Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center Kids & Teen Martial Arts Programs
27901 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, CA 92590
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Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center Kids & Teen Martial Arts Programs include Kids Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, striking, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling, a Youth MMA Team, kickboxing, grappling, cardio, yoga, spinning, weight lifting, Muay Thai, boxing, Fight Fit, Muay Thai Fitness, and personal training. Kids’ classes use boxing gloves for striking and a Gi for BJJ, with gear available to borrow or purchase if a child does not have their own.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Business hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm
Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center is also referred to as Dan Henderson's Family Fitness Center and Dan Henderson’s Athletic Training Facility and includes a huge mat area, fitness equipment, an MMA cage, various heavy bags, and a day care for kids while parents train. Classes are taught by former professional combat sports athletes and world-renowned combat sports coaches, and the facility notes state-of-the-art equipment and certified team members. The mission of Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center is to offer classes and programs to meet the needs of everyone regardless of age or previous experience. The leadership team includes Dan Henderson (Owner / MMA Fighter), Joe Stevenson (BJJ Coach), Gustavo Pugliese (Boxing Coach), Ashley Yoder (Trainer), and Anthony Paredes (Nogi BJJ Coach).
The program offers a Youth MMA Team with tryouts required and mentions championship opportunities to compete and win prestigious championships. Families can use a 1-week trial pass to access classes and a free tour pass to see the facility. The center highlights best-rated classes for kids MMA in Temecula, programs for every age and skill level, world-class instructors including former professional combat athletes and coaches, a supportive community environment, and an emphasis on safety for kids in MMA classes. For community involvement, they encourage people to check out The Hendo Foundation and its work supporting youth through sports and mentorship.
Parent testimonials describe the kids MMA program as “top notch,” mention wrestling, BJJ, kickboxing, and Kids MMA for young children through teens, and note that coaches and staff are “awesome with kids” and “amazing with the kids MMA.” Parents report using the gym for off-season training for football and say their children enjoy the classes and training with specific coaches such as Ashley. Members also describe the facility as having a huge mat area, top notch fitness equipment, an MMA cage, various heavy bags, and a day care for kids while adults train.
Last updated June 26, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Business hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm
Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center is also referred to as Dan Henderson's Family Fitness Center and Dan Henderson’s Athletic Training Facility and includes a huge mat area, fitness equipment, an MMA cage, various heavy bags, and a day care for kids while parents train. Classes are taught by former professional combat sports athletes and world-renowned combat sports coaches, and the facility notes state-of-the-art equipment and certified team members. The mission of Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center is to offer classes and programs to meet the needs of everyone regardless of age or previous experience. The leadership team includes Dan Henderson (Owner / MMA Fighter), Joe Stevenson (BJJ Coach), Gustavo Pugliese (Boxing Coach), Ashley Yoder (Trainer), and Anthony Paredes (Nogi BJJ Coach).
The program offers a Youth MMA Team with tryouts required and mentions championship opportunities to compete and win prestigious championships. Families can use a 1-week trial pass to access classes and a free tour pass to see the facility. The center highlights best-rated classes for kids MMA in Temecula, programs for every age and skill level, world-class instructors including former professional combat athletes and coaches, a supportive community environment, and an emphasis on safety for kids in MMA classes. For community involvement, they encourage people to check out The Hendo Foundation and its work supporting youth through sports and mentorship.
Parent testimonials describe the kids MMA program as “top notch,” mention wrestling, BJJ, kickboxing, and Kids MMA for young children through teens, and note that coaches and staff are “awesome with kids” and “amazing with the kids MMA.” Parents report using the gym for off-season training for football and say their children enjoy the classes and training with specific coaches such as Ashley. Members also describe the facility as having a huge mat area, top notch fitness equipment, an MMA cage, various heavy bags, and a day care for kids while adults train.
Last updated June 26, 2026.
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