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

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.

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!

TFI rocks. Solid instruction, great team mates with high level of skill, and well maintained,…read moremodern facilities. Dropped in here for a class and was really impressed. I highly recommend TFI to both white belts and black belts looking to learn and improve their skill. Thank you TFI

I love the women's class. It's so much fun and it's great to be able to train with all women.read more

Outstanding place to learn. I wanted to start learning jiu jitsu for a long time, and a good…read morefriend recommended Josh here at hurricane, and he was very right. I'm so glad I finally started - and at this school. Josh is pretty amazing, very patient, very instructive. The assistant teachers are also really great to learn from. But it's not just the great teachers here, it's the whole class and environment. There's nobody here trying to prove how tough they are, everybody is very kind, very welcoming. This is exactly the right kind of environment to learn in. I've also put both of my daughters in class, with great results. Both of them have shown real improvement in their behavior and their grades, and I know this class is part of that. They're still a teen and a preteen, so, yeah... but there's something about the class that is just helping them all around. The girls are also taking the striking class - with Kathy Long. As in, with champion kickboxing champion and movie star Kathy Long. It's pretty spectacular. All the jiu jitsu and striking they can learn is all just one price. I can't recommend this class enough, for kids or adults.

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.

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.

Great place to start the BJJ journey…read more Class size to instructor ratio is phenomenal. The core group of guys that train regularly can and will roll with anyone without being meat heads smashing the new comers its an etiquette that some places need to adopt, in order to make the experience more enjoyable. Its an unwritten rule to not be harsh to the point of being brutish on any newcomer that is reinforced by everyone who trains here. The primary instructor Fernando does an excellent job teaching the basics to master the building blocks in this discipline, and is regularly sweating it out on the mats with all his students every single day that to me proves two facts which are hard to find in most martial art schools: humility and dedication to ones craft. All are welcome as the door is always open to any and all children, teenagers, women, men. Whether you want to simply train to benefit from the exercise to achieve a healthy lifestyle or your serious about the sport and desire to compete as you begin to acquire the basics its worth a try to give it a shot. There are no gimmicks or contracts just straight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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 6year old son and I started this journey at Team Hargett the first week of December and I have…read moreto say that I am so so so glad I made that step! Everyone there is so knowledgeable, friendly and eager to teach and keep learning. Being a 100% beginner at self-defense and Jiu Jitsu, speaking for myself, I was so scared to feel like I was keeping the class behind or that the other students were going to get impatient because I would need extra help but I haven't felt like that not one bit! Both instructor and students that are ahead in the class happily help you in your journey of learning Jiu Jitsu and even give you tips if they have any to give! Speaking about my son, I couldn't be more grateful of how this kid is changing his behavior and I have to thank Team Hargett for helping with this! The Jiu Jitsu for kids it's one of the greatest classes that my son has ever taken and that I've actually seen results. He is becoming more aware of his responsibilities and actions and just overall becoming more alert! I definitely recommend everyone to come join Team Hargett you and your kids will always feel welcome and you will always learn something new and will have something in common with your little ones, if you have any!!

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.

I have been Training @ Bradford Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy for a period of 3 yrs now but overall…read morealtogether on & off for 6 yrs an its very difficult to really express how much it has changed my whole life. Instructor Gino Bradford known too many people in the Cat City & Palm Springs area as "GB" or "Bone Crusher" He is a 1st Degree Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Kurt Rojo who is under 8th Degree Red & White Belt Master Joe Moreira. Who teaches from Jiu Jitsu of all Basic an Advanced levels to get your Ground Game on point as well as the Stand up Game from Boxing to Kick Boxing to MMA. His great & positive attitude will help you reach your personal or fitness goals. All new students from Ages 5 to 85 get a Free Class or your choice so Check it Out you got nothing to lose whatsoever " Tell them Big D sent you Oss!!!

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.

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!