Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · La Quinta, CA
The highest-rated jiu-jitsu gym in the La Quinta area. Every level trains here, from total beginners to seasoned young grapplers. No experience necessary — beginners welcome. Your child's first class is completely free.
Someone from TFI La Quinta will call you within a few minutes to confirm your class and answer any questions. We look forward to meeting you.
The TFI standard
Most people walk in for confidence, fitness, or self-defense. They stay for who they become on the mat.
The highest-rated jiu jitsu in the Coachella Valley, from families with kids at every level, from day one to years on the mat.
"We can't say enough wonderful things about TFI Jiu Jitsu! From the very first day, the coaches made our family feel incredibly welcome. Walking into a new gym can be intimidating, but their kindness, patience, and genuine enthusiasm immediately put both of my kids at ease. You can tell they are passionate about helping kids grow into confident, disciplined, resilient individuals. Seeing my kids become more confident, focused, and eager to challenge themselves has been such a rewarding experience as a parent."
"We originally enrolled our son because he had been bullied, and as parents, all we wanted was for him to find his confidence again. What we found was so much more than a martial arts academy. He walks with confidence now and truly believes in himself. He's learned discipline, respect, resilience, and how to handle challenges with a calm mindset. Enrolling our son has been one of the best decisions we've made."
"My son has always struggled with confidence because he is the smallest in his class. These classes helped build his confidence in a way I cannot even explain. He smiles every time he steps up to the mat and is so proud when he learns something new. He had a difficult time staying focused in team sports, but with this level of one-on-one coaching it was never an issue. I would recommend it for all kids, all ages."
Why The Flow Institute
Month to month. Kids stay because they want to be here — not because you signed something.
Total beginners learn fast in a structured room. Kids with experience find high-level coaching and strong partners.
5.0 stars across 145 Google reviews — the most-loved jiu jitsu in the Coachella Valley.
Every class follows Xande Ribeiro's proven curriculum — taught to one standard on every mat so you always know what to work on.
Led by Professor Christopher Hargett, 2nd-degree black belt under Xande Ribeiro, leading TFI La Quinta with world-class instruction.
You will know names by your second week. Most parents say the room is the reason their kids stayed.
What jiu-jitsu gives you
Kids rarely come to jiu jitsu for activity alone. They come for something that asks all of them — and gives back more confidence and discipline than anyone expected.
Practical skill built on leverage and technique — not size or strength.
The calm of knowing they can handle themselves follows them off the mat.
Strength, conditioning and discipline — without it ever feeling like a chore.
Absorbing, chess-like problem solving that builds focus and patience.
All ages and sizes — sustainable for decades. Kids start exactly where they are.
An hour where the only thing that exists is the next move. Kids leave calmer and more energized.
Who you will train with
Our instructors are part of the Xande Ribeiro lineage — one of the most decorated in the history of jiu-jitsu.
Head instructor and founder. 2nd-degree black belt under Xande Ribeiro, leading TFI La Quinta with world-class instruction.
1st-degree black belt under Christopher Hargett. A cornerstone of the TFI La Quinta mat since day one.
Part of the world-renowned Xande Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu lineage. Known for breaking down technique in a way anyone can absorb.
Find us
Brazilian jiu jitsu serving La Quinta, Indio, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and Rancho Mirage.
Class schedule
Full weekly schedule. Book your free evaluation above — walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Questions, answered
No experience, no contract, no pressure. Book it in 30 seconds and come see what your child is capable of.
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