Steve Hargett | Head Instructor

Co-founder of Dynamic Athletix in Palm Desert, CA. 

2013 Purple Belt Masters World Champion 
2015 Brown Belt No Gi World Champion

Steve Hargett is a former United States Marine that has served two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. A life long Martial Artist Steve took up Jiu Jitsu after leaving the Marine Corps in 2007 as it was a great way to quiet the mind and focus more on other aspects of his life. Little did Steve know that Jiu Jitsu would become a passion of his taking him to many places and meeting great people as he competed against some of the best in the world. His journey in Jiu Jitsu led him to San Diego, CA where he met the Ribeiro brothers Saulo and Xande. Their passion for Jiu Jitsu and positive attitude toward Martial Arts and life were infectious and exactly what Steve was looking for. It was there he felt he had found the people and the place that would keep him focused and driven not only in sport but in Life. "Jiu Jitsu is a great tool that not only teaches Martial Arts and Self Defense but gives you confidence to go out and be great at whatever you do! Whether you are a young kid in school, a Doctor, a Police officer, a teacher, a mother, a father, or a future World Champion, Jiu Jitsu will give you the knowledge to be successful! OSS!" Steve Hargett. 
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Steve resides in Palm Desert, CA with his beautiful wife Amy and his 3 precious daughters Alana (4), Reagan (3), and Aryia (1). 

Chris Hargett | Coach

​Co-founder of Dynamic Athletix in Palm Desert, CA. 
 
At the age of 16, Chris Hargett was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by his older brother Steve. Initially not fond of "grappling", he would've chosen to play on an Xbox, but His brother, Steve, pushed him to train and a few months later he fell in love with the gentle art. This led him to frequent competitions in pursuit of an IBJJF World Championship along with other titles. His journey in Jiu Jitsu led him to the world famous University of Jiu Jitsu in San Diego where he trains with the Ribeiro brothers, Saulo and Xande. Having experienced training with other legends of the sport (Marcelo Garcia, Andre Galvao, Mendes brothers, and JT Torres), Chris finds the level of instruction and attention to detail offered by Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu to be unparalleled. In his words, "They build winning mindsets on and off the mats, Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu is a mindset that sets you up for success in whatever you choose to do. It’s not just a switch to turn it on, it has to be honed over the years, that is something I am learning day in and day out at their academy." Chris is a current student under Sensei Xande and Saulo Ribeiro at the University of Jiu Jitsu.