Specialties
Griffin Martial Arts in San Jacinto, CA, offers professional martial arts training for all ages and skill levels. Led by Lester Griffin, a certified instructor with over 30 years of experience in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts, and more, we provide expert instruction in a supportive environment. Our diverse programs include striking, grappling, weapons training, and Tai Chi, tailored for beginners to advanced students. Train in a functional facility with AM & PM classes, private lessons, and intense personal training programs to accelerate your progress. Unique for our real-world self-defense focus, we blend traditional martial arts values with modern techniques. As a UFC and King of the Cage judge and Dog Brothers member, Lester brings unparalleled expertise, contributing to Black Belt and Inside Kung Fu magazines. Join our community with flexible memberships, family discounts, and a free intro lesson to experience the Griffin Martial Arts difference. Call (951) 357-9849 to start your journey!
History
Established in 1995.
Griffin Martial Arts was founded in 1995 by Lester Griffin in Hemet, CA, with a mission to provide high-quality martial arts training to the San Jacinto and Hemet communities. With over 30 years of experience, Lester, a certified Jeet Kune Do instructor and original Dog Brothers member, established a school where students of all ages and skill levels could master disciplines like Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, and Tai Chi. Starting in a modest Hemet location, the academy moved to a larger facility at 2539 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, becoming a respected training center. Over the years, it has grown into a community hub, blending traditional martial arts values—discipline, respect, perseverance—with modern training methods. Today, Griffin Martial Arts serves students across the Hemet Valley, offering AM & PM classes, private lessons, and seminars, fostering personal growth and self-defense skills under Lester’s expert guidance.
Meet the Business Owner: Lester G.
Lester Griffin, founder of Griffin Martial Arts in San Jacinto, CA, is a martial arts pioneer with over 30 years of experience. Certified in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, he teaches Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, and more, blending traditional values with modern techniques. An original Dog Brothers member (Surf Dog), UFC and King of the Cage judge, and contributor to Black Belt and Inside Kung Fu magazines, Lester brings unmatched expertise. His innovative methods have trained countless students in self-defense and competition. Committed to personal growth, he fosters discipline and resilience in a supportive environment. Call (951) 357-9849 for a free intro lesson!