Bear Essential Combat

Your program has provided me with a wonderful appreciation for the diversity of exercise.  Your classes were different every time – never boring, always a fun challenge.  I want to thank you for your encouragement and support while I was a member at your facility – it was a great experience and will provide a great foundation for my fitness goals. 
  Without your instruction and coaching, I would never had the confidence to even think about joining this martial arts program, in my own neighborhood.  It would have been too intimidating – thank you so much for all you do.  Please let all the people at Bear Essentials know how much I appreciate them, Jennifer, George, Omar, and Adam – and of course my classmates – especially Melissa – the Pacer!
I wish you continued success and hope you heal very soon!
Take care,
Mary B. Hatt

After a year of cardio-kickboxing at Bear Essential Combat I lost 60 pounds, dropped six dress sizes, and my cholesterol went from 217 to 180. Even though I only have time for two classes a week, my energy level has risen tremendously and I am stronger than I’ve ever been. The varied routines and amiable, motivating trainers make it fun; not only do I get the best workout I’ve ever had, but I also learn the correct techniques for punching and kicking in an intense, interval-style class that suits all fitness levels. Also, the small, family like atmosphere at BEC makes me feel that I contribute to a collective goal rather than feeling invisible and ignored like I did at the traditional gyms I had joined in the past.
Nancy Cheever
Huntington Beach

"I Lost 40lbs in 3 months!"  Mark Doose, 35

"Iost 35lbs in 3 months!"  Janie Lusk 58

"BEC has helped my wrestling; after only 3 months of training I am well ahead of the other guys on the team." Carl Pflieder, 15, Freshmen Wrestler

"I improved my best open ocean swim time by 3 minutes and 10 seconds, after only 2 months of training" Nathan Casey, Life Guard

"Comprehensive Instructor with real, effective techniques; no other gym can even come close."  Yoji Matsuo, 35 Structural Engineer

"Muay Thai training helped me rehabilitate my arm after major surgery.  The increase in strength, flexibility and balance have boosted my self confidence on and off the job."  Costa Mesa Fire Fighting Captain, Tim Vasin

"I have excercised throughout my entire life and never felt like this." Paul De La Rosa, 42