Evolve Training Center
About
Evolve Training Center offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling. The coaching team, led by Head Coach J Janero with his Rickson Gracie and Ribeiro brothers lineage, provides personalized instruction tailored to each student's body type, goals, and stage of life. The facility maintains clean, well-run training spaces and offers amenities like uniform loans for new members during transitions.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Evolve Training Center as an amazing community that feels like family, with coaches who invest time getting to know students personally. They praise the high-level, personalized instruction from coaches like J Janero and Jane, who tailor training to individual bodies and goals while emphasizing safety and longevity. Reviewers consistently mention the clean facility, welcoming atmosphere, and character-building approach that develops confidence and respect in children. Specific appreciation goes to the supportive coaching staff, seamless onboarding with uniform loans, and the balance between discipline, encouragement, and fun that keeps all ages engaged.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Norona-Flores Family
3 months ago
Our child has been training at this jiu jitsu center for some time now, and we have been extremely impressed with the experience. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and excellent at working with kids of varying ages and skill levels. They strike a great balance between discipline, encouragement, and fun, which keeps the kids engaged and motivated. The environment feels safe, structured, and welcoming. There is a strong emphasis on respect, confidence, and perseverance, not just technique, which we really appreciate as parents. We’ve seen noticeable growth in our child’s confidence, focus, and physical coordination since starting here. Communication with families is clear and professional, and the facility is clean and well-run. Overall, this is a high-quality program that truly cares about its students. We would highly recommend this jiu jitsu center to any parent looking for a positive, character-building martial arts experience for their child.
Gina Lima
a month ago
Evolve is an an amazing place to learn and train BJJ! I've been with Evolve for 4+ years because it's a great community! The facility is always clean, the coaches have decades of experience and set the tone for a community that is respectful and trains hard. Join Evolve to discover your untapped potential - and have fun doing it!
Stephanie Martin
3 months ago
Evolve training center is more than just a martial arts gym. They have created a community where we all are family. The coaches put in the time and effort to get to know their students on and off the mat. They give life lessons and skills to our children to become good, kind and successful members of the community. They encourage the kids to become young entrepreneurs at the night markets, help the kids build strong relationships with their teammates at the fridate events and teach them how to become future coaches and leaders to the younger generations. I’m so grateful to the Evolve team for their support in raising my children and providing a safe and fun environment for the community.
Richard Okimura
a month ago
I have been training at Evolve Training Center for three years, and it has been a transformative experience. I joined as a brown belt to train under Coach J Janero because of his lineage and technical depth. What stood out immediately was the level of care and personalization in his coaching. He does not teach a blanket system. He tailors instruction to each student, helping them develop a game that fits their body, goals, and stage of life. Training with both J and Jane has elevated my Jiu Jitsu significantly. Their emphasis on efficiency, safety, and longevity is especially important to me as I continue training in my 40s. They push you to improve, but always with long term development in mind. If you are looking for high level instruction, thoughtful coaching, and a culture that values growth, Evolve is an outstanding place to train.
Tiffany Patel
3 months ago
We tried the two-week trial at Evolve Training Center and had such a great experience that we ended up signing up for the year. From the start, the gym was incredibly welcoming and helpful. They allowed us to borrow uniforms while we waited for our own to arrive, which made the transition seamless and stress-free. We originally planned to join just one discipline, but after spending time with the coaches and training alongside the other students, we enjoyed it so much that we decided to enroll in both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. The coaching staff is supportive, patient, and clearly invested in their students, and the overall environment is positive and encouraging. We’re really looking forward to continuing our training here and growing with the community. Highly recommend.
Contact
647 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
J Janero
Head Coach / BJJ Instructor
Brown Belt (mentioned lineage through Rickson Gracie and Ribeiro brothers)
Co-owner and operator of Evolve Training Center. Known for personalized coaching tailored to each student's body, goals, and stage of life.
Mark Tabuso
Head Coach
Co-owner and operator of Evolve Training Center, established in 2011.
Eric
Coach
Coaches kids' classes, mentioned positively in testimonials.
Jane
Coach
Coaches kids' classes, mentioned positively in testimonials.