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Avatar for Tristan Arenal’s Self Defense and Fitness
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Tristan Arenal’s Self Defense and Fitness
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Tristan Arenal’s Self Defense and Fitness

5.0

(4)

5.0

(4)

  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
Weicheng B. says, "Training with coach Tristan is one of best things we chose to do in last 2 years. We have been taking muai thai training sessions from coach Tristan for almost 2 years. It worths every dollars. For my experience there is nothing better than be trained by a former MMA fighter! In first couple of session, we were working on basic muai thai techniques - jab, cross, hook, push kick, round kick and how move around with fight stance. coach Tristan helped us to build a great foundation. Then we started to do combos and defending attacks. Finally we started to some light spar. Coach Tristan showed us how use everything we learnt into a fight. These training sessions are fun and exhausted. After spending a whole day sitting in office, it feels so good to jump into a muai thai training session."See more
Weicheng B. says, "Training with coach Tristan is one of best things we chose to do in last 2 years. We have been taking muai thai training sessions from coach Tristan for almost 2 years. It worths every dollars. For my experience there is nothing better than be trained by a former MMA fighter! In first couple of session, we were working on basic muai thai techniques - jab, cross, hook, push kick, round kick and how move around with fight stance. coach Tristan helped us to build a great foundation. Then we started to do combos and defending attacks. Finally we started to some light spar. Coach Tristan showed us how use everything we learnt into a fight. These training sessions are fun and exhausted. After spending a whole day sitting in office, it feels so good to jump into a muai thai training session."
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Avatar for Sarah Zae Fitness
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Sarah Zae Fitness
9.
Sarah Zae Fitness

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

  • 3 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Jose, CA
Nichole L. says, "Sarah is an awesome trainer! I started going to Sarah with the aim of getting stronger, feeling better about my body, keeping my mind sharp, healing my injuries, losing some weight, and staving off old age for as long as possible. None of those are easy asks. I’ve been meeting with Sarah twice a week for the past year. She’s given me all of what I asked for and more! She’s also incredibly knowledgeable about the human body. She’s cautious with my injuries. Sarah really knows her stuff! I would not do any of this without her guidance. She’s also incredibly kind, reliable, funny, thoughtful, and compassionate. She’s been available outside of the gym to answer my questions and provide suggestions by phone and email. I’m so grateful to have her as a part of my regular routine. I highly recommend her."See more
Nichole L. says, "Sarah is an awesome trainer! I started going to Sarah with the aim of getting stronger, feeling better about my body, keeping my mind sharp, healing my injuries, losing some weight, and staving off old age for as long as possible. None of those are easy asks. I’ve been meeting with Sarah twice a week for the past year. She’s given me all of what I asked for and more! She’s also incredibly knowledgeable about the human body. She’s cautious with my injuries. Sarah really knows her stuff! I would not do any of this without her guidance. She’s also incredibly kind, reliable, funny, thoughtful, and compassionate. She’s been available outside of the gym to answer my questions and provide suggestions by phone and email. I’m so grateful to have her as a part of my regular routine. I highly recommend her."
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I would absolutely recommend Max as a self-defense trainer, regardless of your skill or experience¬. Like I have no experience, basically consider myself a total wimp, and as a woman, I know I would get out-muscled by a male attacker. So the kinds of things Max teaches you are really useful: moves, techniques, skills to use if you’re in a situation where you need to defend yourself. You will learn a lot! I’ve had two sessions so far and plan to continue on a regular basis to practice and get more confidence.
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