Highlights: 10 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team
Looking for Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu ) in Peoria, AZ? It's a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy at 9850 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, USA, rated 5.0/5 across 195 Google reviews. Membership runs about $185/month. Below: programs, schedule, pricing, reviews, and how to book a free trial.
Train at Red Hawk Academy — Peoria’s premier MMA gym for all levels. Join a community built on discipline, respect, and growth.
Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu ) runs about 10 classes a week. Call the gym to confirm the current timetable.
Dedicated Pro Team with UFC-level coaching; Structured training opportunities for women
Rated 5.0/5 across 195 Google reviews.
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
Tim Welch is a world class coach & athlete that has changed my life ! Not only that he's a world class individual ! He truly cares about each & everyone of his students. He doesn't just teach BJJ , he'll educate you in hydration, nutrition, conditioning, training and recovery. We're all like one big family down there & you feel it. Everybody wants to help there teammates get better & it's a great atmosphere & Tim & Mariah are great individuals ! Now we have UFC star Drakkar Klose teaching the MMA classes & I'm just glad to be part of the Tim Welch bjj family ! I'm 52 years old & they treat me like everybody else & it doesn't matter if your rich or poor ,educated or not , everyone is truly treated the same on the mats. I can't say enough about Tim Welch & all the team.. It's never too late & your all welcome @ TW BJJ, so come on down and see & feel the great vibes for yourself and meet everybody !
Soul fighters is amazing, right when I walked in I was immediately greeted by one of there coaches even though they already had training going. I signed my 10 year old little brother up for his first jujitsu class and plan on keeping him with soul fighters for years to come. The owner of the gym Tim is a great guy he runs his program the right way and is very respectful. If you want your kids to train with the best and have the most progress and good training you’ll bring them here. They have classes everyday of the week for the kids 4-13 years of age. Tim has a good selection of coaches that are highly experienced and know what they are doing. Even if you’re looking to sign up for classes yourself. You absolutely can’t go wrong with joining soul fighters Peoria.
I’ve been able to train at a lot of gyms all over the country but this is by far one of the best I’ve ever been to. Tim does a great job welcoming everyone to the gym; in just a short time he has been able to create a culture of family and friendship that everyone in the gym embodies. It is a great place for beginners as well as more advanced persons. Time takes his time and makes sure to keep an eye on each person training providing each member with help when needed. Of all the gyms I’ve been to I couldn’t recommend a better one for anyone looking to train in Arizona.
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.
Best jiujitsu school! The coaches are amazing. Everyone is so welcoming and nice. My kids have been going for three months now and I already see a huge difference athletically and I’m terms of discipline. I could never get my son into martial arts in the past but he looks forward to every training here. I’m so happy we found this place.
Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu ) is at 9850 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, USA.
Membership runs about $185/month for unlimited training, with ~$40 drop-ins. They offer a free trial class before you commit.
Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Kids BJJ, Teens BJJ, Women's BJJ, Competition Team, Wrestling, Self-Defense, MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing, Striking.
Head instruction is led by Tim Welch (black).
Beginners are welcome. Use the trial class to watch a fundamentals or all-levels session and meet the coach before signing up. No experience or gear needed for your first class at most Peoria gyms.