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Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Concord, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule maxcombatfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (925) 934-9898

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“If you are looking for a positive encouraging place to bring your children so they can enjoy the youth classes, then this is the place as well!”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“As a woman I was nervous about starting here, I shouldn't have been.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great instructors, great members, great vibe.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“If you are a beginner training MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai or just want to learn self-defense and get a great work out, def come to Combat Fitness!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“The classes are great, the training is second to none and the staff is super friendly and helpful!”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“If you are just looking for a great workout in a fun and fast paced environment this is the place, and then you'll get even more than that!”

From the reviews

This is an excellent gym offering a variety of martial arts, all with qualified instruction. Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing and Sambo all covered in the various pricing packages that they offer, and the price is very reasonable. I haven't met an unwelcoming face in the building yet nor do I suspect I ever will.

★★★★★ — Ian, Apr 2022

This is by far the best gym I've ever been to. If you are just looking for a great workout in a fun and fast paced environment this is the place, and then you'll get even more than that! You will also learn new skills. If you are training to be a pro fighter, then this is the place.

★★★★★ — Casey, May 2018

I've been going to Combat Fitness for a few months now. I started going because its the only gym I knew of open doing outside classes during the COVID lockdown. The classes are great, the training is second to none and the staff is super friendly and helpful!

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2020

Alright I'm as new as a baby when it comes to martial arts and all of the instructors have been awesome! Your classmates are super relaxed and understand everyone has a day 1 at some point.

★★★★★ — Logan, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ

Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Combat Fitness - Muay Thai - MMA - BJJ

981 Bancroft Rd, Concord, CA94518

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