BJJ Classes in Surprise, AZ
Surprise has 5 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
De Boa Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Surprise / SET Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Bluestarr Grappling - Jiujitsu and Judo
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Aoki Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Surprise
2 of the 5 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 Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Surprise / SET Martial Arts.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Surprise / SET Martial Arts runs 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.
- De Boa Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (86)
- Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (59)
- Aoki Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.7 (10)
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.
- De Boa Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (86)
- Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (59)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Surprise / SET Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (50)
Kids & teen BJJ in Surprise
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.
- De Boa Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (86)
- Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (59)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Surprise / SET Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (50)
BJJ in Surprise: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Surprise?
- A few Surprise gyms list a membership around $300/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 Surprise gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 5 gyms in Surprise advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including De Boa Jiu Jitsu, Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu, Aoki Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Surprise?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Surprise 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 Surprise?
- Yes — 5 Surprise 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.