Not all gyms are created equal. Learning from Marcelo and his team has been an incredible experience. My two boys (4 and 7 years old) have been going to this gym since February (6 months). The environment is friendly, respectful, encouraging and empowering. You’ll see all kinds of kids, different ages, shapes and sizes, all working hard to get better at their BJJ and lives. There is zero tolerance for bullying, very practical rolling and great instruction. Marcelo Mafra is a world class athlete and BJJ World Champion. He’s a humble guy who takes his BJJ very seriously yet knows how to be a great mentor for the kids and be playful as well to teach them self defence and competitive BJJ. Now I started going (33 yrs old) and guess what!? The classes are amazing! I’ve been to another gym here in the desert and it is so sub par to the standards they have here that it makes me think what joker opens a gym being a purple belt? Marcelo and his instructors are mostly all black belts! My 4 year old gets lessons from a black belt! The lady at the front desk (Roberta) is absolutely stellar and very knowledgeable- she’s a black belt and my kids’ teacher!! It’s incredible the atmosphere of the gym and the people working together to improve their BJJ. If you’re looking to learn or have someone teach your kids, this is the place! Honestly, you won’t find better. It’s as world class as it gets and it’s up here in the desert!!! That’s a gem. I’m very happy and grateful to Marcelo and his team it’s truly been amazing to see my kids grow in their skills and now I can’t wait to see what a few years of training is going to do.

My children train with Marcelo Mafra! I am Happy to say they train with one of the best Jiu-jitsu Teachers in the world! Awesome School!

Great training and welcoming culture!

My son goes to this gym and loves it. Thanks Marcelo! Fun family oriented experience with top notch training.

Very horrible gym they will just leave you alone after just working with you for 30 min and would not give you attention that you need for a beginner nor pro

The best school in the high desert. Positive vibes

Me and my boys have been with Marcelo checkmatmafra for years. Not only is Marcelo an amazing professor who helps you reach your goals whatever they are, but his goals and methodologies are aligned with what youd want instilled in your children. We are more than a team here at the gym, there is a great comrodery amongst us. come to the gym and see for yourself!!!!

Not only did I learn world-class Jiu-Jitsu but I made a lot of friends. Thank you guys for all your help and support..

This is not only a great place to train in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu but the only place you will get traditional Brazilian Jiu-jitsu taught by a multiple time Worlds and Pan American champion. No other Jiu-Jitsu academy in the High Desert can make that claim. With a great kids program that has classes 5 days awake. They help guide some of that energy in a positive direction with training from beginners classes to advanced. Is your kid lacking a little self esteem? See how training will help increase their ability to critically think through situations with confidence. If that wasnt enough...(baring any tournaments where most of the academy goes along for coaching and support) the gym is open 7 days a week. Thats like Basically 365 days a year. You have to do you and your family a favor and pay the academy a visit. They Even do free trials and have 2 locations (Hesperia off of I, and in Valley of hmy 18) to choose from.

The best

High level

Great place to train.