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Get In Shape
For busy adults rebuilding health, energy, and consistency with real coaching.
Real MMA Training in Pittsburg, CA
PITTSBURG, CA
REALMMATRAININGINPITTSBURG,CA.
Built by Coach Dan Black. Trusted by world-class fighters.
Including the Diaz Brothers and Skrap Pack.
No experience required. First class is beginner-friendly.
Coach Dan Black. BJJ Black Belt. 20+ years producing world-class fighters.
Muay Thai, MMA, and BJJ in Pittsburg, CA.
No experience required. First class is beginner-friendly.
Start HereYou Do Not Need
You Do Not Need
To Be A Fighter
To Start Here.
Team Black is a serious gym with a clear entry point. Beginners, busy adults, and competitors all train here, but the job of this page is simple: show you the room, show you the standard, and help you pick the right next step.
Choose Your PathStart With The Goal
Start With The Goal
That Fits You.
The fastest way to start well is to pick the goal that matches what you actually want.
See Your Options
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Learn Self-Defense
Build confidence through structured training that starts with fundamentals, not ego.
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Become A Fighter
If you want to compete, Team Black has the room, standards, and coaching to take you there.
Your First DayWhat Your First
What Your First
Day Looks Like.
Show up, get coached, and leave knowing exactly what your next step is.
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Show Up
Come in workout clothes, check in, and we will get you where you need to be.
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Get Coached
You get clear instruction, real attention, and a class that matches your level.
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No Ego
No sparring pressure on day one. You are there to start, not get tested.
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Leave Better
You leave knowing what to train next and which class fits you best.
As Seen On CBS News
This Is WherePeople ChangeTheir Lives.
Team Black was featured on CBS News for what happens inside this gym every day — real coaching, real fighters, and real people changing their lives through training.
Nearby Search Pages
Explore Nearby Training Searches.
The main service pages are the fastest way in. These nearby location pages still help East Bay visitors compare context before they book.
Muay Thai Near Antioch, CA
Location-specific context for Antioch students looking for authentic striking and a practical first step.
BJJ Near Brentwood, CA
A nearby grappling page for Brentwood-area students comparing coaching, commute, and beginner support.
View the Full Schedule
See the weekly class blocks and choose the best time to start your first session.
0+
Years Coaching
#3 + #5
Glory Kickboxing Ranked
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Fight Opponent — Phuket 2024
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Ego Allowed
Dan Black's Training ConnectionsCoached by Legends.
Coached by Legends.
Trains With Legends.
Nick Diaz
UFC
Nate Diaz
UFC
Gilbert Melendez
UFC / Skrap Pack
Lions MMA Club
Phuket, Thailand
What We TrainReal Training
Real Training
For Real People.
Use this as your overview of the gym, then jump into the program page that matches your goal.
Thailand Training Camps
Lions MMA Club · Phuket, Thailand · Limited spots
Our FightersReal Results.
Real Results.
Real Records.
Team Black fighters compete professionally. These records come from years of technical work under Dan Black.
ACTIVE PRO
6-2
Mason Hartshorn
Pro MMA · Top 10 Flyweight CA
ACTIVE PRO
4-3
James Guidry
Pro MMA · Active Competitor
ALUMNI
#3
Xavier Vigney
Glory Kickboxing Ranked
ALUMNI
#5
Matt Baker
Glory Kickboxing Ranked
The Coach Still Fights.
Dan Black — Active Competitor. Fought in Phuket Thailand 2024 at age 48 against a Thai fighter with 500+ professional bouts. That's not a coach who talks about fighting. That's a coach who fights.
500+
Opponent's bouts
SF Training Connection
Visit Skrap Pack HQ
We Train Where The Pros Train.
Team Black trains regularly at El Niño Training Center in San Francisco with the Skrap Pack — one of the most respected fight teams in Northern California. Coach Dan Black has trained alongside Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, and Gilbert Melendez. That access, that level of competition, and that technical standard comes back to Pittsburg every time he steps on our mats.
Location
El Niño Training Center, SF
Team
Skrap Pack
Connection
Active — ongoing
What People Say
"I came in with zero experience. Dan doesn't treat you like a beginner — he treats you like a fighter in development. Six months in I have more discipline, more confidence, and I'm in the best shape of my life."
Member
Pittsburg
"Knowing that Dan trained the Diaz Brothers and Glory-ranked fighters — and he's still on the mats teaching regular people — that says everything about his character."
Member
Antioch
"I was heading toward type 2 diabetes. My doctor told me to exercise. Dan Black literally saved my life. I've lost 40 pounds and I'm sparring now."
Member
Bay Point
Pricing & First StepKnow The Price.
Know The Price.
Know The Next Step.
No contracts. No pressure to spar. Pick the option that fits, then book your first class.
Drop-In
Try one class. No commitment. Mat fee included.
$30
Monthly Unlimited
Most new members start here. Unlimited classes. No contract.
$200
1-Year Prepaid
Best long-term value for people ready to stay consistent.
$1800
First Class Flow
Start Clean.
Start Right.
Start Right.
If you are new, Monthly Unlimited is the easiest way to get consistent fast. Want to test the room first? Use the Drop-In.
BOOK YOUR FIRST CLASSSEE YOUR OPTIONSStart Here
Start Free Trial Momentum
The fastest way to figure out if Team Black fits you is to train once, meet the room, and leave with a clear next step.