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Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Temecula, California
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dhathleticfitcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 498-5425
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Also parents can get a gym membership here for just a little extra per month and do their workout while kids are doing their training.”
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center is the perfect place to grow both in skill and confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“The flexible schedule between MMA and Ju Jitsu and the ability to drop in to any class is huge.”
“My son does BJJ and Team Quest wrestling.”
What members say
“Along with an awesome kids' program, there are classes for my husband and me to take, and training with world-class coaches has been an incredible experience.”
“The front desk staff and operations are all very welcoming -- the place starts to feel like a family after awhile!”
“We first joined Team Quest for my son to practice Jiu Jitsu and it has since become a regular and important part of my family's life.”
“We brought our son because we wanted him to get some solid conditioning, learn to focus and respond better to coaching and discipline.”
“It’s clean and my kids love being here!”
“All around a great gym for MMA and overall fitness, and for the kiddos.”
From the reviews
Our son has been going here for a few months now, we switched from another local Jiu jitsu gym, and this is amazing. They do more than just jiu jitsu and you can go more days a week than just the traditional 2 days/wk at most sport places.
My grandkids love it here. The coaches are patient and really good. The class sizes vary but when there are a lot of kids they bring in extra coaches. We do 3 days a week. Jiu-jitsu, wrestling and boxing. They are ages 5 boy and 12 girl.
I am thrilled to share my experience at Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center. From the moment I stepped onto the mat, I felt welcomed by a supportive and vibrant community of practitioners. The instructor ANTHONY PAREDES is not only highly skilled but also incredibly passionate about teaching.
MMA can be very intimidating for a parent bringing their child for the first time. When my child and I went into Dan Hendersons gym we were both a bit nervous, excited, and overwhelmed. Kylie, who takes care of the front desk, and I am sure a lot more, was amazing, helpful, and made us feel welcome and comfortable.
New to BJJ? Start at Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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