Martial Arts Schools near El Mirage

“I love this jiu jitsu academy!! Great family oriented gym. Hands down best price in town.
Instructors Shaq and Andi Cruz both come from a legendary lineage.
The amount of knowledge they both have still amazes me to this day.

My 3 kids and I have been attending since June of 2023 and my only regret is not starting years sooner.
I've lost 35 lbs since joining and feel great.
My son occasionally takes private lessons in boxing and muay Thai taught by Shaq. And I can definitely see a HUGE improvement in both his stand up and ground game.
It's a good feeling knowing my kids can take care of themselves if push comes to shove, especially my two girls.

Whether you want to get in shape or learn self defense I highly recommend Team Monstro Jiu Jitsu.“

“Gracie Barra Avondale has been such a highlight for my son. He has built so much confidence in himself and his abilities since starting last November, and he’s only getting better and stronger, honing in on skills the professors have taught him. He’s built great relationships with his peers. He knows how to conduct himself not only on the mat, but at school as well, and for that, I am so grateful. The staff at Gracie Barra are amazing. They work so well with the kids and they work tirelessly to ensure that every student masters, the skills of jiu-jitsu. I am so happy to be at this location, to have my child at this location, and to be part of the Gracie Barra family. It truly does feel like you are a part of the family when you step inside this gym.“

“My son started taekwondo around September 2025. He has alway been very sensitive (but a very sweet boy) it would affect him in school. Since then he has gained so much confidence, skill, athleticism, and respect. Master An Young-in Taekwondo has truly helped mold him into the confident young man he is today. He is determined to get better everyday. Master An is an amazing mentor, all the while being caring, upholding high expectations, and respect. I am very pleased with my experience at Young-in Taekwondo. I will have my son here for years to come. Future Black Belt. Thank you Master An.“

“We recently had our daughter’s birthday party here, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. They made the entire process so easy and took so much stress off of us as parents. The staff was organized, helpful, energetic, and amazing with the kids.

What stood out most to us is how much they genuinely care about the kids, and that’s obvious not only in the parties they host, but in their classes as well. They create such a positive, encouraging environment where kids feel welcome, supported, and confident. They do an amazing job making every child feel included while still keeping the atmosphere fun and exciting.

The party itself was SO much fun. The kids stayed active and engaged the whole time, and you could tell they were genuinely having a blast. Everything flowed really smoothly, and it ended up being an incredible value for everything that was included.

If you’re looking for a birthday party option that’s fun for kids and low-stress for parents, I would absolutely recommend them. We’re so glad we chose to celebrate here!“

“Our daughter been a part of Starworld for 4 years now. She’s has gained a lot of confidence in herself and in meeting new people. Everyone from the masters to the instructors and student workers are wonderful.“

“We have had an absolute amazing experience thus far. Our son really looks forward to attending and asks every day when he gets to go… the coaches are exceptional and take time and attention for each individual kiddo. I’m glad we finally found something our son actually enjoys!!!“

“This is gym is amazing! I'm three years into this and it has helped me improve in all aspects of life. The coaches are amazing and extremely knowledgeable. The people here truly make you feel like family, and we are always striving to make each other better.“

“We love this place! Our Sedona is almost black belt at 8 years old, and it’s not the color, it’s the discipline, focus, respect, goals and responsibilities she is learning. Master Elliot and Master Paul are quality , amazing, and they care to help! Thank you!“

“My son (7yrs) randomly decided he wanted to start MMA but didn’t know exactly what within MMA. I spoke to Becky who guided us through the process and set up a trial lesson. My son fell in love with it and we signed him up right away. He wants to go everyday and tries to wear his “uniform” to bed. His world now revolves around jujitsu and boxing. My husband (ex-licensed boxer) said once he met Mike, the instructor, he had great form and knew what he was doing. Now my older boys want to join too.“

“Excelente escuela, gracias Maestro ****** Camacho por la disciplina y respeto que les inculca a sus alumnos.Como padre estoy muy agradecido por toda su gran enseanza hacia mi hija.*******, “

“My daughter just started attending Taekwonkids a few weeks ago and she has already grown so much more confident and improved so much! She has so much fun with Master Scott and his team and she can't wait to attend her classes! I highly recommend Taekwonkids for any family!“

“Former student of Tae Kwon Do under Master Choi. He is very thorough with his training and disciplines his students.

Under choi I was a a 1st degree black belt and the dojo was off of 83rd Ave and union hills since then he has moved to a bigger location down the street.“

“Trinity Martial Arts is an excellent school for ATA training. The level of talent and discipline that the world class instructors at this school are able to develop in their students is amazing. Not to mention the life skills of respect, discipline, and determination that is evident in the character of the students at this school. In addition, they have managed to build a warm and welcoming community and we love coming to classes each week and always look forward to their events.“

“Great instructors - Sensei Atkinson and Sensei Gunn are both knowledgeable and fun, engaged their students very well. Mrs Gunn who handle registration/reception is fantastic, kind and nice, super helpful, and the charges and purchased items are always clearly listed and arrive on time as promised.
They utilize an app called Sparks, which is easy to use, show the schedule and ongoing events as well as your kids progress. Unlike some other dojo we have been, this one does belt testing according to your ability and punctuality. They truly care for your kids, and since my daughter joined the dojo, she is more focus and follow directions better.

They have coaches who are students there with higher belts, and they are very good, very enthusiastic and patience with kids as well, very well organized place!
Highly recommend this dojo!“

“It's quite a workout!! I really enjoyed it! Owners and trainers were great! I'm 68 years old and have a bad knee, they were really patient with me!!
Every class you learn something new, I look forward to going to each class as opposed the gym. I hated to go to the gym!!
The other members are so nice and always helpful.. I'm so glad we joined this, it's a life changer!!“

“This is a great dojo for people seeking traditional shotokan karate. A real gem. Great people, great training, lots of history.“

“Great place to learn and work out! They teach a mix of karate and traditional techniques and discipline but also blend in practical self defense and MMA style training. I highly recommend checking this dojo out°“

“I trained for 3 1/2 years under Master Tim and Jon. They create an amazing family like atmosphere and are the best teachers I know. I started when I was just 9 years old in 2009. I’m 21 now and to this day going to this school was the most valuable experience of my life. I was taught from a young age discipline and how to overcome fear along with knowledge of the beautiful art form that is Hwa Rang Do. They have full contact sparring so you know that what you learn here is the real deal. It’s been an absolute privilege and honor being their student. It’s been almost 10 years since my last day and I still think about my experiences there quite often. If you want to learn Martial Arts, HWA RANG DO is a hidden gem.“

“If you're looking for real Kyokushin, this is the place! Hanshi Fred Buck preserves the true spirit of Kyokushin with disciplined, authentic training and high standards. Highly recommended for anyone serious about learning real karate.“

“Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and the rest of the teachers are saints. They are patient and helpful. They take so much pride in the facility and teaching of Tae Kwon Do.“