Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu )

"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. The beginners MMA is coached by JJ Kruljac and Danny Florez both active fighters and just great people in general. The Jiu Jitsu head coach is none other than the Red Hawk himself Tim Welch (Sean O’Malley and Tommy McMillen’s head MMA coach). The beginner jiu jitsu is coached primarily by Johnny Randel and Josh (Schwartz? I think 🤪 sorry I don’t actually know your last name Josh!) who are awesome and knowledgeable guys. Pretty much all the coaches are active and successful competitors. The jiu jitsu has a very top heavy style. We do not like to accept bottom position or give up easily defended take downs. That being said you will still learn a very high level bottom game. The business side of this gym is ran by Tim’s long term partner Mariah who also coaches the kids classes with Jimmy Deitz. I’m a quiet and somewhat shy person but Tim learned my name right away and says hi to me everyday and is always coaching me even though I’m just a casual practitioner. From the top down this gym has a very welcoming culture thanks to the examples set by Tim and Mariah. This academy is great for families, experts, beginners, out of towners, casuals, and die hards…I love this gym, no matter your experience level we have a place for you."

"Bruce Lee said, "A warrior is not judged by his might, but by the depth of his heart". I went with my sister to a charity fundraiser at Redhawk Academy. She was participating in a benefits calendar for Paralyzed Vets of Arizona. This place is more than a gym. It felt like church meets community center meets wellness center. So much good here! The MMA guys willingly jumped in and helped make the photo shoot fun! These gentlemen understood the assignment! I wasn’t sure what to expect from an MMA gym but I can tell you, these guys are fighting with compassion! We had such a great time! Thank you, Redhawk Academy!"

"I keep trying to hit 5 stars and it keeps giving me 1 so if it still shows that I give it five stars and I apologize, so please don’t put me in a chokehold. The way they coached, my children improved their performance on the football field far beyond What I ever could imagine. Confidence most of you guys know us as parents we installed some of it but a good coach will improve it. I understand that I used this to help with football but this gyms coaching staff will Build your child’s confidence along with turn them into top athletes. Thanks for what you did for my boys. I’m still sore from last year lol."

"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. 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!"