BJJ Classes in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale has 16 BJJ gyms — including 9 with a free trial, 13 beginner-friendly, and 15 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.
10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
One Ten Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
XMNS Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
4.4 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Maui Saito Ninjitsu
5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Madrid Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Alliance Jiu Jitsu North Scottsdale
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Social Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Align Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Art of Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Cactus Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra McCormick
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Scottsdale Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Elite BJJ Academy Scottsdale
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Good to know in Scottsdale
3 of the 16 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 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu, One Ten Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, XMNS Jiu Jitsu Academy, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, and 8 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY, Maui Saito Ninjitsu, Gracie Barra McCormick and Scottsdale Jiu-Jitsu 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.
- 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (147)
- KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY ★★★★★ 5 (97)
- Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★☆ 4.4 (123)
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.
- 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (147)
- One Ten Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (116)
- KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY ★★★★★ 5 (97)
Kids & teen BJJ in Scottsdale
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.
- 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (147)
- One Ten Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (116)
- KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY ★★★★★ 5 (97)
BJJ in Scottsdale: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Scottsdale?
- Most Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 9 of the 16 gyms in Scottsdale advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu, KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Scottsdale?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 13 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
- Yes — 15 Scottsdale gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.