Desert Hot Springs • Coachella Valley • 基本
Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, wrestling and MMA for kids, teens and adults — in a welcoming school built for beginners, families and serious competitors.
More Than a Martial Arts School
At Kihon MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts is the foundation — but personal growth is the goal.
Kihon is a well-rounded martial arts school serving Desert Hot Springs, the Palm Springs area and the Coachella Valley through Karate, Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, submission wrestling and MMA training.
Students learn practical skills while developing confidence, discipline, physical fitness, respect and the ability to keep going when something is difficult.
Whether you're bringing your child to a first class, looking for a better way to stay fit, learning self-defense or preparing to compete, you don't have to arrive experienced. You just have to start.
Meet Sensei Eddie BatesTrain Across Disciplines
Find Your Path
Different goals. One disciplined foundation.
Kids & Youth
Structured training helps young students build focus, discipline, respect, coordination and practical martial arts skills while becoming part of a supportive team.
View Kihon Youth ProgramsAdult Martial Arts
Train for fitness, self-defense, competition or the challenge itself. No experience is required to begin.
View Kihon Adult ProgramsCompetition Team
For students who want to test themselves, Kihon offers a serious competitive pathway in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA.
Meet the Competition TeamFundamentals become confidence.
More Than Fighting
Martial arts gives students practical skills, but the deeper benefits show up in how they move, think, respond and carry themselves beyond the mat.
Structured training develops fitness, focus, resilience and the ability to stay composed when something is difficult.
Students build practical skills, awareness and confidence through hands-on martial arts training.
Youth training reinforces confidence, discipline, boundaries and the ability to handle challenging situations with greater control.
Training emphasizes practical technique, awareness and responsible decision-making rather than empty choreography.
Repetition, coaching and measurable progress help students become more confident in how they move, learn and respond.
Respect, accountability and discipline are built into the culture of training and carried into school, work, home and competition.
Practical martial arts training can build confidence, awareness, fitness and personal-safety skills in a supportive environment.
A Dojo That Feels Like Family
Parents train alongside their children. Friends become training partners. Teammates travel and compete together. Students who once needed help become the people welcoming the next beginner through the door.
“It feels like family. Everybody helps each other.”Hear Their Stories
Inside Kihon
See what training at Kihon looks and feels like — from first-day fundamentals to hard-earned confidence, competition and community.
Built in Desert Hot Springs. Proven Around the World.
Kihon has spent years developing martial artists, competitors and young leaders from the Coachella Valley, with recognition for youth service and athletes who have competed far beyond Southern California.
Weekly Class Schedule
Whether you're looking for martial arts training for your child or you're ready to step onto the mat yourself, Kihon offers classes throughout the week for different ages, disciplines and experience levels.
Youth Training
Adult Training
Youth Training
Kids & youth
Kids & youth
Ages 4–5
Ages 6–8
Ages 9–12
Adult Training
Ages 4–5
Ages 6–8
Ages 9–12
Ages 4–5
Ages 6–8
Ages 9–12
Before Your First Class
Here are a few of the things new students and parents ask most often.
No. Kihon welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced martial artists and competitors. Coaches help students learn fundamentals and progress at an appropriate pace.
Kihon offers training that includes Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, submission wrestling, Karate and MMA.
Yes. Kihon offers youth programs beginning at age four as well as adult martial arts classes. Current class times and age groups are listed on the Classes & Schedule page.
Kihon MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is located at 12580 Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs, California 92240.
Your First Step
Tell us who is interested in training and we'll help you find the right place to begin.
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