Porcelli's Training Center Home of Des Moines MMA Academy & Team Porcelli Wrestling Club
About
Porcelli's Training Center offers comprehensive combat sports training through its Des Moines MMA Academy and Team Porcelli Wrestling Club. The facility provides instruction in MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing, with a well-equipped space that supports diverse training needs. Head coach Anthony Porcelli, a three-time national champion wrestler, leads a team of knowledgeable trainers who have developed state champions and sent numerous fighters to professional organizations like the UFC. The gym emphasizes both technical skill development and character building, creating an environment where students of all ages can learn self-defense and combat sports effectively. Members consistently describe the coaching staff as genuinely caring about their progress, with instructors who make learning engaging and fun while maintaining high standards of excellence. The family-like atmosphere extends beyond just training, as coaches invest in students' personal growth, helping build confidence and self-esteem alongside physical skills. This holistic approach has established the gym as one of Iowa's premier MMA and wrestling programs, where newcomers are encouraged to try a free class to experience the community firsthand. The combination of elite-level coaching, comprehensive discipline offerings, and a supportive environment makes this training center stand out in the region.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching staff, particularly highlighting head coach Anthony Porcelli's expertise as a three-time national champion wrestler who has developed state champions and professional fighters. Reviewers emphasize the family-like atmosphere where students are treated with genuine care and instructors focus on building both skills and character. Parents note significant improvements in their children's confidence and self-esteem, while adult trainees appreciate how trainers make learning self-defense and combat sports enjoyable. Specific mentions include the program's reputation as one of Iowa's best MMA and wrestling facilities, with multiple reviewers recommending trying a free class to experience the welcoming environment firsthand.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Alabaster Caine
3 years ago
One of the Best MMA / Wrestling Programs in Iowa with a great facility !!
Dennis Black
6 years ago
My daughter is taking boxing and wrestling classes and she loves this place and the people. The instructors are very knowledgeable and you can tell they truly care about their students. Payje has only been attending for a couple of months, but I have already noticed her confidence and self esteem skyrocketing. I highly recommend.
Brett Lippold
3 years ago
If you ever considered getting your child into wrestling, this is the place to be. We are thankful for our team TPW and coach Porcelli who not only teaches kids how to wrestle but also how to build good character.
Cael Sanders
3 years ago
Porcelli has great trainers who care about their job and really make learning self defense/combat sports fun. It's hard to make a gym bad as long as you have the equipment, but to make a gym stand out is a challenge. I haven't had any other coaches like the ones at porcellis, highly recommend.
Jesse Marcum
8 years ago
A great place to train wrestling MMA boxing or kickboxing . Anthony porcelli is a great coach and 3 time national champion wrestler that has been around trained lots of state champs and has sent numerous fighters to the UFC and other large organizations also training at porcelli's you will be treated like family but dont just take my word for it go try out a free class and see if you like it ...
Contact
5160 NE 12th Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed