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BJJ Classes in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix has 27 BJJ gyms — including 20 with a free trial, 26 beginner-friendly, and 25 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.

Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix

5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

8021 N 43rd Ave #1b, Phoenix, AZ

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academygreat workout & conditioning

Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

3150 E Union Hills Dr #115, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–17

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

One Love Grappling Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

3202 E Greenway Rd #1319, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix

5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

747 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste A-101, Phoenix, AZ

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Ages 3–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Marcio Andre Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

14647 S 50th St C-172, Phoenix, AZ

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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

3636 W Southern Ave #150c, Phoenix, AZ

Ages 3–15

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Forte Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

3055 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ

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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

3527 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

13637 N Tatum Blvd #18, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

3030 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ

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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

CHECKMAT Jiu-Jitsu By Mayko & Karen

5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

3133 E Greenway Rd Ste 503, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

12th Street Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

1107 E Bell Rd Unit 8, Phoenix, AZ

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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

4015 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $99/mo Ages 5–14

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Pro Edge Boxing MMA & Brazilian Jujitsu

4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

1524 E Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Friendly gym for boxing and MMA practices, plus personal training.

Gracie Barra Ahwatukee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

1304 E Chandler Blvd #102, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–14

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Exodus Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

3045 W Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Element Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

455 N 3rd St Ste 1140, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ares BJJ Phoenix

5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

2737 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ

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Ages 4–6

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Refuge BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

711 E Carefree Hwy Ste 201, Phoenix, AZ

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Ages 4–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Barncat Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

8041 N Black Cyn Hwy B, Phoenix, AZ

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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ares PV BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

4030 E Thunderbird Rd Ste H, Phoenix, AZ

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Barra Arcadia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

3643 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–15

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix

4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

6228 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

4139 W Bell Rd Ste 12, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

3607 E Bell Rd Ste 8, Phoenix, AZ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Megaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

10433 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academyactive competition team

High Street Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

5310 E High St Ste 102, Phoenix, AZ

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Good to know in Phoenix

5 of the 27 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 Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix, Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, CHECKMAT Jiu-Jitsu By Mayko & Karen, and 11 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA, Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix, South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix, and 7 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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

BJJ for beginners in Phoenix →

Kids & teen BJJ in Phoenix

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.

Kids BJJ in Phoenix →

BJJ in Phoenix: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Phoenix?
A few Phoenix gyms list a membership around $99/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Phoenix gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 20 of the 27 gyms in Phoenix advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA, One Love Grappling Arts, Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Phoenix?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 26 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Yes — 25 Phoenix 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.

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