Coach Rick helped me get my head on right after a massive business failure. I am still dealing with the fallout except I cope so much better with having the gym. read more

As a former student and martial arts instructor, I feel obligated to share my honest experience with Dragon Snake MMA. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this gym. During my time there, I experienced a lack of consistency in coaching, professionalism, and overall organization. I did not feel that the value I received matched the time and money I invested. One issue that stood out to me was being repeatedly asked to provide rides and transportation assistance. I was also asked for additional fees on multiple occasions, which left me feeling uncomfortable. I was also concerned by interactions between the coach and some female students, which I felt were inappropriate for a professional training environment. As a black belt and instructor myself, credentials and lineage matter. During my time at the gym, I was unable to verify any recognized black belt rank or instructor certifications that would support the level of expertise being presented. That raised serious concerns for me regarding the quality and legitimacy of the instruction being offered. Overall, I was looking for a gym that provided consistent coaching, professionalism, accountability, and a positive learning environment. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. This review reflects my personal experience and opinions based on my time training there. I encourage anyone considering this gym to do their own research, ask questions about instructor qualifications, and visit multiple schools before making a commitment. read more

Everything is good man. Coach Rick is dope as f. Hell show you a lot of cool stuff and push you beyond what you know you're capable. He develops a relationship with each one of his students. This gym is for everyone whether you want to compete or want to better yourself and your health. Everyone is welcome here. read more

Dragon Snake Mma - Next to the belts - Kickboxing Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

When I first walked through the doors I was immediately welcomed by coach Rick and instantly I knew I belonged here. Ever since my first day of training I've grown not just as a fighter but also as a person. Coach Rick knows what he's doing and I'm glad I chose to join this gym, thank you coach!!! read more

Last night I did my very first class at dragon snake and my fears of intimidation were put to ease after walking thru those doors. The over all vibe is great. There is a true sense of community between the owner/coach and clients.It is not about the "hype" or who's bigger or better (which I was initially afraid of being a woman and never training before.) Dragon snake has principles of motivation , focus,respect and hard training. The path to greatness consists of having a strong and genuine desire, a good purpose, and good company along the way and thats what i've found at dragon snake mma ! read more

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Ok so I used to be the ''main man" and I liked that. And in 2019 my mom told me that you've been mean and stuff. I am devastated to hear that because I liked him. I trusted him. Then I hear this news. So everyone who sees this comment. You join, you leave, He gets mad. Now he's not bad but I've got a better trainer. I don't recommend. And I can't stop. But he has a son. He's a good friend to make if you have a child. But I'm saying this because I'm devastated. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Dragon-Snake MMA. I came in with no real background and Ricky is turning me into a skilled fighter. The little background I did have at attempting boxing and Krav Maga was very short lived and now I know why: because they weren't trainers like Ricky. He is the difference. When I say this man is good I mean he is EXCELLENT. His energy always high and positive. His knowledge and training style is of a high caliber that is hard for others to compete with. His establishment is professional. clean and sets a tone that everyone appreciates. 5 STARS all the way around! read more

Rick the slash coach owner is the most unprofessional inept person I have ever met I've attended his gym and to call it a gym is quite a joke you're lucky if he shows up on time he gets his members to mop the floor give him rides to the gym as he doesn't have a car he keeps having his car is repossessed rarely does he ever show up on time to train his site claims that opens up at 10 a. M. I doubt he even gets out of bed before 1 p. M. I've went to a couple fights and everybody thought I spoke to caution me I was advised by numerous people to stay as far away from there as possible as it's more like a training to become a circus clown then actually anything else that is if he shows up and shows up on time depends on who's able to give him a ride or not if you want a good laugh show up I've been to his gym on numerous occasions I don't think I saw more than two three people in the gym which included his girlfriend and his kids in the short.time I knew of it, he routinely changes locations not sure if it's because he doesn't pay his rent or what not but in the past couple years he's probably been at least five to six locations. From Scottsdale to Tempe and then if you disagree with them and you decide to go and try a different gym be prepared for him to personally lash out at you attack you, and just like a little elementary school girl gossip and talk behind your back. If that's the type of environment you want and you want to sign up for a true clown show then by all means but otherwise set back observe now I know why and it come I attended for observation there was only 3 or 4 people there while I went to other professional ran gym and they had lots of people go there multiple classes going at the same time and they were actually opened and running the entire time posted the coaches all seem to own transportation to show up on time and teach their classes. Other than going for a good laugh I wouldn't spend a penny there you'll see most of his reviews he solicits from the few people that do show up when questioned be prepared to be verbally attacked, and then it's quite hilarious it's like arguing with the six-year-old stay away look at this Better Business Bureau complaints, now as predicted Rick will call people put to say this is fake, well let me let you in on some facts, -I met Rick at an MMA event he inited me to show up and check out his gym, yet based on his hours posted EVERYTIME, I showed up it was closed. - One time I showed up and it was closed an actual member had showed me a post from Rick, the Coach/ Professional/Owner, begging for someone to pick him up and give him a ride so he wouldn't have to tell everyone he was sick, now whos the fake? -Finally the one time I actually showed up I saw him getting a restraining order served on him, and afterwards stood around as he bitched to his current members about a former member. Now in my book 1+1 always =2, if he has members getting restraining orders against him, how professional is this, or am I joining a middle school street gang. those are the facts. if considering do your research, ton of these gyms and lots of FAKES like Rick out the, check with the BBB. before you sign a contract with a fake. read more

This is by far the worst gym I have ever been too.. The gym itself it filthy and so is the equipment. The trainer Rick is supposed to be a professional however he has no license to practice or teach any sort of MMA and he has other people also un licensed teaching his classes... That he pretends to be a professional is a joke, just like his classes. read more

I was a student here for over two years and eventually got tired of unprofessional practices and decided to leave the gym. I finished out my contract and tried to leave on good terms, but the coach wouldn't believe my reasons for leaving and began calling me names, saying I was weak and no wonder I'd lost one of my fights, that I'm a traitor and jealous of other teammates. When I blocked him he started messaging my boyfriend and made up some pretty outrageous lies to try to ruin my relationship to get back at me. He says this gym is a family and we push each other upwards, just be careful not to cross him or let him know that you're not happy showing up to the gym to find out that classes are cancelled, or waiting in the parking lot because he's late, again. I've been to a lot of gyms and classes and have never been expected to mop the floors after class ends for special privileges. And his actions after I decided to leave were definitely not that of a professional mentor and coach trying to lift each other up as he's constantly advertising. read more