My 9-year-old dropped in for a no-gi class while we were visiting Joshua Tree, and we had such a…read moregreat experience. The coaches were incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in and made him feel comfortable right away. The kids in class were friendly, respectful, and excellent training partners. It can be intimidating dropping into a new gym, but everyone made him feel included, and he had a fantastic time training. If you're local or just passing through and looking for a place to train, I would absolutely recommend American Jiu Jitsu Collective. We'll definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area!

Outstanding! Excellent instruction, clean equipment, welcoming, everything you could want and…read moremore! Definitely highly recommended!

We are so grateful to have found Gracie Palm Desert for our child! I cannot say enough good things…read moreabout this place. All of the Instructors are SO very passionate and caring. The children in the group classes are also incredibly kind and super helpful. I'm happy he has such a good martial arts family to grow with for years to come. Private lessons have also been wonderful, because it has given my son and his bff a chance to work on some foundational skills at a slower pace. The facility is super clean, has good parking, and is easy to find. The same family also runs the North Indio location, which we are hoping to visit at some point.

Great coaches, plenty of parking. They teach my kids respect and confidence…read more Mostly I love that it's a community of friends who train together. Elias does a great job making this intimidating sport fun and welcoming for all levels.

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.

Amazing coaches and staff super friendly and welcoming made my typically shy kids feel right at…read morehome and excited to come back the very next day

Easily one of the best schools to train at in the area. Family owned and operated by one of the…read moremost knowledgeable 10p black belts on the west coast. Every one is super friendly and the room has a great vibe. The playlist always hits and the facilities are spotless. White to black belts will take something from every class, and leave with better technique. Highly recommend stopping by!

Hand to Hand Martial Arts in Twentynine Palms is super beginner-friendly for adults. Sensei Aaron…read moreis knowledgeable and explains techniques clearly, so it's easy to follow even if you're brand new. The vibe is respectful, and training partners are controlled and safe. It also feels genuinely girl-friendly with supportive training partners. Pricing and class length feel fair, and they have occasional open mats too.

Aaron is an excellent adult BJJ instructor. Both Gi and Nogi glasses are available and offer…read morevaluable training for both sport and self defense situations. It's a comfortable training environment with a great community of people.

I was visiting Big Bear and am always looking for a good place to roll. I attended an open mat and…read moreeveryone was very welcoming. We had a good no Gi session and I picked up a T-shirt with their awesome logo and I wear it often.

Needed a place to train in big bear, we found this place and called in to come to open mat, people…read morewere very welcoming and very nice and also very skilled. got some good jiujitsu training here and also got a great work out in

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.

Coach Anthony has been instrumental in helping two of my boys reach the next level--one competing…read morein Division 1 and the other in Division 2. If you're looking for a grappling family that's passionate, dedicated, and driven, this is the place to be. The coaches here demonstrate top-tier skill, technical precision, and that special "funk" that sets great athletes apart. If you want your athlete to train at the highest level, they need to be coached by the best--and that's exactly what you'll find here. Coach Anthony has played a vital role in my son, 14-year-old Ausome Guillermoto's, journey--helping him become a national champion, multiple-time state champion across Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman, a member of California's National Team and a 2025 US Open runner-up. (More to come ! ) I could say a lot more but I think the accolades speak for themselves

Great gym and even better ownership! When 9Round Eastvale suddenly closed and I was left without a…read moregym, Kendra at 9Round Riverside went out of her way to make sure I could keep up my workouts. While the Riverside location ended up being too far of a drive from Eastvale, I'm truly grateful for how supportive and helpful they were!

I have been coming here for two months and WOW, what a great baddie workout. I fell in love with…read morethis gym and I am so happy the gyn has someone like Kendra. Since the day I started she has been so helpful and teaches me how to improve and most importantly always has a smile. Great atmosphere.