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DJ's Martial Arts & Fitness Unlimited
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Category: Martial Arts [Edit]
Neighborhood: Lower Hills4116 MacArthur Blvd
(between 39th Ave & Maybelle Ave)
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0898
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
6 reviews for DJ's Martial Arts & Fitness Unlimited
I've been coming here for four+ years now. This place is like home for so many people, including me. I've come to group classes and also trained with Doug privately. He's an awesome, inspiring, encouraging and attentive trainer. The great thing is that he always meets people at whatever level they are at, and brings them to the next level. So when I've been out of shape, injured or just not feeling great, he's helped bring me up gently, and when I feel strong and healthy he really pushes me to incredible places. It's all great.
I have to respond to "The O" who gave a 1-star review based on the "sketchy" neighborhood, but who has never attended an actual class at this place. Umm? I've been coming to the gym for years, at all hours of day and night, and have NEVER felt unsafe. How irresponsible to post a review like that. PLEASE IGNORE.
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2/11/2006
I agree with Melanie 10000%. Doug ROCKS. He totally kicks butt, but in a really supportive, funny,… Read more »
I have been training with Sifu Doug Jones, and Sihing Damond Troupe since 2003, and it has changed my life in many profound ways.
Sifu is a caring, and positive teacher that expects your very best, and will help you to achieve it, mentally and physically.
The dojo has a great atmosphere, very different people all working together as a family. There are many different classes and workout schedules, as has been mentioned, and there is always someone hanging out, watching class, or working out independently.
Wun Hop Kuen Do Kung Fu is a mixed style which borrows aspects of Karate, Jujitsu, Kempo and Chinese and American boxing. For more information go to http://djsmartialarts....
Folks at DJ's Martial Arts and Fitness Unlimited are warm and strong; genuine and perceptive. As the martial artist who first sent me there said: they're real fighters. This community is how I would always like to see Oakland; wide range of age, race and gender always displaying love and respect for each other. Focused and moving forward.
One-room school house. Last night I stepped over young brothers wrestling on the ground who were finished with their homework (better have been) and were waiting for their mom to finish cardio kick boxing. Other people on the sides stretching, training off the mat where the class continues. People smile at me and reach for my hand as I come in. This is where I want to be. But, we know, Oakland is not always that way outside the dojo.
Wun Hop Kuen Do is a form of Ka Ju Ken Bo developed by Grand Master Al Dacascos that utilizes approximately 70% Kung-Fu, 20% Karate, and 10% Judo & Jujitsu. Training includes all types of street fighting, sport fighting and multi-man attack. Our teachers provide technique and tradition, we put in hard work and time. Basically, we are taught the most effective techniques from a range of martial arts in order to become well rounded - effective- fighters.
I love Doug--his energy and compassion for martial arts, fitness, and people permeate his dojo and his work. He has built quite a wonderful community.
I took his cardio kickboxing classes, back when I first started working out, and even though I found aerobics quite a miserable thing, I still had fun in his class. He is a remarkable teacher. I mean seriously! I was STRUGGLING in his cardio kickboxing because I was so out of shape, but he still managed to make it fun!
The thing I really want to advocate is his work as a personal trainer (I signed up with him when I realized I needed extra help). Each session is totally different, it is not a drag at all. Doug was my personal trainer for a couple of years, and he got me to ENJOY working out, and he got me to a brand new level of fitness.
His encouragement is so invigorating that even when I work out today, I envision his voice in my head to get myself through challenges. He is a special force in life--one that betters your life and fitness.
p.s. I've seen him teach his martial arts classes and teach kids--if I ever have kids I want Doug to teach them martial arts!
I take the cardio-kickboxing class and can truly say it is a kickass workout at a fabulous deal. Sifu Doug Jones runs you through arm and booty-sculpting drills, fantastic ab-work (he sneaks Pilates in there!), then tops off with circuit training - bag work mixed with strengthening exercises. Believe me, there is no cure for a tough day at work like beating the crap out of a bag. (Or, at least, trying to.) Truly.
Another thing I like is that Doug just doesn't teach the same routines again and again, he changes it up week to week and goes around checking each student for technique - and effort. :)
Classes are mostly female, but men work out with us, too. Not a problem either way - sooner or later all the genders are sweating equally. You can buy a book of ten classes for $75; $7.50 a class! (That's the great deal I was talking about.) And then, after I became a regular, there was the plus of Doug and classmates always being glad I showed up. For me, that's an added inspiration to work out.
**Addendum**: I started taking the wun hop kuen do classes here in November 2007, and I have to say it's totally transformed me. Not only am I in better shape, but I come away from each class learning something new about myself. Enlightened, even. No, seriously - even if in a small way. Sifu Doug Jones has a stellar background, and is amazing and incredibly motivating. Sihing Damond brilliantly balances technique and practical application. Our other instructors--Sihing Sinclair, Sisuk Teresa, Sisuk Tray, and more--are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
I know there are many good martial arts schools in the bay area, but I feel very fortunate to have found such a great school and community.
Yes, there's no doubt about it... Doug Rocks!
I get pretty bored working out... and there's no conceivable way to be bored in Doug's class! He teaches a class at my work gym. Bummer it's only 2x week!!
