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Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oakland, California
Plan your first class
- 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 muay thai 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mmabravozulu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-301-9615
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this gym provides the perfect atmosphere to grow and challenge yourself.”
“The college kids I brought in went from knowing nothing about martial arts to knowing useful skills and feeling more confident.”
“My confidence level as a woman was sky high while i was part of Bravo Zulu .”
“Whether it is for regular group classes or private sessions with Coach, this is a perfect place for any one of any skill level to embark/continue their martial art journey.”
“Coach is great and the community is helpful to grow in your martial arts journey whether you want to compete or are just starting to learn or just want some good and fun exercise.”
“Coach Nick is very detailed in his explanations and cares about teaching his students proper form and technique.”
“Nick allowed my student organization to host a private group self defense class at MMA Bravo Zulu recently and I couldn’t be more happy with how it went.”
Other martial arts here
“Nick is an excellent coach who is very encouraging and explains Jiu Jitsu techniques in a way that is understandable.”
“I truly never thought I’d be an mma mom, but the mental, physical, and emotional maturity I’ve seen develop in my three very different children has been really incredible.”
“Coach Nick is constantly giving valuable tips, emphasizing wrestling alongside BJJ.”
What members say
“Coach is great and the community is helpful to grow in your martial arts journey whether you want to compete or are just starting to learn or just want some good and fun exercise.”
“He has a team of elite students and teachers who are friendly, welcoming and will gently kick your ass; you’ll be better from it.”
“He has a team of elite students and teachers who are friendly, welcoming and will gently kick your ass; you’ll be better from it.”
“It’s been a big learning curve but Coach Nick and other members of the gym are really helpful and patient with teaching the techniques.”
“Throughout all of the sweat-inducing training , you get a clear sense of the positive environment and comradery he has cultivated for his students to be able achieve their goals.”
“Coach is great and the community is helpful to grow in your martial arts journey whether you want to compete or are just starting to learn or just want some good and fun exercise.”
From the reviews
I have trained in martial arts before, but I was looking for an MMA gym to help me put all my tools and skill sets together. Bravo Zulu provided more than I bargained for. It was just the place to push me enough beyond my comfort zone to still grow and develop without getting discouraged or burning myself out.
Coach Nick is an amazing coach my boys trained with him for almost 3 years and my daughter for almost 2 years and let me tell you the changes in my children will blow your mind my boys beat their depression and anxiety and my daughter has all the confidence in the world they achieved their 1st and 2nd place metals at…
I have been training here for 5-6 months now. I’ve never done any martial arts before and barely knew anything about MMA before starting here. It’s been a big learning curve but Coach Nick and other members of the gym are really helpful and patient with teaching the techniques.
It’s been 4 months since I joined MMA Bravo Zulu and this is my first time practicing martial arts. I would say this has been one of the greatest experiences and things I learned.
New to muay thai? Start at Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU
Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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.
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