High Desert Martial Arts

High Desert Martial Arts in Bend, OR offers a broad martial arts experience that goes well beyond a typical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy. Located at 63056 Lower Meadow Dr Ste 120, the school serves kids, adults, and families with a lineup that includes Jujitsu school, Masters classes, Adult advanced classes, Adult beginning classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and kids, Kids and Family programs, Taekwondo, Physical fitness programming, Martial arts school instruction, and Self defense school training. The academy also welcomes students into Olympic and Traditional Taekwondo for kids and adults ages 4 to 100, plus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing for ages 8 and up, giving local students a place to explore multiple disciplines under one roof.

The training environment is led by Master/Professor Daniel Graff, and the academy’s approach reflects a strong mix of structure, variety, and accessibility. Students can build a foundation through beginning classes, continue into adult advanced classes, or focus on age-appropriate programs for kids and families. That range makes the school especially practical for households with multiple training interests, as well as for adults who want to progress from fundamentals into more specialized work. Self-Defense Seminars and birthday parties add another dimension to the academy’s community presence, while regularly held Martial Arts Seminars with nationally recognized instructors give students the chance to learn from respected names in the broader martial arts world.

One of the most distinctive parts of High Desert Martial Arts is its openness to experimentation and cross-training. Beyond its core BJJ and Taekwondo offerings, the school also hosts weekend workshops on Hapkido, Bellydancing, Yoga, Hula Hoop, and more, with the invitation to try making special ideas happen when possible. That flexible, student-friendly attitude helps the academy stand out in Bend’s martial arts scene, especially for people who want a training space that feels inclusive and creatively minded rather than narrowly defined. The business describes itself as open to all, and the atmosphere is further supported by practical conveniences such as wheelchair accessibility, bike parking, credit card acceptance, dogs allowed, good for kids, and a military discount.

For anyone looking for a local gym that balances Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with striking, self-defense, and family-friendly programs, High Desert Martial Arts offers a well-rounded option. New students can start with adult beginning classes or kids and family programs, while experienced grapplers can move into adult advanced training or supplement their work with fitness and cross-disciplinary seminars. With a website at http://www.highdesertmartialartsbend.com/, the academy presents itself as a welcoming place for all ages and experience levels to train, learn, and stay active.