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Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Temecula, California
Family-friendly gym offering classes in jiu-jitsu, striking, boxing, and muay thai, plus MMA.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dhathleticfitcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 498-5425
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center is the perfect place to grow both in skill and confidence.”
“Also parents can get a gym membership here for just a little extra per month and do their workout while kids are doing their training.”
“The curriculum is well-structured and balances both technique and sparring, ensuring that students can develop their skills effectively.”
Other martial arts here
“We first joined Team Quest for my son to practice Jiu Jitsu and it has since become a regular and important part of my family's life.”
“The flexible schedule between MMA and Ju Jitsu and the ability to drop in to any class is huge.”
“My son does BJJ and Team Quest wrestling.”
What members say
“Along with an awesome kids' program, there are classes for my husband and me to take, and training with world-class coaches has been an incredible experience.”
“The front desk staff and operations are all very welcoming -- the place starts to feel like a family after awhile!”
“We first joined Team Quest for my son to practice Jiu Jitsu and it has since become a regular and important part of my family's life.”
“We brought our son because we wanted him to get some solid conditioning, learn to focus and respond better to coaching and discipline.”
“It’s clean and my kids love being here!”
“The coaches Gustavo and Trevor are well versed in their style of fighting and have instilled a profound sense of confidence in my child, and all of this in a month.”
From the reviews
Our son has been going here for a few months now, we switched from another local Jiu jitsu gym, and this is amazing. They do more than just jiu jitsu and you can go more days a week than just the traditional 2 days/wk at most sport places.
My grandkids love it here. The coaches are patient and really good. The class sizes vary but when there are a lot of kids they bring in extra coaches. We do 3 days a week. Jiu-jitsu, wrestling and boxing. They are ages 5 boy and 12 girl.
I am thrilled to share my experience at Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center. From the moment I stepped onto the mat, I felt welcomed by a supportive and vibrant community of practitioners. The instructor ANTHONY PAREDES is not only highly skilled but also incredibly passionate about teaching.
MMA can be very intimidating for a parent bringing their child for the first time. When my child and I went into Dan Hendersons gym we were both a bit nervous, excited, and overwhelmed. Kylie, who takes care of the front desk, and I am sure a lot more, was amazing, helpful, and made us feel welcome and comfortable.
New to muay thai? Start at Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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