I have been out of shape in a horrible way the last few years, and I thought I would sign up for the cardio kickboxing class. It wipes me out, and I LOVE IT!!! I am so happy to go! And people in the class, especially Heather, are SO supportive and cheer you on! Plus they help you make sure youre doing the moves correctly!!! Im still a little new and not completely able to do the moves, but I am enjoying this with all my heart!!! Thank you for being there Reno Academy of Combat and Fitness! I feel blessed!

Take your classes here! You wont regret it.Heather and Rick are awesome! My Fiance and I took our CCW class with them and it was such a great experience! They are both so knowledgeable and fun. They care about customers/students who care about themselves and others and are serious about firearm safety and the safety of others. We will be returning for the Knife defense classes!

I cant say enough good things about Rick and Heather. I found them online while I was in town for work. I signed up for the two weeks left during my stay and from day 1 to day 14 they continually showed interest in my well being, as well as all of their students. It did not matter to them that they knew I wasnt going to be a permanent customer. I watched as they showed everyone the same enthusiasm no matter what age, size, gender, race, shape, style or experience level. If Im ever back in the area I will be back to support what they do and continue learning. Their classes are structured perfectly to ensure everyone will succeed with their fitness and self defense goals. 10 out of 10 class act and all of their students share the same attitude. You will feel welcome here!

Best self defense and CCW classes!!

I took Rick & Heathers CCW class over the weekend. It was very informative, and while I was really nervous at first, their strict safety principles and kindness, despite being obviously very tough people, really overcame my nerves and helped me to understand more of the rich content that was there. They challenged me and gave me a lot of wisdom and new knowledge to put in my toolbox! I will be incorporating those things that I learned into my regular training exercises.

Rick and Heather are awesome!They are professional and very knowledgeable.They make it relaxing and fun.I highly recommend them for your CCW. I will be taking otherclasses.Thank you for everything.

My husband and I completed the 8 hour class last Saturday to qualify to apply for a conceal and carry permit. Both Rick and Heather conducted the entire class consisting of classroom gun instruction, range competition establishing safe use and accuracy firing revolver and more classroom instruction on potential situations where you have to make quick decisions and finally a 40 question written test. I would recommend Reno Academy of Combat to anyone wanting to learn personal and gun safety.

Best CCW class you can take.Rick and Heather are amazing instructors.I learned a lot while making it fun and interesting.If you need your CCW this is the place to go for sure.

My wife and I just took the CCW class this weekend at the Reno Academy of Combat, and I was blown away by the class! I thought Id go in, put in my time, and get my certificate, but this was an amazing, in-depth, entertaining class that covered so much more than I expected. Rick and Heather have such a range and depth of knowledge to impart, and they both have a pure talent when it comes to teaching. I have many years of handgun experience, yet Heather noted a potentially deadly mistake I had been making and corrected me (twice) on it. Ill never make that mistake again!I expected a class going over the laws we need to know for CCW, and that was a main topic, but rather than reading laws and taking a test, Rick and Heather were able to flesh out the laws with many real life experiences, as well methods of handling many different scenarios. They handled the class in a very professional manner, but with plenty of humor to keep it going smoothly. I was amazed at how quickly the class passed! I am planning on taking their other courses on knife defense and other self defense over the summer.If youre thinking of taking a CCW class, this is the one!

I rarely leave reviews online, but I would like to leave one for the people at RAC. My friends and I took a CCW class from them and it was very well done. It was safe, honest, and taught by people with brains. They did a really good job of answering questions, and the owner (who taught the class) is truly there to help people learn. If you are new to firearms, he will teach you and answer questions for you. He also offers a class for new shooters. I have many years in this industry, and there are a lot of CCW instructors who preach violence, however RAC gave realistic and safe advice, that could honestly save your life.The classroom was clean and organized, and the range time was safe and organized.Very nice people down at RAC I highly suggest checking them out.

My wife and I took out CCW certification class here and we were so impressed. Not only were Rick and his wife Heather professional and knowledgeable but we walked out of there feeling that we were treated like friends. Very passionate about what they teach and truly wanting to help people. Rick and Heather being both highly trained and confident in their teaching were also two of the most humble people we have ever met. We will definitely recommend them and also would like to go back for more classes. Thank you Rick and Heather!!!

I just took a CCW class at RAC. Rick and Heather we extremely knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend them to my friends, family and anyone looking to learn more about concealed carry. I normally don’t write reviews, but I wanted to say that I was so impressed with Rick and Heather’s strong stance on keeping the class safe. All I can say is be aware of any bad reviews. Those who write them may also be the ones that did not make it though the class for being so unsafe.

Excellent CCW class and very informative. Rick and Heather are great instructors with many real-life scenarios and tips on how to handle them effectively. They are very keen on handling firearms in a safe way. I will return to this class for my renewal. I highly recommend RAC. Keep up the excellent work, Rick and Heather.

I took a class here recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. The instructors/owners Rick and Heather are very knowledgeable and work hard to ensure everyone receives quality instruction. I personally felt unprepared skill wise for the class I took but Heather encouraged me to not give up and to keep trying. At the end of the class, I left having more confidence in myself and the ability to continue through challenges. I accomplished so much in the time I was there and will sign up for more classes! I definitely recommend RAC to anyone interested in a fitness/mma/firearms instruction.

My wife and I took the one day CCW class on 8/17/19. It was a good class. Both Rick and Heather were great. Rick was a diamond in the rough like many men early in life, now you can see many facets of this gem polished from life. You’ve heard the saying beside every good man is a good woman, Heather is there guiding the way. Thanks for a good class!!!Pay attention, be quiet, listen, show respect, be safe and shoot straight ..you’ve got this!! T & R

Rick and Heather have been teaching weapons handling and self defense for a very long time as evidenced by their class content and quality of teaching skill. No fluff, just the necessary elements to bring most individuals to a higher level of proficiency with their weapon of choice. Thanks for simplifying things you two!

To be straight to the point, if you are looking to have fun while getting your butt kicked this is the place to go. We are all laughing while enduring the butt kicking of a lifetime. Heather and Rick will make sure that you get the best workout possible but make it as fun as possible. Heathers nutrition tips and tricks make sure that you get your workouts worth. Never have had so much fun during a workout as the classes Rick and Heather teach. Thank you guys!

Participated in the CCW class and was really happy with the people, value, and class itself. Looking forward to taking the other courses offered by them that we signed up for that day!

I have been attending the Reno Academy of Combat for over a year, and it is one of the best possible gyms for people looking to start out into Mixed Martial Arts, people looking to get in shape, or just looking to learn a few techniques to defend themselves. All of the fighters at the gym are always more than willing to help any person learn a technique, spar, or just overall assist in getting better. Everyone is incredibly friendly, and not one of the fighters at Ricks gym carries themselves with an ego, or puts on airs. Also Rick is in charge of Ultimate Reno Combat, an absolute top notch promotion for any amateur fighter. As a manager and promoter, Rick is as straightforward and as honest as they come. He never hesitates to put his fighters best interests first.The workouts at the Reno Academy of Combat are very intense. There is a focus on going live to learn how to think and operate under fight conditions. There is a lot of drilling as well to help teach proper form and technique and to help learn moves properly., Newcomers may feel like they were suddenly thrown into the deep end with this style, but after only a week or two you will spot a difference in your endurance and technique. As long as you have the commitment, and keep attending classes you will get better.Reno Academy of Combat is a first class operation run by an individual who truly cares about his fighters. It is a clean gym, with top notch trainers, and filled with good people who are always willing ot help a newcomer because they remember what it is like to be new. If you have ever wanted to try Mixed Martial Arts, I cannot encourage you strongly enough to attend the Reno Academy of Combat.

Challenging workouts that change frequently for the kickboxing and strength training classes. Fun environment to be a part of as well. I appreciate the work of all involved for creating an inviting place to workout.

Heather and Rick at the Reno Academy of Combat are AWESOME. I started out with the cardio kickboxing class that Heather teaches. She was very helpful and would even take some class time to work with me one on one until I got the hang of it. I enjoy it so much that I have also started the strength and conditioning class she teaches. Every class is different so you don’t get bored or feel stuck in a routine. Heather and Rick are the sweetest and most hands on owners that take the time to learn everyone’s name which makes it an awesome atmosphere. Best gym ever!

Definitely recommend checking out Reno Academy of Combat for kickboxing classes. Heather is absolutely wonderful and encouraging during classes. The classes change each time from sparring, to circuits to strength training so your body doesn’t get used to the routine. They also offer a weight loss program where they break up what you should eat in macronutrients rather than calories. You get what you put into it. Check them out for a good workout ☺

I love this gym! I have been going to Cardio Kickboxing classes for over a year now, and added Strength & Conditioning classes 2 months ago. I can hardly put into words how much this gym has changed my life. After trying various gyms, group classes, running, all with little to no results, I came across the classes offered here and decided to give it a try. In the past year have lost over 30 lbs., and so many inches! Just on my waist alone, I have lost over 6 inches! These classes will push you so hard and are so challenging, so you will never be bored or plateau, yet they are so fun that the class time just flies by. Heather will help you every step of the way, from measuring your inches so you can see real progress, to reviewing your food log and giving you feedback and recipes. Her encouragement and constant support helped make a huge difference in pushing me to finally reach my goals after so many years of failing. And it’s not just about weight loss and inches either… I am happier, less stressed (kicking and punching really helps relieve stress!) and have so much more energy! Everyone here is always so down-to-earth and welcoming, no one ever makes you feel like you are too old/young, too big/small, too slow/fast. It is a great place to work out at, and I would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone.

Heather and the other class members are all extremely welcoming and down to earth....as a new student its very encouraging and easy to feel at home. So glad I joined!

I have taken my CCW class and a kinfe class at RAC, and I greatly enjoyed both. Rick and Heather are very knowledgeable and are excellent instructors. I look forward to taking more classes in the future.

Everyone seemed pretty hardcore, not a gym for all shapes and sizes. Small gym with one entrance. No AC, expensive equipment, unfortunately didnt feel like the two owners could accommodate the 50 people in the gym - they could spend an extra dollar for extra instructors. Just the two owners as head instructors was a bit intimidating.

Great gym. Great staff. Excellent gym for those interested in starting out in MMA or simply trying to improve their quality of life through fitness.

Best MMA gym Ive ever been to. Super helpful people and you are learning skills to defend yourself against unsavory individuals. Will also put you in the best shape of your life. Heather at the gym is one of the best nutritionists around and will help you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals.

Going to the Reno Academy of Combat has been one of the of the best decisions I have ever made. I have been going there for almost five years know and i dont regret my decision at all. When I first walked into the place I was greeted with really cool people that all they wanted to do was get me better at MMA. I felt like the trainers knew what they were doing and i could trust them. i highly recommend anyone that is looking for a mix martial arts gym to check out the Reno Academy of Combat. really great people and the best training you can ask for in Reno.

My wife, sister, brother-in-law and myself have taken a few CCW classes with the staff at RAC. Nothing but a good experience all around. I feel they have had our best interest in mind when they teach the way they do. Im now more comfortable handling and shooting my pistol and a more prepared should I have to use it. Thank you Rick,Heather and Oscar for doing what you do.

I love Reno Academy of Combat! I have known Heather for over 5 years and have been going to the gym for 4 months. Ive lost over 33 inches in that 4 months!! Rick, Heather and Darien are amazing people and they treat you like family. If you would like a great workout in a down to earth atmosphere, visit this gym!! ~Stephanie

I have been training at this gym for 3 years now. The trainers Rick and Nick and Oscar are really awesome guys who are very helpful. All the people I have trained with there are really cool. I have made so many new friends at this gym and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to start training or fighting MMA.

Best place to start training if you dont have any experience with martial arts and a great place to hone skills that you already have. Everyone is super nice and they try to help you as much a they can

If you are looking for a gym with classes that will make you sweat more than you ever have before, Reno Academy of Combat is the place for you! Heather, Rick, and the rest of their team know their stuff and with a variety of classes to choose from there is a class at the gym for all body types and fitness levels. Regardless of your ultimate goal--whether it is to lose weight, learn self-defense, or maintain a healthy lifestyle--you will find that the individuals who run this gym and those who choose to workout there are encouraging, supportive, and kind to all who walk in the door. Give it a try--your body will thank you for it later.

Rick and Heather are awesome. And very nice

I like that the workouts are different every single day. I’ve never seen better results with my body than I have working out at Reno Acadamy of Combat!

Rick, Heather, and Oscar were great! I took their ccw class and I learned lots! Rick was super informative and really makes you think of real world scenarios and outcomes . Also for people reviewing saying they are in it for the money, they charge 41 dollars! Great price great people and im definitely looking at taking a few more classes. Keep doing what you guys do!

Door sign says there open but the door are locked. Theres a sign that says if door is locked go thru guns & ammo store next door to get in. Went all the way inside and no one was there. I left and decided not to sign up.Wow such an aggressive reply. Sry if I tried to open the door and it wont open and yea I saw some people but wasnt greeted so I dont know if those people work there or not. I guess it no common sense to try your gym.

I wouldnt want to go to any other gym. You get a workout that you could never get at any 24hr fitness. At the same time you learn the skills to defend yourself that will stay with you for life. Everyone that trains there have great attitudes and are always willing to help eachother especially beginners. Its an awesome place to have fun while getting a great workout

RAC is great! Heather, Rick and Oscar are very welcoming and helpful.

This gym and everyone who teaches in it are fantastic. I have nothing but good things to say about it and Id recommend it to anyone.

My husband, father, and I took the CCW class at RAC. I have been shooting for a while but honestly I was a little nervous at the beginning of the class. Rick, Heather, and Oscar are wonderful teachers. At the end of class I walked away feeling more confident and comfortable in my ability. The class was very thorough with lots of real life examples. The RAC team takes this course very seriously and safety is their high priority. I learned so much from the RAC team! I highly recommend RAC to anyone! We all enjoyed the CCW class so much that we signed up for the knife class. Thank you Rick, Heather, and Oscar! We are looking forward to more classes at RAC!

If you want to get whipped back into shape, this is a wonderful place to go. Heather is an amazing coach and cares about her students..very personable, helpful and such an awesome gal. Her Zumba classes are always fun and shes great at changing routines and bringing in new material. Her Cardio Kickboxing class will push you to places you thought you couldnt go. The workouts are challenging, fun, and as long as you put in the work, you will see killer results. In my first three weeks in class, Ive lost 23 inches overall. Wonderful place to get back in shape!

Wasn’t to pleased the couple of times I went in to train and learn. The instructors don’t get with you one on one, you’re more of so on your own and don’t learn.

I took my last CCW class with Ric and Heather here at Reno Acadamy of Combat and even paid for my girlfriend to join too. Best CCW class I ever had. Included a lot of real world scenarios which really put things into perspective and made us think a lot about situational awareness. Very very good!The experience didnt stop there. Ive purchased weapons and equipment from them and have experienced first hand the level of care and time they put into making each experience a possitive one. They dont put on aires or act snobbish about what they know. They answer questions with respect and you dont have to be imbarrased about not knowing something that might seem to be common. They also know what they dont know and wont BS you. In fact, theyre willing to stand right there and learn with you - Ive seen it! And their staff has the same outgoing and professional behavior modeled after them. A great team!!

Owners care more about money than anything regarding the gyms quality or customer relations. Keep your distance, youll get taken advantage of. Went to the gym and wasnt very impressed and interestingly enough, I was interested in a bronco online (turns out it was the owners) he had it parked out front for a month or two, unable to sell it. There were about three different ads I found of his online for this Bronco and all of them had the same skimpy detail and high price. When I reached out to learn more about the vehicle he didnt seem to know anything about its mechanical issues just kept it short and sweet. The ads varied in price and the one ad I responded to was for 4k and on Facebook the vehicle was selling at $2800. As you can see everything was fishy, he wouldnt stop calling and texting me to see if I wanted to buy after he failed to inform me on the vehicles condition many times. So, this guy will not refund you and will lie to get your business. Stay cautious gym lovers.

Folks... Just read the response. Brag, Insult and Lie just like I said. FWIW I am decorated as a sharpshooter in both rifle and pistol and put 30/30 right in the middle of their stupid paper plate. My wifes looked like 15 - 20ish hits to me but they have no clue. She might have legit failed with them demeaning and UNSAFEly rushing her but they dont keep track! I also still have written notes with the 14 answers they gave us before handing out the test! LIARS! CCW class. Absolutely TERRIBLE! One of the worst education experiences in 40 years. Rick is an egomaniacal narcissist. He confuses the authority of being a RO with verbal abuse and personal denigration. He didnt teach us at all. Just hours of bragging and opining and judgement! Then they massively CHEAT on both the written and shooting tests to whatever arbitrary outcome suits his subjective perspective. Folks, if you value your integrity you will RUN AWAY from this place. I promise he wont care. He told our class a dozen times that customers perspectives meant nothing and if we didnt like it we should leave. Read his responses to other reviewers below and youll understand his self-righteous EGO!

Rick and Heather are an AMAZING team to have in Reno! Very kind and knowledgeable!!

Expensive, dirty (fungus/staph) horrible location, no parking, boring training circuits, rude owners, not enough fighters to maintain a class which could help one improve with others at the same weight and skill. Story time! I paid a flat rate of $600 for 12 months of MMA and after attending 6 classes I caught a skin staph infection which spread across my body and later had to be taken to the ER for. I let Rick and Heather Collup know about the situation and was shrugged at (literally he wouldnt even make eye contact with me and shrugged at me) - Which leads me to believe they get a lot of cases of people paying a flat rate and not refunding them when their dirty mats produce expensive clinic visits. So it seems like theyre a bit incompetent and money hungry. It was a very painful experience for me and impacted my family in a lot of ways. I hope this doesnt happen to anyone else.

Very unprofessional and rude staff! The setting was very uncomfortable and they mix too many levels together. Putting Advanced fighters with beginners is extremely unsafe in my opinion.

Ive been going to RAC for 7 years now and couldnt reccomend a better gym. These guys are awesome! I started out in Heathers cardio classes then moved over to jiu jitsu, then eventually to the MMA. They have classes for everyone. I love to do all the classes they have to offer. I even took their CCW class and had a great time. Rick taught me many things in the their CCW class, along with a couple of cool tacticle moves, which was super fun. I also did Heathers nutrition plan and lost 15 pounds in two months! I seriously have done everything they have to offer here and am definitely not disappointed!. I have to add that its sad to read some of these reviews on here are so disappointing and misleading. Some of these people must not be happy with their lives and sadly they didnt give Rick and Heather a chance. Or they must have RAC confused with another gym. Rick and Heather are good people and would do anything to help others improve themselves.

They dont care about you they care about there own . They just want your money

OMG! Look at the owners responses! So unprofessional. Do ju jitsu instead if youre in Reno. I spoke with Mrs. Collup who is a sweetheart but the Main owner was totally abrassive and a bit...creepy. Sorry guys maybe you should get some managers and let them help you with customer relations - lots to be learned. Also gym cleanliness is a must! Gotta replace those mats! Phewie! Old sweat smell permeating everywhere.

I recently attended the CCW class here at Reno Academy of Combat. We all had a great time with the different approach to the normally boring CCW class. Rick and Heather did a wonderful job keeping the class engaged. I will be returning to Reno Academy of Combat for my CCW renewal.

Wow, talk about a great first impression. I signed up for their bootcamp Groupon and went in yesterday to get the skinny. Heather greeted me with a huge welcoming smile and was very accommodating even though I wanted to start mid week. It was seriously the easiest, no hassle sign up that I have ever done. One piece of paperwork, no enrollment, and no contract. Thats the easy part. Today was my first day. 6am bootcamp, Rick, Darian and Heather all said good morning! Love it! I didnt have a partner so one of the instructors, Oscar teamed up with me. The class defentially deserves the name bootcamp. Positive push and encouragement from the nicest bad asses that I have every met! Im spent, but cant wait to do it again.

Reno Academy of Combat is the best MMA gym I have found from Gardnerville, NV to Reno, NV. Not only do they offer MMA classes, but also cardio classes and kids MMA classes. My daughter, 13 and son 8, both attend MMA classes. I attend cardio and MMA classes. Our family loves it here! The gym is clean, spacious, and everyone is awesome!

My name is Sinjen The Saint Smith, I am a professional MMA fighter for the Reno Academy of Combat and currently signed with Bellator MMA. I started training at the Reno Academy of Combat 5 years ago only as a costumer who wanted to learn the fundamentals of MMA and enjoy a good workout. The RAC is one of the best gyms on the west coast to train MMA from beginner to advanced levels. They provide cardio kickboxing, zumba and 5 week intense boot camp courses. As I became more consistent, interested in the sport and bettered my abilities everyday I realized after my first couple fights I wanted to be a professional making a living as an MMA fighter. Thanks to the owners Rick and Heather Collup, my team mates, all of the awesome people who come through the gym and of course my family and friends, the day I walked into this gym was the beginning of the rest of my life. Come down today 3010 Mill St.

More Then Meets the EYES!

Poor customer service and they continue to send me spam after correcting the issue twice.Vote with your dollar, I will.

Unprofessional.

This place sucks

I what be a ufc

I am looking for a gym for my son and it is full of people here. people are different ages so my son didnt fit anywhere and parking was bad. Also a bit expensive.