Conveniently located in the heart of South San Francisco, Evolve Training Center is run and operated by J Janero and Mark Tabuso. Established in 2011, Evolve is a family-friendly, welcoming place with top-notch martial arts instruction for kid's and adults. Our members are family and our unmatchable community would love to make you laugh, hold you accountable, and help you reach your health and fitness goals.
Whether you are new to combative sports, interested in improving your health and fitness, looking for a place for your kids to burn off energy and build confidence, or if you're ready to elevate your craft to the competitive level, we have classes and community to help you reach your goals! The coaches are genuinely invested in each person who comes to the gym no matter what their goals are.
Whether you are new to combative sports, interested in improving your health and fitness, looking for a place for your kids to burn off energy and build confidence, or if you're ready to elevate your craft to the competitive level, we have classes and community to help you reach your goals! The coaches are genuinely invested in each person who comes to the gym no matter what their goals are.
Services
We are currently offering a hybrid schedule, providing classes live at the academy and virtually on Zoom. Get 2 weeks of classes free by contacting us at evolvetrainingcenter@gmail.com or 650-615-9322. We offer modification for the injured, progressions for anyone who want to increase their overall fitness level and strategies for those who want to go above and beyond.
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Richard Velasquez
Mar 13, 2021
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Times are a little crazy right now given the Shelter in place orders, BUT Evolve has done awesome things for their members. They pivoted their workouts and classes to provide them virtually for their members. I miss the atmosphere and staff, but I am still able to continue my workouts, maintain a somewhat regular routine PLUS was able to do a 4-week kettlebell class that really challenged me. If you are looking for a gym that can still offer you classes during this time, Evolve Training Center is a must, doesn't matter if you are in the Bay Area or anywhere else in the country. Do yourself
Times are a little crazy right now given the Shelter in place orders, BUT Evolve has done awesome things for their members. They pivoted their workouts and classes to provide them virtually for their members. I miss the atmosphere and staff, but I am still able to continue my workouts, maintain a somewhat regular routine PLUS was able to do a 4-week kettlebell class that really challenged me. If you are looking for a gym that can still offer you classes during this time, Evolve Training Center is a must, doesn't matter if you are in the Bay Area or anywhere else in the country. Do yourself
Claudia Zervoulakos
Dec 29, 2020
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Since the COVID-19 closure, Evolve has offered Zoom classes for their members and even offered some non-member fitness classes for the community. Evolve's active community outreach makes me feel a sense of pride to be a member. Our family has participated in a variety of zoom classes like jiu jitsu, boxing, fitness and kettlebell classes. Even without a physical gym to teach from, Evolve continues its commitment to delivering high quality fitness classes. My family and I continue to be dedicated members of Evolve and look forward to all the classes and their reopening. If you are looking for a
Louis Romero
Dec 29, 2020
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My son began training bulletproof jiu-jitsu classes here in the summer of '18. Pretty quickly, my wife myself and younger son began training there as well.
The sense of community at Evolve is like nothing around. During the Shelter in Place, the gym has continued to stay very connected with us. Every week I attend jiu-jitsu and kettlebell classes. Both are very challenging and helped me to stay strong while away from face-to-face training. Along with these classes, the gym offers boxing, muy thai and kids jiu-jitsu classes via zoom.
I recommended this gym, now, if you're looking for help staying
The sense of community at Evolve is like nothing around. During the Shelter in Place, the gym has continued to stay very connected with us. Every week I attend jiu-jitsu and kettlebell classes. Both are very challenging and helped me to stay strong while away from face-to-face training. Along with these classes, the gym offers boxing, muy thai and kids jiu-jitsu classes via zoom.
I recommended this gym, now, if you're looking for help staying
Braden Clements
Dec 16, 2020
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Highly recommend one of the most respect gyms in the Bay Area. Coaches from my previous gym recommended I take my training here (we moved to the Peninsula from the East Bay) and I have enjoyed every moment I am there.
Coming off of a significant back injury, the Evolve coaching staff understood how to work me back into training, which was very important to me. With the high level talent of both the coaching and the training partners, it was everything I could ask for.
Through COVID-19 the staff has remained engaged, added Zoom classes to the daily curriculum and hosted weekly check-ins with their
Coming off of a significant back injury, the Evolve coaching staff understood how to work me back into training, which was very important to me. With the high level talent of both the coaching and the training partners, it was everything I could ask for.
Through COVID-19 the staff has remained engaged, added Zoom classes to the daily curriculum and hosted weekly check-ins with their
Marilyn Wong
Aug 08, 2020
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I love Evolve! Even though the physical space is closed during this COVID 19 period, our coaches are still doing classes via Zoom! I’ve been doing the kettle bell classes and my weak knees and shoulders are so much stronger! I’ve had 4 knees surgeries so it’s weakened my body. This program is excellent! Love the gym members who are super supportive! My coaches are awesome and caring people that are also knowledgeable and makes sure your safety comes first! ❤️❤️❤️
Dawn Alido
Jul 01, 2020
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Prior to joining Evolve Training Center, I have been searching for a place where my son can learn Jiu-Jitsu and I can work out the same time. There aren’t too many facilities out there that offer classes for both child and parent simultaneously. Based on my observation their facility is well maintained, safe, and clean, which is a plus in my books! The Evolve staff/team are all professional, friendly, and welcoming. On the first day of our 10-day trial my son loved his experience with Coach Mark for Muay Thai and was ecstatic to come back again for Jiu-Jitsu. However, with the turn of events
Cody Huey
Jan 26, 2020
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Joining Evolve Training Center has been one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. I've been doing Muay Thai at this gym for a year now (& counting) and what a year it's been. Right off the bat, you'll feel welcomed. No egos at all here. The staff (coaches & front desk) & the members embody the definition of family. Words can't describe the how much I appreciate the Coaching staff here. Definitely made an impact on my life inside and outside the mats. Nothing but love for this gym!
Falekofe Maumalanga
Nov 10, 2019
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I've been incredibly fortunate to be able to have my kids be part of Evolve. My kids started training two months ago and all I can say is that Evolve is the best gym for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Coach J , Coach Steve and Coach Angelo are great instructors. They push my kids to the next level. They also have a variety of classes Muay Thai , Boxing, fitness, and Women’s center. What a well rounded gym.
Anand Singh
Sep 20, 2019
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What started out as an impulse GroupOn purchase in 2014 to try something new for a couple of weeks turned out to be a lifestyle change. I have been training at Evolve collectively for a couple of years now and I can truly say it is an amazing gym that is very clean and family oriented. Everyone is always trying to help one another and there really are no egos when it comes to your training. The coaches are very helpful and understanding when it comes to your specific training needs as well.
You truly get what you put in, but the overall environment, alongside the staff, coaches, and the members
You truly get what you put in, but the overall environment, alongside the staff, coaches, and the members
Kaila Moreira
Sep 18, 2019
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I had just moved into the area at the end of last year and was looking for a gym to call home. One of my very good friends suggested I check out Evolve since he had been a member for many years. I signed up for their trial period right before the Christmas holiday and Evolve would be closed for about a week. They were very nice and said that I would be able to continue the trial period after the break since I would be losing some days due to the closure. I really appreciated that because it gave me the opportunity to try majority of the different classes offered at Evolve before I made the decision
