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!

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.

The best jujitsu school in the Coachella valley, I joined about four months ago and have been…read morehaving the best time of my life. The professor and coaches are incredible knowledgeable patient, the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The students are from all ages in background, from kids and teenagers to young adults up to senior citizens. This place is incredible, highly recommended if you ever thought about doing jujitsu. I'm so thankful we have a Gracie Barra in the Coachella Valley.

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.

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

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.

Love the instructor and me and my husband learn so much every class! We have gone 4 classes and I…read morehave so much knowledge already!

I was looking for self defense classes and cardio fitness when I found UMAC Palm Desert…read more This is something totally out of my scope, but with just 4 lessons down, I'm pleased with my find! Mark is knowledgeable and He's "all in" as an instructor. He is as interested in your progress as he is in his own of KRAV MAGA. Sessions are one hour long with lessons on defensive moves, safety, and perfecting your own practice. Scenarios are applicable to real world. As a woman, I learned that this is practical and applicable to the society we live in today. Children's lessons are available as well. The first lesson is free and you can choose your plan and as often as you would like for flexibility scheduling. Boost your confidence and try it out!

I drove by this dojo so many times on my way to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was always curious about…read moreit. Then one day, the owner actually joined my Jiu Jitsu school as a brand new white belt. We ended up training together, and over time I got to know him as a person, not as an instructor trying to sell me something. Just a genuine guy starting his own martial arts journey in a different discipline. After a while I finally asked him about his karate school, and he invited me to come try a free week. That was two years ago, and I'm honestly really glad I walked in. Not only did I stay, but now my kids train Shito Ryu Karate here too. It's become part of our weekly routine and honestly a big part of our life together as a family. I can't recommend this place enough, if you are thinking about it, just go and see for yourself. Sensei Alfonso and Sensei Sarah, you guys are amazing! Thank you so much for everything you've done for my family.

My son loves this place! He loves the camaraderie and the instruction. I recommend this place for…read moreanyone looking to get into martial arts for whatever reason.

Look at the other reviews of this wonderful establishment. This place is an absolute joke. They are…read morecon artists that try to sell you every little thing to make a huge profit. STAY AWAY! Where do I even start on this place. First off when you sign up you have to sign a contract that says even when you quit you have to pay for 3 months. Ok, we all understand what we're signing. But then later on they say it's "MANDATORY" that your kid has to have a certain gee in order to participate on certain days, the days in which their calendar says they can go. But the bad part in all of this is that YOU have to pay an extra $120 for your kid to have this certain gee! That my friends is a breach of contract. But these clowns don't care they still send you to collections. The Sensai is a Joke. She makes you think that she's actually gonna teach the classes, but NOPE. Out of 8 months she was there maybe 20 percent of the time, and out of that time she rarely taught. When the kids are in session they really don't teach the kids anything, they just show them how to do it, they don't teach them. There's a difference. So in 8 months of this garbage, the kids really don't know anything. But why would they want to actually teach the correct way to do it? If they did the kids would come along faster and they wouldn't need to pay for as long as they are for lessons. Oh yeah, many of the lessons are taught by a 13 year old. They didn't let anyone in on this little bit of info. I don't care what degree belt the kid is, he's a frecking minor and i didn't agree to pay for it. ALLLLLLLLL the extras they try to sell you. If you think your kids school is bad with sending something home every week trying to raise money, then say away from this place. In order for the kids to have fun and go to the sparring class you have to buy THEIR gear at 300 bucks. The same exact crap is online for about 55 including shipping. They hose you for tshirts at 35 bucks a piece. They constantly ask you to bring in your friends so they can con them into their classes. And i'm not even mentioning all the different "Nights" that they try to sell you. At the end of the day, it was a huge mistake to sign up, and even a bigger mistake to stay as long as we did. i have so much more to say, but will leave it for another time.

This studio advertises that it works with special needs students. One instructor was very nice and…read moresaid my nephew, who has cerebral Palsy would do well here and bring him in. My nephew was very excited to attend. The owner called me one hour before his class, was very rude and said she is the only one who works with special needs kids. She does not have time to ever work with him. I would never recommend this place to anyone !

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

We love it here! My…read moreson has been doing Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai here for almost 3 years. He is ADHD and takes a lot of patience to teach. The coaches have been, not only patient but kind and respectful. We especially love Coach Leo, Coach Michael, and Coach Genesis! Highly recommend for anyone who needs a physical outlet along with motivation, skill, and confidence building.