El Niño Training Center
About
El Niño Training Center in San Francisco offers comprehensive combat sports training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling. The gym provides both morning and evening classes, a weight training center, and shower facilities for members. Coaches include elite fighters like Gilbert Melendez and Keri who take personal time to work with all members, whether they're training for professional competition or personal fitness goals. The new location features ample safe parking and convenient freeway access.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe El Niño Training Center as the best MMA gym in the Bay Area with world class coaching from elite fighters like Gilbert Melendez and Keri. They praise the welcoming community atmosphere that makes beginners feel included while maintaining a competitor focused environment. Reviewers highlight exceptional cleanliness with mats cleaned regularly, family friendly programs that build children's confidence, and comprehensive amenities including weight training and showers. Specific mentions include the gym's family culture with team events, convenient new location with ample parking, and coaches who take personal time with every member regardless of their experience level.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Dan Black
5 months ago
Great gym with world class training in all aspects of combat sports friendly and welcoming environment with high level coaches that will help you reach your goals no matter if it's fighting professional or just getting in shape check them out highly recommend this gym
Sean Stuart
4 years ago
New location is awesome! Same great team from the original El Niño Training Center but with a fresh new location. Tons of safe parking and right next to the freeway. ENTC is definitely a competitor focused gym but the team is always willing to help out someone new. The community here is great and that’s what keeps me training.
Angelo Salvador
4 years ago
Best MMA gym in the Bay Area. Offers Muay Thai, BJJ (Gi/No-Gi/Grappling), Wrestling, Boxing. They have nice and high quality coaches. Friendly staff. Mats are cleaned regularly. Encouraging teammates. Has family culture (just had a team barbecue). Coach Gilbert and Keri are elite fighters and are there to assist you too. It’s simply the best mma gym.
Jacquelyne Guzman
4 years ago
My son has been going to El Niño gym since he was 4 years old, and is now 8. We love this gym! It has felt like home for us. Jiu jitsu has been a tremendous support for my son in helping with his social skills as well as his inner confidence. It has been so amazing that I have also started my 4 year old daughter in boxing and jiu jitsu. She is normally a shy and timid girl but this gym has helped to bring her inner personality out and not to mention it is such a great source of exercise in these times. The gym is very clean and they take the utmost pride in cleaning the mats before and after each class. I was initially worried about COVID exposure but after witnessing the way they take care of the gym and staff I have not a worry in the world. All this to say that I highly recommend this gym for all ages and genders. Best decision we have made as a family!
Jared Hunter
8 months ago
Definitely the best mma gym in the bay. Classes are offered both in the morning and evenings with everything from boxing to wrestling to competition BJJ training etc. Even has a weight training center and showers. Only been training here a few days but already feel super welcomed by the community including the owner Gilbert Melendez who takes the time to meet everyone who shares the mats.
Contact
1 S Linden Ave #7, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed