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Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)
5 ★★★★★ 213 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Peoria, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule redhawkacademyaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 602-350-6298
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 12–1 pm |
The classes they run
“The business side of this gym is ran by Tim’s long term partner Mariah who also coaches the kids classes with Jimmy Deitz.”
“The beginners MMA is coached by JJ Kruljac and Danny Florez both active fighters and just great people in general.”
“Legit gym, came for Jiu Jitsu open mat and everyone I rolled with got after it.”
“Whether you’re trying to get into jiu jitsu to compete or if you’re like me and just trying to get in shape, this place will make you feel at home!”
Other martial arts here
“Between having the best coaches for mma and bjj they also have the best yoga and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
“Whether you’re trying to get into jiu jitsu to compete or if you’re like me and just trying to get in shape, this place will make you feel at home!”
What members say
“Between having the best coaches for mma and bjj they also have the best yoga and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
“I dropped in to TWBJJ for a quick Gi session while I was in the area and Tim was extremely welcoming and down to earth.”
“Whether you’re trying to get into jiu jitsu to compete or if you’re like me and just trying to get in shape, this place will make you feel at home!”
“I can’t stress enough how great it’s been to better myself through the art of jiujitsu, and seeing it’s effects beyond the gym, as far as confidence goes!”
“The Red Hawk staff were willing to take our daughter on short notice and they were very supportive of us as parents and they really went out of their way to help us.”
From the reviews
Tim Welch is a world class coach & athlete that has changed my life ! Not only that he's a world class individual ! He truly cares about each & everyone of his students. He doesn't just teach BJJ , he'll educate you in hydration, nutrition, conditioning, training and recovery.
This gym is growing very fast. In the last 3 years they have outgrown two different facilities and they are currently renovating to move into a 3rd larger location to accommodate more members. The advanced MMA head coach is Drakkar Klose who is currently climbing the UFC rankings at 155.
Soul fighters is amazing, right when I walked in I was immediately greeted by one of there coaches even though they already had training going. I signed my 10 year old little brother up for his first jujitsu class and plan on keeping him with soul fighters for years to come.
Love this place. I’d gotten so severely out of shape. I started rolling here about a month ago. The entire staff is friendly and there’s never any judgement from them on where you’re at skill wise. Garrett has been especially great at the 9am classes.
New to kickboxing? Start at Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)
Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School) comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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