Smash Gyms

5.0 (8)
From Shingle Springs, CA
SinceSeptember, 2021

About
As a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt, I began my martial arts journey in 1997 under Frank Shamrock at AKA. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with world-renowned martial artists, wrestling and BJJ coaches.

I am the proud founder of one of the largest gym chains in the Bay Area, where I have coached hundreds of individuals ranging from professional athletes to hobbyists seeking to improve their health and fitness.

Despite having moved to the El Dorado Hills/Cameron Park area and running our gyms remotely, I still have a strong passion for teaching and introducing beginners to safe and fun martial arts and fitness training.

Currently, I am training a small group of individuals in the area and am open to considering men, women, and children of all ages and skill levels. My wife, a purple belt, is also looking for female partners, and we plan to train our three young sons more consistently in the future.

At our fully equipped private gym, we offer beginner-friendly training with world-class instruction. If you are interested, please send me a private message to see if it's a good fit.

Thank you,

Rudy Sanchez
Founder of Smash Gyms
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Service as described 5.0
Communication 5.0
Punctuality 5.0
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Megan A.
Coach Rudy has received training from the greatest martial artists in the past twenty years. In addition, he possesses remarkable qualities of kindness and intelligence. You wouldn't want to miss out on the chance of training with him. This is truly a unique occasion, where you might learn grappling, BJJ, self-defense, or even keep yourself fit. It is an opportunity of a lifetime that shouldn't be overlooked.
April 21, 2022
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Anthony N.
Rudy proved to be an excellent teacher, providing a comfortable learning environment and offering practical assistance throughout the entire hour-long class. Unlike other gyms that waste time with trivial warm-ups, the session was dedicated solely to effective workouts.
April 14, 2022
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David G.
Value is the relative worth of a good or service. The saying, "you don't know what you've got until it's gone" holds true, but you would not have to experience its loss with Rudy Sanchez's jiujitsu training. I immediately recognized the worth of training under Rudy from my first day at Smash Gyms with their free trial week. Rudy was my head jiujitsu instructor throughout my journey from a spazzy white belt to a black belt. If I had not moved out of state, I would still be training under him. I have trained at over a hundred different jiu jitsu gyms, but Smash Gyms under Rudy Sanchez is top tier. His high level white belts are able to defeat blues and purples from other gyms, not by sandbagging, but by training for a year or less. Rudy's system is effective, efficient, and designed with longevity in mind. Rudy's value as an instructor exceeds his ability to grow his students into black belts. His coaching skills go beyond teaching high percentage moves that allow you to dominate and submit opponents with ease. His value lies in his ability to transfer knowledge to his students, make learning fun, maintain training safety, and create a community. Rudy has the ability to establish strong and positive relationships and support them with highly effective jiujitsu skills. If given the chance to learn from Rudy Sanchez, you will appreciate his value from day one. Enjoy the journey.
April 13, 2022
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David S.
Smash Gym sets the bar so high that other gyms pale in comparison. The impact that coach Rudy, his family, the other instructors, and the lifelong friends I made through Smash have had on me cannot be overstated. Their community is warm and positive, without taking themselves too seriously or getting bogged down in the nonsense seen in other places. The quality of instruction at Smash is unmatched. Although my focus was on jiu jitsu, I've taken almost every class they offer. The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, and approachable, regardless of your level of experience. If you're looking to learn self defense or improve your fitness, you won't find a better place to do it. Smash is renowned and respected in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) world. Coach Rudy skillfully imparts his vast knowledge in ways that are both enjoyable to learn and effective in competition or self defense. In my experience, there is no better or more entertaining instructor.
April 12, 2022
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Justin B.
Coach Rudy is the perfect trainer for me and my daughter. We are thoroughly enjoying our training sessions with him! We've worked with several trainers and coaches in the past, but Coach Rudy is undoubtedly the best of the lot. He makes the learning process fun and accessible for beginners like us. Plus, we appreciate how he is instilling a sense of accountability and respect in the kids as they hone their abilities. We both intend to continue our training with Coach Rudy for years on end, with the goal of one day achieving a black belt under his guidance.
April 11, 2022