Garolyn Gehardt

When I got out of the Navy I was lost just drank and ate bad food. Weighed myself and I was 215lbs! I lost a little bit of weight and trained at other places but still was not where I needed to be at. When my husband and I moved to Prescott AZ I found Average Joe’s MMA. Coach John and Sandra helped push me to lose the weight and get my skill level ready to compete!

Thomas Hagar

I was 285lbs when I first started to come to the gym. I couldn’t do what everybody else could just yet but I was welcomed. I kept on going and a year later I was taking my first kickboxing match weighing in at 172 lbs. I look forward to walking into those doors every day and can’t even imagine what my life would be like without you guys.

Megan Kranz

“I began 2014 really sluggish, unmotivated, and out of shape. I did not like working out especially in front of other people but I knew I had to get out of my comfort zone in order to get what I wanted. So I started training 2x a week and focused on my nutrition. I stayed consistent, and the results started coming. I also made some great friends with the people I have trained with. I also developed a love for grappling to! I used to be intimidated if I was the only girl but everyone was so nice and I liked how much stronger I was getting. This is the best shape I have ever been in-and it has only been a year! I am down over 30 lbs!”

Ari Solomon

The instructors are fantastic – Very friendly and enthusiastic. The activities are varied from week to week which keeps it exciting. I would highly recommend this gym.

Billy Hahn

“I was always a skinny kid then I grew up and got a job at an office where I sat at a desk all day and got up to 240 lbs.I was also smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Then I met Coach John and Sandra and they changed my life completely. Within the first month I lost 20 lbs and was smoking a few cigarettes a day. Within 2 months I lost 40 lbs. all together and stopped smoking completely. After all the dedication I got down to 170 lbs. and have been able to keep the weight off. Not only did they boost my confidence like never before I also competed a few times and now I’m an assistant Coach in the kids class on my way to being the head instructor of the kids classes. Coach Potenza wealth of knowledge and friendly personality is enough to keep you wanting to come back. If you want a nice welcoming training place with a legit martial arts instructor Average Joe’s MMA is the place for you!”