SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
About
SBG NorCal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts offers comprehensive training in mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and wrestling through a structured coaching system. The gym features specialized instructors for different skill levels, including Foundations classes for beginners, Integrations classes for more advanced practitioners, and dedicated youth and teen programs. Coaches like Kirk Fong, Jose Salinas, Kyle Fong-Cristin, and Lily and Alan Pagle provide expert guidance across disciplines, ensuring students receive quality instruction tailored to their experience level.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe SBG NorCal as exceptionally welcoming, with instructors who make classes accessible for complete beginners while maintaining technical depth for serious athletes. Reviewers specifically praise the family friendly atmosphere, clean facility, and safe environment that makes them comfortable training there and bringing their children. Multiple reviews highlight Coach Kyle's welcoming approach to visitors, Coach Jose's fundamental instruction, and Professor Kirk's guidance during rolling sessions. The gym's long term staff retention and returning students after multi year breaks demonstrate its stability and quality, with one reviewer stating they've known some staff for forty years and completely trust them with their kids and health.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Jonathan Gonzalez
10 months ago
I was a bit intimidated to start but the atmosphere was very welcoming. The instructors structured the class so it was very simple to follow even for people with no experience at all
Oki _
5 months ago
Come here to upgrade your software without damaging your hardware. Phenomenal family friendly gym where everyone can learn martial arts.
Shan Wolff
2 years ago
Every gym should be like this; all-family friendly, clean, high energy, cool space makes you want to move in, SAFE, good parking. Full disclosure, growing up in the area I have known some of the staff forty years and completely trust them with my kids and health. I don't know if there is a another place like it. After a break of a couple years for other kids sports we are back. Many of the same staff and students! Is there a better measure for how solid it is?
Pirashanth Kesavan
a year ago
Great clean club. Quality instructions. Great vibe and energy in the members. This club cares about your health and future and makes it a priority. Make sure to visit them as they are a gem!
Chet Lim
a year ago
I reached out to SBG NorCal to see if I could do a drop in as I was visiting the area and Coach Kyle welcomed me with open arms. He was very clear about the expectation and even sent me a calendar invite for the day I was visiting! The visit was as expected (Foundations class + Integration class afterwards) and everyone was very welcoming! Coach Jose led the class through fundamental drills while Professor Kirk showed the class how to flow roll. Definitely recommend this gym for a group of athletes that train seriously and has a great balance of technique and intensity! Please check them out!
Contact
1450 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Kirk Fong
Integrations Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Fred Yu
Integrations Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Jose Salinas
Foundations Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Denny Cheriyan
Foundations Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Oki O'connor
Foundations Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Simelia Rogers
Tween/Teen Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Kyle Fong-Cristin
Integrations Kickboxing Coach
Cameron Avery
Foundations Kickboxing Coach
Bill Suh
Youth Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Patrick Schork
Foundations Jiu-Jitsu Assistant Coach
Lily Pagle
Head Coach
Alan Pagle
Head Coach