Skrap Pack North Beach
About
Skrap Pack North Beach offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling. The gym features professional amenities such as mats, bags, free weights, training gear, bathrooms, and showers to support rigorous training sessions. Members benefit from instruction by elite coaches like Gilbert Melendez, a Cesar Gracie black belt and UFC veteran who leads jiu jitsu and wrestling, and Jake Shields, a Skrap Pack original who teaches his signature American Jiu Jitsu style. Additional striking coaches Gilbert and Jonny round out the expert coaching team.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's knowledgeable yet friendly staff who create a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Reviewers highlight the exceptional community atmosphere, phenomenal facilities, and rapid progress in combat skills under expert coaching. Specific mentions include free nutrition and posture advice from former coaches and UFC fighters, with many members reporting they're in the best shape of their lives. The culture is described as unmatched compared to other gyms, with members looking forward to every practice.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
dan munteanu
2 months ago
If you’re looking for a great workout, want to learn real combat skills, and be part of an awesome community, this is the place. I’ve been a member since they opened and the environment is next level—great people, great energy, and I’m in the best shape of my life. Plus free nutrition and posture advice from former coached and UFC fighters.
vera nordstrand
7 months ago
Highly recommend. Pack North Beach has the most knowledgeable yet friendly staff I have encountered. People of all skill levels are welcome and they truly provide. not just a gym, but a community. The coaches are all experts in their respective MMA field so expect super quick progress and an amazing time! I look forward to every practice.
John Parsons
2 months ago
Would give it six stars if I could, the facilities are phenomenal, the culture is unmatched compared to any gym I have ever gone to and the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and open to new members
skarlett urdaneta
a year ago
I’ve been there three times since it opened, and each visit was amazing! The coaches are experienced and friendly, creating a very welcoming environment for both beginners and those with more experience. Can’t wait to visit again!
Ricky Cheung
2 months ago
Excellent gym for beginners and aspiring martial artists! Clean and professional.
fitness_centerAmenities
Contact
1502 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 – 8:30 AM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Gilbert Melendez
Head Coach / Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling Instructor
Cesar Gracie Black Belt, UFC veteran, World MMA Championships
First discipline was wrestling. Blends wrestling with Jiu Jitsu to create a unique style for MMA.
Jake Shields
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Skrap Pack original, coined the style 'American Jiu Jitsu', World MMA Championships
Helped blend wrestling skills with Jiu Jitsu to create a unique style that excels in competition.
Gilbert
Striking Coach
Co-created the Skrap Pack Dirty Boxing class, blending authentic techniques with cardio.
Jonny
Striking Coach
Co-created the Skrap Pack Dirty Boxing class, blending authentic techniques with cardio.