AntDawg's MMA Training Center Youth Programs

AntDawg's MMA Training Center Youth Programs offers Kids & Teens MMA and Kids & Teens Jiu Jitsu. The MMA classes include striking, grappling, movement, and proper technique, and competition is optional. The Jiu Jitsu classes include self-defense fundamentals, anti-bullying strategies, teamwork, leadership skills, focus, confidence, and strong values.

Programs

• Kids & Teens MMA — Kids and teens · Safe, structured, age-appropriate MMA classes focused on confidence, focus, discipline, athletic ability, striking, grappling, movement, respect, and proper technique. Competition is optional.
• Kids & Teens Jiu Jitsu — kids ages 5 to 9 and teens ages 10 to 15 · Youth Jiu Jitsu classes in Gilroy focused on strong values, confidence, focus, teamwork, leadership skills, anti-bullying strategies, and self-defense fundamentals.
• Kickboxing — Kickboxing program.
• Jiu Jitsu — Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class.
• MMA — Mixed martial arts training.
• Muay Thai — Muay Thai classes.
• Strength & Conditioning — Strength and Conditioning classes.
• HIIT Workouts — HIIT workouts and weight lifting in group fitness classes.
• Personal Training — Personal Training program in Gilroy.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old

About the provider

The program has been operating since 2009. It is owner-operated and led by Anthony Figueroa, the Head Coach, who oversees all programs and personally leads the Kids Mixed Martial Arts and Kids Jiu-Jitsu programs. The mission with youth is to build disciplined martial artists who grow into confident, capable young adults. The program is rooted in the Gilroy area, supports families, hosts high-quality events, and develops young leaders.

Kids programs teach discipline, focus, accountability, and confidence through structured martial arts training. Kids train in Jiu-Jitsu, Striking, and Mixed Martial Arts. As students grow, they are guided into higher levels of training and, when appropriate, into competition pathways. Some students choose to compete in ISCF Semi-Contact MMA or other youth competitions, but competition is never required.

What families say

“This gym is legit! Great staff, family friendly, and clean. They teach martial arts and fitness classes at all levels from beginner to pro. I'm excited to have my youngest daughter train there, just like her older brother. Good job to everyone there !” — Adrian Gaxiola

“The family that runs the gym is a really nice helpful family. It doesn't matter what level you start at when you go in they will get you in and they will put you where you belong and be sure to change or just the program for you to either learn or catch up or whatever you want to call it. The place is always clean and has Ample Storage and the classes are really fun A-Plus.” — Muu Teshima

Last updated October 11, 2026.