CrossFit DRS Athletics

This review is long overdue. My teen son did CrossFit with Coach Cheryl and his strength, coordination, and agility improved quickly. At the time he was playing baseball, basketball, and flag football and my husband and I could see a vast difference in his form, movement, and development in whatever sport he was playing. My son always looked forward to working out with Coach Cheryl. We're so thankful for the care, discipline, and positive motivation Coach Cheryl instilled in him. We found DRS through their homeschooling program but now that our son is in high school sports he tries to train with Coach Cheryl during off season or breaks between games/practices.

Coach Cheryl is amazing. My 7yr old son LOVES her class. I've never seen him take direction so we'll from a coach. In other sports he could care less what coach says, but not with Cheryl. She kicks his butt and he loves it. Minus 1 star not for coach Cheryl, but for the constant spraying of everything with toxic disinfectant sprays. It doesn't help anyone stay healthy.

I've now been at DRS for 5 years! I never did CrossFit before joining DRS and was honestly never very athletic. My time at DRS has been life changing. I've now had two babies and all the coaches and programming have helped me recover and feel like myself again. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the coaches and members feel like family. It is such a kind and encouraging place. DRS helps me to be the best version of myself and for that I am incredibly thankful.

I've been at DRS for 2 years for CrossFit and absolutely love it!
I've recently added their Krav program to my membership and am enjoying it! I missed studying self defense and this program is the perfect match. You learn effective self defense skills in a fun and safe environment.

DRS Athletics is an amazing place. It literally has changed the lives of everyone in our family. My wife, three daughters, and I are all regulars.

As noted by many other reviews, the programming is fantastic. We have gotten stronger and faster and leaner. There are two other aspects that I would like to highlight.

First, zero injuries.

The focus is always on quality over quantity. Recently, I was doing an overhead squat with a very low weight. I asked the coach if I should go up in weight. The answer was, 'not yet,' not until quality is higher.

Second, the amazing culture.

The DRS community is very positive. On a recent afternoon, two of our daughters were working with Coach Rosario while a cross fit class was going on. The entire gym was rocking with shouts of encouragement to the people lifting. Saturday morning classes are particularly popular and fun. On some days, I want to go to DRS just to see the people.

Thank you Coach Rosario and all DRS coaches for making our family healthier, fitter, and happier.

I am coming up close to hitting my one year here with this gym and I wish I would have found them sooner! This was my first experience ever to CrossFit and I couldn't have picked a better gym to start this journey with. Coach Rosario holds this place to such a high standard with training, cleanliness, and staff. I've seen so much growth here in myself and I am ALWAYS so excited to go train there because of the community of people there. No cliques, just good vibes. Trust me when I say that everyone here at this gym is your biggest supporter. If you're on the fence on trying CrossFit just do it, you won't regret it!

For the last year I have been part of the Krav Maga Self Defense classes and the instruction from Chief Instructor Rosario and the participation of all the students (adults and kids) is so great! I have earned my yellow belt through following our curriculum that is mapped out for us and attending class regularly! I love the feelings of empowerment and strength I get from learning very important defenses for our scary world! We also get a great workout through conditioning! And the community is just the best- we have such a good time- sparring and grappling are too fun :)

I've had a fair share of exploring different gyms, especially CrossFit affiliates. I have been with DRS for over a year now and I only wish we found them sooner. The first impressions alone stood out to me, very clean facility and friendly staff. Great community and coaches that make everyone feel welcome, regardless of their fitness level. Coach Rosario and her team keep the standards high and atmosphere fun and positive. No cliques but family friendly vibes. Just following their "secret sauce" programming has taken my fitness to the next level; improving technique, performance and strength gains. Well trained staff that provides the feedback and instruction needed in training and always patient to help. Overall great place that has equipped me to be ready for life's adventures and truly appreciate my skills and fitness earned.

This review has been a long time coming. This review is for private training only.

I have been lucky to train privately with Coach Rosario for the past 2 years. Due to my schedule it is the only way to get a workout in.

The facility is tucked away off of McFadden in Huntington Beach. It is a warehouse size facility with open space for different movements and weightlifting. There is a single bathroom and separate changing area. A social area with picnic table rounds out the non- training area. There is all manner of equipment including rowers, assault bikes, kettlebells, barbells, rings, etc.

Coach Rosario discussed my needs and goals and developed a plan to progress to accomplish them. Days are individually tailored to me. Care is taken to stretch and mange injuries. Coach Rosario is positive at all times. She is going to push in a good way. She is assessing your progress consistently.

Price is as published in the website.

Regular memberships are available. The regular members have built a great community and are encouraging of each other.

Overall, very happy with the training and Coach Rosario to help me obtain my fitness goals.

Just to update I continue to drive from La Habra now to DRS Athletics. DRS continues to grow and just last year added some self-defense classes which I love. I would recommend DRS KRAV MAGA to anyone ready to defend themselves and anyone around them.