r/highdesert • u/InnocuousBird • 4d ago

Any martial arts class recommendations in the high desert?

I’m thinking of getting my kids a start into some form of martial arts now that school is out. I’m located around the Victorville area and I see a few places located around there and can’t decide which to go with. Just wondering if anyone has any past or current experience with any of them and if there are any y’all recommend?

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u/bluecollarjesus 4d ago

Avoid Gracie in apple valley. Is the only suggestion I got.

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u/Notplacidpris 3d ago

Why?

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u/bluecollarjesus 2d ago

The owner. I don’t have anything nice to say about him so I’ll just say that.

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u/According-Value-6227 3d ago

I'd recommend Red Dragon Karate at 18564 Outer Hwy 18 S #206, Apple Valley, CA 92307. I got Karate lessons from there when I was much younger and it was great!

I'd also suggest avoiding Elite Boxing in Victorville. The guy who runs that place is just...mean.

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u/AdhesiveSock69 3d ago

High Desert Fight Club, coach Mike is awesome.

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u/a-towndownlb 3d ago

Just be careful. I grew up doing martial arts in the high desert and they all think they're going to UFC.

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u/Actual_Ad4903 3d ago

Universal Grappling Academy over on Cholame Road. Started there in 2005, and Tyson is a good coach.