Pacific Strength

Situated in Oakland's core, Pacific Strength is a recently constructed 5,400 square foot facility overseen and operated by CrossFit coach and athlete James Kusama.

For the past 18 months, I have been training with James and I am astonished at the transformation I have gone through. When I first started, I was too scared to even consider lifting weights. Now, I have lost over 70 pounds, I'm in the best physical condition of my life and I have a lot more self-assurance in the gym and beyond. Thank you, Coach James!

I was fortunate to have James as my coach for a number of years. Throughout my sporting career, he was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding coaches I have ever had. His expertise and enthusiasm for his job and his players is unparalleled. He is an incredible coach.

CrossFit can be a bit overwhelming for someone who is just starting out, which I can certainly relate to. Fortunately, I had James as my coach to help me get started. He was great at providing helpful instructions and breaking down each exercise into parts, which enabled me to develop my skills and become more self-assured. Moreover, James knew when to push me and how to motivate me, even when I thought I had nothing left to give. His guidance and support has allowed me to become an athlete I never thought I could be.

When I was expecting, I was worried I wouldn't be able to continue CrossFit, but with the help of my coach and a well-thought-out program, I was able to exercise up until the day I gave birth to my son. James has had an incredible effect on my life, my body, and my attitude towards health and fitness. He is not only a talented and passionate athlete himself, but also a patient and encouraging coach, which is a rare combination to find.

I am immensely thankful to have James and Miranda Kusama as my beloved friends. Both of them have been instrumental in aiding me in my journey as a crossfitter. I was privileged to have James as my coach in 2015. He went out of his way to make sure I reached Regionals and to secure a first place finish in the last Crossfit Open workout of 2015. James and Miranda's encouragement and backing during the Open and Regionals was incomparable. It is due to James' commitment, diligence, kind nature, and enthusiasm to help others reach their objectives, no matter how grand or minor, that makes him an extraordinary person and coach.

I have been an athlete for a long time and have had the opportunity to work with a lot of coaches. James stands out to me as one of the best because he is so passionate and truly cares about his athletes. I highly recommend him.