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
Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
One Love Grappling Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Marcio Andre Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Forte Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix
5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
CHECKMAT Jiu-Jitsu By Mayko & Karen
5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
12th Street Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Pro Edge Boxing MMA & Brazilian Jujitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Friendly gym for boxing and MMA practices, plus personal training.
Gracie Barra Ahwatukee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Exodus Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Element Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ares BJJ Phoenix
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Refuge BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Barncat Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ares PV BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Gracie Barra Arcadia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Megaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
High Street Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
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.
- Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 5 (217)
- One Love Grappling Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (182)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix ★★★★★ 5 (157)
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.
- Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 5 (217)
- One Love Grappling Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (182)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix ★★★★★ 5 (157)
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.
- Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix ★★★★★ 5 (244)
- Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 5 (217)
- One Love Grappling Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (182)
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.