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POWER UP YOUR LIFE...
Chandler, Arizona's #1 Martial Arts School!
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Welcome to The Desert Dojo, we are excited about you starting your Martial Arts journey with us in Chandler, Arizona!
We offer Kids Martial Arts classes as well as Muay Thai Kickboxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and teens.
The Desert Dojo serves the Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Ahwatukee and Tempe areas of Arizona.
The Martial Arts were originally developed in Asia thousands of years ago for self-defense and the preservation of life.
However, the martial arts has so much more to offer students and for that reason people of all ages and from all walks of life, each with their own reasons for wanting to learn martial arts are starting their Martial Arts journey at The Desert Dojo in Chandler, Arizona.
Some want to learn self-defense, some want to become more physically active, some are interested in building their self confidence and some are just looking for a new hobby that they could be passionate about and have fun doing.
Whatever your reason for wanting to train with us, you will find other students in Chandler with similar goals and interests training at The Desert Dojo.
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BUILD CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Our structured Martial Arts classes are meant to help children develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, as well as gain valuable social skills that will help them out of the dojo. Through positive reinforcement, we can bring out the best in your children to help them succeed in life.
DISCIPLINE & CONFIDENCE!
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GET FIT WHILE LEARNING MARTIAL ARTS
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IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, AND STRENGTH
Learn self-defense, build confidence, and get in the best shape of your lives! Martial arts has tons of physical, mental and social benefits, suitable for anyone and everyone. Become part of something positive and learn new skills from trained martial arts professionals. It’s easy to get started—Enroll in martial arts classes today!
GET FIT WHILE LEARNING MARTIAL ARTS
VIEW OUR ADULT MUAY THAI PROGRAM
IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, AND STRENGTH
Learn self-defense, build confidence, and get in the best shape of your lives! Martial arts has tons of physical, mental and social benefits, suitable for anyone and everyone. Become part of something positive and learn new skills from trained martial arts professionals. It’s easy to get started—Enroll in martial arts classes today!
GET YOUR 0NE WEEK FREE CLASS PASS!
VIEW OUR CLASS SCHEDULE & PRICING
At The Desert Dojo, we believe Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for EVERYONE, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. We are proud to say that we are continuing the legacy of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, who believed jiu-jitsu should empower the weak to be able to defend against the strong. This is why we offer a structured Jiu-Jitsu curriculums specific to the self-defense needs for everyday men and women.
CONTINUING THE GRACIE FAMILY LEGACY...
VIEW OUR ADULT GRACIE JIU-JITSU PROGRAM
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