The best jiu jitsu school in the valley. Anthony is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely cares…read moreabout every student. Couldn't recommend this place more.

My fiance and I were in town to just chill but wanted to get some training in. We were met with…read moresuch great hospitality, everyone in there was so nice, and easy to get along with. The coaches were really attentive to all the students and the facility was really clean. This will definitely be the place we come back to whenever we are in town. Would recommend 10/10. Thank you!

My teenage daughter and her friends took a private lesson with Mr. Swanson and loved it! He was…read morekind, professional, and informative. She learned self defense tactics and stated that both Mr. Swanson and the female instructor had made her feel welcomed and comfortable enough to ask questions. Thank you so much for the class, we will highly recommend this business to others!

From the owner: Swanson MMA is an MMA gym focused on fitness and technique. We pride ourselves on having an…read moreinclusive environment and welcome all age groups, genders, and fitness levels. Each class and private training session has been carefully developed to maximize your advancement in MMA in the most enjoyable, efficient, and safe way possible. We currently offer group classes, as well as semi-private and private instruction with early morning and late evening sessions seven days a week. Our staff is always available to answer questions and give you the help you need. Former professional MMA fighter and Coachella Valley native Steve Swanson (brother of UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson) created Swanson MMA after fighting in the Bantamweight division holding a Pro MMA Record of 14-4-0. Swanson carved his way through multiple promotions including Combate Americas, California Fight League, Gladiator Challenge, and Legacy Fighting Alliance.

We absolutely love the kid programs at Gracie BJJ Indio…read more Cameron and Nikki are amazing they are so patient, encouraging, and really know how to connect with the kids. They genuinely care, and it shows in how excited the kids are to come to class. Mine literally look forward to it every time. Since starting, I've seen such a big change in confidence, focus, and discipline. So grateful we found this place.

Went to a free class on women's empowerment safety and had an absolute blast! From the start the…read morestaff welcomed us in and made us feel right at home. They never pushed you to do anything you weren't comfortable with but showed us some great ways to keep safe if ever in an unfortunate circumstance! From start to finish this group of amazing individuals were a 10/10! The mats, and all around were clean and comfortable. The little cubbies under the seats were perfect for all your belongings. This place really has a family like feel!

This a very inviting and friendly academy for both beginner and advanced jiu jitsu! If you're…read morelooking to start jiu jitsu in the Palm Springs-Coachella area this is the place for you. If you're traveling like I was, make this your home while you are in the area. Thank you Professor Chris and the entire team for opening up your doors to me!

Great people great place. Very clean environment and the coaches are very nice. They have helped me…read moreimprove as a person and athlete. The clases are easy to understand and the coaches are patient. Their holiday events are super fun too. The coaches are super supportive and very fun to be around.

I've been an avid student at Hurricane jiu-jitsu for over 6 years now. Each coach at this gym…read morebrings unique technical insight and expertise for the sport of jiu-jitsu. I didnt realize this until I started visiting other schools during travel. Only then did I grow a deeper value in the coaches we have. I look forward to train here until my wheels fall off.

Unprofessional and unorganized. Don't like how there is no structure. Unfortunately I have to pull…read moremy son out . Coach came in smelling like weed ! During class . How are you going to take a break and leave my child practicing by himself while you're outside smoking ! Not happy ! Also be careful when signing your child up I called and spoke with Josh and he informed me the price of $140.00 a month never mentioned a $50.00 registration fee that was the first issue I had then never told us that we needed to buy gloves and wraps! So on his first day we had no choice but to pay more and purchase wraps from the place and then I was told the gloves would be $60 when in fact it was $75.00 ! I would have expected all of this info to be provided when I called and inquired about the class and I asked what was needed like what does he wear etc . That would have been a good time for them to say also on top of the $140 there is a registration fee and he needs to have gloves and wraps to participate! Also the way they go about things like combining multiple age groups into one class is a bit intimidating to a 8 year old. This place treats you like a number and not a person in my opinion. You also have to hound the owner to provide you with an invoice . Otherwise you will get billed all together if not. Another parent mentioned how he had to constantly remind the owner to bill him and then out of nowhere got billed for a total of three months worth of classes . I'm sorry but if I'm paying business I should not have to remind them to bill me on time.

I am one of the students in this class and my coach puts a lot of time to teach us on how to defend…read moreourselves when someone messes with us and this is a great place thank you. Highly recommend for self esteem and to build character. His son and daughter are very helpful and help teach the class. This is more than just a class. It's family.

I've been attending classes at AOF for a couple months now. As a female I was very intimidated into…read morewhat I was walking into having zero experience. This bjj family oriented academy made me feel welcome & comfortable since day one. Aside from the already known physical benefits of this sport I've also gain incredible friends & lessons I can take from the mat & apply them to my everyday life. Our academy's instructor Fernando Chan has done an amazing job of creating a positive environment full of ragging passion for this art. I am truly grateful to be training with a team I can now call family...

This is an amazing place to get training in BJJ or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The Hargett family are just…read moreabsolutely wonderful people, and it's all thanks to their parents. Chris Hargett runs the La Quinta dojo, and he maintains a strong family atmosphere. It is a great place for the young and old alike to train their bodies and minds. Awesome exercise and building your self-confidence are some of the benefits of joining team Hargett. Challenge yourself and give it a try.

My buddy told me about this place so I enrolled both my sons. 11 and 6. Coach Rob and Coach Ben…read moreare the best they take the time to show the boys the correct way to train and the correct way to do things. Very grateful for this place and there staff would recommend for anyone that wants there kids to be the best they can in life and in youth sports. THANK YOU TEAM HARGETT.

I've been attending the various classes offered at Gino's school for almost a month now and have…read moreloved the experience ever since. As an on again off again martial arts practitioner myself, I wanted to find a gym that offered great instruction and a profound level of patience for more analytical, and sometimes hesitant, practitioners like myself. Thus far, I can say that Gino's teachings, and the atmosphere all his students provide, has kept me coming back for more. The training is definitely challenging and grueling at times, as does any great martial arts studio provides, but well worth it when you can walk out of there knowing that your fitness level and self defense confidence increased that much more. For those of you trying him out, I highly suggest coming to the open mat sessions too. It will really help you tighten the holes in your fight game. Also, the monthly tuitions are by far the most affordable compared to other gyms in the valley.

From the owner: We specialize in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and children with respect to black belt…read morecertification, tournament combat development, self defense technique, and variations on Mouy Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, and Vale Tudo.

Best Jiu Jitsu place in the valley by far. It's where it all started. The instructors are so…read morewelcoming.

Great gym. People are very respectful and encouraging. It's my go to gym when I come visit family…read morein the valley. Instructors are always very helpful and always willing to take time to explain techniques.

In martial arts, mutual respect and trust are foundational. When that breaks down, nothing else…read morematters. I have about 6 years of prior martial arts training, so I know what a properly run school looks like. That's why I recognized very quickly that something was off here. I signed up and prepaid for a 3-month Kendo program. At enrollment, I was told it would be 4-6 months before needing a uniform and longer before investing in gear. That changed almost immediately. By week two, I was told to buy a uniform, and by week three I was asked to prepay for a full year. At that point, I stopped training after about three weeks. Months later, after repeated follow-ups and having to go in person to push the issue, I finally got the uniform ordered. When it arrived, I was told it had been given to someone else--even though I had already paid for it. I was also told I would receive a partial refund in March. That never happened. I returned once more to try to finish what I had already paid for, but the class itself reflected the same issues--disorganized instruction, students unsure of forms, and basic oversights (such as forgetting required gear mid-class). I walked out. For me, this wasn't just about money--it was the consistent gap between what was said and what actually happened, along with ongoing pressure to pay more early on. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this dojo. I would strongly advise anyone considering training here to ask very direct questions up front and think carefully before committing financially.

Love this place! My daughter loves coming to class, environment is safe and friendly.read more