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Kihon MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Desert Hot Springs, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–65) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kihonmmaca.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (760) 272-0019
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:40 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–8:40 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8:40 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8:40 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–8:40 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His depth of martial arts knowledge and technical skill is immediately evident, whether he’s teaching striking, grappling, fundamentals, or advanced techniques.”
“Instructor Eddie/Sensei has not only made a significant impact on my sons' lives but has also taught them valuable skills in handling complaints with strong mental resilience.”
“Our son recently competed in his first tournament, and we couldn’t be more proud of how prepared and supported he was.”
“Found Kihon MMA and started private lessons/sparring with Sensei Eddie This has been awesome.”
“I have a blast, I get a great workout and I am learning real world sparring.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm relatively new to Muay Thai having gone to occasional group classes in San Francisco.”
“We’ve been taking our son to Kihon MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for almost a year now, and the experience has been amazing.”
“He offers karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu and kickboxing Ages 4 & up.”
“He offers karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu and kickboxing Ages 4 & up.”
What members say
“The instructor is patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in the kids’ growth not just in technique, but also in confidence and discipline.”
“Off the mat and outside the dojo, he is approachable, humble, and genuinely cares about his students’ growth—not just as martial artists, but as people.”
“His depth of martial arts knowledge and technical skill is immediately evident, whether he’s teaching striking, grappling, fundamentals, or advanced techniques.”
“His attention to proper technique, conditioning, and mental toughness sets Kihon MMA apart from other gyms.”
“I’ve seen a big improvement in my son’s confidence, focus and discipline since he joined.”
“Our son recently competed in his first tournament, and we couldn’t be more proud of how prepared and supported he was.”
From the reviews
Kihon MMA is a great place to learn martial arts. Every class they run drills and practice different techniques until they have it down. Sensei Eddie Bates is not only a great teacher but a mentor for the kids as well. Teaching them more than martial arts, he also teaches them life values and lessons.
I'm relatively new to Muay Thai having gone to occasional group classes in San Francisco. Loved it. When I moved to Palm Springs I thought I'd have to give it up since I didn't know about anyone here teaching Muay Thai. Found Kihon MMA and started private lessons/sparring with Sensei Eddie This has been awesome.
Good mixture of technique on several martial arts, cardio, strength and fun. Each day is different and that keeps it interesting and lively. New students are welcomed in and not made to feel like outsiders. Great place to train for a future in the sport or as a family.
Absolutely impressed with this training facility. Instructor Eddie/Sensei has not only made a significant impact on my sons' lives but has also taught them valuable skills in handling complaints with strong mental resilience.
Your first BJJ class at Kihon MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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