MMA Gym Serving Desert Ridge, AZ
Fight Ready is the closest serious MMA gym to Desert Ridge. World-class coaching in MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, and boxing. Just 10 to 20 minutes from your front door.
HOME TO UFC AND PRO FIGHTERS
FAMILY OWNED IN SCOTTSDALE SINCE 2014
TOP RATED MMA GYM IN ARIZONA
About Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge is a north Phoenix area known for its dining, shopping, and master-planned residential communities. Residents of Desert Ridge who want serious martial arts training have to drive somewhere. Fight Ready is the destination that pays back the drive time in coaching quality.
Getting To Fight Ready From Desert Ridge
Fight Ready is located at 8666 E Shea Blvd Ste 147 in Scottsdale, with free parking out front. From Desert Ridge, take the most direct route to Shea Boulevard and head east. The drive is about 10 to 20 minutes.
Key landmarks along the route include Desert Ridge Marketplace, the 101 freeway, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. The gym sits in a strip mall on the south side of Shea Boulevard, easy to spot from the road.
Programs For Desert Ridge Residents
MMA Training
Full mixed martial arts training combining striking, grappling, and wrestling. Perfect for Desert Ridge adults who want fitness with a real skill.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gi and no gi BJJ classes daily. Desert Ridge residents can train alongside competitors heading to IBJJF, ADCC, and grappling tournaments.
Kickboxing
Real kickboxing taught by pro coaches. Burn 500 to 800 calories per class while learning legitimate striking technique.
Kids Martial Arts
Programs for Desert Ridge kids ages 5 and up. Confidence, discipline, and real self defense skill.
Why Desert Ridge Trains At Fight Ready
World-Class Coaching
Coaches who have trained UFC fighters, world champions, and Olympic-level athletes. Our coaches lead every class personally.
Real Programs For Every Level
Beginners welcome. Fundamentals classes assume zero experience. Advanced students train with active competitors.
Family Owned Since 2014
Fight Ready has served the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro since 2014. Desert Ridge residents have been part of our community for years.
Easy Access From Desert Ridge
Just 10 to 20 minutes from most of Desert Ridge. Free parking out front. Direct access from major freeways.
Our Coaches
Brady Fink
Head MMA coach and BJJ coach
Eddie Cha
Professional MMA Team Striking Coach.
Roman Salazar
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Plus a full team of nine coaches across MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, and youth programs.
Our Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
From the very first class, the coaches made it fun, energetic, and super welcoming. My children come out of every session sweaty, smiling, and more confident than ever. They’ve built real skills, better focus, and tons of discipline, all while having a blast. The atmosphere is positive and family-friendly, with instructors who clearly care about the kids’ growth both on and off the mat.
If you’re looking for kickboxing that actually engages your children and delivers results, this is the place. Highly recommend!
- Sunshine State
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The best coaches! The best fighters 💪💪💪
- Adam Makarov
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The best place to become a high level fighter!
- Maks Savytskyi
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Coach Bobby is the best you can get. My girls love going to his classes—they actually cheer when I tell them it’s kickboxing day! They’re little, but Coach Bobby makes it fun while still helping them learn and build skills. I highly recommend his classes.
- Isha Bhavnani
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Love this gym!!!! Very big and so much mat space. Got all my buddy’s to come here. No matter if you want high level grappling or kickboxing this is the gym to go too.
- Trey Jackson
Class Schedule
Classes run Monday through Saturday with morning, midday, and evening options. Desert Ridge residents can fit two or three sessions per week into any schedule.
Gym hours: Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 8 PM, Friday 8 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM, Sunday closed.
FAQ
How far is Fight Ready from Desert Ridge?
About 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Does Fight Ready serve Desert Ridge residents?
Yes. Many of our members commute from Desert Ridge.
What programs are available?
MMA, BJJ, kickboxing, boxing, kids martial arts, and fitness.
Do you offer a free intro class for Desert Ridge residents?
Yes. Every new member gets a free intro class. No card required.
Make The Drive From Desert Ridge
Your first class is free. Show up, train with the team, and see why Desert Ridge residents drive to Fight Ready.