room specifically to do this. and you are leaving everything else out there,» and that made a lot of sense to me. Last week she marked me by saying that self-​defense implies a certain type of victimhood (because all defenders are victims of an attack) «.and I would just rather know exactly what’s going on around me,» meaning she would know how to avoid/​counter/​block/​whatever any move anyone else is going to make. And just with that mindset, she has already leveled the playing field.
There is a certain down-​to-​earth realism there. Yes, it is like a cross between yoga and mixed martial arts — which is great. But it’s also personal, it’s intimate, and Master Evans has been doing this a long, long time. The breadth of her experience is a time-​wrapped gift for you.
I’m not sure exactly what I’ll be getting out of this in the end. But I can tell you I’m richer for the experience so far. I’ll be seeing you again there next week.
–kamsamnida.

Intense, yet unpretentious.
I came to Quantum after trying 2 other dojos. Master Evans has built not just a martial arts school, but a community of supportive folks who’ve all come together with only one goal: to become better human beings.
Each class begins with an intense calisthenics and stretching «warm up». It’s some kind of a cross between yoga and marine boot camp. Then, once you’re completely exhausted and have nothing left, class begins. Master Evans is incredibly demanding, while at the same time being infinitely patient. She offers guidance without reproach. Above all, despite her own mastery of martial arts (and life in general), she doesn’t take herself too seriously.
If you’re looking for what may be the best workout of your life, in body, mind, and spirit, give Quantum a try; you won’t regret it.

If the Universe set out purposefully to create a martial arts instructor, it would create Master Evans. She’s the lively, intense, irreverent and brilliantly positive founder of Quantum Martial Arts, and quite possibly the most talented instructor I have ever met. In some schools, punching in the right direction is good enough. Here, if you are not totally in alignment and flowing with the right blend of speed, tension, and relaxation, Master Evans knows. And she knows how to correct you so that it becomes effortless.
Master Evans engineered Quantum as a blend of styles, and she understands it all so thoroughly that if you ask her why this stance or move is exactly so, she can tell you. She doesn’t just love Quantum, she lives and breaths and *is* martial arts. And she gets giggly with excitement at the prospect of passing it on to you.
The community she’s created is just as quirky and intense. Always welcoming, always friendly, always positive; energetic, cheerful, and occasionally silly, yet still serious and focused and grounded in reality. If you’re at all considering martial arts, drop in for a free class. Whatever level you’re at, Quantum will welcome you as you are, and take you to the next level. The first half of class is yoga stretches and callisthenics, the second martial arts practice. Whether you’re looking for a fun workout régime or a strong martial arts school, you’ll find it here.

Completely stiff and out of shape, I arrived at Quantum with no experience but a hope to fulfill a lifelong desire to learn martial arts.
Three months later, I’m amazed by the strength, flexibility, endurance and skill I’ve developed in throwing kicks etc. Master Evans is an intense and dedicated master who has developed a martial arts curriculum that combines part yoga/​strength training along with the mixed martial arts. As a person who was new to town and looking to start an exercise training régime I could continue with for years, I find the environment to be a good match for my personality and I hope to continue for years.
Quantum is intense but has given me opportunities to make new friends while combining strength, flexibility and martial arts training. With an open environment to all beginners I encourage those interested to try it out! But don’t forget your water and be ready for a tough first few sessions!

I’ve been going to Quantum Martial Arts for a month now and classes are my favorite part of the week. I had no previous martial arts or yoga experience and before coming to Quantum and it was no problem. The instructors are excellent teachers and are very welcoming and patient. The quality of instruction is great and both the teachers and students create a very supportive atmosphere.
The workout is amazing. I really feel like I’m developing strength and flexibility, and learning a bit of philosophy too. The first month is free, so you should definitely check it out!

I have taken 2 classes here so far and both times (even when I am in shape) I can barely walk! My stomach muscles are actually very sore to the point that it hurts to cough.
This is a great intimate studio where the students all know each other, are friendly and even hang out outside of class. The instructors know their stuff and push you to the limit.
I am currently deciding on a place to set my roots down in, but this is a top contender.

i just took my first class at quantum today. i showed up pretty randomly and i walked away very satisfied with my experience.
i was super impressed with rachel. i have a steel rod the full length of my spine from scoliosis surgery. most yoga teachers get really freaked out by this and either get over zealous trying to help and wind up hurting me or are just scared. rachel was awesome. she really took an objective look at what my body could and couldn’t do. she helped modify certain exercises for my abilities. and she also helped me to not get carried away trying to keep up with the class and do things as if my back was like every one else’s.
the work out was vigorous and fun. we did an extensive stretch, drills and got to kick the kicking pad. everyone was very welcoming and sweet.
this is a good dojo. it’s very serious but it’s still fun. it’s a good work out but it wont wreck you.

Quantum is an amazing martial arts school. The martial arts style is unique and focused on the art of martial arts. I trained in Quantum for almost 5 years in Seattle, Wa. This is the brand new San Francisco location!
Classes are currently being taught in a beautiful space at Mission Yoga (3^rd floor).
Quantum is a non profit organization and an amazing group of people. The classes are for all levels of experiance, and welcoming to anyone who’d like to drop in.
Come on in… stretch out, warm up, and learn to throw a few kicks around!