BJJ Classes in Mesa, AZ
Mesa has 15 BJJ gyms — including 10 with a free trial, 9 beginner-friendly, and 14 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa
5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Phoenix
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Carlos Farias Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Maracaba BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mesa AZ
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Spartan Nation Combatives and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Revive Jiu Jitsu - Mesa BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
APSK Martial Arts Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Phantom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Arizona
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Mesa
1 of the 15 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Phoenix, Gracie Barra East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense, and 2 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa, Carlos Farias Jiu Jitsu Academy, Gracie Barra East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense, and 1 more run women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (197)
- Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (110)
- Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (105)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (197)
- Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (110)
- Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (105)
Kids & teen BJJ in Mesa
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (197)
- Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (110)
- Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (105)
BJJ in Mesa: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Mesa?
- Most Mesa gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Mesa gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 10 of the 15 gyms in Mesa advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy, Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Mesa?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 9 Mesa gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Mesa?
- Yes — 14 Mesa gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.