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Empowerment Through Awareness – How Self-Defense Plays a Role in Sexual Assault Prevention
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)—a time to raise awareness, educate communities, and advocate for prevention. At Evolve Training Center, we believe that empowerment starts with education, confidence, and the ability to protect yourself. While...

Why Letting Your Kid Quit Too Soon Is a Mistake
Why Letting Your Kid Quit Too Soon Is a Mistake Let’s talk about something that’s tough for parents—knowing when to push and when to let go. We want our kids to be happy, but we also know that growth doesn’t come from always doing what’s easy. At Evolve Training...

The Power of Partners: Why Working Out Together Keeps You Going
The Power of Partners: Why Working Out Together Keeps You Going When it comes to staying consistent with fitness, having the right partner can make all the difference. Whether it’s your spouse, sibling, best friend, or even your child, working out with someone else...

Nurturing the Next Generation: Evolve Kids Scholarship Program
“Nurturing the Next Generation: Evolve Kids Scholarship Program” At Evolve Training Center, we’re passionate about helping kids grow into confident, disciplined, and resilient individuals. Through martial arts, we instill values like perseverance, respect, and...

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Highlights from Our FriDATE Kids Night Market
At Evolve Training Center, we believe in enriching the lives of our students both on and off the mats. While martial arts instills discipline, confidence, and teamwork, we also want to inspire our young members to explore skills that go beyond self-defense—like...

Supporting Your Child’s Journey in Martial Arts: Perseverance, Partnership, and Progress
At Evolve Training Center, we’re dedicated to fostering resilience, self-confidence, and a strong foundation for every child. We understand that learning martial arts can bring unique challenges—times when your child may feel frustrated, uncertain, or tempted to give...

Why You Should Add No-Drop Bike Rides to Your Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Training
At our academy, we’re all about fostering community and improving fitness, both inside and outside the gym. That’s why we’ve introduced no-drop community bike rides into our program, and the results have been incredible. Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or just...

The Power of Breathing and Mobility: Transform Your Health with Our New Class
In our fast-paced world, we often overlook two fundamental aspects of our well-being: breathing and mobility. Yet, these simple practices can have profound effects on our physical and mental health. That's why we're excited to introduce our new Breathing and Mobility...

Could Your Child Defend Themselves? Malia’s Story Proves Why It Matters
Courage comes in many forms and can be found in the most unexpected places. Today, we are honored to share the inspiring story of one of our students, Malia, who demonstrated incredible bravery and resilience at a very young age. Malia's Act of Bravery Malia's story...

Building Community Through FriDate Events
At Evolve Training Center, we believe in the power of community. This is why we host monthly FriDate events, which are all about bringing our members together and fostering a sense of camaraderie and family. Our FriDate events vary each month, with a range of fun and...

AAPI Heritage Month: A Celebration of Culture and Connection
On 5/29, at Evolve, we held a vibrant mixer to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, in collaboration with the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. The turnout was fantastic with a significant crowd, including council members from...

Competitive Spirit: A Recap of Our In-House Tournaments
Our in-house tournaments, spanning across Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, are more than just sporting events. They are a vibrant display of community, camaraderie, and growth. The atmosphere at our Muay Thai tournament was electric, filled with anticipation and excitement....